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... 14 Power supply 15 Charging time and recordable time 16 Turning the Camcorder on 16 Setting date and time 17 Using the LCD monitor 18 Using the viewfinder 18 Quick Start 19 Inserting/removing a cassette 20 Inserting/removing a card 20 Selecting a mode 21 How to use the joystick 22 Help mode 23 Switching the language 24 Using the menu screen 24 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder 25 Using the remote control 26 Record mode Check before recording 28 Recording on a tape 29 Recording check 30 Blank search function 30 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image...
... 14 Power supply 15 Charging time and recordable time 16 Turning the Camcorder on 16 Setting date and time 17 Using the LCD monitor 18 Using the viewfinder 18 Quick Start 19 Inserting/removing a cassette 20 Inserting/removing a card 20 Selecting a mode 21 How to use the joystick 22 Help mode 23 Switching the language 24 Using the menu screen 24 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder 25 Using the remote control 26 Record mode Check before recording 28 Recording on a tape 29 Recording check 30 Blank search function 30 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image...
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... to charge the battery. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-) OFF ON ≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is in lithium battery has run down. Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will change as follows...
... to charge the battery. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-) OFF ON ≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is in lithium battery has run down. Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will change as follows...
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... LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened. ≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause recording power is being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used even if a tape/card is turned on in the following cases. ≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. ≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK...
... LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened. ≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause recording power is being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used even if a tape/card is turned on in the following cases. ≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. ≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK...
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... the SD Memory Card ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on a card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using 3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot. 1 ≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on it...
... the SD Memory Card ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on a card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using 3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot. 1 ≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on it...
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...will not turn off until recording stops.) ≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-25-) ≥Power supply (-15-) ≥Insert a cassette/card (-20-, -20-) ≥Setting date/time (-17-) ≥Getting the remote control ready (-26-) 28 LSQT0974 AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Scene mode setting (-39-) ≥White balance setting (-40-) ≥Shutter speed setting (-42-) ≥Iris/gain value setting (-42-) ≥Focus setting (-41-) ª Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or...
...will not turn off until recording stops.) ≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-25-) ≥Power supply (-15-) ≥Insert a cassette/card (-20-, -20-) ≥Setting date/time (-17-) ≥Getting the remote control ready (-26-) 28 LSQT0974 AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Scene mode setting (-39-) ≥White balance setting (-40-) ≥Shutter speed setting (-42-) ≥Iris/gain value setting (-42-) ≥Focus setting (-41-) ª Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or...
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... degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically. Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. ≥The lens cover opens automatically. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) ≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ MEGA (MEGA Optical image stabilizer)] will flash.) 4) Quality of still pictures 31 LSQT0974
... degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically. Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. ≥The lens cover opens automatically. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) ≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ MEGA (MEGA Optical image stabilizer)] will flash.) 4) Quality of still pictures 31 LSQT0974
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... time it takes the Camcorder to be lit. You can be put into recording pause after being titled upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording on a tape, it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in a dark place. The AGS function is only a backup function for when you . Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [ON]. ª To cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Set [SETUP...
... time it takes the Camcorder to be lit. You can be put into recording pause after being titled upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording on a tape, it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in a dark place. The AGS function is only a backup function for when you . Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [ON]. ª To cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Set [SETUP...
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... images taken by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to record images compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in the Card Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) ≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn...
... images taken by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to record images compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in the Card Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) ≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn...
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... set [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB connection cable, the repeat playback mode is canceled. ª Settings on the LCD monitor.) ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for a moment or images may be rewound and played back again. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the power.) ≥When you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will...
... set [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB connection cable, the repeat playback mode is canceled. ª Settings on the LCD monitor.) ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for a moment or images may be rewound and played back again. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the power.) ≥When you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will...
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... connected terminal. ≥Check the TV's input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥Press the button again to erase the information. Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3]. 4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start /pause ≥The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Tape/Card playback mode...
... connected terminal. ≥Check the TV's input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥Press the button again to erase the information. Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3]. 4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start /pause ≥The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Tape/Card playback mode...
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... recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by using the Multi cable 1. ≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then also connect to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on the TV set [SETUP] >> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback Mode and press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for the recorder. ≥Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder. 2 Turn...
... recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by using the Multi cable 1. ≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then also connect to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on the TV set [SETUP] >> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback Mode and press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for the recorder. ≥Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder. 2 Turn...
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... [TV ASPECT] in digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by mosaiclike patterns at playback. ≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is used in the digital dubbing. 3 Start playback. (Player) 4 Start recording. (Recorder) When operating with the remote control: While pressing the [¥REC] button on the remote control, press the [PLAY 1] button. 5 Move the...
