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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 esp therm handy for future reference, Information for Your Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories and do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover {or back); thees are no user serviceable parts inside.
Consents--Basic Operations Check List for the Standard Accessories . Controls and Functions .. Using the Re mate Controller . cen Using the AC Adapter as a Power Supply Unit .o e 10 Watching the Playback Picture ona TY {Using the Audio/Video Cable). . Charging the Battery . Attaching the Charged Battery . Powering the Movie Camera On and Off Inserting & Cassettes .. .. Adjusting the Eyepiece Using the Menu Screen . Setting the Date and Time .
Controls and Functions For moral details, see the pages indicated in brackets. Digital Effect 1 Button [« EFFECT] (p. 46, 48) Digital Effect 2 Button [EFFECT Lens Cap White Balance Senior (p.42, 76) Remote Control Sensor {p. 8} Microphone Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp (p. 24) This Lamp lights during recording. Manual Focus Dial [MF] (p. 40) LCD Monitor Support Leg (p. 23) Faces Button [FOCUS] (p. 40) White Balance Button [W.B] (p. 42) Fade Button [FADE] (p. 44, 50) Back light Button [BACK LIGHT] (p.
Controls and Functions (Cont.) ’ TRACKING »‘1 e o MEMORY RESET [Erse 20 o e oIS 29 e e STARE 22 Goosestepped 31 ooy 2322 32 2425 \, 16 Date/Time Shift Button [DATE/TIME/SHIFT] 25 Camera (Recording) Mode Lamp [CAMERA] Tracking Button {TRACKING] (p. 58) Pros it to advance 10 the next item during the 26 Set Bunion [DATE/TIME/SET) staling of the date and dime, or press this button pre Tracking Button [TRACKING »] (p.
Video Output Socket Radio Frequency DC Output Socket [RF DC OUT] To play back via a TV Set without AV Input Socket, connect this Racket to the RF IN Socket of the TV St using an RF Adapter {optional}. Audio Output Socket Viewfinder {p. 17, 72) Applesauce Corrector Ring {p. 16} DC Input Socket Battery Eject Lover [BATTERY EJECT] (0. 14, 71) Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 28} Grep Belt (p. 70) Cassette Eject Lever [4 EJECT] (p, 16, 71) Dew Sensor Slot Through this sit, the Movie Camera detects condensation.
( Using the Remote Controller W Controls and Functions Zoom Buttons [WeT] {p. 28, 39) Uss these Buttons for: CAMERA Mode: Roaming in and out VCR Mode: Volume of adjustment of the playback sound 2 Rewind Button Use this Button for: #Recording Check s Review DREW (Rewind) #Reverse Search 3 Stop Button Recording Stardust Button [START/STOP] {p. 28) 5 Fast-forward Button [»W] {p. 38, 58) Use this Button for: * Cue * FF (Fast-Forwarding) * Forward Search & Payback Button Pause Button (11] (p.
\ B Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Controller 1 Remove off the Battery Cover, 2 Instar the batteries with the polarity (@ and ©) correctly aligned. Replace the Battery Cover. W Replacing the Batteries Thai life of the battery is about 1 year. When the batteries are exhausted, purchase two new TUM-4 or “ROS” types batteries and insert them in the same way as explained above, #Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese.
Basic Operations . Plugin AC mains socket. Plug into AC Adapter. / i AC Rains Lead Remarks, etc. On }he; TV, select the AV input channel which corresponds 1o the AV input sockets that you have connected the Movie Camera to.
When charging, do not connect the DC Input Cable to the AC Adapter Plug into AC mains socket. Procedure To attach the Battery, align it with line £, push it down and slide it in the direction of the arrow. W Charging Time and Maximum Continuous Recording Time in the Manual Recording Mode Maximum Continuous Recording Time means the duration of continuous recording performed at arn ambient temperature of 25°C and 60% relative humidity.
{CHARGE] Lamp Flashing: Lit: Off: During charging. The Gallery can already be used to operate the Movie Camera but it is not yst fully charged. {Approximately 30-minute battery charge) The Battery is fully charged. [CHARGE] Lamp 7 [POWER] Lamp Remarks, eic. S Plug inch Adapter. Plug into AC AC Mams Lead mains socket, H To Remove the Battery: Slide it in the opposite direction of that indicated In step 1. Charging | Max. Continuous Battery Tran? | Recording Time Mabel No.
