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Panasonic NV-DS11EN Operating Instructions Manual

Digital video camera model no. nv-ds11en; nv-ds11ena; nv-ds11enc
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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions 1 5 5 f f l 3 2 w g Before use, please read these instructions completely. Mini b T P A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ... Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) ............Wipe Mode Standard Accessories ......Adjusting the White Balance Manually Controls and Compon Focuslng on the Subject Manually ........The 3 Types of Power Suppiies ..(Manual Focus) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket ......

  • Page 3: Standard Accessories

    New Zealand 'The supplied AC Mains Lead depends on Movie Camera Model NV-DS1 I E N Model No. NV-DS11 ENA NV-DS11EN NV-DS11 ENC NV-DS11ENA NV-DS11 ENC 3. Battery Pack (+ 18) TO supply the Movie Carnera with power. 4. Remote Controller and Batteries for Remote Controller (+ 102, 110,112) 5.

  • Page 4: Controls And Compon

    Controls and Components Reverse Search ButtOn [- SEARCH] (+ 56) E o S $ ? B - SEARCH](+ 56) RewindIReview Button [ 4 4 ] (+ 44, 46) BiiFfjIEilRSEfii [ 4 4 ] ( + 44.46) Recording Check Button (+ 32) [@l(+ @ S ? E S B Pause Button [ I I ]...
  • Page 5 m E f E m @ % ! ! & K 4 [WlTl(+ 3 6 ) Zoom Lever [ W m (+ 36) [PHOTOSHOT] (+ 38) Photoshot Button [PHOTOSHOT] (+ 38) 0 n a z Eyecup %381<g#(+ 26. 158) Finder (+ 26, 158) Due to iirnitations in LCD production technoloyy.
  • Page 6 R m m B 3 m 3 ( + 4 4 ) @Support Leg (+ 44) @ Ew%slstL @Tripod Receptacle q,q:a$@~BEgg&gg$z~Rk To mount the Movie Camera on an optional tripod. [FOCUS](+ 86) Focus Button [FOCUS] B$T@&@%(+ 166) White Balance Sensor (+ 166) &ES@%(-t 112) Remote Control Sensor (+ 112)

  • Page 7: The 3 Types Of Power Suppiies

    The 3 Types of Power Supplies 1) AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC mains socket. Car Battery Charger (optionat) to supply power from the ciqarette lighter socket in a vehicle. 3) Batiery (supplied) (+ 18) EBS;XZ%EtES Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket %&%%A&mBBEtgZBBZtWftk81;1 Connect the plug of the DC Input Lead t o the [DC IN] Socket o n the Movie Camera.

  • Page 8: Supplying Power W

    Supplying Power with the Battery Before use. fully charge the Battery. Place the Battery on the AC Adaptor as shown above and slide it horizontally until it stops. I f the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor. disconnect it as charging is not possible othewise.
  • Page 9 CGR-D120 I . ~ < ! ~ ~ . . , j f , , EiEB T.r, 7 8 , CGP-D210 h5Om;n :5:ri::: i 1 h CGR-D220 j j P l 2 h 2 1 ' 3 0 m n 1 2 1 i 5 m , n ) h 1 5 m i i [ l h 5 m ~ i m "...
  • Page 10 Inserting the Cassette EJECT] Siide t h e [C Lever u p w a r d to open t h e Cassette Compartment. its window in l n s e r i t h e cassette w i t h position Ciose the Cassette Compariment a n d press the...
  • Page 11 Mode The desired recording speed can be selected with ! Z F f i M 2 K i # B B S b q B B (OTHER FUNCTIONS] s~~~~](#Bl$l@E)R%Kfiieft% [REC SPEED] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub- +Ki[REC 130) Menu. (+ 130) If you select the LP Mode, the possible recording time is 1.5 times as long as...
  • Page 12 12:30:45 I S . I O . ? W . > 15.10.1999 Using the Finder Before using the Finder. adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Finder are clear and easy to read. Set the [OFFION] Switch to [ON]. Slide the Finder backward completely and then tilt it upward.

