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... overheating. ENGLISH 13. Never place your appliance dealer or local power company. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the CAMCORDER, be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is grounded to the operating instructions. 11. See figure below. These openings must not be operated only from battery power, or...
... overheating. ENGLISH 13. Never place your appliance dealer or local power company. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the CAMCORDER, be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is grounded to the operating instructions. 11. See figure below. These openings must not be operated only from battery power, or...
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... voltage or other electric light or power circuits where it checked by the operating instructions. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 19. d. e. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are covered by a technician before use. 18. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other controls may expose you to service this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm...
... voltage or other electric light or power circuits where it checked by the operating instructions. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 19. d. e. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are covered by a technician before use. 18. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other controls may expose you to service this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm...
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... Connecting a Power Source ...23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ...23 To select the CAMCORDER mode ...23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ...25 Battery level display ...26 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...27 BASIC Recording ...28 Making your First Recording ...28 Record Search (REC REARCH) ...29 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...30 Recording with the LCD monitor ...30 Recording...
... Connecting a Power Source ...23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ...23 To select the CAMCORDER mode ...23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ...25 Battery level display ...26 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...27 BASIC Recording ...28 Making your First Recording ...28 Record Search (REC REARCH) ...29 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...30 Recording with the LCD monitor ...30 Recording...
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....Q ...51 REC MODE ...52 AUDIO MODE ...53 WIND CUT ...54 DATE/TIME ...55 TV DISPLAY ...56 Using Quick Menu ...57 Setting the Quick menu ...58 SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ...59 EASY Mode (for Beginners) ...60 CUSTOM Mode ...61 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ...62 Auto Focusing ...62 Manual Focusing ...62 BLC (Back Light Compensation) ...63 Fade In and Out ...64 To Start Recording ...64 3 Contents ENGLISH Adjusting the Focus ...32 Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ...33 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ...34 Controlling Sound from...
....Q ...51 REC MODE ...52 AUDIO MODE ...53 WIND CUT ...54 DATE/TIME ...55 TV DISPLAY ...56 Using Quick Menu ...57 Setting the Quick menu ...58 SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ...59 EASY Mode (for Beginners) ...60 CUSTOM Mode ...61 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ...62 Auto Focusing ...62 Manual Focusing ...62 BLC (Back Light Compensation) ...63 Fade In and Out ...64 To Start Recording ...64 3 Contents ENGLISH Adjusting the Focus ...32 Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ...33 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ...34 Controlling Sound from...
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... X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ...73 ZERO MEMORY ...74 Recording in PLAYER mode ...75 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ...76 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ...76 Connecting to a DV device ...76 Connecting to a PC ...76 System requirements ...77 Recording with a DV connection cable ...77 USB interface ...78 Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ...78 System Requirements ...78 Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program...79 Connecting to a PC ...81 Digital Still Camera mode ...82 MEMORY STICK ...82 Memory Stick Functions ...82 4 Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick...
... X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ...73 ZERO MEMORY ...74 Recording in PLAYER mode ...75 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ...76 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ...76 Connecting to a DV device ...76 Connecting to a PC ...76 System requirements ...77 Recording with a DV connection cable ...77 USB interface ...78 Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ...78 System Requirements ...78 Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program...79 Connecting to a PC ...81 Digital Still Camera mode ...82 MEMORY STICK ...82 Memory Stick Functions ...82 4 Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick...
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... charge it is in CAMERA mode, and it completely. - Notes regarding the battery pack - Do not use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making long recording, because the LCD uses up more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off when you need to use a wet-type cleaning cassette. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning - Before using the battery pack, you are not operating it . - The batteries...
... charge it is in CAMERA mode, and it completely. - Notes regarding the battery pack - Do not use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making long recording, because the LCD uses up more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off when you need to use a wet-type cleaning cassette. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning - Before using the battery pack, you are not operating it . - The batteries...
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... digital image data transfer You can transfer still images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card. • PHOTO The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode. • 400x Digital zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 400 times its original size. • Color TFT LCD A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings...
... digital image data transfer You can transfer still images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card. • PHOTO The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode. • 400x Digital zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 400 times its original size. • Color TFT LCD A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings...
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...-00202A) X2 DISPLAY TIDAMTEE/ SLOW MEZMEORROY PHOTO A.DUB SSTTAOPRT/ TISMEELRF SEPAHROCTHO F.ADV 10. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AD43-00070A) (AD44-00065A) 3. USB cable (AD39-00073A) 11. AC Cord 4. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA) 7. AUDIO/VIDEO cable (AD39-00001A) 5. Remote Control (AD59-00085A) 9. Basic Accessories 1. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 5. AC cord (AD39-00076A) 4. Software CD 12. Instruction Book (AD68-00516B) 6. Ring Hood (AD60-00057A) 12 S-VIDEO cable (AC39-42001Z) 8. ENGLISH Getting to...