Procedure Insert the Battery with | Press the bottom of its top (so that the the Battery toward the arrow points upward) | Movie Camera until it into the top Battery locks with a click. Holder. Remarks, ete. ¥ To Remove the Battery: When sliding the [BATTERY EJECT] Lever io the right, be sure to hold the Battery, to prevent it from dropping.
N C GR-VE10 (1) 0 moron 0:03 | 9 0:05 | % ¢:10 . C GR-V620 SRR BB @ 0:08 |0 0:05 | 0110 W 0:20 | 040 & 1:20 CG-v816 0:01 B [kronor B 0:20 % 2:40 s 0 0:40 ] B 1:20 M 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.
When you tum out the veneer [POWER] Switch, the é@& [CAMERA] Lamp lights. Remove the Lens Cap. Turn the [POWER] Switch out. Tums the [POWER] Switch in. Side the [ A OPEN] Lever to open the LCD Monitor (approx.90°) 2 l l eider — Slide the [4 EJECT) Lever in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the Length of the Viewfinder *When you use a large Battery (C GR-V620), pull the Viewfinder backward to extend it so that you can view the picture comfortably and without your nose touching the Battery. Adjusting the Angle of the Viewfinder #The tilting range of the Viewfinder is approximately 90°, *To return the Viewfinder to its originate horizontal position, turn it ali the way down. Basic Operations .
NEIL > PLAY PALIMPSEST e L kT Procedure 5| W Using the Main Menu 1 LAY Press to make the [MAIN MENU] Menu appear, 2 PAUSE k GET] Press repeatedly to select the item to be set, B Using the Title Set Menu Press to make the [MAIN MENU] Menu appear. 2 PAUSE v TEM: Press repeatedly to select [TITLE SET]. 5 STEP » V= Press repeatedly to set the selected item to the desired mode.
[MAIN MENU] [ APS »OFF on SELF $HOOT »NOR. MIR. i % DEMODE MIFF ON ‘ iz Vel ‘The illustrations of the menus are intended for explanation purposes only and the actual menus may be somewhat different. TAPE >S50 48 60 /Title SET OFF [TITLE SET MENU] R DATE Time TITLE HOLIDAY LANGUAGE FOR TITLE ENGLISH SKE > NORMAL LARGE COLOR WHITE \ A SO Remarks, etc. STOP. ’ ? SET Press repeatedly to set the desired mode for the selected item. M To Exit the Main Menu: z ; »-PLAY Press.
4 TACKING > w SAUTE BOP Whiz) sy DATELINE COLOR Procedure DATE/TITLE Press to make the Date/Time/Title Indication apps 3 TRACKING ATE, SHI e Press repeatedly until the current year (for example: 1999} is displayed. 5 & TRACKING » After you have set the date and time and confirmed that they are correct, press the [DATE/TIME/SHIFT} Button to start the clock.
The Built-in Lithium Battery The internal clock works even when the Movie Camera is turned off, and it consumes power from the built-in lithium battery. When the Movie Camera is in operation, it automatically charges this battery. However, if the Movie Camera is not used for a very long time, the lithium battery can become discharged. This has occurred if the “&5” Indication flashes when you turn on the Mavis Camera.
Viewing on the LCD Monitor Improved LCD back light transmission makes the picture extra bright. In addition, a special coating of the LCD’s surface diffuses the light from outside 1o minimize light reflection, so the picture has vivid colors and is easy to see. # Opening the LCD Monitor 1 Side the [A OPEN] Lever to the left and simultaneously open the 1.CD Monitor in the direction of the arrow (approx. 80°). B Closing the LCD Monitor 2 Bush the LCD Monitor to close it until it docks with a click.
W Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor The LGD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180° 3 and downward a maximum: of 90° @ from its normal vertical position. Trying fo forcefully rotate it beyond this range could seriously damage the Movie Camera. Basic Operations . ( Viewing Playback on the LCD Monitor with the Movie Camera Plate on the Table 1 Slide the [4 OPEN] Lever to the left and simultaneously open the LCD Monitor in the direction of the arras {approx.