  • Page 13: Handling The Lens Cap

    Handling the Lens Cap Before you start recording. rernove the Lens Cap You can hook the removed Lens Cap onto the Grip Belt. When not actually recording. always attach the Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it. Note: Do not leave the Lens exposed to direct sunlight, as $t could bundle the light beams and seriously heat-damage the CCD-Sensor.
  • Page 14 Recording ~ ? ) \ % ~ ; * E E ? & ~ s ~ ; L ! J T o : ~ 5 + ,qg?JRS&g>+* %&e S ~ e s a * When the Mode Selector is set to [AUTO] you can @~SSi~%;+?l3?S BE%$cegT...

  • Page 15: Recording Backlit Scenes (Backiight Compensation)

    Checking If the Picture Is Recorded (Recording Check) To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. Press the Recording Check Button briefly in the Recording Pause Mode. The [CHK] Indication appears. Alter checking, the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode.

  • Page 16: Recording Yourself (Recording With The Lcd Monitor Facing Fonvard)

    Recording Yourself Facing Forward) (Recording with the LCD Monitor This makes it possible to record yourself while viewing the picture on the LCD Monitor or to show the persons in front of the Movie Camera the picture being recorded. turn it so that it Open the LCD Monitor faces forward (lens side).
  • Page 17 Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle (Zooming InIOut) Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording wide- angle Shots add special effects to vour videos. To record a wider view (Zooming-out): [ W K ] Zoom Lever toward [W]. Push the To enlarge your subject (Zooming-in): Push the [Wn] Zoom Lever toward [T].

  • Page 18: Using The Movie Camera As A Digital Still Camera (Photoshot)

    Using the Movie Camera as a Digital Still Camera ( P ~ o ~ o s ~ o ~ ) With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each. This function is convenient for example for pictures that you want to print on a Video Printer.
  • Page 19 Recording in the Cinema Mode (Cinema Mode) This mode lets you record in the cinema-like wide-screen format. Press the [MENU] Button. @B[PUSH]E [CAMERA SETUP] The [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu appears. (B&%%g;E') %?%Z[PUSH]E .z%= .:Bi's .,.-, .;c: > T , ...= =-s=: Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [CAMERA - x ? SETUP] and Zhen press the [PUSH] Dial.
  • Page 20 O F F . ' L L I O O M L O O M W I P t M , ? S T R O B E G A I N U D M O S * I C T I A G E 9 M 1 9 i l O i l L F F E C T P L O F F...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Sound Volume

    GB~93'MkBzml7tm@m Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera (Playback) (&!E) You can play back recorded Scenes right after recording. ? x * - - + ~ = Press the [VCRICAMERA] Button so that @B%&) @[VCRICAMERA](&?@&@/ the [VCR] Lamp lights.
  • Page 22 Searching for a That You Scene Want Play Back Cue Playback Keep the Cue Button Pressed during playback. [b,] Review Playback Keeo the Review Button pressed during 1441 Search Lock Function For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the Cue Button [tt] or the Review Bunon only briefly.

  • Page 23: (Slow Motion Playback)

    Slow Playing Back in Motion (Slow Motion Playback) Press the Play Button [b]. Press the Slow MotionlStill Advance Button on the Remote Controller. [I*] [-i] Pressing the Button Starts slow motion playback [.l] i n reverse direction, and pressing the Button [ I .

  • Page 24: (Still Playbacklstill Advance Playback)

    Playing Back Still Pictures and Advancing Them One by One Advance (Still PlaybacWStill Playback) You can freeze the action during playback and advance the still pictures one by one. Press the Play Button [b]. Press the Pauce Button [Il]. The playback picture stops in the Still Playback Mode.
  • Page 25 fs%%&t%{?&g? Playing Back on a TV , % 7 : ~ i i . , : ; s . I ~ - . i , ,5C;-z;g:7= LB;,sa-*.E- BY connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can watch ,,=A- E ' = i g . .;.,r, --..-:C*,? .

  • Page 26: After Use

    mlmm After Take out the cassette. (-r r n ~ ~ S 2 E f%JE%%EG Set the [OFFION] Switch to [OFF]. [OFFION] [OFF] aaM%Bis8azKBa%o Close the Monitor. @8%%y@!13~i?$#%Bo (+ 18) Rernove the Battery and retract the Finder. 3SSSS .,?et& :sg!lfqqfi~,%:,$&@ zgjyig:~~. L;I$,E~E Attaching the Lens Cap After use, attach the supplied Lens Cap...

