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... Turning on the Movie Camera Selecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen List of Menus Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge LP Mode Audio Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording Recording on a Tape Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Quick Start Self-timer Recording Zoom...
... Turning on the Movie Camera Selecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen List of Menus Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge LP Mode Audio Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording Recording on a Tape Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Quick Start Self-timer Recording Zoom...
Operating Instructions
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...if" 8) 9) .4+ Controls and Components Movie Camera cp 1) AC Adaptor DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -8- 2) Battery Pack -83) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery -74) Free Style Remote Controller with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM41E) 19) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E...) Digital Video Head Cleaner -639) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and CD-ROM) Optional Accessories 1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD11A) 2) Battery Pack (LIthlum/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 4) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME) 5) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314NE) 6) Filter Kit (VW-...
...if" 8) 9) .4+ Controls and Components Movie Camera cp 1) AC Adaptor DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -8- 2) Battery Pack -83) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery -74) Free Style Remote Controller with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM41E) 19) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E...) Digital Video Head Cleaner -639) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and CD-ROM) Optional Accessories 1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD11A) 2) Battery Pack (LIthlum/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 4) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME) 5) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314NE) 6) Filter Kit (VW-...
Operating Instructions
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... -32(as) Remote Control Sensor -8- 40 41 42 43 (-1 37 USB Socket is pressed, the built-in as far as It goes. 'When using the battery for Free Style Remote Controller with Mic [REMOTE] -20Microphone Socket [MIC] •When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this socket, the built...
... -32(as) Remote Control Sensor -8- 40 41 42 43 (-1 37 USB Socket is pressed, the built-in as far as It goes. 'When using the battery for Free Style Remote Controller with Mic [REMOTE] -20Microphone Socket [MIC] •When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this socket, the built...
Operating Instructions
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... for Playback Zoom Function [A, -4, >-, r] -38- CD DV Terminal [DV] -46, -47*Connect this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (-) Battery Elect Button [PUSH BATT] -9C) Battery Holder (57) Shoulder Strap Holders ./o- 6 O ZSIF eifi •ffnas CD 70 (L) (10 (72)I 4®D (-) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [4, 1,-] (•1: reverse, forward...
... for Playback Zoom Function [A, -4, >-, r] -38- CD DV Terminal [DV] -46, -47*Connect this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (-) Battery Elect Button [PUSH BATT] -9C) Battery Holder (57) Shoulder Strap Holders ./o- 6 O ZSIF eifi •ffnas CD 70 (L) (10 (72)I 4®D (-) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [4, 1,-] (•1: reverse, forward...
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...AEC] (L) Zoom Lever [W/T] •Zoom speed changes in mouth. WARNING Risk of children. Free Style Remote Controller with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is not In use, attach the clip to manufacturer's instructions. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Keep the Button... the Movie Camera is deactivated. (93) Clip • insert the plug securely into the Remote Controller. •When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with Mic This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to be for convenience. Before ...
...AEC] (L) Zoom Lever [W/T] •Zoom speed changes in mouth. WARNING Risk of children. Free Style Remote Controller with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is not In use, attach the clip to manufacturer's instructions. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Keep the Button... the Movie Camera is deactivated. (93) Clip • insert the plug securely into the Remote Controller. •When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with Mic This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to be for convenience. Before ...
Operating Instructions
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...the above operating ranges are for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. *We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. *We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Setup on the Movie Camera: Camera when batteries of the Movie Camera. 1 Connect the DC Input Lead to ...1 I I [VCR1]: Press the [O.] Button and [M] Button simultaneously. 0 [VCR2]: Press the [.1] Button and [M] Button simultaneously. • When the battery in the upward, and 15° In the downward and horizontal directions from the Movie Camera: Within approximately 5 metres • Angle: Within approximately 10°...
...the above operating ranges are for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. *We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. *We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Setup on the Movie Camera: Camera when batteries of the Movie Camera. 1 Connect the DC Input Lead to ...1 I I [VCR1]: Press the [O.] Button and [M] Button simultaneously. 0 [VCR2]: Press the [.1] Button and [M] Button simultaneously. • When the battery in the upward, and 15° In the downward and horizontal directions from the Movie Camera: Within approximately 5 metres • Angle: Within approximately 10°...
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...•When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. • Battery CGA-DU14 Is supplied. •The times shown In the table are for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be.... Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (±H±) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button CD, slide the Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it. 7) PUSH leArr) 410.7 (48) S) The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt II To Use as the hand...