é 4 «. When you trn out the [POWER] Cf* Switch, the [CAMERA] Lamp lights. PROGRAMMER AF Recording Indicating Lamp ‘[ Recording ) starvation Button LCD Monitor Recording while viewing the picture in the Viewfinder i suitable for distant subjects and small fast-moving subjects and when panning to follow moving subjects. — S 011234 REC By AZ >t ol RECORD +Opening the LCD Mentor automatically turns the Viewfinder off, However, when you tum the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, the Viewfinder turns on again.
W Remote Controller Recording Start and Stop as well as zooming in and out can be operated with this Remote Controlling. [WsT] Zoom Buttons Recording [START/STOP] Button #The zoom speed cannot be changed. Procedure Remarks, elc. 1 PROGRAMMER AE Confirm that the “AUTO” indication appears on the LCD Monitor. #if the "AUTO" Indication does not appear on the LCD Mo niter, press the [PROGRAMMER AE] Button repeatedly until the “ALTO” Indication appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Remote Controller NIH Title LCD Monitor Procedure R RECORD {LGD Monitor) (Wedder) syndication on the LOD Monitor facing forward appear g& mirror-images of them in the Viewfinder. Slide the LCD {A OPEN] Lever to pane the LCD Monitor {approx. 90°). 1 Astor Selecting the Main Menu: PAUSE 1 THEM Press repeatedly to select [SELF SHOOT.
® Remote Controller Recording Start and Stop as well as zooming in and out can be operated with this Remote Controller, [WT] Zoom Buttons Recording [START/STOP] Button #The zoom speed can not be changed. Remarks, efc. Turn the LCD Monitor until it faces forward (approx. 180°).
évcmcnwum U Sk When you tum out the [POWER] Sweeten, the [CAMERA] Lamp lights. NS [WeT}Zoom Buttons Remote Controller [START/STOP] Indicating Button Lamp Title i Recording Recording PROGRAMMING A: Recording Start/Stop Button Procedure RECORD PROGRAMMER AE Confirm that the “AUTO” Indication is displayed. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 1 = Zooming in W Zooming Out W T “T” Means Tell. < W means Wide.
W Using the Macro Close-up Function { This function lets you record very small subjects such as insects. 1 Keep the [WeT] Zoom Lever pushed toward (W} to zoom to the maximum wide-angle setting (Zoom Magnification Indication 2 Approach the subject with the Movie Camera until it reaches the desired size in the picture. | #With the lens in the maximum wide-angle setting, the i Movie Camera can automatically focus on subjects from infinity 10 a minimum distance of only 5 mm between lens and subject.
PAUSE STIR o Lo [E:@ —smell Title Procedure MEMORY Press repeatedly until the Elapsed Tape Time Indication appears. 1 & To Make the “M” . Indication Appear: M MEMORY Press.
B At every press of the [MEMORY] Button, the Counter Indication will change as follows: During Recording, during During Playback g Elapsed Tape Time Indication Recording Pause and in the initial setting Playback Stop Mode @ Memory Stop Indication and Elapsed Tape Time Indication © No Counter Indication Ir: this mode, only the following indications can appear: Operation Mode, Warning/Alarm, Programmer AE Mode, Manual Focus Mode, Manual White Balance Mode and Zoom Magnification.
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications on the LCD Monitor or in the Viewfinder The following indications are displayed 1o inform you about the condition of the Movie Camera.
1 Warning/Alarm Indications (cont.) Bui Lithium Battery — o The built-in lithium battery is discharged. Recharge it. 21 End of the Tape — \ When the tape has reached its end, this indication appears. e Insert a new cassette. Anti-Ground-Recording If you have set {APS] on the Main Menu to [ON) and you tilt the Movie Camera downward more than about 70° from ite normal horizontal position during recording, the Mo via Samara automatically switches over to the Recording 81 Pause Made.