  • Page 27: Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause (Camera Search)

    G#Bs@@HEt?&3B.e Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause (B%Z@ZZ (Camera Search) .*:Elss =a*,*.. ,=eF/; *z.- qg,?@BS3$-*% fik* rnL>..38%,*>!., , : - z = You can view recorded scenes when the Movie Camera - ? : , BG%w7*=*s5- %,=z.~--<4,?+Tc-- =.:- < . : , ~ , ~ z ; 3 ~ ~ ~ - * S j 3 , , g is in the Recording Pause Mode.
  • Page 28 D I G I T A L C F F E C T 1 D I S P L I " S E T U P I C i C I . l ' l l S E A I I C H .

  • Page 29: Searching For The Beginning Of Recorded Scenes Marked With Index Signal (Index Search)

    R E C S P E E D b S P b P H O T O S C E N E B L A N K S E A R C H F O F F F t Z b l t A U D I O R E C A U T O...
  • Page 30 STILL ADV PAUSGITEM STILLADV INDEX STOPISET INDEX Pictures S e a rching f o r P h o t o s h o t (Photoshot Index Search) -Press the [VCRICAMERA] Button on the Movie Camera so that the [VCR] Larnp lights. -Set [SEARCH] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub- Menu to [PHOTO].
  • Page 31 S e a r c h i n g t h e B e g i n n i n g R e c o r d e d S c e n e s (Scene Index Search) *Press the [VCRICAMERA] Bunon on the Movie Camera so that the [VCR] Lamp lights.
  • Page 32 Fading ln/Out Fading In Fading-in lets you make the picture and sound appear < E ~ , * * ~ * & ~ : ~ , z : % . * z - 2j\,q7,sc-,T;~~~~zE .:.-Fsqf gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a .,..
  • Page 33 Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) This functton lets you select Automatic Exposure settings optimized for special recording situations Set the Mode Selector Switch to the % l, [ & l [,l). desired mode ([ The indication of the selected mode appears. [ ;)3, ] Sports Mode TO record scenes with fast-moving subjects such as sports scenes.
  • Page 34 Sports Mode WWhen playing back scenes recorded in the Sports Mode, you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp images with fine details. .During normal playback, rnovernents in the picture rnay not be srnooth. OAvoid recording under fluorescent, rnercury-vapour or natrium lamps in this mode, as the colour and the briyhtness of the playback picture might fluctuate.

  • Page 35: Recording With Special Effects (Digital Effects)

    Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) in addition to the Super Image Stabilizer and Digital Zoom. this Movie Camera offers you a total of 11 different digital eHect modes to make it easy to enhance your scenes in many creative ways. BEB% l[EFFECTI] Digital...
  • Page 36 %! f r M%% 2[EFFECT2] 2 [EFFECT2] Digital Effects RK%E Negative Mode [NEGA] [NEGA] The recorded pictures have reversed colours similar ="sz;?$?k7 2;,3?:g3;,gg-~% :c:=*/ < < to photographic negatives. %E%t?E[SEPIA] ~ ~ , : = : z : ~ : . ~ : $ a ~ ;,z),;~<~&p?;~ Sepia Mode [SEPIA] Scenes are recorded with a brown tint similar to the...
  • Page 37 Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) (Continued) ~ m z m ~ t ~ ~ ~ n ~ Selecting the Desired Digital Efiect (%@)B [MENU] ; , : - .,-, ~ . . . ----z Press the [MENU] Button. " The [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu appears.

  • Page 38: Wipe Mode

    I C 4 M E R A S E T U P S E T U P O I S P L h Y F U N C I I O N S I O I H E R ' L h L O O M O F F t W I P E M I X...
  • Page 39 B E T U P I C A M E P I I U N C T l O N S 4 3 T U E I I ; ; o M L C Z O O M W I P E .
  • Page 40 mm!Em Recording with Natural Colours (White Balance) ~ z : @ ~ * , ~ ! , a # ~ s ~ ~ ~ z < ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L2EriL+,5qoFz;3z?5ie ..,=%z,c :gfx$&~ i i q ~ $ ; ~ ~ $ g r ~ i i j g j i ( & { q , This Movie Camera automatically adjusts the white : : % f c,T:*::zs-z-&zT*...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the White Balance Manually Use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode for all types of lighting outside the range 168), as the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode can only ensure natural colours for the types of Iighting within that range. For optimum results under almost any type of lighting, we recommend that you adjust the white balance manually for each new scene.

