Page 2 - EN; Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Warning on lithium cell battery; TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
2 EN Connection to the mains supply in the UnitedKingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the powerpoints in your home or the cable is too short toreach a power point, then obtain an appropriatesafety approved extension lead or consult yourde...
Page 3 - SOME DO’S AND; digital video cassette. Only
EN 3 This unit is produced to comply with StandardIEC Publ. 65. CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station):TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER–SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and...
Page 4 - About Batteries; Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
4 EN About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteriesapart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, asthere is a risk of fire or explosion.WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, orthe battery itself, to come in contact with metals, asthis can result in a short circuit and possib...
Page 5 - ABOUT DV; Audio Area; The digital audio signal is recorded here.; V ideo Area; The digital video signal is recorded here.
EN 5 The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals areidentified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digit...
Page 6 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES; DC cord
6 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Grip/Hand strap S-VIDEO cable DC cord VIDEO/AUDIO cable (AC Charger Station to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) AC Charger Station AA-V60EK or AA-V60EA Battery pack BN-V607U VIDEO/AUDIO cable (camcorder to TV or VCR, ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug) Editing cable (ø3.5 mini-plug, ...
Page 7 - Remote control unit
EN 7 T W Remote control unit RM-V712U MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Lithium battery CR2025 (for remote control unit) Cleaning cloth Cable adapter (provided only with U.K. models)
Page 8 - Charging The Battery Pack; GETTING STARTED; SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER; Battery
8 EN Charging The Battery Pack The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before using it, be sure to charge it with the ACCharger Station. GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the ACCharger Station during battery charging, power issupplied to the camcorder a...
Page 9 - Charging Environment; Installing The Battery Pack; OPEN BATTERY COVER; No. of batteries to supply power
EN 9 Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. 20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature rangefor charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under...
Page 10 - INSERT CHARGED BATTERY; ATTACH TO CAMCORDER; CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER; Indoor Use
10 EN 1 INSERT CHARGED BATTERY To insert a battery pack, slide the battery lockswitch to the release position and insert thebattery end first. To prevent the battery pack from falling out, be sure to slide the battery lockswitch to the lock position. 2 ATTACH TO CAMCORDER Insert the Battery Holder’s...
Page 11 - SELECT OPERATION MODE; LCD monitor; Select Dial; Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Batter y
EN 11 ON SCREEN OFFON DISPLAY DATE / TIME 1 . 1 . 00 0 : 00 4 RETURN REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON OFF PLA Y A M 5S Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or n...
Page 12 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN CASSETTE COVER; Approximate recording time
12 EN GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECTswitch in the direction of the arrow. Thecassette cover releases. Open the cover in thedirection of the arrow...
Page 13 - Recording Mode Setting
EN 13 SP SP LP REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON OFF PLA Y A M 5S Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set th...
Page 14 - Grip Strap Attachment; ADJUST LENGTH
14 EN 1 2 3 GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Grip Strap Attachment 1 ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HANDSTRAP EYELET Open the pad and pull the grip strap in thedirection of the arrow to remove the grip strapfrom the pad.Thread the end of the grip strap through thehand strap eyelet, then thread the other end ofthe grip...
Page 15 - Dioptre Adjustment; Tripod Mounting
EN 15 PAUSE OFF PLA Y A M 5S Dioptre Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ A ” or “ M ”. 2 TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 ADJUST DIOPTRE Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on thebottom of the viewfinder. • S...
Page 16 - Remote Control Unit; Installing The Battery; PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
16 EN T W Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V712U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it atthe remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beammay not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the...
Page 17 - Power Dial Position; Operation Mode
EN 17 F . AUTO PAUSE MANUAL PAUSE OFF PLA Y A M 5S Power Dial Position Function Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.Suitable for standard recording. Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you wantmore creative capabilities than Full Auto rec...
Page 18 - Display; RECORDING; Basic Recording
18 EN PAUSE 444 REC PAUSE OFF PLA Y A M 5S You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( Z pg. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “ A ” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( Z pg...
Page 19 - OR
EN 19 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ A ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPENLCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCDmonitor to approx. 90 degrees. • The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes on and the scene you’re...
Page 20 - START SEARCH; ENGAGE STILL MODE; twice to engage the; START RECORDING; Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
20 EN OFF PLA Y A M 5S OFF P L A Y A M 5S 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial. • The power lamp comes on. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPENLCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCDmonitor to approx. 90 degrees. 3 ST...
