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Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in a well-ventilated place; do
not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or product damage, do not expose this
equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the equipment.
AC Adaptor
≥The rating plate is on the underside of
the AC Adaptor.
ª Carefully read the Operating
Instructions and use the Movie
Camera correctly.
≥Injury or material damage resulting from any
kind of use that is not in accordance with the
operating procedures explained in these
Operating Instructions are the sole
responsibility of the user.
Try out the Movie Camera.
Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before
recording your first important event and check
that it records properly and functions correctly.
The manufacturer is not liable for loss of
recorded contents.
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or
cassettes.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other
published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe
copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected
technologies and is protected by the patented
technologies and intellectual properties of
Japan and the U.S. To use these
copyright-protected technologies, authorization
of the Macrovision Company is required. It is
prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie
Camera.
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≥Windows is a trademark or registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
≥All other company and product names in the
operating instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
corporations.
Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD
Memory Card
It may not be possible to play back the files on
this Movie Camera recorded on and created by
other equipment or vice versa. For this reason,
check the compatibility of the equipment in
advance.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
Pages for reference
Pages for reference are indicated by dashes
either side of a number, for example:
ª WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover (or back); there are no user serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use only the recommended accessories.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible or the mains
plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.
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  • Page 1: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety ≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. As this equipment gets hot during use, ≥SD Logo is a trademark. operate it in a well-ventilated place; do ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica not install this equipment in a confined microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Information for Your Safety......62 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape ........96 Before Use Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..96 Slow Motion Playback ........97 Standard Accessories........64 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback.... 97 Optional Accessories........64 Index Search Function ........
  • Page 3: Before Use Standard Accessories

    Before Use Before Use 11) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VW-LL3E) 12) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E) Standard Accessories 13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E) 14) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E) Illustrated are accessories supplied with the 15) Tripod (VW-CT45E) Movie Camera. 16) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS400E) 17) DV Cable (VW-CD1E) 18) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM41E)
  • Page 4 Before Use LCD Monitor -73- -124- (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28) Due to limitations in LCD production (29) technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. (30) However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Card Slot Cover (31) -71-...
  • Page 5 Before Use ≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to this (54)(55)(56) (57) (58) socket, plug it in as far as it goes. ≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used. (53) ≥The microphone may make noises (59) depending on the type of it.
  • Page 6: The Remote Controller

    Before Use ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic (66) Recording Button [¥REC] -107- (67) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -105- This controller allows the scene to be shot from (68) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom various angles, high to low, and is also Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -98- convenient when the Tripod is used.
  • Page 7: Power Supply

    Before Use Selecting Remote Controller Modes Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller. When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. ≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and that of the Remote Controller do ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.
  • Page 8: Charging Time And Available Recording Time

    Before Use ª Using the Battery Charging Time and Available Before use, fully charge the Battery. Recording Time ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie CGA-DU14 A 2h45min. Camera when batteries of other companies are 2h.(1h30min.)
  • Page 9: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Before Use Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist. of your hand. Reattach the Grip Belt. ≥Reattach the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment until it clicks. ª To Use as a Hand Strap Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it Attaching the Lens Cap easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera.
  • Page 10: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Before Use Attaching the Shoulder Strap Close the Cassette Compartment Cover. We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera. Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder (57) on the Movie...
  • Page 11: Turning On The Movie Camera

    Before Use Removing the Card Selecting Modes Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card You can choose a desired mode by rotating the straight out. Mode Dial. ≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Rotate the Mode Dial (44) Cover.
  • Page 12 Before Use ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor Level Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON]. When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] ≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are Monitor is opened.
  • Page 13: Using The Menu Screen