...•When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. • Battery CGA-DU14 Is supplied. •The times shown In the table are for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be.... Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (±H±) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button CD, slide the Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it. 7) PUSH leArr) 410.7 (48) S) The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt II To Use as the hand...
Operating Instructions
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...] Scene Index Mode -38[WIND CUT] Wind Noise Reduction -26[ZOOM MICJ Zoom Microphone -24[CINEMA] Cinema-like Format Recording -27- 14 However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is turned off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may be repeated in this case, carry out the following Instructions.) List of...
...] Scene Index Mode -38[WIND CUT] Wind Noise Reduction -26[ZOOM MICJ Zoom Microphone -24[CINEMA] Cinema-like Format Recording -27- 14 However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is turned off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may be repeated in this case, carry out the following Instructions.) List of...
Operating Instructions
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E1O1EV,AeN7 WSRVAY ,1101)"!Clf [AV JACK] AV Socket -66[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -8- O [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] Picture Playback Mode fALEA3Y,;5EL4 4,5,1,P,4VRE*4P.t4. - Before Use [REC LAMP] Recording Lamp -19[BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound -54[CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting -17[INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode -52- AALJIJ4L. Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] » [INITIAL] » [CLOCK SET] » [YES]. ..0 ,..2tECT UrNu....
E1O1EV,AeN7 WSRVAY ,1101)"!Clf [AV JACK] AV Socket -66[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -8- O [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] Picture Playback Mode fALEA3Y,;5EL4 4,5,1,P,4VRE*4P.t4. - Before Use [REC LAMP] Recording Lamp -19[BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound -54[CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting -17[INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode -52- AALJIJ4L. Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] » [INITIAL] » [CLOCK SET] » [YES]. ..0 ,..2tECT UrNu....
Operating Instructions
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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 the LP Mode recording, mosaic-... Use 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC Mains socket, 4 •After charging for 4 hours, the built-In lithium battery can power the clock for Audio Dubbing. 18 WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. High sound-quality recording is selected, the recording time becomes...
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 the LP Mode recording, mosaic-... Use 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC Mains socket, 4 •After charging for 4 hours, the built-In lithium battery can power the clock for Audio Dubbing. 18 WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. High sound-quality recording is selected, the recording time becomes...
Operating Instructions
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... to NI Socket 5 Start the MotionDV STUDIO. • Using the MotionDV STUDIO for the Movie Camera. (The Card or its contents may be destroyed if battery power is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from a tape, set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback Mode and insert...
... to NI Socket 5 Start the MotionDV STUDIO. • Using the MotionDV STUDIO for the Movie Camera. (The Card or its contents may be destroyed if battery power is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from a tape, set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback Mode and insert...
Operating Instructions
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... Mode -33Wipe Mode -33Mix Mode -33Strobe Mode -33Trailing Effect Mode -33- AUTO: Automatic Mode -19- II: DD: : Audio Dubbing -45- SLIDE>: SLIDEI I: -29- When the battery is discharged completely, the ( Indication flashes. d • Low Light Mode (Programme AE) -27- S 1: Search Number -38- REC: Recording -19- BLANK: R 2x DD: ... Pause -40- C.NIGHT VIEW: Super Colour Night View Function -25- MZ: Manual Zoom Mode -23- 5x: Zoom Magnification Indication -23- Remaining Battery Power •When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes.
... Mode -33Wipe Mode -33Mix Mode -33Strobe Mode -33Trailing Effect Mode -33- AUTO: Automatic Mode -19- II: DD: : Audio Dubbing -45- SLIDE>: SLIDEI I: -29- When the battery is discharged completely, the ( Indication flashes. d • Low Light Mode (Programme AE) -27- S 1: Search Number -38- REC: Recording -19- BLANK: R 2x DD: ... Pause -40- C.NIGHT VIEW: Super Colour Night View Function -25- MZ: Manual Zoom Mode -23- 5x: Zoom Magnification Indication -23- Remaining Battery Power •When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes.
Operating Instructions
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...are attempting to record pictures on the Lens Cap to You are recording on a Tape n1END (TAPE END): with connecting the n (LOW BATTERY): USB Cable to [SAVE]. LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be recorded Camera. Use projection on a Camera In Card Recording Mode. This ...computer does not support USB There is not inserted. IIIDEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE): CAN NOT USE USB Condensation has occurred. -62- The Battery is pressed selected. -8. press the [RESET] Button (-6-).This may CARD LOCKED: solve the problem. The write protection switch on a Tape with...