...-00202A) X2 DISPLAY TIDAMTEE/ SLOW MEZMEORROY PHOTO A.DUB SSTTAOPRT/ TISMEELRF SEPAHROCTHO F.ADV 10. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AD43-00070A) (AD44-00065A) 3. USB cable (AD39-00073A) 11. AC Cord 4. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA) 7. AUDIO/VIDEO cable (AD39-00001A) 5. Remote Control (AD59-00085A) 9. Basic Accessories 1. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 5. AC cord (AD39-00076A) 4. Software CD 12. Instruction Book (AD68-00516B) 6. Ring Hood (AD60-00057A) 12 S-VIDEO cable (AC39-42001Z) 8. ENGLISH Getting to...
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.... REMOCON 14. Remaining Tape (measured in PLAYER mode 21 20 19 25 SOUND [ 2 ] M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 16 5 5 min 27 . . . Tape Counter (see page 74) 17. Audio playback channel 26. Operating mode 20. EIS (see pages 60, 61) 3. C 1 6 bit 28 VOL. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. PHOTO mode 22. Custom or Easy mode (see page 47) 24. Manual focus (see page 62) 8. Record speed mode 21.
.... REMOCON 14. Remaining Tape (measured in PLAYER mode 21 20 19 25 SOUND [ 2 ] M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 16 5 5 min 27 . . . Tape Counter (see page 74) 17. Audio playback channel 26. Operating mode 20. EIS (see pages 60, 61) 3. C 1 6 bit 28 VOL. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. PHOTO mode 22. Custom or Easy mode (see page 47) 24. Manual focus (see page 62) 8. Record speed mode 21.
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... connected to MEMORY STICK position. The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. Power Switch 1 CAMERA OFF PLAYER To select the CAMCORDER mode 1 If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to TAPE position. 1 If you want to your camcorder. - The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 2 Note The plug and wall socket type may differ according to use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable...
... connected to MEMORY STICK position. The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. Power Switch 1 CAMERA OFF PLAYER To select the CAMCORDER mode 1 If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to TAPE position. 1 If you want to your camcorder. - The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 2 Note The plug and wall socket type may differ according to use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable...
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... the Zoom function is recommended that the battery is fully charged. 24 Turn the Camera power switch to off, and the charging 1 indicator will still discharge if it is charging. The type and capacity of the battery pack, always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged, disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder. Attach the battery pack to flash, showing that you are using. - Blinking time...
... the Zoom function is recommended that the battery is fully charged. 24 Turn the Camera power switch to off, and the charging 1 indicator will still discharge if it is charging. The type and capacity of the battery pack, always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged, disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder. Attach the battery pack to flash, showing that you are using. - Blinking time...
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... MENU OSD is displayed. Q REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT QUALITY PRINT MARK PROTECT DELETE FORMAT LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY Available mode CAMERA PLAYER Memory REC. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting. 2. You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button. 35 Advanced Recording Use of various Functions q Setting menu items MENU SUB MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET REMOCON BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D. Press the MENU button. Using the MENU...
... MENU OSD is displayed. Q REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT QUALITY PRINT MARK PROTECT DELETE FORMAT LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY Available mode CAMERA PLAYER Memory REC. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting. 2. You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button. 35 Advanced Recording Use of various Functions q Setting menu items MENU SUB MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET REMOCON BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D. Press the MENU button. Using the MENU...
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... MENU DIAL, select the WHITE BALANCE mode. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT FLASH SELECT CUSTOM CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. s OUTDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to ON, the WHT.BALANCE function does not work. Notes s While setting the NITE PIX to the outdoor ambience. 1. s AUTO ( ) : This mode is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the image. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) 1 The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. 1 The WHITE BALANCE is generally used...
... MENU DIAL, select the WHITE BALANCE mode. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT FLASH SELECT CUSTOM CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. s OUTDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to ON, the WHT.BALANCE function does not work. Notes s While setting the NITE PIX to the outdoor ambience. 1. s AUTO ( ) : This mode is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the image. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) 1 The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. 1 The WHITE BALANCE is generally used...
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... not operate in EASY mode. Press the ENTER button to ON, the DSE function does not work. Using MENU DIAL, select the DSE mode. To exit, press the MENU button. Notes s While setting the NITE PIX to enter the sub-menu. 6. s Press the ENTER button to CAMERA mode. 2. s The DSE function will appear. 3. Set the camcorder to confirm the DSE mode. 7. ENGLISH CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT FLASH...