    Before Use ≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or To Change the Picture Quality of the LCD play back. Menus can be displayed during Monitor playback but not during recording. The above Set the [LCD AI] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to operations can be done using the [MENU] [ON] or [OFF].
  • Page 14 Before Use 1) [CAMERA] [SCENE INDEX] Camera Setup Sub-Menu Scene Index Mode -98- [PROG.AE] [WIND CUT] Auto Exposure Mode Wind Noise Reduction -87- -86- [OIS] [ZOOM MIC] Image Stabilizer Zoom Microphone -84- -84- [D.ZOOM] [CINEMA] Digital Zoom Cinema-like Format Recording -84- -87- [SELF TIMER]...
  • Page 15 Before Use [AV JACK] [AUDIO REC] AV Socket Audio Recording Mode -126- -78- [REMOTE] [AUDIO LEVEL] Remote Controller Mode Audio Level -68- -118- [REC LAMP] 6) [DISPLAY] Recording Lamp Display Setup Sub-Menu -79- [BEEP SOUND] [DISPLAY] Beep Sound Display Mode -114- -112- [CLOCK SET]...
  • Page 16 Before Use ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 6) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu Card Recording Mode [DISPLAY] CARD RECORDING MENU Display Mode -112- CAMERA PROG.AE ADVANCED [DATE/TIME] DIGITAL SHTR EFFECT CARD SELF TIMER Date and Time Indication -112- RECORDING RED EYE DISPLAY FLASH LEVEL LCD/EVF 7) [LCD/EVF]...
  • Page 17: Setting Date And Time

    Before Use Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 4) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu The internal lithium battery sustains the operation [TITLE IN] of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication Adding a Title -101- flashes, the internal lithium battery is near 5) [DISPLAY] exhaustion.
  • Page 18: Recording Mode

    Recording Mode Recording Mode Recording on a Tape Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON]. About Recording ≥The Power Lamp (46) lights up. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode (46) Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ When recording with the (48)
  • Page 19 Recording Mode ª Finding the End of Recording ≥You can also record pictures onto a Card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button after (Blank Search Function) setting to the Digital Still Picture Mode and then The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the checking the image.
  • Page 20: Recording A Still Picture On A Card (Photoshot)

    Recording Mode ª Frame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode) ≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend recording in the Card Recording Frame moving-picture recording enables to Mode. obtain natural still pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of When recording in the Card Recording Mode: movement recording frame still pictures Set the Mode Dial...
  • Page 21: Quick Start

    Recording Mode ≥The Shutter Chance Mark appears even when Keep pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is not pressed. Check it for your reference. ≥Even if the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed PHOTO SHOT (52) halfway, the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in Manual Focus Mode.
  • Page 22: Self-Timer Recording

    Recording Mode ≥The [MNL] Indication and [1MZ] (Manual Self-timer Recording Zoom Mode) Indication appear. (When When you set the self-timer, the recording starts [1MZ] Indication appears, the Movie Camera automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. is set to Auto Focus Mode.) Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or (24) Turn the Multi Manual Ring...
  • Page 23: Digital Zoom Function

    Recording Mode (47) (51) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] or (52) or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button towards [T] to zoom in or out. VOL/JOG PHOTO (52) SHOT (47) (51) To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (in this case, Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>...
  • Page 24: Fade In/Out Functions

    Recording Mode Fade In/Out Functions When the image is completely gone, press (47) the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop Fade In recording. Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. (47) (20) Release the [FADE] Button...
  • Page 25: Soft Skin Function

    Recording Mode ≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to 0 Lux Night View Function Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of take the bust shot, so that the upper part from almost 0 lux can be recorded. the breast of the subject can be framed in the Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button screen.
  • Page 26: Cinema Function

    Recording Mode Recording in Special Situations Pro-Cinema Function In addition to the effects on Wide Function, (Programme AE) images are recorded at a rate of 25 frames a You can select optimal automatic exposure under second with a strobe-like effect. specific recording situations.
  • Page 27: Recording In Natural Colours

    Recording Mode ª About Black Balance Adjustment Recording in Natural Colours Black Balance Adjustment is one of the functions (White Balance) of the 3CCD system. It automatically adjusts the Depending on the scene or light condition, the hue of black colour in the picture. When the Black Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may Balance Adjustment is activated, the screen not be able to bring out natural colours.
  • Page 28: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

    Recording Mode ª About White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment The White Balance Sensor (33) determines the Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. nature of the light source during recording. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL]. (34) (33) AUTO MANUAL (31)
  • Page 29: Manual Iris Adjustment

    Recording Mode ≥When you set to the Manual Focus Mode, the To Resume Automatic Adjustment shutter speed is automatically set to 1/50 and Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to then turned to the previous shutter speed. [MF] [AUTO]. Or keep pressing the [SHUTTER/IRIS] blinks while the subject is focused.
  • Page 30: Recording With Fixed Brightness

    Recording Mode ª Zebra Pattern Recording with Fixed Brightness Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust (AE Lock) the brightness of the picture to an optimum level, The AE Lock Function lets you record a subject even before you start recording. with the same brightness even when the lighting Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or conditions change greatly.
  • Page 31: Using The Auto Pop-Up Flash

