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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions NV-MX350B Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT9578... -
Page 2: Before Use
Dear Customer, Before Use We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use CARD Mode Information for Your Safety ..........2 Using a Card..............39 Contents ................3 Recording on a Card............39 Standard Accessories ............4 Playing Back a Card ............42 Optional Accessories............4 Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ......43 Controls and Components........... -
Page 4: Standard Accessories
08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm ≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at VFA0363 VFF0120 www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! -
Page 5: Controls And Components
Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor (l 11, 58) ......................... ≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.......................... - Page 6 34) Tape/Card Selector [TAPE/CARD] (l 18, 39) 35) Card Mode Selector [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] (l 39, 41) 36) Sub Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] (l 18) MPEG4 TAPE CARD PICTURE VOICE 37) Card Slot Cover (l 39) 38) Card Slot (l 39) CARD MODE 39) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (l 39) 40) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l 39) 41) Reset Button [RESET] (l 49)
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Page 7: Remote Controller
Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance. Buttons on the Remote Controller START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT 1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 49) 2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 35) COUNTER RESET... - Page 8 ≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.......................... WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.
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Page 9: Power Supply
Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor ª Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera. Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket. ≥The AC Mains Lead does not fit entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown ≥Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF]. -
Page 10: Lens Cap And Grip Belt
Lens Cap and Grip Belt To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. Pass the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the centre of the longer loop and pull tight. -
Page 11: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select modes. How to Turn on the Power ª CAMERA Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the CARD P.B centre button ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. How to Switch Modes ª... -
Page 12: Using The Menu Screen
Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function settings on Menus. CAMERA Press the [MENU] Button. CARD P.B ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch is displayed. -
Page 13: List Of Menus
List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Ω º [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 23) 2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 20) 3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 21) 4) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 22) 5) Recording Mode [REC MODE] (l 19) - Page 14 [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu 22) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 17) 23) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 17) 24) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (l 32) 25) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] ≥This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording.
- Page 15 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 31) 2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 40) 3) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (l 38) 4) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 32) 5) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 35) 6) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l 52) 7) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu...
- Page 16 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] [ERASE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu 1) Selecting and Erasing a File [ERASE FILE BY SELECTION] (l 46) 2) Erasing All Files [ERASE ALL FILES] (l 46) 3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l 46) [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu 4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 43) 5) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (l 38)
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Page 17: Setting Date And Time
3 months.......................... WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.......................... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. -
Page 18: Camera Mode
CAMERA Mode Recording AUTO MANUAL When recording with the Mode Selector Switch set to [AUTO], the Movie AE LOCK Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (l 23, 24, 25) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. - Page 19 Recording Yourself ª By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress. ≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.
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Page 20: Photoshot
Photoshot This Movie Camera can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 TAPE CARD seconds each on the cassette. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. PHOTO SHOT Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode. -
Page 21: Zoom In/Out Functions
Zoom In/Out Functions It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [T]. ≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds. -
Page 22: Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In/Out Functions Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. Keep pressing the [FADE] Button during the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The image fades out gradually. When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. -
Page 23: Recording In Special Situations
Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording. AUTO Slide the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. MANUAL ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. AE LOCK Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ( [5], [7], [4], [Ω] or MENU [º]). -
Page 24: Adjusting White Balance Manually
Adjusting White Balance Manually For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen AUTO MANUAL becomes white. AE LOCK Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. -
Page 25: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. MANUAL Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed indication AE LOCK appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. 2, 3 Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG... -
Page 26: Using The Video Flash
Using the Video Flash The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place. When using the optional Video Flash (VW-FLH3E), refer to the operating instructions of the Video Flash. PUSH Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 27: Digital Effect Functions
Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special [EFFECT1] effects to the scene. 2) P-IN-P 1) MULTI Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) Multi Mode [MULTI] 2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] 3) WIPE 4) MIX 4) Mix Mode [MIX]... - Page 28 Picture-in-Picture Mode ª You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. 1, 2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. MENU Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >> 1234 SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG [P-IN-P] >> a position ( ) where you want to insert a small still picture.
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Page 29: Other Convenient Functions
Other Convenient Functions This Movie Camera comes with 4 professional functions (Advanced Functions) which come in handy for recording. Zebra Pattern ª Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the picture to an optimum level, even before you start recording. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 30: Vcr Mode
VCR Mode CAMERA CARD P.B Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. MODE ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Push the Operation Lever towards [ ] to rewind the tape. -
Page 31: Slow Motion Playback
Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. Press the [ ] Button. Press the [ ] Button or [ ] Button on the Remote Controller. START/ DATE/ PHOTO ≥The [~] or [}] Indication appears. STOP TIME SHOT... -
Page 32: Index Search Functions
Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (l 20) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode. -
Page 33: Playback Zoom Function
Playback Zoom Function COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. MULTI/ During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ Remote Controller. /REW PLAY ≥The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV... - Page 34 Playing back with Multi-Picture Mode ª Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] MENU 1, 2 You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback video. Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] Selecting a desired still picture one at a time, you can capture 9 still pictures. SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG 1, 2 Index Multi-Picture Mode ([PHOTO], [SCENE]):...