  • Page 42: (Manual Focus)

    T=@%$?H@%#%,% Focusing on the Subject Manually (Manual Focus) (+B%%) This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for ~ E % Z ~ ~ ~ S & E ? ~ ~ ~ ' ~ E ~ ~ R ~ Z @ ~ U I B E W ~ T d%IAiic subjects and recording situations for which automatic qs!g+@ggsg+...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Shutter Speed Manually

    Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually To achieve special creative elfects or to cope with special iighting situations or tast-action scenes, you can adjust the shutter speed rnanually. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. [PUSH] The (MNL] Indication appears. , - z ; R , 5 , . ~ ~ - - , - . g:z:p,Js- ?S!+ q >...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Iris (F Number) Manually

    Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually & 7 9 ? 9 + $ ~ ~ i ) g ~ ~ ~ m ~ T % E ~ f & 1 T B f i j t t ~ TO achieve special creative effects or to cope with speciai Z3$3jkS(F&.?l lighting situations, you can adjust the iris (F number) 1 %%%%BBMSPG...

  • Page 45: Playing Back With Special Effects (Playback Digital Effects)

    Playing Back with Special Effects (Playback Digital Effects) There are different modes available for adding special digital picture effects to your recordings during playback. They are identical to the Digital Effects 1 and 72, 74) that can be used during recording. [WIPEI [MIX] [STROBE]...

  • Page 46: Wipe Function And Mix Function

    Playing Back with Special Effecfs (Playback Digital Eiiects) (Continued) Wipe Function and Mix Function Afi e r having selected or [MIX] in Step [WIPE] page Press the Button to start playback. E[blBl, M%%E?o Press the [STORE] Button at the moment ?T!Z#TBRBSSlfoRGG62E+mEori that you want to store as still image in (HG)

  • Page 47: Enlarging The Playback Picture (Playback Zoom)

    DIGITAL Enlarging the Playback Picture Zoom) (Playback With this function. you can enlarge a part of the picture by up to times during playback. Press the [VCRICAMERA] Button so that the [VCR] Lamp lights. Press the Play Button [F]. Press the Playback Zoom Button [P.B.ZOOMI on the Remote Controller.

  • Page 48: (Audio Dubbing)

    Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette (Audio Dubbing) To perform audio dubbing, the Remote Controller i s necessary. You can add music or narration on a recorded cassette. *If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with [AUDIO REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [16bit].
  • Page 49 Playing Back the Sound Recorded with Audio Dubbing ng se ccicd for Ucperidinq on tne '12o I AUDI01 on - . ~ - Ilie 'OTHER F-hCT ONS St.3.Men, of tiie IvCR FUNCTIONSI, the sound added with audio dubbing and the original sound are played back as follows: STt: The original sound alone is played back.

  • Page 50: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Carnera allows operating most of the Movie Camera's major functions from a distance. B u t t o n s t h e Remote Controller Indication Output Button [OSD] (+ 52) To display the funcfion and operation indications on connected TV.
  • Page 51 Controls for Recording and Sound Volume Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (+ 38) H e E i B [PHOTO SHOT](+ 38) To record still pictures. ~,&:rn~?LE,& Recording Start/Stop Button [STARTISTOP] RBRB [STARTISTOP] (+ 30) o J ~ $ $ i r i g < + i ~ ~ To start and pause recording.
  • Page 52 RmEZa % ! % . i O % ~ ~ ~ ~ % Y (%W) Controls for Playback and Menu sening (Continued) EB6lSlk$EB (+ 48,50) I . ] Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [-I, ,~~~~<,~~+~p~$$$~:+ Tzy= .ae74=*be, ET*5ZL , . s r,,*,r, (+ 48, 50) : ~ g $ g ~ ;...
  • Page 53 Playback Digital Effects Selection Button [SELECT] (+ 92) #(ifBBfrMBZBBB [SELECT](+ 92) To select the desired digital effect for [EFFECT :C? F i ~ P u C T \ O : , ) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ : D D ~ ~ \ - L L fFCE::(g<-;x SELECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECTJ Sub-Menu of the 8 ) ~ ~ m ~ D ~ E F F E C T s E L i C T ' ( $ ~ ~ g ~ ~ ) : g g ? ~ ~ y ~...

