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... Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc 38 Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc 40 Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc 40 Display Setup ... Screen Displays 15 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 18 Inserting and Removing a Tape 20 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 20 Preparing the Camcorder 21 The Wireless Controller 21 Adjusting the LCD Screen 22 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 23 ...
... Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc 38 Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc 40 Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc 40 Display Setup ... Screen Displays 15 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 18 Inserting and Removing a Tape 20 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 20 Preparing the Camcorder 21 The Wireless Controller 21 Adjusting the LCD Screen 22 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 23 ...
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... Self Timer ...60 Audio Recording Level 61 Digital Effects 63 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 65 Protecting Still Images 65 Initializing the Memory Card 66 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 67 Playback on a TV Screen 70 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 71 Analog...
... Self Timer ...60 Audio Recording Level 61 Digital Effects 63 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 65 Protecting Still Images 65 Initializing the Memory Card 66 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 67 Playback on a TV Screen 70 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 71 Analog...
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... ( ) to display the next `page´ of the guide. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide to remind you to control many of the camcorder's operations and to the joystick change settings. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function... to make selections and changes in all operating modes. Operating Mode Switch / Switch Icon Display Operation (Tape) Recording movies on the tape 26 CAMERA (Memory card) Recording still images on the memory card 27 (Tape) Playing movies from the tape 29 PLAY...
... ( ) to display the next `page´ of the guide. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide to remind you to control many of the camcorder's operations and to the joystick change settings. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function... to make selections and changes in all operating modes. Operating Mode Switch / Switch Icon Display Operation (Tape) Recording movies on the tape 26 CAMERA (Memory card) Recording still images on the memory card 27 (Tape) Playing movies from the tape 29 PLAY...
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...Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 49) BLC (backlight correction) button ( 49) FOCUS button ( 49, 50) Speaker DISP. (display) button ( 57)/ LCD backlight button (long press) ( 22) LIGHT button ( 60)/ (print/share) button ( 78, 81) USB terminal ( 76) CARD access indicator ( 27)/ CHARGE indicator ( 18) Memory card... slot ( 20) / (tape/card) switch ( 10) Mode switch ( 45) Terminal cover MIC (microphone) terminal ( 62) ...
...Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 49) BLC (backlight correction) button ( 49) FOCUS button ( 49, 50) Speaker DISP. (display) button ( 57)/ LCD backlight button (long press) ( 22) LIGHT button ( 60)/ (print/share) button ( 78, 81) USB terminal ( 76) CARD access indicator ( 27)/ CHARGE indicator ( 18) Memory card... slot ( 20) / (tape/card) switch ( 10) Mode switch ( 45) Terminal cover MIC (microphone) terminal ( 62) ...
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Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 63) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 54) Microphone attenuator ( 61) Self timer ... ( 44) Zoom ( 28), Exposure ( 49) Light metering mode ( 55) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 53) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 55) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Advanced accessory shoe ( 97) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 63) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 54) Microphone attenuator ( 61) Self timer ... ( 44) Zoom ( 28), Exposure ( 49) Light metering mode ( 55) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 53) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 55) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Advanced accessory shoe ( 97) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
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... tape time may not appear. • Depending on the type of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card. 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be able to record on the tape the...avoid scenes that appears on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). Number of still images available on the memory card Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback...
... tape time may not appear. • Depending on the type of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card. 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be able to record on the tape the...avoid scenes that appears on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). Number of still images available on the memory card Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback...
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... or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the logo. To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for...it clicks. 4 Wait for high definition. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cards. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 5 Close the cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed ...
... or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the logo. To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for...it clicks. 4 Wait for high definition. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cards. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 5 Close the cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed ...
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Memory cards have front and back sides that you press the buttons. Using the Wireless Controller Preparations 1 Turn on the camcorder. Preparing the Camcorder Tab 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 3 Fasten the grip belt. The... sensor is not set to [OFF ] ( 44). The lens cover will open automatically. 2 Adjust the viewfinder. Getting Started 21 IMPORTANT Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for all miniSD...