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications on the LCD Morton or in the Viewfinder (Cont.) 3 Recording/Playback indications RECORD Recording Mode (large indication) (p. 24) When the Recording Elastoplast Burton is pressed in the Recording Pause Mode, this indication is displayed for approximately 1 second. {If you set [SIZE] on the [TITLE SET MENU] Menu to [LARGE], this indication does riot appear.} REC Recording Mode (small indication) (p.
Ignition: Remaining Tape Time (p. 30) “R” means Remaining Tape Length {p. 30} The Tape Length Indication should be matched 1o the tape length of the inserted cassette {EC, EC or EC) o ensure correct indication of the remaining tape time. 12530 Date and Time {(p. 20} Basic Operations . 22 Zoom Magnification (p. 28) ‘When zooming in on a subject, the indicated zoom magnification value increases. Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode {p. 42) Auto Mode (p. 24, 28) Manual Recording Mode (p.
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications on the LCD Morton or in the Viewfinder (Cont.) 3 Recording/Playback Indications B T Simplex s Index Signal Recording Mode (p. 29) This indication: flashes briefly while an index signet is being recorded. APS. Power Save Mode {p. 60} This indication is displayed when you set [APS] on the Main Menu to [ON]. HOLIDAY Title {(small indication] (p. 64) This indication shows the selected per-programmed small file. HOLIDAY Title {large Indication) {p.
Digital Fade Mode {p. 50) This indication appears when you select the Digital Fade 2 Mode with the [EFFECT W] Button. Digital Fade Mode (p. 50) This indication appears when you select the Digital Fade 8 Mode with the [EFFECT ] Button. Co lour Indication for Digital image (p. 52) This indication shows the color selected for a title that you have stored in memory, Basic Operations . Recording Speed Indication (p. 18) SP: means Standard Play. LP: means Long Play.
KAMEHAMEHA HP PASSE TOP 5] —GEARS Procedure Turn the [POWER] Switch out. Press so that the [VCH] Lamp lights up. W For Fast Forwarding: + ? " Press in the stop mode. W For Rewinding: &) —SEARCH+§ Press in the stop mode. H For Cue Playback: E —EARTH + SJ Keep pressed in the Normal Playback Mode. Cue Playback Mode W For Review Playback: Keep pressed in the Norma Playback Mode.
B Adjusting the Sound Volume Push the Lever toward te increase the volume or push it toward o decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication appears and the number of bars increases or decreases. When you release the Lever, this indication disappears. You can also adjust the volume with the Remote Controller. Increase the volume by pressing the [T] Button, or decrease it by pressing the [W] Button. This adjustment is only passable during playback. Do not cover the Speaker during playback.
[MF] Dial Title s PROGRAMMER AE Procedure PROGRAMMER AE Press repeatedly until the “AUTO” Indication appears. 1 PROGRAMMER AE o Press the {PROGRAMMER AE] Button repeatedly until an indication other than “AUTO” Indication appears. Turn the [MF] Dial until the subject is in focus.
| W Hint for Manual Focus Adjustment *To ensure that the subject remains precisely focused at any zoom setting, first zoom in on the subject (push Zoom Lever toward “T* ) until it fills the Viewfinder screen After adjusting the focus, zoom out {push Zoom Lever toward “W*) to frame the subject as desired @ | you adjust the focus in the wide-angle setting, the subject may go out of focus when you later Zoom inn the subject. Remarks, etc. N \defalcation s displayed i TALC Indication, press the LOCUS] Bunion to
PROGRAMMER AE Procedure 1 PROGRAMMER AE Press repeatedly until the “AUTO” indication appears. 1 PROGRAMMER AE Press the [PROGRAMMER AE} Button repeatedly until an indication other than “AUTO” Indication appears. Attach the White Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen is white.
BACK LIGHT FADE Procedure # To Cancel this Function BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT Keep Pressed. Release. FADE o Keep pressed while in the Recording Pause Mode. Press the Recording Start Stop Button after the picture has disappeared. 1 FADE ~ Press during recording at the point where you wish to fade out, and keep it pressed. Press the Recording Aristophanes Button after the picture has disappeared.