Page 21 - Time Code; When blank portion is recorded on a tape
EN 21 Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of therecorded scene on the tape during playback.If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end ...
Page 22 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications; ADJUST BRIGHTNESS; Tape Remaining Indicator
22 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinderindications appear/disappear. 1 PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON When you do not want the indications toappear, press the IND.ON/OFF button forlonger than approximately 1 second. Certainindications disappear.Press again for longe...
Page 23 - Interface Shooting; TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD; Journalistic shooting; OPEN LCD MONITOR
EN 23 Interface Shooting The person you are shooting can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shootyourself while viewing your own image in the LCDmonitor. 1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to180 degrees so that it faces forward. 2 START RECORDING...
Page 24 - Zoom
24 EN T D W T D W T D W T D W T D W Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Z pg. 32). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed isvariable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker...
Page 25 - Displaying The Date And Time During Recording; Advanced Features
EN 25 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 11). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. Th...
Page 26 - END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING; • If you press and hold START/STOP within 5; Dissolves during 5 second mode recording
26 EN 4 END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING Set the Power Dial to the “ A ”, “ M ” or “OFF” position. To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . . .... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 3, press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 6-secondstill ( Z pg. 28). When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” ( Z pg. 34) thi...
Page 28 - ACCESS RECORDING MENU; Snapshot; SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE; Press the SNAPSHOT Button.
28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.Make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or theLCD monitor is open fully. 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears. 3 ACCES...
Page 30 - Menus; SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS; repeat steps 3 and 4.; CLOSE RECORDING MENU; MENU button
30 EN REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON OFF PLA Y A M 5S Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions:Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magni...
Page 31 - WIDE MODE; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EN 31 REC MODE (Recording mode) You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 timeslonger than SP. If you have shot in SP mode, Audio Dubbing will be possible later. NOTES: ● Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit. P...
Page 32 - GAIN UP
32 EN ZOOM (Zoom magnification) You can select 10X, 40X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications.10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording.40X–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up.100X–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification. NOTES...
Page 34 - PHOTO MODE; WIND CUT
34 EN ONOFF32kHz06 5S SCENEBEEP / TALLY FRAME PHOTO MODE WIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBER OFF DEMO. MODE RETURN 4 32kHz 48kHz 5S ANIM. ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 5SD FRAME MULTI 4 MULTI 9 PIN-UP FULL PHOTO MODE See pages 28 and 29. SCENE (5-Second Mode) ( Z pg. 26) 5S–Pressing START/STOP allows you to take a 5...
Page 36 - Fades and Wipes; Select any one effect from; and; ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN; FADE; Example
36 EN OFF PLA Y A M 5S Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black orwhite screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Z pg. 35). Select any one effect from W H , B K , , B W , , , , , and of the ...
Page 37 - Picture Wipe/Dissolve; WIPE – SCROLL
EN 37 ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, P OFF PLA Y A M 5S Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 PictureWipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the...
Page 38 - Random Variations
38 EN OFF PLA Y A M 5S Random Variations When R ? is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. 1 START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The camcorder does therest, selecting an effect at random. • The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In. If you press START/STOP during recor...
Page 39 - MENU; FADER AND WIPE MENU
EN 39 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, orfade out from colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower ...
Page 41 - SELECT EFFECT
EN 41 4 SELECT EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to thedesired effect by rotating the Select Dial, thenpress it. • The P.AE/Effect Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The symbol of theselected mode appears. 5 START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The image begins with theselected...
Page 43 - Manual Focus Adjustment; END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
EN 43 FOCUS FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALANCEFADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 OFF PLA Y A M 5S Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically. However, whenfocusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the...
Page 44 - Exposure Control; Brightness control of the display
44 EN FOCUSEXPOSURE MANUAL OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCEFADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 EXP. 0 OFF PLA Y A M 5S 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial,make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or theviewfinder is pulled ou...
Page 45 - ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL; Iris Lock; Iris
EN 45 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial,make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or theviewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEMMENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode ItemMenu appears. 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CO...
Page 46 - White Balance Adjustment
46 EN White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance iscorrect, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operatorwould ...