  • Page 54: Using The Remote Controller

    m m m B i Using t h e Remote Controller ;lejg%Ztf$.km RM'dtEfI Set the [OFFION] Switch on Movie [ O F F I O N ] t h e [ON]. Camera t o [ON1 *When the [CAMERA] Lamp lights. you can use the g:CArnEq:@%,ge recording functions.
  • Page 55 (Z& S- VHS VHS) Copying onto S-VHS VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) (KW) You can copy the picture and sound recorded on this "7, zo~*>.~.7/,.z~ ' s - = ' i " " - d ~ 3 f = p c ~ ~ , @>r-=*a"a!"- Movie Carnera onto an S-VHS or VHS cassette in a * @ ~ r n ~ <...

  • Page 56: Using With Digital Video Equipment (Recording)

    Using with Digital Video Equipment (Recording) =??z-s$+ ;:, % :%, R g , ' ! g l ~ ~ 3 ~ f S ) ~ * ~ ' ; ~ ; , L C ~ . g,,: If you connect this Movie Camera with other Digital Video ->y- - &...

  • Page 57: Copylng With The Help Of An Editing Controller

    Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller you connect the Movie Camera to an Editing Controller equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket, this Movie Camera's playback functions can be controlled from the Editing Controller. After making the connections shown above, perform the necessary operations.
  • Page 58 When Connecting the Editing Controller VW-EClE (optional) *When you use the Editing Controller VW-EClE. is not necessary to connect it to the Edit Socket on the VCR. as the VCR's operation is peiiorrned via infrared ternote control. Therefore, editing is also possible onto VCRs not equipped with an Edit Socket.

  • Page 59: Using The Movie Camera With A Video Printer

    - - - P P P [S-VIDEO IN) [S-VIDEO OUT] Using the Movie Camera with a Video Printer you connect the Movie Carnera to a Video Printer can print still pictures from scenes recorded with the Movie Camera After making the Connections shown above, perform the necessary operations.

  • Page 60: Using The Automatic Printing Functlon

    @MB@#JEb%fii%!? Using the Automatic Printing ( AUTOPRINT) Function (Autoprint) $ - h ~ ~ ~ ! ~ ~ ! ~ ~ g ~ ~ p ~ ~ ~ ; z ~ ~ ~ . ~ ; ~ ~ 2 ~ ~ 5 ~ ~ 2 + 3 ~ g ! g ~ ~ : 3 If you connect the Movie Camera to a Video Printer ~ ~ ~ ~ E ~ f i i ~ l ~ i ~ $ i =.
  • Page 61 %%@,+TEP&~?;$~OX~,EB% B+TEDBE~&?E~+ BB *When the cooling function of the Video Printer activates :j E i ; oJESgI; GkUi;;xT ~ ~ X , i S ~ i C i : F U N C T I O i . I 5 ; and the printing speed slows down, automatic printing +ZEI:OTHER F ~ : i C T O N S : ~ Z B + f i S : A l i T O ?RlikT:(...

  • Page 62: Using The Movie Camera With A Computer

    Using the Movie Camera with Computer The Personal Computer Connection Kit VW-DTA1 E (optional) or VW-DTA5E (optional) for Digital Video Cameras makes it possible to connect the Movie Carnera to a computer and transmit still video images to it. Computer System Requirements DV STUDIO can be installed in a PCIAT personal computer which can run Microsoft;...

  • Page 63: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the Menu Screen This Movie Camera displays the settings of various functions in Menus to make it easy to select the desired functions and settings. Press the [MENU] Button. When you press this button while the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit. the Camera Mode Menu appears.