    Recording Mode ≥When the level of the Bar Indication is set to ª Bass Enhancer the position other than [4], the [ It strengthens the lower area of the audio to P·ADJ Indication appears. record more powerful audio. ≥The setting procedure is the same as for Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>...
  • Page 32: Red Eye Reduction Function

    Recording Mode ≥The [£] Indication appears. 2) OFF: The Auto Pop-up Flash is not popped up and activated. 3) ON: The Auto Pop-up Flash is always popped up and activated. (52) Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 640 P halfway to pop up the Flash. To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction Function (52) PHOTO...
  • Page 33 Recording Mode Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]. 12) SEPIA 11) NEGA STILL 14) SOLARI ENTER 13) B/W (16) FADE MENU Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] 11) Negative Mode [NEGA] or [MANUAL].
  • Page 34 Recording Mode (47) Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you Press the Recording Start/Stop Button want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] to pause the recording. ≥The last scene is stored in memory. The (12) Button to insert a small still picture. [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C].
  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode ª Adjusting the Sound Volume Playback Mode To adjust the volume, push the [sVOL/JOGr] Playing Back a Tape (51) Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever towards [T] to The recorded scene can be played back increase the volume or push the [sVOL/JOGr] immediately after the recording.
  • Page 36: Slow Motion Playback

    Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back can be varied.
  • Page 37: Index Search Function

    Playback Mode ≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Continuous Index Search Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (70) Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
  • Page 38: Playback Digital Effect Functions

    Playback Mode Playback Digital Effect Functions (72) Press the [STORE] Button at the moment you want to save as a still picture. During playback, special digital effects can be ≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and added to the recorded pictures. The same effects the image is saved.
  • Page 39: Slide Show

    Playback Mode ≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. (12) Press the [MULTI] Button SLIDE (12) MULTI/ ≥Each of the pictures are played back for P-IN-P several seconds. ≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed To Pause the Slide Show in Multi-Picture Mode. Press the [;] Button.
  • Page 40: Adding A Title

    Playback Mode (52) (12) Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button Press the [MULTI] Button PHOTO SHOT (52) (12) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥The title is stored. ≥A list of titles is displayed. ≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN]. TITLE Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [ENTER] Button (19) , then press the [5]...
  • Page 41: Protecting The Files On A Card

    Playback Mode Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. [VARIABLE]. STILL STILL ENTER (16) FADE MENU ENTER (16) FADE MENU FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING !:ENTER MENU:EXIT !:ENTER...
  • Page 42: Formatting A Card

    Playback Mode ≥It may not be able to use the Card formatted by (52) Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will use the PHOTO SHOT (52) Card.
  • Page 43 Playback Mode To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen (63) Press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT (63) DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -120-...
  • Page 44: Editing Mode

    Editing Mode Editing Mode (81) Press the [;] Button on the Remote Controller where you want to add new Recording from a Tape onto a Card sound. MULTI/ Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P (67) Card from scenes that have already been /REW PLAY...
  • Page 45: Copying On A Dvd-R Or An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette

    Editing Mode Copying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS (or DVD Recorder/VCR: Insert an unrecorded DVD-R or Cassette a VHS) Cassette with an erasure prevention tab. (Dubbing) ≥If various setups (such as external input, tape After connecting the Movie Camera to the speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the DVD Recorder or the VCR as illustrated, start operating instructions of your DVD Recorder...
  • Page 46: Using The Dv Cable For Recording

    Editing Mode Insert an unrecorded Cassette. Player: (84) Other Equipment: Press the [1] Button to start playback. Insert a recorded Cassette and start MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P (66) playback. Movie Camera: /REW PLAY (84) While pressing the [¥REC] Button (66) STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV...
  • Page 47 Editing Mode Connect the printer with the supplied USB When printing with date: Cable. Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PRINT] >> [DATE] >> [ON]. STILL REMOTE/MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ENTER (16) FADE MENU AV IN/OUT PHONES ≥You cannot set date printing when the printer does not support it.
  • Page 48: With A Pc

    With a PC With a PC Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. Copying Still Pictures to a PC Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import pictures onto your personal computer. STILL ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB ENTER driver is installed.
  • Page 49: Using Sd Viewer