Page 47 - Manual White Balance Operation
EN 47 FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 PAUSE MANUAL OFF PLA Y A M 5S To Change The Tint For Recording . . . .... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The white balance is adjusted based on the colour,changing the tint. Red paper — deeper...
Page 48 - PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; Volume switch; VIEWING RECORDING
48 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S 4 You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial. ThePower lamp comes on. 2 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor. • When the viewfinder is pulled out, the LC...
Page 49 - Playback Sound
EN 49 To Perform High-Speed Search . . . .... press 2 or 3 after pressing 6 / 4 . The tape will move at approximately 9 times the normalplayback speed. Watch in the LCD monitorand, when you reach the spot you want to see,press 6 / 4 and normal playback resumes. .... during playback, press and hold 2...
Page 50 - END ZOOM; ACTIVATE ZOOM; • Pressing T zooms in.; Playback Zoom
50 EN T W OFF P L A Y A M 5S 4 END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns tonormal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY. NOTES: ● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion andstill playback. ● During digital image processing, the quality of theimage may suffer. 1 FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST ...
Page 51 - START PLAYBACK; SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT; Playback Effects
EN 51 T W OFF P L A Y A M 5S PLAYBACK EFFECT STROBE CLASSIC FILMMONOTONESEPIA 4 123 OFF 4 B/W 1 START PLAYBACK Press the Play button ( 4 ). 2 ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECTMENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’sremote sensor and press EFFECT. ThePLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3 SELECT ...
Page 52 - Playback Menu; CLOSE MENU
52 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Features (Cont.) SOUND10 . 0ONOFF ONOFF ONOFF FULL SOUND SOUND2SOUND1 FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE32kHz MODE DISPLAYTIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 SOUND10 . 0ONOFF FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE DISPLAYTIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 SOUND2SOUND1 FULL SOUND OFF P L A Y A M 5S Playback Menu The Pla...
Page 54 - Basic Connections; VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder); VCR; CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR; TURN ON POWER; TV
54 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. Red to AUDIO R Yellow to VIDEO White to AUDIO L VCR To AV OUTconnector ToTV or VCR VIDEO/AUDIOcable (provided) To VIDEO INconnector...
Page 55 - ATTACH AND LOCK; Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack
EN 55 VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station) Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station, then connect the AC Charger Station to a TV or VCR( Z pg. 56, 57), as described in the following steps. Power lamp Lock lever (with the Release button) 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorde...
Page 58 - Advanced Connections; Digital Printer; DV IN; PC; Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
58 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Connections To DV OUTconnector To PARALLEL(PRINTER)connector Connector isunder the cover. To DV INconnector DV cable(optional) Digital Printer To PARALLELconnector To DV IN connector To AC outlet Video unit equipped witha DV input connector Printer cable(commerciallyavailable...
Page 59 - SUPPLY POWER; CONNECT PRINTER TO PC
EN 59 5 SUPPLY POWER Plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord intoan AC outlet. 6 TURN ON POWER Turn the camcorder ’s Power Dial to “PLAY”,“ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on theother units. NOTES: ● You cannot use the battery pack installed in thecamco...
Page 60 - Dubbing; MAKE CONNECTIONS; EDITING
60 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S T W Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manualfor details. NOTES: ● You can use Playback Zoom ( Z pg. 50) or Playback Effects ( Z pg. 51) in step 2. ● Before you start dubbing, make sure that theindication...
Page 61 - Digital Dubbing
EN 61 T W Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DVconnector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. NOTES: ● You cannot use the battery pack installed in thecamcorder as the p...
Page 62 - VCR CODE LIST; Brand Setting; SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE VCR; IMPORTANT
62 EN SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 THOMSON,TELEFUNKEN,SABA,NORDMENDE 9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2 SELECO,REX 9 1 9 6 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3 7 2 T W 3 16 7 8 9 ` 5 4 2 VCR BRANDNAME VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDI...
Page 63 - Random Assemble Editing
EN 63 T W ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,, Random Assemble Editing Using the remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape. 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS Make sure that the playback picture and soundare available on the connected TV ( Z pg. 56, 57). • Connections should be...