  • Page 64: Menu Functions

    E M A ,OFF Z D I G I T A L E F F E C T S H T F ? E F F E C T b O F F 3 D l S P L A Y S E T U P F U N C T I O N S 4 , O T H E R...
  • Page 65 O - - E F F E C T ~ , O F F Z & Z O O M S T R O B E G A I N U P T I M E C O O E O F F T R A C E R M O S A I C...
  • Page 66 @L-AUDIO R E C 2 b i t 1 6 b l t I N 0 G U T .OFF @ - ~ C E N E I N D E X b 2 H O U R D A Y %B%%8%i%S [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Made...
  • Page 67 l l " D I S P L A Y S E T U P 3 0 T H E R F U N C T I O N C W I P E M I X S T R O B E V E G A S E P I A T R A C E R...
  • Page 68 Setting the Date and Time If you set [CLOCK SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub- Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [ON]. the menu shown above appears. For example: To the ciock to 15th October 1999, 14:30.
  • Page 69 Charging the Built-in Lithiurn Battery The built-in battery rnaintains the operation of the clock. When the Indication appears. the built-in lithiurn battery is discharged. Charge the discharged battery in the following way and after charging is finished, set the date and time. Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera and to an AC mains socket.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Lcd Monitorifinder

    -Kg#/@yg&# ~.;@@,@,7\. Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Finder isgi %: ' : C " F ; ~ ~ : ~ T I o > ~ s , ~ z ~ ~ : c R ~ ~ ~ ~ R A CUI,ICT!ONS set [LCDIEVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub- 9,s"...

  • Page 71: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use Take care that no water enters the Movie Camera when using it in the rain and snow or on the beach. *The Movie Camera and the CaSSette could become darnaged. (It might not be repairable.) * i f seawater has accidentally splashed on the Movie Camera, moisten a soft cloth with tap water.
  • Page 72 Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on the Movie Camera. *Such agents could deform the body and cause the sufface coatiny to peel off. *DO not leave the Movie Camera in direct contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time. Do not use benzine or thinner for cleaning.
  • Page 73 Condensation Determining Whether Condensation Has Formed Inside and Remedy for Condensation If the Condensation Indication flashes after you turn on the Movie Carnera. condensation has forrned inside the Movie Carnera. In this case, the Movie Camera automatically switches off after approxirnately l rninute. Remedy as follows: Take out the cassette.

  • Page 74: Video Head Clogging And Remedy

    Video H e a d C l o g g i n g a n d R e m e d y When the v~deo heads (which contact the tape) are dirty the playback picture contains mosaic-like patterns or the whole screen becornes black If lhey become even more diriy, the recording periormance deteriorates and in the worst case recording may not be possible at ali...

  • Page 75: Optimum Use Of The Baiiety

    R Z m E B 8 Optimum Use of the Battery Special Characteristics of the Battery This Battery is a rechargeable Iithium~ion battery. Its abiiity to generate eiectric energy is based on an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily influenced by ambient temperature and humidity.

  • Page 76: Precautions For Storage

    P r e c a u t i o n s f o r S t o r a g e Storing the Movie B e f o r e Camera. T a k e t h e Cassette and R e m o v e B a i t e r y .

  • Page 77: Lcd Monitorifinderllens Hood

    8 LCD MonitorlFinderILens Hood LCD Monitor -In places where b g changes In temperature occur, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft. dry cloth. When the Movie Camera is very cold when it is tumed on. the picture on the LCD Monitor is initially a little darker than normally.

  • Page 78: Glossary

    Glossary Digital Video System In the digital video system, picture and sound are converted into digital signals and recorded onto the tape. This completely digital iecording allows recording and' playback of picture and sound with minimum quality deterioration. In addition, such data as Time Code, Date and Time are also automatically recorded as digital signals.
  • Page 79 Focus If you look at an object through a magnifying glass and move it closer or furlher away from your eye, you will reach point where the object becomes clearly visible. Being iocused or in focus means that the sublect can be seen with optimum clarity and sharpness.
  • Page 80 f o l l o w i n g s u b j e c t s r e c o r d i n g situations, A u t o F o c u s S y s t e m c a n n o t provide adjustment.

