Page 2 - EN; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information andprecautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Cont...
Page 3 - DO
EN 3 NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safetycaution are on the bottom and/or the back ofthe main unit. ● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the ACPower Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot...
Page 4 - can be used with this unit.; INFORMATION FOR PC USERS
4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well aslead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcord...
Page 5 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES; * Necessary for use with; How to Attach The Core Filter
EN 5 • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V20EGor AA-V20EK • Remote Control Unit RM-V711U • Battery Pack BN-V207U • DC Cord • Lithium Battery CR2025 (for remote control unit) • Editing Cable T W • Shoulder Strap • Cable Adapter • Audio/Video (A/V) Cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] • S-Video Cable PROVIDED ACCE...
Page 6 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; About Batteries
6 EN GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power. Do not useprovided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord fromthe AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the A...
Page 7 - USING THE BATTERY PACK; Approximate recording time; USING AC POWER
EN 7 GETTING ST ARTED A B To DC OUT connector To AC outlet AC Power Adapter/ChargerAA-V20EG or AA-V20EK DC cord ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorder’s poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Hook the non...
Page 8 - Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
8 EN 0 FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE 4 FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT END TO MODE MENU ON SCREEN OFFON DISPLAY INDICATION ON 4 DATE / TIME 25 . 12 . 99 16 : 40 RETURN DATE/TIME A M P LA Y OF F – – – – – 6 – – – – – REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP DIS 4 T O D A T E / T I M E M...
Page 9 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette; Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.
EN 9 GETTING ST ARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject acassette. 1 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. 2 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow thenswing the cover open until it locks. The holder opensautomatically.• Do not touch inter...
Page 10 - Recording Mode Setting
10 EN 0 FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE 4 FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT END TO MODE MENU – – – – – 6 – – – – – SP SP LP A M P LA Y OF F – – – – – 6 – – – – – REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP DIS 4 T O D A T E / T I M E M E N UT O S Y S T E M M E N U END ONAGC – – – – – 6 – – –...
Page 11 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment
EN 11 GETTING ST ARTED Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easilyoperate the Recording Start/Stop Button and thePower Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Power Zoom Lever CAUTION: When ...
Page 12 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
12 EN 180 ° 90 ° BRIGHT – – – – – 6 – – – – – RECORDING Basic Recording Shooting While Watching TheViewfinder NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( Z pg. 9) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 10) ● Gr...
Page 13 - JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
EN 13 RECORDING JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may providemore dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desiredposition and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenientdirection. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°upward). SELF-RECORDING You can shoot yourse...
Page 14 - Zooming
14 EN 16X D T W T D W 1X T D W 10X T D W 16X T D W 64X RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce a zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneouschange in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom InSlide ...
Page 15 - DANGER; AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
EN 15 RECORDING DANGER n The video light can becomeextremely hot. Do not touch iteither while in operation orsoon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into thecarrying case immediately after using thevideo light, since it remains extremelyhot for som...
Page 16 - NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape; Time Code; Recording From The Middle Of A Tape; Set the Power Switch to “; When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
16 EN NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recordedscene on the tape during playback.If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”(minute:second...
Page 17 - Advanced Features; SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION; SNAPSHOT RECORDING; Motor Drive Mode
EN 17 RECORDING ,,, ,,, ,, ,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,,, FULL PHOTO FULLSnapshot mode withno frame* FRAMESnapshot mode withframe* PIN-UPPin-Up mode* MULTI-4Multi-Analyser 4 MULTI-9Multi-Analyser 9 * : There is a momentary camera shutter-typeblackout togetherwith the sound effectof a shutter closin...
Page 18 - Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment; and do each procedure from step 4.
18 EN 0 FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALANCEFADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT 4 END TO MODE MENU 0 FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALANCEFADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT TO MODE MENU END 4 4 ON SCREEN OFFON DISPLAY INDICATION ON DATE / TIME 25 . 12 . 99 16 : 40 RETURN DATE/TIME TELE MAC...