Remarks, etc. TP *When according Wil the sun la; star-shaped light réfléctienq 3 7 Release after approximately 34 seconds. FADE 3 7 Release. Advanced Operations .
cerement Vespasian Procedure W To celesta Desired | M To Cancel the Digital Effect(s): Selected Digital Effect(s): 1 D aerodrome Press the [« EFFECT] or 2 {EFFECT »] Button Z repeatedly until no Digital Effect Indication is displayed any more. Or, keep the [« EFFECT] 1 Press the [« EFFECT] | or [EFFECT »] Button or [EFFECT ] Bunion | pressed for more than 2 repeatedly unfit the seconds to make the indication of the desired | Digital Effect indication Digital Effect appears. | disappear, Remarks, efc.
( Effects Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT] Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT] Negative/Positive Mode [MEGA] The picture has reversed colors similar to photographic negatives. Digital Zoom Mode [D.ZOOM] (p. 48) it enlarges the subject beyond the optical zooming range. Isolationist Mode [SOLAR] The picture has an effect similar to a painting. Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] @ The picture becomes mosaic like. Sep la Mode [SEPIA] Scenes have a brown dint similar to the color of old photographs.
[hectare: Carrier Procedure Press repeatedly until the *D.ZOOM” Indication appears. W To Cancel this Function: /f(f Press the [ 4 EFFECT] Button repeatedly until the “D,ZOOM” Indication disappears. Or, keep the [ EFFECT] Button pressed for more than 2 seconds to make the “DRAGOON” Indication disappear.
[evermore Error Procedure 1 H To Fade in: d Press repeatedly until the desired Digital Fade indication appears. 1 ® To Fade out: freezer = Press repeatedly until the desired Digital Fade Indication appears. 2 FADE With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, keep pressed. 2 FADE During recording, press at the point where you want to fade out, and cheap pressed.
‘When the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Bunion to start recording. Afire the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button to stop recording. 4 FADE ] 7 Approximately 3-4 seconds later, release. 4 FADE Release. W To Cancel the Selected Digital Fade Function: deprecate B Press the [EFFECT »] Button repeatedly unfit none of the Digital Fade Indications are displayed any more.
TATTLETALE COLOR Lo o STORE D SUPERIMPOSE Prepare a title that has strong contrast {e.g. writ with 2 thick black marker or felt-tipped pen on white paper). With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, aim it al the title, If the Full Auto Mode does not provide a sharp picture, adjust the focus manually. 1 OFFING Press to make the title appear. 2 colon o Press repeatedly until the desired color is displayed.
DATELESS GO LOUR STORE OFF ION SUPERIMPOSE falcon TET Title Procedure OFF ION Cross to make the title appear. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. CESSION At the point where you want to insert the title, press to make the title appear.
PROGRAMMER AE Procedure PROGRAMMER AE Press repeatedly until the Indication of the desired mode([ [al, [E1L or [£7) appears, | [ % ]Sports Mode I To record scenes with fast-moving subjects such as sports scenes. [ %] Portrait Mode To make subjects stand out sharply from the background. [] Low Light Mode To record dark scenes more brightly. { [fi]] Spotlight Made To record subjects under spotlights {party, theater, etc.}. Surf & Rios Mode To record subjects in brightly it surroundings (ski slopes, beach, etc.
Remarks, elc. M To Cancel the Selected Programmer AE Mode: Advanced Operations . PROGRAMMER AE > Press the [PROGRAMMER AE] Button repeatedly until none of the indications below are displayed.
SEARCH -+ 3] < TRACKING >4 N DATE T THE T Remote Controller Procedure 1 —SEARCH + ; / e Briefly press while in the Recording Pause Mode. | Reverse direction =~ SEARCHER “ > Keep pressed while in ihe Recording Pause Mode. 1 < TRACKING » DATE ME SHIFT SET Cross both the [ € TRACKING] and the [TRACKING W] Buttons simultaneously during playback.
W Remote Controller Recording Review and Camera Search Function can be operated with this Remote Controller. [REW] Burton [FF] Button 2 To start the recording Again: Press the Recording Aristophanes Button, W Forward direction SEARCH + 4; »bg\ N Keep pressed while in the Recording Pause Mode. White noise bars Advanced Operations .