... not operate in EASY mode. Press the ENTER button to ON, the DSE function does not work. Using MENU DIAL, select the DSE mode. To exit, press the MENU button. Notes s While setting the NITE PIX to enter the sub-menu. 6. s Press the ENTER button to CAMERA mode. 2. s The DSE function will appear. 3. Set the camcorder to confirm the DSE mode. 7. ENGLISH CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT FLASH...
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... the MENU button. s Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality. 52 Set the camcorder to play ) mode. s The menu list will appear. 3. Press the MENU button. s LP (long play ): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with each press. 5. Notes CAM MODE A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT 12 SOUND1 OFF s We recommend that you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode only, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code...
... the MENU button. s Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality. 52 Set the camcorder to play ) mode. s The menu list will appear. 3. Press the MENU button. s LP (long play ): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with each press. 5. Notes CAM MODE A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT 12 SOUND1 OFF s We recommend that you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode only, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code...
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... 62) - s FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (see page 44) - You can 't choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. Each time you cannot use the Quick menu function, release the M.FOCUS( ) mode. Set the camcorder to use the Quick menu. s If you are using the M.FOCUS( ) function, you select WHT. Each time you want and then press the ENTER button to change the values. s SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE - Setting the Quick menu 1. BALANCE FOCUS SHUTTTER EXPOSURE MIRROR SHUTTER EXPOSURE STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 REMOCON 1 0 : 0 0 AM M AY .1 0 , 2 0 0 2 DATE/TIME 58...
... 62) - s FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (see page 44) - You can 't choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. Each time you cannot use the Quick menu function, release the M.FOCUS( ) mode. Set the camcorder to use the Quick menu. s If you are using the M.FOCUS( ) function, you select WHT. Each time you want and then press the ENTER button to change the values. s SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE - Setting the Quick menu 1. BALANCE FOCUS SHUTTTER EXPOSURE MIRROR SHUTTER EXPOSURE STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 REMOCON 1 0 : 0 0 AM M AY .1 0 , 2 0 0 2 DATE/TIME 58...
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... White Balance, Program AE, DSE, IRIS, SHUTTER SPEED, BLC, CUSTOM. 68 s If you to CAMERA or M.REC mode. ENGLISH Advanced Recording NITE PIX (0 lux recording) 1 The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. 1 The NITE PIX function enables you use the NITE PIX function in darkness. 1. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may contain unnatural colors. ON NITE PIX OFF 2. s The infrared(invisible rays) light is about 3 m (about 10 feet). Set the camcorder...
... White Balance, Program AE, DSE, IRIS, SHUTTER SPEED, BLC, CUSTOM. 68 s If you to CAMERA or M.REC mode. ENGLISH Advanced Recording NITE PIX (0 lux recording) 1 The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. 1 The NITE PIX function enables you use the NITE PIX function in darkness. 1. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may contain unnatural colors. ON NITE PIX OFF 2. s The infrared(invisible rays) light is about 3 m (about 10 feet). Set the camcorder...
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Installation selection screen appears in advance. 1 This explanation is set to "D:" drive: type "D:\setup.exe" and press Enter. 3. USB interface Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program 1 Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. 1 If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in the monitor. 2. Program installation 1. 1. When CD-ROM drive is based on the Windows "Start" menu and execute SETUP.EXE file to begin installation. - ENGLISH 79 Insert the software CD...
Installation selection screen appears in advance. 1 This explanation is set to "D:" drive: type "D:\setup.exe" and press Enter. 3. USB interface Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program 1 Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. 1 If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in the monitor. 2. Program installation 1. 1. When CD-ROM drive is based on the Windows "Start" menu and execute SETUP.EXE file to begin installation. - ENGLISH 79 Insert the software CD...
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... . The image in the Manual Focus mode. Set the power switch to reduce the contrast or background. You have left the camcorder set to operate normally. Auto focus does not work in the viewfinder is completely dead, and cannot be dirty. Check the POWER switch. Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. The battery pack has not been charged fully. The video heads may be recharged, Use another battery pack. Clean the head with a cleaning tape. when recording a dark...
... . The image in the Manual Focus mode. Set the power switch to reduce the contrast or background. You have left the camcorder set to operate normally. Auto focus does not work in the viewfinder is completely dead, and cannot be dirty. Check the POWER switch. Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. The battery pack has not been charged fully. The video heads may be recharged, Use another battery pack. Clean the head with a cleaning tape. when recording a dark...
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...Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic NTSC 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette SP: approx. 18.81mm/s LP: approx. 12.56mm/s SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60) Approx. 180 sec. (using DVM60 tape) CCD (Charge Coupled Device...
...Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic NTSC 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette SP: approx. 18.81mm/s LP: approx. 12.56mm/s SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60) Approx. 180 sec. (using DVM60 tape) CCD (Charge Coupled Device...