Page 19 - Recording Menu Explanations; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EN 19 RECORDING Refer to “Focusing” ( Z pg. 25). Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( Z pg. 26, 27). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( Z pg. 28). Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( Z pg. 22, 23). Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( Z pg. 24). ...
Page 20 - System Menu Explanations
20 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) System Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu Explanations ON Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder ( Z pg. 21). OFF Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings,etc.) from appearing in the camcorder ( Z pg. 21). OFF Keeps the...
Page 21 - Date/Time Display During Recording; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
EN 21 RECORDING MENU/BRIGHT Dial Power Switch Date/Time Display During Recording You should already have set the date and time (“Date/TimeSettings”, Z pg. 8). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears. 3 Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” byrotating MENU/BR...
Page 22 - and; Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scenetransitions. Use them to spice up the transitionfrom one scene to the next. You can also varytransitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used withcertain modes of Pr...
Page 23 - Fader And Wipe Menu; Menu
EN 23 RECORDING Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade outfrom colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from...
Page 24 - Programme AE With Special Effects
24 EN P. AE / EFFECT SHUTTER 1/500 1/500 4 SLOW 4X 1 B/W STROBE TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM SEL. PAUSE Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears. 3 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to“P.AE/EFFECT”, then press...
Page 25 - Focusing; AUTO FOCUS; MANUAL FOCUS
EN 25 RECORDING Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm tothe subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not beobtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases usemanual focusing):• When two sub...
Page 26 - Exposure Control
26 EN EXP. 0 EXP. 6 EXP. 6 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override it and make the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment isrecommended in the following situations:• When sh...
Page 27 - Iris Lock; it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and “; Iris
EN 27 RECORDING EXP. 0 L Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When the distance to the subject changes (so its size inthe LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such aswhen the subject is backing away. ● When shooting on a reflective natural b...
Page 28 - White Balance Adjustment; Manual White Balance Operation
28 EN White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colourreproduction under various lighting. If the whitebalance is correct, all other colours will be accu-rately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, more advanced camcorder operatorscontrol th...
Page 29 - Playback Special Effects; PLAYBACK; Basic Playback
EN 29 PLA YBACK A M PL AY OF F Still Playback: Pauses during playback. 1) Press 4 / 6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4 / 6 again. ● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automaticallyengaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, th...
Page 30 - Playback Menu
30 EN ONOFF DISPLAYTIME CODE SOUND10 . 0ON FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE32kHz MODE INDICATION SYNCHRO END 4 ONOFF DISPLAYTIME CODE END SOUND10 . 0ON FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE INDICATION SYNCHRO 4 ONOFF SOUND1SOUND2 FULL SOUND ONOFF ONOFF SOUND1SOUND2 FULL SOUND Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows ...
Page 31 - Playback Sound
EN 31 PLA YBACK Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays thesound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.) INDICATION You can make the...
Page 32 - Basic Connections; signal
32 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals. TV VCR Yellow to Video Output Red to Audio Output R A/V cable (provided)[RCA plug to RCA plug] White to Audio Output L Yellow to VIDEO White to A...
Page 34 - Advanced Connections; PC
34 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC usingoptional software (such as the HS-V4KIT) when connectedas shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transferstill images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped captureboa...
Page 36 - TAPE DUBBING; TV; Tape Dubbing
36 EN TAPE DUBBING VCR (Recording deck) The connectors arelocated beneath the cover. TV * Connect when the S-Video cable is not used. Tape Dubbing 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder andthe VCR. Also refer to pg. 32 and 33. 2 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ”, turn on the VCR’s...
Page 37 - Digital Dubbing
EN 37 T W Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from thecamcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DVconnector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if anyimage or sound deterioration. 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your v...
Page 38 - USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Installing The Battery
38 EN 5m 30 ° 30 ° USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Battery The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operatethis camcorder from a distance as well as the basicoperations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward andRewind) of your VCR. It also makes additionalplayback functions possible.The ...
Page 40 - Playback Zoom
40 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) T W Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button To move image,press (Right) while keepingSHIFT held down. RM-V711U (provided) PAUSE PLAY Zoom Buttons SHIFT Remote sensor Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button STOP FEATURE: Slow-Motion Pl...