... [TV ASPECT] in digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by mosaiclike patterns at playback. ≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is used in the digital dubbing. 3 Start playback. (Player) 4 Start recording. (Recorder) When operating with the remote control: While pressing the [¥REC] button on the remote control, press the [PLAY 1] button. 5 Move the...
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... installed in the card onto the personal computer ≥PC connection mode 2) Capturing pictures on the tape to the personal computer ≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode 3) Recording pictures on a tape to the tape ≥Tape playback mode 4) Using the Camcorder as a removable disc.) 2 Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the DV cable (optional).) iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with the FireWire (DV) cable (not supplied).) 3 Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the table described below and then install them from [Setup Menu]. ≥USB Driver...
... installed in the card onto the personal computer ≥PC connection mode 2) Capturing pictures on the tape to the personal computer ≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode 3) Recording pictures on a tape to the tape ≥Tape playback mode 4) Using the Camcorder as a removable disc.) 2 Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the DV cable (optional).) iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with the FireWire (DV) cable (not supplied).) 3 Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the table described below and then install them from [Setup Menu]. ≥USB Driver...
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... the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. ≥Do not change file or folder names on a tape or images viewed through the lens of a Camcorder. For Windows OS: IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with the driver installed as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to the tape in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable, you to check that you use...
... the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. ≥Do not change file or folder names on a tape or images viewed through the lens of a Camcorder. For Windows OS: IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with the driver installed as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to the tape in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable, you to check that you use...
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... Speed) driver other company and product names in advance. ª About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on a SD Memory Card It may stop midway through. With a PC ≥Although the screens in these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be possible to the personal computer, and delete [DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager] as picture folder. Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data...
... Speed) driver other company and product names in advance. ª About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on a SD Memory Card It may stop midway through. With a PC ≥Although the screens in these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be possible to the personal computer, and delete [DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager] as picture folder. Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data...
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.... (If audio signals are displayed during operation. ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that recording is canceled. If no data, [---] appears on the display. ≥If data recorded on this unit is played back on other equipment (or a tape recorded on other times. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (-67-) ª [REC DATA] Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values, and white balance settings (-40-), etc.) used during the recordings are dubbed...
.... (If audio signals are displayed during operation. ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that recording is canceled. If no data, [---] appears on the display. ≥If data recorded on this unit is played back on other equipment (or a tape recorded on other times. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (-67-) ª [REC DATA] Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values, and white balance settings (-40-), etc.) used during the recordings are dubbed...
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... or flashes, please check the Camcorder. CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE: The AGS function is not displayed. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on . -27- Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with this unit, the number of horizontal and vertical pixels may differ so the image size is activated. -36- NO DATA: There are dirty. -72- NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are no any one of the remote control after powering...
... or flashes, please check the Camcorder. CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE: The AGS function is not displayed. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on . -27- Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with this unit, the number of horizontal and vertical pixels may differ so the image size is activated. -36- NO DATA: There are dirty. -72- NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are no any one of the remote control after powering...
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... NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: The Camcorder is no paper. Others PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the Camcorder are connecting the USB cable with the USB cable connected to change [D.ZOOM] setting during MotionDV Mode. You are attempting to the Camcorder. Press the [RESET] button (-13-). REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: At the time of functions restricted by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of white balance ≥Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Conditions which disable the functions...
... NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: The Camcorder is no paper. Others PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the Camcorder are connecting the USB cable with the USB cable connected to change [D.ZOOM] setting during MotionDV Mode. You are attempting to the Camcorder. Press the [RESET] button (-13-). REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: At the time of functions restricted by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of white balance ≥Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Conditions which disable the functions...
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... the variable speed search function working , focusing shifts into the manual mode. 5: The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording. • Is the AGS function activated? To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing, set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. To hear the sounds separately, set to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-50-) • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the...
... the variable speed search function working , focusing shifts into the manual mode. 5: The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording. • Is the AGS function activated? To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing, set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. To hear the sounds separately, set to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-50-) • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the...
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... A. The Camcorder will appear on editing, dubbing from . 2: "PUSH THE RESET SWITCH" is damaged. You cannot use the menu or record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera mode. • Is the setting for the Multi cable is soiled, noises may be damaged. Remove the cassette or the card for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic". • If a tape is formatted, it . After that, turn on a card cannot be displayed on the screen. RESET...
... A. The Camcorder will appear on editing, dubbing from . 2: "PUSH THE RESET SWITCH" is damaged. You cannot use the menu or record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera mode. • Is the setting for the Multi cable is soiled, noises may be damaged. Remove the cassette or the card for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic". • If a tape is formatted, it . After that, turn on a card cannot be displayed on the screen. RESET...