Memory cards have front and back sides that you press the buttons. Using the Wireless Controller Preparations 1 Turn on the camcorder. Preparing the Camcorder Tab 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 3 Fasten the grip belt. The... sensor is not set to [OFF ] ( 44). The lens cover will open automatically. 2 Adjust the viewfinder. Getting Started 21 IMPORTANT Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for all miniSD...
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...is automatically adjusted, will turn the camcorder off if left without any operations for the first time, be recorded at the actual levels. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in .). Recording Still Images Before using a memory card for 5 minutes ( 44). ... pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off and then on again. Doing so may damage the camcorder. The CARD access indicator will flash as it with this camcorder ( 66). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to (memory card). 3 Press ...
...is automatically adjusted, will turn the camcorder off if left without any operations for the first time, be recorded at the actual levels. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in .). Recording Still Images Before using a memory card for 5 minutes ( 44). ... pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off and then on again. Doing so may damage the camcorder. The CARD access indicator will flash as it with this camcorder ( 66). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to (memory card). 3 Press ...
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... is selected). Move it toward W to do not remove the memory card. - You can also use the optional FS-43U II ND filter. press harder for autofocus, turns yellow. The zoom speed with these buttons will be the same as with the camcorder (when one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed...
... is selected). Move it toward W to do not remove the memory card. - You can also use the optional FS-43U II ND filter. press harder for autofocus, turns yellow. The zoom speed with these buttons will be the same as with the camcorder (when one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed...
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... switch to PLAY. 2 Move the / switch to do not remove the memory card. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Playback 33 Viewing Still Images ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down . Failing to (memory card). Do not open the memory card slot cover and do so may not be displayed correctly. - Do...
... switch to PLAY. 2 Move the / switch to do not remove the memory card. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Playback 33 Viewing Still Images ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down . Failing to (memory card). Do not open the memory card slot cover and do so may not be displayed correctly. - Do...
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...the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to 200x. Menu Options Lists 37 Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER The...digital zoom when you zoom in. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example when changing the focus from 40x up to 40x and dark blue from a near subject to the camcorder, it on the memory card while recording movies using the digital zoom....
...the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to 200x. Menu Options Lists 37 Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER The...digital zoom when you zoom in. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example when changing the focus from 40x up to 40x and dark blue from a near subject to the camcorder, it on the memory card while recording movies using the digital zoom....
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...]: Image numbers will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image recorded with the respective menu icon. If the memory card you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with a larger number, a new image will continue ...in folders containing up to be indicated with the camcorder. Images are numbered from 0101 to 9900, and stored in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of the last image on the memory card. Folders are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from ...
...]: Image numbers will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image recorded with the respective menu icon. If the memory card you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with a larger number, a new image will continue ...in folders containing up to be indicated with the camcorder. Images are numbered from 0101 to 9900, and stored in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of the last image on the memory card. Folders are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from ...
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ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will also appear on the tape or memory card. You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of a connected TV or monitor. on the screen of the screen. The markers are ...overexposed (too bright). [ ZEBRA(70%)] is displayed on the camcorder's screen, the same information will appear also ...
ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will also appear on the tape or memory card. You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of a connected TV or monitor. on the screen of the screen. The markers are ...overexposed (too bright). [ ZEBRA(70%)] is displayed on the camcorder's screen, the same information will appear also ...
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...The custom white balance will ensure that case, the peaking function will not be canceled. and continue instead with the procedure below. The camcorder will always look truly white in your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK [ TUNGSTEN] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent ...a cloudy day. When you start recording, the assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card. Desired option* * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color...
...The custom white balance will ensure that case, the peaking function will not be canceled. and continue instead with the procedure below. The camcorder will always look truly white in your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK [ TUNGSTEN] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent ...a cloudy day. When you start recording, the assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card. Desired option* * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color...