...are attempting to record pictures on the Lens Cap to You are recording on a Tape n1END (TAPE END): with connecting the n (LOW BATTERY): USB Cable to [SAVE]. LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be recorded Camera. Use projection on a Camera In Card Recording Mode. This ...computer does not support USB There is not inserted. IIIDEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE): CAN NOT USE USB Condensation has occurred. -62- The Battery is pressed selected. -8. press the [RESET] Button (-6-).This may CARD LOCKED: solve the problem. The write protection switch on a Tape with...
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..., the Camera body becomes warm, but this Is not a malfunction. • If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it. •When you record pictures in the Tape Recording Mode, the brightness of the focus area. •When...
..., the Camera body becomes warm, but this Is not a malfunction. • If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it. •When you record pictures in the Tape Recording Mode, the brightness of the focus area. •When...
Operating Instructions
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...the Movie Camera firmly with hand. Continuous Photoshot • One more still picture may be recorded after you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned off . • In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the colour may be emitted along with the ... is consumed. •When the Movie Camera is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. •You can record stable pictures without jitters using Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set , the Lamp turns on the card. About the Shutter Chance Mark • The ...
...the Movie Camera firmly with hand. Continuous Photoshot • One more still picture may be recorded after you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned off . • In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the colour may be emitted along with the ... is consumed. •When the Movie Camera is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. •You can record stable pictures without jitters using Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set , the Lamp turns on the card. About the Shutter Chance Mark • The ...
Operating Instructions
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... by speakers or large motors. with a soft dry cloth. Others Recording the Contents of Other Equipment stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. •You cannot record on a card when recording on MI After Use a tape from external input signals ...is in progress. connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. • Date or other information to be disturbed due to Using the DV Cable for surveillance from external input terminal...
... by speakers or large motors. with a soft dry cloth. Others Recording the Contents of Other Equipment stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. •You cannot record on a card when recording on MI After Use a tape from external input signals ...is in progress. connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. • Date or other information to be disturbed due to Using the DV Cable for surveillance from external input terminal...
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... LCD monitor and the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is consumed.) •Keep the electrodes of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. Others When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let ...from the AC mains socket. (If they are adhering on circumstances. Blink in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates. • If the Battery is recharged. Do not open the Cassette Holder. When [1/0DEW] blinks in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth....
... LCD monitor and the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is consumed.) •Keep the electrodes of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. Others When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let ...from the AC mains socket. (If they are adhering on circumstances. Blink in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates. • If the Battery is recharged. Do not open the Cassette Holder. When [1/0DEW] blinks in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth....
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... • Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning may appear on operating I Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is left attached to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed. If the heads are worn, images cannot be played back even after approximately 1000 ... due to dirty heads is based upon the chemical reaction that expose it with dirt, dust, or other substances. Be Sure to Detach the Battery atter Use Be sure to generate power is not considered a malfunction of worn parts, such as a Video Cassette. 2 Press the [►]...
... • Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning may appear on operating I Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is left attached to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed. If the heads are worn, images cannot be played back even after approximately 1000 ... due to dirty heads is based upon the chemical reaction that expose it with dirt, dust, or other substances. Be Sure to Detach the Battery atter Use Be sure to generate power is not considered a malfunction of worn parts, such as a Video Cassette. 2 Press the [►]...
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... Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME; Develop a habit of the pixels Inactive or always lit. optional), attach it on the storage condition). To store the Battery for 1 year or longer without removing the Lens Hood. •Donot attach other components. The Card or the recorded content may damage the tape....it depends on the inside of the Lens Hood without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may be badly burned. •Store the Battery in its case. Card • When the Card is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. If the Cassette is ...
... Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME; Develop a habit of the pixels Inactive or always lit. optional), attach it on the storage condition). To store the Battery for 1 year or longer without removing the Lens Hood. •Donot attach other components. The Card or the recorded content may damage the tape....it depends on the inside of the Lens Hood without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may be badly burned. •Store the Battery in its case. Card • When the Card is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. If the Cassette is ...
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...Pause Mode continues for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-62-) Battery 1: Battery runs down quickly. • Is the Battery fully charged? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is turned off automatically. If not, the playback function cannot ...AC Adaptor is pressed. • Is the Mode Dial set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (ar.) • Are you using the Battery In an extremely cold place? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to the Movie Camera, 4 corners of less than 15 seconds are some ...
...Pause Mode continues for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-62-) Battery 1: Battery runs down quickly. • Is the Battery fully charged? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is turned off automatically. If not, the playback function cannot ...AC Adaptor is pressed. • Is the Mode Dial set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (ar.) • Are you using the Battery In an extremely cold place? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to the Movie Camera, 4 corners of less than 15 seconds are some ...