Using the Power Save Functions If you set [APS] on the Main #enu to [ON] {p. 18), the functions explained below will be activated. Before using these functions, make sure that the L.CD Monitor is completely closed. (While the LCD Monitor is open, theses functions do not become activated} € Auto Power Save (in the Recording Pause Mode) o . During y Recording b Pause \ 4 position < 2 ’2 Viewfinder #Video and Audio will be 3 ® o More than about 707 faded during this mods 2 PAUSE S e More than a few picture
© Anti-Ground-Recording (in the Recording Mode): The Anti-Ground Recording Function is meant as a guide or Indication that regular recording has occurred. Iris up 1o the user to reposition the tape 3o as to remark the undesired section of the recording. The Movie Camera only switches the unit to Recording Pause/ Power Save Mode, and when the user basing to operate the unit again, the “CHK" Indication appear in the top right hand comer of the Viewfinder.
CAMERAMEN) g o3 / Q@ SEARCH y -~ s CADETTE COLOR [LCD SET When you turn out the [POWER] Switch, the [CAMERA] Lamp lights. Title Procedure 1 After displaying the [TITLE SET MENU] Menu... {p. 18): PAUSE ) TOTEM: newcomer ovn e Y J Press repeatedly to STOP Loy Con Press repeatedly until the desired indication e i ot o Nil Press repeatedly to select [LANGUAGE FOR STILE] appears on the [TITLE select [DATE/TITLE]. SET MENU] Menu. STOP. After displaying the [TITLE SET MENU] Menu... {p.
W The Date/Time/Title Indication o o e 12:30 o 15.10.1898 15.10.1999 (DATE TIME] [DATE ] [DATE TIME TITLE] Date and Time (him} Date only Date, Time and Title e o o HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY 12:30:15 15.10.1999 ] i 15.10.1989 (DATE TITLE] [TITLE] [DATE TIME + SECONDS] Date and Title Thule only Date and Time (HMS) «The indications change in the order € to ©. Remarks, etc. ] 3 MENU PLAY Advanced Operations . Press twice to taxi the Menu Function and to make the selected Date/ Time/Title indication appear.
e s 31 -~ e DATELESS COLOR Procedure 1 After displaying the [TITLE SET MENU) Menu... {p. 18): PAUSE A Press repeatedly to select [TITLE]L 2 STOP a SET Press repeatedly to select the desired title. 1 After displaying the [TITLE SET MENU] Menu... {p. 18): PAUSE A TEM: Press repeatedly to select [SIZE]. 2 STOP = SET Press repeatedly to select [NORMAL] or [LARGE]. 1 After displaying the [TITLE SET MENU) Menu... {p. 18): PAUSE A Press repeatedly to select [CORNFLOUR.
[TITLE SET MENU} the Title T 2) Selecting the e Desired Title e STy Language 3) Selecting the FERTILE ENGLISH " Size »NORMAL %laze aof the corona white le : 4) Selecting the e Desired Co lour of Press twice 1o exit the Menu. 3 MENU Press twice to exit the Menu. Press twice to exit the Menu. Advanced Operations .
Audio/Video Cable (supplied} N S e {not supported} (not supplied} T To 21-pin i 7 AV Input fi tokes 21-pin To Audio || To Video Q ? input Input Socket Socket AUDIO VIDEO IN S——— Procedure 1 2 Play back the tape and locate the end of the scene that you want to dub, and write down the tape counter position. Insert the recorded cassette for playback into the Movie Camera. 6 Press the Pause/Still Button o start recording Start the engine.
Playing Back on a TV Equipped with 21-pin AV Input Socket 3 Using the Audio/Video Cable (supplied) and a 21-pin adapter (not supplied) (not supplied) Connect after ruining off the Movie Camera and the TV. After connections are complete, perform operations for playback. (p.
( Attaching a Filter (optional) Note: To remove the Lens Hood, press with the pain of your hand against it and turn in the direction of the arrow. \. Before attaching an optical filter, first remove the Lens Hood from the Movie Camera. 1 Remove the Lens Hood. 2 Attach the filter. 3 Attach the Lens Hood again. Note: Filter Kit (VW-LFAIWE) The Filter Kit (VW-LFABWE) contains an ND Filter and an MC Protector. The ND Filter is recommended for recording in extremely bright places, e.g. on a beach or ski slope.