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...: : [SUPER FINE], : [FINE], : [NORMAL]. Macintosh: more than 1,000 images), you may not be recorded on different sizes of memory cards with the current quality/ size setting. Advanced Functions Desired image quality* * The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images... Recording Options Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card using a card reader. On a 32 MB memory card Image Size LW 1920x1080 20 30 60 L 2048x1536 10 20 40 M 1440x1080 25 40 80 SW 848x480* 105...
...: : [SUPER FINE], : [FINE], : [NORMAL]. Macintosh: more than 1,000 images), you may not be recorded on different sizes of memory cards with the current quality/ size setting. Advanced Functions Desired image quality* * The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images... Recording Options Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card using a card reader. On a 32 MB memory card Image Size LW 1920x1080 20 30 60 L 2048x1536 10 20 40 M 1440x1080 25 40 80 SW 848x480* 105...
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...) FUNC. You can also capture simultaneously, as a still image on the memory card, the same picture you can record still images on the memory card even while the camcorder is set to record more still images if memory card capacity is activated. Icon of the still image in .). Press PHOTO to... capture the still image on the memory card. 54 Still Image Recording Options When ...
...) FUNC. You can also capture simultaneously, as a still image on the memory card, the same picture you can record still images on the memory card even while the camcorder is set to record more still images if memory card capacity is activated. Icon of the still image in .). Press PHOTO to... capture the still image on the memory card. 54 Still Image Recording Options When ...
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... be recorded on Æ Only tape-related displays (in the following section. Continuous Shooting with the recording conditions and subjects. You can be lower when " " (camcorder shake warning) is as follows. - [ CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 3 images/ second - [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 5 images/second - CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS... , All displays on Æ Only tape-related displays1 On-screen displays + Data code2 on Æ Only on-screen displays on the memory card. to activate the autofocus. 2 Press PHOTO fully and hold the button pressed down .
... be recorded on Æ Only tape-related displays (in the following section. Continuous Shooting with the recording conditions and subjects. You can be lower when " " (camcorder shake warning) is as follows. - [ CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 3 images/ second - [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 5 images/second - CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS... , All displays on Æ Only tape-related displays1 On-screen displays + Data code2 on Æ Only on-screen displays on the memory card. to activate the autofocus. 2 Press PHOTO fully and hold the button pressed down .
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...all images. Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You can protect still images from accidental erasure. ( 10) IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card ( 66) will not be erased. YES Protecting Still Images You can erase the last recorded still image while reviewing it within ...FUNC. ( 23) Editing Functions NOTES Protected images cannot be deleted even if you erase all recorded still images, even the protected ones. MENU ( 10) CARD OPERATIONS 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to [ OFF]). ( 10) ERASE ALL IMAGES FUNC. Erasing a Single Image...
...all images. Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You can protect still images from accidental erasure. ( 10) IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card ( 66) will not be erased. YES Protecting Still Images You can erase the last recorded still image while reviewing it within ...FUNC. ( 23) Editing Functions NOTES Protected images cannot be deleted even if you erase all recorded still images, even the protected ones. MENU ( 10) CARD OPERATIONS 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to [ OFF]). ( 10) ERASE ALL IMAGES FUNC. Erasing a Single Image...
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...All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be recovered. If you need to record on or read from the memory card has become too long, we recommend you use them with this camcorder. IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will not physically erase the stored data. When... protected ones. The original still images cannot be used without any problem. appears on the capacity of the memory card. 66 Still Image Options FUNC. twice to erase all memory cards before using them for the first time. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. The regular initialization option [INITIALIZE] will...
...All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be recovered. If you need to record on or read from the memory card has become too long, we recommend you use them with this camcorder. IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will not physically erase the stored data. When... protected ones. The original still images cannot be used without any problem. appears on the capacity of the memory card. 66 Still Image Options FUNC. twice to erase all memory cards before using them for the first time. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. The regular initialization option [INITIALIZE] will...