  • Page 81: White Balance Adjustment

    mm!mm White Balance Adjustment While most recording with a Movie Camera probably done outdoors under sunlight. video recording is also done very often under artificial light sources, both indoors and outdoors. However, each of these light sources gives the subject slightly different colours. Human Eyes Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of lighting and see an object with the same colours even under...

  • Page 82: Colour Temperature

    Colour Temperature Every light source has its own colour temperature measured in Keivin (K). The higher the Kelvin value, the more bluish the light; the lower the value, the more reddish the light. The Kelvin value is related to the tint the light, but not directly to its brightness.
  • Page 83 Time Code Time Code signals are the data which indicates the time in hours, minutes. seconds and frames frameslsec). Having this data included in the recording gives every single picture on the tape its own address. *The Time Code is automatically recorded as pan of the sub code with every recording you make.
  • Page 84 ;@=,@*SE#/ %+g## Indications on the LCD Monitorhn Lm#E, % the Finder Remaining Battery Power As the remaining banery power decreases. the indication changes as follows: When the battery is compietely discharged. the l = -:) Indication flashes. (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the indication may appear.
  • Page 85 0:OO.OO W - T RO:45 CINEMA D.ZOOM Recording Speed Mode (+ 24) The selected Recording Speed Mode is displayed. SP: Standard Mode LP: Long-play Mode Tape Counter, Time Code (+ 178) The Tape Counter, Memory Stop Function or Time Code Indication is displayed. Zoom Magnification (+ 36) When you push the (WR] Zoom Lever up or down.
  • Page 86 Li'4 0:00.00 11500 Tape Run Indications REC: Recording 30, 116) Recording Pause (+ 30) PAUSE: Playback (+ 44)iCamera Search in forward direction (+ 56) Camera Search in reverse direction (+ 55) I I : Still Playback Fast-forward1Cue Playback (+ 46) <U: RewindiReview Playback 44,46)
  • Page 87 " o:oo.oo ..S M 0:00.00 RO:d5 RO:45 AUTO <;,NEM& O Z O O M - . - u .,:,, OhOOmOOs00f aUTO AUTO 15:30:45 1 5 . 1 0 . 1 9 9 9 Changing the Indications By changing the setting for [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
  • Page 88 INDEX 15 : 30 : 45 15.10.1999 WIND CUT HZEmm Index INDEX: The [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds while an index signal is being recorded. Search Number (+ 64) S I : The figure indicates which number of scene ahead from the present scene is to be played back.
  • Page 89 - - - - I 1 1 1 VOLUME 1 5 : 3 0 : 4 5 1 5 . 1 0 . 1 9 9 9 m m m m @Sound Volume (+ 44) Use this indication to adjust the volurne of the playback sound from the built-in speaker.
  • Page 91 N o r m a l Recording Recording cannot be started even though the Movie Camera is supplied with power and the cassette is inserted correctly. S t - l : Is the erasure prevention slider of the cassette open? If it isopen (set to [SAVE]), recording is not possible.
  • Page 92 I n d i c a t i o n s BiFBd%&%TS Q1 : P I : The Time Code becomes incorrect. T - ~ *,,, ~$F:g's-za,,=*,-: . L , b ~ * / * + . F * ~ , * 7 3=,, ;...
  • Page 93 Playback (Sound) P i : No sound is played back from the Movie Camera's built-in speaker. S i : Is the volume set too low? During playback. keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed untti the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then turn the [PUSH] Diai to adjust the volume.
  • Page 94 VW-Klot VW-LW4307WE VW-LT4314WE VW-ECSOOE , - . X ? ,-i. L ‘ VW-ECIE VW-VT1EIBIA VW-CDIE V W ~ C H l E ii%!$Pfl/* Optional Accessories AC Adaptor Battery Pack (Lithium) Battery Pack (Lithium) Battery Pack (Lithium) Battery Pack (Lithium) Battery Pack (Lithium) Car Battery Charger Car Adaptor Cord For use with this Movie Camera, the AC Adaptor...
  • Page 95 Specifications Digital Video Camera iniormaton tor your ca!ety Power Saurce. DC 7 917 2 V Power Consumption: Recording (When using Finder) (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Farmat: Min DV (Consumer "se Digital Video Format) 6 35 mm digital video tape Tape Used: Recordingl Playback Time:...

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