Information for Your Safety As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects...
Contents Information for Your Safety... 2 Before Use Standard Accessories... 4 Optional Accessories... 4 Controls and Components... 4 The Remote Controller ... 7 Power Supply ... 8 Charging Time and Available Recording Time ... 9 The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ... 9 Attaching the Lens Cap ...
Before Use Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead 2) Battery Pack 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery 4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic 5) Lens Cap -10- 6) AV Cable -43-...
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(12)(13)(14)(15) ASPECT/ PRO-CINEMA COLOUR SOFT TELE NIGHT SKIN MACRO VIEW STILL MULTI/ CARD P-IN-P ENTER (10) FADE BACK PUSH MENU LIGHT CLOSE (11) ACCESS (16) (17)(18)(19) (20)(21) Aspect/Pro-Cinema Button [ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA] -26- Flash Button [ß] -32- Recording Check Button [S] Recording Button [REC] -47- (10) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT]...
≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right. (40) Reset Button [RESET] -53- (41) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (42) Speaker -36- (43)
Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that Power Lamp is not lit. ª Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Camera when batteries of other companies are used.
≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. ≥When charging the overdischarged battery, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.
ª To Use as a Hand Strap Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera. It is more convenient to use with the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic. Detach the Grip Belt while pressing the Grip Belt Release Button (32) (32)
≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way. Inserting a Cassette Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. (41) Insert a Cassette. Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1.
Turning on the Movie Camera When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap. ª How to Turn on the Power (48) Set the [OFF/ON] Switch pressing the button 1.
Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. ≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.
≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial displayed. (44) Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired Sub-Menu. ≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the highlighted item. Press the [5] Button to display the selected Sub-Menu. Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item.
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3) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 1 -33- [EFFECT2] Digital Effects 2 -33- [MULTI MODE] Multi-Picture Mode -34- [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -41- 4) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICTURE SIZE] Picture Size -22- [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality -22- [CREATE TITLE] Title Creation...
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2) [AV IN/OUT] Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Socket -45- [A.DUB INPUT] Audio Dubbing Input -45- [DV OUT] Analog-Digital Conversion Output 3) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT ON] Digital Effect On/Off -39- [EFFECT SEL] Digital Effect Selection -39- [TITLE IN] Adding a Title...
WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with to finish [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus and white balance.
ª Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. STILL ENTER (16)
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [REC MODE] >> [FRAME]. STILL ENTER (16) FADE MENU ≥The [FRAME] Indication appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera.
≥The Shutter Chance Mark appears even when the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is not pressed. Check it for your reference. ≥Even if the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed halfway, the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images Tape Recording Mode: Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>...
Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER (16) FADE MENU ≥The [ ] Indication appears. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button PHOTO SHOT...
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button PHOTO (52) SHOT (47) To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (in this case, the zoom magnification is not restored). Or push the [W/T] Lever. ª To Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are...
Fade In/Out Functions Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. Keep pressing the [FADE] Button during the Recording Pause Mode. STILL ENTER (20) FADE ≥The image fades out gradually. When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button start recording.
0 Lux Night View Function Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded. Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button (13) until the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears. C.NIGHT VIEW ≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] Indication appears.
Press the [ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA] Button twice. ASPECT/ PRO-CINEMA ≥The [PRO.CINE]/[FRAME] Indication appears. To Cancel the Wide/Pro-Cinema Function Press the [ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA] Button until the [16:9] or [PRO.CINE]/[FRAME] Indication disappears. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like screen.
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. Repeatedly press the [WB] Button select a desired White Balance Mode. ≥If you hold down the [WB] Button when the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is set to [MANUAL] or [AE LOCK], the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode (1) is set.
≥The red light from the Recording Lamp be reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the colouring. 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K...
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. Press the [SHUTTER/IRIS] Button twice. SHUTTER/IRIS (27) ≥The Iris Indication appears.
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [AE LOCK]. AUTO MANUAL ≥The [ ] Indication flashes and then LOCK lights. The brightness of the picture is now locked to the value it had at the moment of setting the switch to [AE LOCK]. To Cancel the AE Lock Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AUTO] or [MANUAL].
Press the [;/∫] Button to select the [MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)]. ≥AGC*: Auto Gain Control ≥When you set [MODE] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Microphone Sensitivity Level appears. MIC LEVEL SETUP MODE AUTO 1MNL(AGC) MNL(NO-AGC) (dB)-30 GAIN |||||||||||--- (dB)-30 0 +6 LEVEL (MIC)
To Activate the Auto Pop-up Flash by the [STILL] Button (17) If you press the [STILL] Button image becomes still. (It is cancelled when you press the [STILL] Button again.) Record your favourite scene. Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >>...
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13) Black & White Mode [B/W] ≥It records an image in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with a painting-like effect. To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect.
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ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. WIPE WIPE WIPE Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out.
Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) ≥The Power Lamp (46) lights up. (46) (48) Set the Mode Dial (44) to Tape Playback Mode. (44) (21) Press the [6] Button tape.