Page 65 - REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
EN 65 T W 4 1 0 0 : 2 5 ~ 0 2 : 0 5 – – 2 0 7 : 1 8 ~ 0 8 : 3 1 – – 3 – – 0 3 : 3 3 ~ 0 5 : 5 34 0 9 : 3 0 ~ 1 3 : 1 5 5 1 5 : 5 5 ~ 1 6 : 2 0 – – – – 6 – – – – : – – ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CODE IN OUT MODE 1 6 : 3 0 9 : 3 9 TOTAL W H B/W P P OFF P L A Y A M 5S 8 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 4 – ...
Page 66 - PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE; For More Accurate Editing; Diagnosing VCR’s against Camcorder Timing; CHOOSE A SCENE
66 EN 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE • If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit-In pointwere recorded, that means your VCR movesquickly from Record-Pause to Record mode. • If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording. For More Acc...
Page 67 - beginning with step 2 on page 63.; ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU; Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing
EN 67 7 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice. • Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 63. NOTES: ● Before performing actual Random AssembleEditing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trialruns to check whether the value you have input isappropriate or not, and make adjust...
Page 68 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY; PAUSE DURING DUBBING
68 EN T W 6e Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( Z pg. 34). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on ablank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the tele...
Page 70 - SYMPTOM; TROUBLESHOOTING
70 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no playback picture. 5. Some functions are not available using the MENU button. 6. Some functions are not available using the Select Dial. 7. The focus ...
Page 75 - AFTER USE; Cleaning The Camcorder
EN 75 1 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the ACCharger Station ( Z pg. 8 – 10). 2 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. • Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe againwith a dry cloth. 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brus...
Page 76 - CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS; Lens hood; Camcorder
76 EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 1 Lens hood Turn this counterclockwise to release. 2 Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or theLCD monitor is opened fully with the PowerDial set to any position except “PLAY” or “OFF”. 3 Remote sensor ( Z pg. 50) Receives the signal from the...
Page 77 - Bottom of camcorder; Tripod mounting socket (
EN 77 ^ * ) q & ( w $ y t % e r ui Bottom of camcorder ^ Viewfinder ( Z pg. 15) Pull out when recording. & Power dial ( Z pg. 17) Turning the camcorder on/off, recording orplayback is possible. * START/STOP button ( Z pg. 18) Starts recording or stops recording to make thecamcorder enter the...
Page 78 - Camcorder attachment part (; AC Charger Station
78 EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) 1 DC charger ( Z pg. 8) Attach the battery pack to charge. 2 Camcorder attachment part ( Z pg. 55) Attach the camcorder to this part when chargingthe battery installed in the camcorder or whenediting. 3 Multi connector ( Z pg. 55) The AC Charger Sta...
Page 79 - FUNCTION; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
EN 79 No. FUNCTION 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 17) 2 * Appears when taking a Snapshot. ( Z pg. 28) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( Z pg. 31) 4 * Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. ( Z pg. 18) 5 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged. ( Z pg. 32) ...
Page 80 - LP; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback; Displays the sound mode.
80 EN 6e SOUND1 32kHz LP 25 . 12 . 98 17 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – TC 01 : 28 : 15 6 4 VOLUME 1 2 3 4 6 5 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback No. FUNCTION 1 Displays the sound mode. ( Z pg. 53) 2 Displays the recording mode. 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forw...
Page 81 - INDICATIONS; Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (; Warning Indications; TAPE END; REFER MANUAL
EN 81 INDICATIONS FUNCTION Displays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhaustedAs the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns offautomatically. Appears when no tape is loaded, or whe...
Page 82 - CAUTIONS; Cassettes; Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD; Battery Packs
82 EN CAUTIONS 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. .....
Page 83 - Main Unit; Dirty heads can cause the following problems:; Serious malfunctioning
EN 83 Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . .... open the camcorder ’s chassis..... disassemble or modify the unit..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not inuse. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. .... remov...
Page 84 - SPECIFICATIONS; General; Video; Audio
84 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Charger Station) DC 7.2 V (using Battery) Power consumption : Approx. 6 W (viewfinder on) Approx. 7 W (LCD monitor on) Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL Standard Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recordi...
Page 86 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
86 EN GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep toomuch light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Colour temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour conte...
Page 87 - INDEX
EN 87 INDEX A Animation ............................................... Z pg. 34 Auto Focus .............................................. Z pg. 43 Auto Shut off ........................................... Z pg. 19 B Battery .................................................... Z pg. 8 Battery Low .....