Adjusting the Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt so that you can easily press the Recording Start/Stop Button with your thumb and push the [WeT] Zoom Lever with your index or middies finger. 1 Unfasten the fastening tape closure. 2 Adjust the length to the size of your hand. 3 Fasten the fastening tape closure.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Shoulder 2 More than Strap Holder 2cm Shouter Strap Holder 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Si rap Holder. 2 Fasten this end of the Shoulder Strap securely (more than 2 cm). 3 Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera, Retract the Viewfinder, Slide the [4 EJECT] Lever and remove the cassette. (p. 16) Turn the [POWER] Switch in. (The Movie Camera is switched off.
7 Cleaning the Viewfinder Blower Brush {not supplied) 1 Turn the Viewfinder counterclockwise and pull it off. 2 Remove dust with a blower brush (not supplied). 3 To re-attach the Viewfinder, insert it so that the marks @ and € are aligned, and then turn the Viewfinder clockwise unit it stops. Note: 1f you use a cotton swab or similar fo clean the inside of the Viewfinder, use it very carefully to prevent scratching the screen inside the Viewfinder.
Lighting When you record in the Auto White Balance Mode, additional lighting, such as a Video DC Light the Movie Camera always keeps the white balance (optional) or a spotlight. However, if you want to adjusted 1o the surrounding illumination. However, capture the special mood of a dimly lit indoor {or when you record in the Manual Mode, We outdoor) scene, recording is possible in the Low recommend that you frequently adjust the white Light Made under weak lighting down to only 0.5 ix.
B How the Auto Focus Mode Works (Automatic Focusing) \. M Focusing 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, and when you move it past that point, it will become burred again. Being focused or In focus means that the subject is seen with optimum clarity and sharpness.
B The Auto Focus Mechanism of this Movie Camera #(n Movie Cameras, cne of the following two methods is generally used: 1} Infrared Focusing:The recording distance is Calculated and adjusted based on the time it takes for an infrared signal emitted from the front of the Movie Camera to be bounced off the subject and received back by a sensor o the Movie Camera.
B How the Auto White Balance Works Lighting Condition White Balance Sensor Microcomputer Lens \. o White Balance in addition to sunlight, there are various kinds of electric lights in use today, such as incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, etc. The color of the subject differs depending on the light that falls on it. #Human Eyes Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of lighting and recognize an object as having the same color, even under different light.
™ Manual White Balance Adjustment With the Manual White Balance Adjustment, the user can adjust the color compensation for the light source used for a particular scene. For this adjustment, the Lens Cap is put on the lens and the [W.B] Button pressed, so the Movie Camera can determine how mulct the white of the lens cap under the present lighting deviates from the value for pure white stored in emery. Alternatively, the user can aim the Movie Samara at a pure white object (e.g.
Before Requesting Service *Movie Camera does not turn wp #Nct attached. #Attach it correctly. *iot charged. #Charge it. 12 o e Movie Camera ™ #Exhausted. w Use a fully charged one.| 12 tums oft too mf e Recording was paused | e Turn [POWER] Switch in soon. for more than & minutes. to turn off Movie Camera, and then um it} 29 out again to turn on Movie Camera. Using the AC ¥ #Movie Camera wi ®Not connected. *Connect it correctly does not un on.
#Erasure *Cover the tah rerecording cannot be prevention tab of hole with started. inserted cassette 2*% adhesive 72 is broken off. tape. we o NO cassette insert a cassette with is inserted, intact erasure prevention 18 ab. =p e Tape has reached its #Insert a new cne. end. F& 16 s Date and time =¥ s Date and time are not set #Set the date and time. cannot be 20 recorded. o e eDate/Time/Title =+ incorrect operation of *Pres [MENU] Bunion Indication is [DATE/TITLE] and/or and set desired Date/ not displayed.
Cautions 1n case of abnormal operation of this unit (e.g. it It emits smoke or some unusual smell), Immediately stop the operation and consult qualified service personnel, W Cautions for Use of the Movie Camera *When a thunderstorm approaches, stop using the Movie Camera. {if the AC Adapter is being used, disconnect it from the AC mains socket.) Do not aim the Lens at the sun.