ª Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. During playback, press the [1] Button ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. STILL ENTER (19) FADE Push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever a desired search speed. VOL/JOG (51) The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forward and rewind directions:...
≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. Index Search Function To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used during recording, are obtained. Press the [1] Button (84) /REW PLAY (84) STILL ADV...
(12) Press the [MULTI] Button (12) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. PICTURE No.25 100-0014 1 Picture Size 2 File Number 3 Folder File Number Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a desired file. STILL ENTER FADE...
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button PHOTO SHOT (52) ≥The title is stored. ≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN]. Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [ENTER] Button (19) , then press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) the title contrast and press the [ENTER] (19) Button (18)
Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE]. STILL ENTER (16) FADE MENU DPOF SETTING !:ENTER MENU:EXIT ≥When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0]. Select a desired picture and press the [ENTER] Button (19) ≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button PHOTO SHOT (52) ≥A verification message appears. Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (19) ≥The selected file is deleted from the Card. ≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection is cancelled. To Select and Delete All Files Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>...
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To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen (63) Press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT (63) DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM ≥For other notes concerning this item, see Playback Mode -61-...
Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. (44) Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. (44) Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button...
Copying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera to the DVD Recorder or the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures. (L2) (L2) [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] S-VIDEO IN/OUT 1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable When connecting with DV Cable (Only for...
Insert an unrecorded Cassette. Other Equipment: Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback. Movie Camera: While pressing the [¥REC] Button press the [1] Button (84) on the Remote Controller. Or while pressing the [REC] Button press the [BACK LIGHT] Button Movie Camera.
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Connect the printer with the supplied USB Cable. REMOTE/MIC (PLUG IN POWER) AV IN/OUT PHONES 1 USB Cable PRINT ≥The [PRINT] Indication appears on the screen of the Movie Camera. Highlighted: Printable Blinking: Printer is being recognized. ≥The [PRINT] Indication does not appear when the card is not inserted in the Movie Camera.
With a PC Copying Still Pictures to a PC Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import pictures onto your personal computer. ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB driver is installed. (Windows 98 SE only) Windows 98 SE only: Install the supplied USB driver.
ª With DV Cable (optional) (Windows Me/2000/XP) Connecting the Movie Camera with the DV Cable allows you to output images edited on the personal computer to the cassette in the Movie Camera. Install MotionDV STUDIO. Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. R0:45: Remaining Tape Time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
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Zoom Microphone Z.MIC WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction Zebra Pattern -31- ZEBRA Picture Adjustment P·ADJ æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode Tele Macro -23- T.MACRO Soft Skin Mode SOFT SKIN PICTURE: Picture -39- TITLE: Title picture -41- WEB CAMERA Mode (recording) -49- WEB CAMERA Mode (playback) -49- PRINT (Highlighted):...
Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES]. ≥The initializing takes a little while. ≥After the initializing is completed, the [COMPLETED] Indication appears.
CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with connecting the USB Cable to the Movie Camera. PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: In the MotionDV STUDIO Mode, your personal computer does not support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
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PC, and format your card by this Movie Camera. ≥Intervals of recording pictures may become large depending on the card. We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to the size except [640k480], the Continuous Photoshot cannot be used.
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≥If the Movie Camera is not operated for approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and the Movie Camera will completely be turned off. ≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the colour may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording.
ª Wide/Pro-Cinema Function ≥You cannot use these modes when recording on the card. ≥The Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions. ≥Progressive Photoshot Function ≥Cinema Mode ≥The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions. ≥Digital Effect Function 1 ≥Night View Functions ≥When the Pro-Cinema Mode is set, the...
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Card Slow Shutter Mode ≥The subject may not be focused in dark scenes with less luminance or scenes with less contrast. ≥Buttons cannot be activated except the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Mode Dial and the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch while the Movie Camera is focusing on the subject. ≥When you take picture of people with night views, you can achieve adequate brightness for both people and the background in the picture...
≥When the [ß], [ßi], [ßj], [ß ], [ß Indication is displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted. (When flashing, the Video Flash is charging.) When the [ ] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash will not be lighted. ≥Charging the Video Flash takes 4 seconds maximum after lighting.
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≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX]. ª Index Search Function ≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of the tape.
Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª After Use Take out the Cassette. ( Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
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Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). ≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
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Blink in yellow: Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the tape. Blink in red: Dews are adhering on the head or the tape. Remove the tape if it is inserted. ≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder.
ª Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter.
ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood LCD Monitor ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first.
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• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. ( -64- • Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has worn out.
4: Sounds cannot be played back. • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1].
5) Recording a fast-moving subject ≥Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fast-moving subject. 6) Recording a subject with little contrast ≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.
Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.8 W (When using Viewfinder) 6.0 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.;...
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Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE 640k480 SIZE PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 1760 128 MB 1760 3520 256 MB 1760 3520 7040 512 MB 3520 7040 14080...
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