Page 41 - PLAY
EN 41 T W PLAYBACK EFFECT STROBE CLASSIC FILMMONOTONESEPIA 4 123 OFF 4 B/W VIDEO ECHO 5 PLAY EFFECT EFFECTON/OFF PLAYBACK EFFECTSelect Menu Remote sensor RM-V711U (provided) FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the playbackimage. OPERATION: 1) To start p...
Page 42 - MBR SET; SHIFT; VCR CODE LIST
42 EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asthe source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” forautomatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit ismore easily performed when the RM-V711U MBR(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with yourbrand of VCR...
Page 44 - EFFECT
44 EN SELECT SCENES (cont.) 6 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears inthe Random Assemble Editing Menu. 7 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT . The Edit-Out position appears in the Random AssembleEditing Menu. 8 If using a Fade/Wi...
Page 45 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; PAUSE
EN 45 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning ofthe scene you want to edit and press PAUSE ( 6 ). 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remotesensor and press VCR REC STBY ( q6 ), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. 13 Press the Recording Sta...
Page 46 - For More Accurate Editing; DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING; VCR
46 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause toRecord mode faster than others. Even if you begin editingfor the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you haverecorded scenes...
Page 48 - Audio Dubbing
48 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded inthe 32 kHz mode ( Z pg. 20). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on ablank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbi...
Page 49 - TROUBLESHOOTING
EN 49 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!”appears. 3. Recording cannot beperformed. 4. There is no picture. 5. Some functions are notavailable using MENU/ BRIGHT . 6. The focus does not adjustautomatically. 7. The cassette will not lo...
Page 50 - SYMPTOM
50 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10. Digital Zoom does notwork. 11. Programme AE withspecial effects and Fade/Wipe Effects do not work. 12. The Black & White Faderdoes not work. 13. The Dissolve function doesnot work. 14. The Picture Wipe andDissolve functi...
Page 54 - USER MAINTENANCE; Cleaning The Camcorder; PUSH OPEN
54 EN USER MAINTENANCE BATTERY RELEASE Switch Remove. OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder PUSH OPEN Button Cleaning The Camcorder 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a softcloth.Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring itwell to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe againwith a dry cloth....
Page 55 - CAUTIONS; Battery Packs; Video Light
EN 55 CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.Before using the supplied battery pack or anoptional battery pack, be sure to read the followingcautions: 1. To avoid hazard . . . .... do not burn. .... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure t...
Page 56 - Cassettes; Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD; Main Unit
56 EN Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previouslyrecorded video and audio signals. .... make ...
Page 57 - Dirty heads can cause the following problems:; Serious malfunctioning
EN 57 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: • No picture during playback.• Blocks of noise appear during playback.• During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. In such cases, use an optional Cleaning Cassette.Insert it and play back. If the cassette is usedmore than onc...
Page 58 - INDEX; Controls, Connectors And Indicators
58 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators % 8 u i r ) # ! 2 o p 1 y 6 5 7 4 w * & ^ ( e 9 0 q 3 @ $ T R t Q W E Q
Page 60 - Indications; Function; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
60 EN INDEX Indications No. Function 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 13) 2 Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged (“GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”). ( Z pg. 19) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( Z pg. 19) 4 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) is engaged. ( Z p...
Page 61 - Warning Indications; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback; TAPE END
EN 61 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no...
Page 62 - Terms
62 EN INDEX Terms P Picture Wipe/Dissolve .............................. Z pg. 22 Playback Menu ........................................ Z pg. 30 Playback Special Effects ........................... Z pg. 29 Playback Zoom ........................................ Z pg. 29 Power Switch Position .........
Page 63 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; General; AC Power Adapter/Charger
EN 63 SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)DC 7.2 V(Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder onGR-DVL40 : Approx. 4.7 W GR-DVL30/ DVL20 : Approx. 4.6 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder offGR-DVL40 : Approx. 5.8 W GR-DVL30 : Appro...