® Precautions for Storage s Before Storing the Movie Camera, Take out the Cassette and Remove the Battery. #*Store all equipment in a dry place where the temperature reaming relatively constant. {Recommended temperature is 15°C — 25°C and recommended relative humidity is 40% — 80%.) #Do not leave it in direct contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time. #Keep it out of reach of children Movie Camera *Wrap it with & soft sloth to prevent dust from entering.
> Questions & Answers 1 Power Sources Q: What types of power sources can be used for this Movie Camera? And how are they used? Hers are basically the following 3 different power sources, 1) Battery: Use it when recording outdoors and indoors, when there is no AC mains socket available. 2) AC Adapter: Use it to connect the Movie Camera to a mains socket when recording indoors or near an AC mains socket outdoors.
»n Q: About 6 minutes after turning on the Cassettes Movie Camera, It turns off again... Q: What kind of cassettes can be used in A: If you leave the Movie Camera in the this Movie Camera? Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 ' minutes, it automatically switches off to A: Al cassettes bearing the “YHS [ or protect the video tape and tg conserve battery ,A w power. Turn i the [POWER] Switch to switch S-VHS [C]" logo can be used.
Questions & Answers (cont.) possible to record on both sides of a cassette? No, Cassettes can only be recorded on one side. Therefore, there is only one way in which cassettes can be inserted into the Movie Camera or a VCR. Insert it in the direction indicated by the row on the cassette. : Does removing the cassette in bright daylight erase part of the recording? : No. Cassettes contain magnetic tape, and light does not negatively influence it.
Recording : What precautions must be observed for recording performances on a stage? ;A subject that is brightly lit by spotlights and surrounded by dark parts of the stage or hall may result in excessive contrast and cause the subject to appear whitish in the playback picture, To prevent this, zoom in on the subject so that the brightly lit area fills most of the picture, In such a situation, iris also effective i use the Spotlight Made of the Movie Camera’s Programmer AE Function. (p.
Questions & Answers (cont.) Ta prevent condensation from forming, wrap the Movie Camera with a towel or Q: What precautions must be observed for small blanket to prevent it from getting recording in a cold place, for example cold during recording. on a ski slope? Before taking the Movie Camera into a warm room, put it into a plastic bag and A: Pay attention to the following points. close it tightly.
= Playback : When on holidays in a foreign country, can | play back the recordings made with this Movie Camera via a TV in that country? + Basically, there are 3 different television systems used in the world. If the TV uses the same television system as this Movie Camera {PAL), it can be used for playback. 1} PAL (Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Holland, #aly, Spain, China, etc.
3 g AC Adapter mains socket Socks Anti-Ground-Recording {p. 60} Auto Focus Mode {p. 40} Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 42) Auto Mode {p, 28} Auto Power Slavs Function (. 60) [BACK LIGHT] Button {p. 44} [BATTERY EJECT] Lever (p. 14, 71) Battery (p. 12, 14} Before Requesting Services {p. 78} Built-in Lithium Battery (p. 21) “BIW" Indication [CAMERA] Indication Lamp Camera Search Function {p. 58) Cassette Compartment (p. 17) “CHK” indication (p. 58) [COLOR] Button (p. 52) Condensation (p.
| [OFF/ON] Button {p. 62, 54) Optional Accessories (p. 68} [PAUSE] Button (p. 39) Portrait Mode {p. 56} [POWER] Switch {p. 16, 71) [PROGRAMMER AE] Burton [PLAY] Button {p. 30) Recording Start/Stop Burton {p. 28, 50} Remaining Tape Tami (p. 30) Remote Controller {p.8) Remote Control Sensor (p.8) [RESET] Button {p. 31) Review Playback (p. 38) REW (Rewind) OUT] Socket {p. 7} “SEPIA” Indication (P. 47) [SET] Button Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 71) *SOLARIA” Indication (p. 47) Sports Mode (p.
Specifications VHS-C Movie Camera information f Power Source: Rawer Consumption: {Battery Operation) your safety 7.2V dc {Battery} 7.9Vde {via AC Adapter} 5.7 W (When using L.CD Monitor} 4.
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