    With a PC ª With DV Cable (optional) SD Memory Card: (Windows Me/2000/XP) DCIM Connecting the Movie Camera with the DV Cable allows you to output images edited on the 100CDPFP personal computer to the cassette in the Movie MISC Camera.
  • Page 50: Others

    Others ª: Others Back Light Mode -85- Sports Mode (Programme AE) Indications -87- Portrait Mode (Programme AE) Various functions and the Movie Camera status -87- are shown on the screen. Low Light Mode (Programme AE) Remaining Battery Power -87- ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Ω: Spotlight Mode (Programme AE) Indication changes.
  • Page 51 Others ß Zoom Microphone Video Flash (setting to [i] and -84- Z.MIC WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction [AUTO]) -86- -93- ß Zebra Pattern Video Flash (setting to [j] and -91- ZEBRA Picture Adjustment [AUTO]) -91- -93- P·ADJ æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode Video Flash turned off (when -80- Tele Macro...
  • Page 52: Initializing The Modes

    Others Initializing the Modes CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory You can change the Menu settings back to the remaining. shipping condition. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or unnecessary files. [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> NO CARD: [INITIAL SET] >>...
  • Page 53: Notes And Hints

    Others ≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD in the right direction and then push it in until it Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. stops. ≥When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
  • Page 54 To record still pictures clearly large depending on the card. We recommend ≥When zooming to the subject with magnification using Panasonic SD Memory Card. of k4 to k12 or higher, it is difficult to reduce ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to the size...
  • Page 55 Others ≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the ≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that colour may be recorded unnaturally at the you turn the Image Stabilizer off. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when beginning of the recording. ≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is recording with a conversion lens attached, the in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the...
  • Page 56 Others ≥The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used ≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, simultaneously with the following functions. playback images may flicker. ≥Digital Effect Function 1 Low Light Mode ≥Night View Functions ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to ≥When the Pro-Cinema Mode is set, the be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
  • Page 57 Others ≥When you take picture of people with night ≥It is recommended that you check through the views, you can achieve adequate brightness for headphones before recording to ensure that the both people and the background in the picture sound is not distorted. by using the flash in the Card Slow Shutter Bass Enhancer ≥It can be activated only when you use the...
  • Page 58 Others ≥When the flash mode is set to Auto mode and ≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly. ≥The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be the Shutter Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indication ([ß ] etc.) may disappear and the cut off slightly.
  • Page 59 Others ª Playback Zoom Function ≥If titles are created, the number of images that ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the can be recorded on a Card decreases. ≥If the number of images that can be recorded on Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. ≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you a Card is small, you may not be able to create a title.
  • Page 60: Cautions For Use

    Others ª Audio Dubbing ≥Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback ≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed. Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used, ≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot these effects are not output from the DV Terminal.
  • Page 61 Others ≥If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically ª About AC Adaptor ≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then may continue flashing, and the Battery may not connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.
  • Page 62 Others ≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and the tape may be damaged. In this case, then check if the Condensation Indication immediately stop using that Cassette. ≥Do not clean the heads excessively.
  • Page 63 Others ≥Once every half year, wind the tape to the end Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without dirt, dust, or other substances.
  • Page 64: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)

    Others Before Requesting Repair (Problems Viewfinder ≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. and Solutions) Internal components may be seriously Power damaged. 1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned ≥To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, keep pressing 1 and hold the Eyecup 2 and pull it •...
  • Page 65 Others Other Recording 4: Playback picture is not clear. 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. • Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus heads are dirty, playback image cannot be Mode is selected, focus is automatically clear.
  • Page 66: Explanation Of Terms

    Others ª Focus 2: Photoshot Playback images do not look normal. Auto Focus Adjustment • The picture may be damaged. In order to The Auto Focus System automatically moves prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a forward and backward the focusing lens inside personal computer is recommended.
  • Page 67 Others ª Time Code Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (25 frames per second). If this data is included in a recording, an address is assigned to each image on the tape. ≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub-code at each recording.
  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Mic Input: Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) Specifications USB: Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant Digital Video Camera (Hi-Speed) Information for your safety No copyright protection support PictBridge-compliant Power Source: Digital Interface: DC 7.9/7.2 V DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Power Consumption:...
  • Page 69 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE 640k480 1280k960 1600k1200 2288k1728 SIZE PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 1760 128 MB 1760...
  • Page 71 VQT0J82 3000 A ) F0604Re0 ( Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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