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Page 35: Playing Back On Your Tv
Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and 21-pin Adaptor Connect the [AV OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. -
Page 36: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left start the following procedures. ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. ≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (l 7) on the Remote Controller prior to 21-pin Adaptor copying so that no indications are visible. -
Page 37: Audio Level Adjustments
Audio Level Adjustments You can adjust the Audio Level for audio dubbing by selecting a desired setting for [AUDIO LEVEL] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. When you set [MODE] of [AUDIO LEVEL] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Audio Level Indication appears. -
Page 38: Using The Automatic Printing Function
Using the Automatic Printing Function (Autoprint) By connecting a Video Printer equipped with a 5-pin Edit Socket and your Movie Camera, you can automatically print out the still pictures with the Photoshot Index. (l 32) [S-VIDEO IN] After making connections in the figure, set up the Video Printer as S-VIDEO IN/OUT necessary. -
Page 39: Card Mode
CARD Mode Using a Card A Card can be used to record files or play back files. ≥Use genuine card only. OPEN Inserting a Card ª Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Slide the [OPEN] Lever to open the Card Slot Cover. While holding the Card with its cut corner facing right, insert it into the Card Slot. - Page 40 Concerning Low Light Shot When recording dark scenes, set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] to [AUTO]. (When the shutter speed is 1/25, Low Light Shot is activated, and the [4CARD] Indication appears.) MPEG4 TAPE CARD PICTURE VOICE ≥When [AUTO] is set for Low Light Shot, the brightness of the moving picture may suddenly be changed depending on the scene to be shot.
- Page 41 Recording a Moving Picture (MPEG4) ª You can record moving pictures for e-mailing on a card. The recorded data 1, , 2, , can be also played back on Windows Media Player. MPEG4 Recording from the Movie Camera Lens (Camera Mode) TAPE CARD PICTURE...
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Page 42: Playing Back A Card
Playing Back a Card MPEG4 It plays back files recorded on a Card. PICTURE VOICE ≥When you set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode, the Card Contents are displayed to inform you which kind(s) of data (still picture, CAMERA moving picture and/or voice data) are recorded on the Card. -
Page 43: Recording Pictures On A Card To A Tape
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape Card Images can be recorded on the Tape one at a time or all automatically. MPEG4 After setting to Card Playback Mode, please carry out the following TAPE CARD PICTURE VOICE procedures. To Copy 1 Picture Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. -
Page 44: Slide Show
Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. MENU To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [ALL]. PUSH ≥But, this procedure is unnecessary when editing of a Slide Show (undermentioned reference) is not being done. -
Page 45: Creating A Title
Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card. Camera Mode: Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE] and set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. VCR Mode: MPEG4 Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and PICTURE VOICE set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode. -
Page 46: Protecting The Files On A Card
Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental erasure). (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Card is formatted.) Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >>... -
Page 47: Writing Printing Data On A Card
Writing Printing Data on a Card MPEG4 (DPOF Setting) PICTURE VOICE DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Setting), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. Set the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE]. Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>... -
Page 48: Others
*, ): Index Search (l 32) CHK: Recording Check (l 18) Others A.DUB !: Audio Dubbing (l 35) A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause (l 35) Indications PHOTO: Photoshot Mode Recording (l 20) BLANK: Blank Search (l 31) Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown R !: Repeat Playback (l 52) on the screen. -
Page 49: Owner Id
Warning/Alarm Indications (Red): No Card (MPEG4 Mode) MPEG4 (Cyan): Voice Recording Mode VOICE If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, (Red): While Voice Recording is activated VOICE please check the condition of the Movie Camera. (Red): No Card (Voice Recording Mode) VOICE Condensation has occurred. -
Page 50: Notes And Hints
Notes and Hints Recording ª ≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Concerning the Power Supply ª Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned [ON], ≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment (l 23) may not Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. - Page 51 Optical Image Stabilizer Function White Balance ª ª ≥Within the digital zoom range, the Optical Image Stabilizer In the following cases, you cannot change White function may not work effectively. Balance: ≥If [TAPE/CARD] selector is set to [TAPE], [MEGA OIS] ≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub- cannot be set.
- Page 52 Digital Effect Functions Playing Back ª ª ≥It is not possible to use [MULTI], [P-IN-P], [WIPE], [MIX] or Repeat Playback [TRACER] of [EFFECT1] together with the digital modes of If you continue to push the Operation Lever towards [1] for 5 [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu.
- Page 53 Playback Zoom Function Using the DV Cable for Recording ª ª ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote (Digital Dubbing) Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. ≥If you set the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD], you can ≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch use the Card Photoshot function for external input signals.
- Page 54 Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)/ Voice Power Save ª ª ≥Voice Power Save Function is to turn off the monitor to Recording Voice (Voice Recording reduce the power consumption when no operation is done Function) in the Voice Recording Mode. When [VOICE POWER ≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera is ASF.
- Page 55 Adding a Title Constructing a Folder when the Card is used with ª ≥When the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to a PC ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a [MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title In Function is not possible. ≥If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1568k1152] and [TAPE/ personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the CARD] Selector is set to [CARD], title cannot be displayed.
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Page 56: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera. After Use ª ≥If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the Take out the Cassette. (l 10) camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. - Page 57 Condensation ª Notes: ≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner. If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.
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Page 58: Cautions For Storage
Cautions for Storage LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood ª ª Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out LCD Monitor ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively may form on the LCD Monitor. -
Page 59: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Before Requesting Repair (Problems Editing Audio dubbing cannot be performed. and Solutions) 1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Power Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on. cannot be performed. -
Page 60: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of Terms Playback (Sound) Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker Digital Video System ª of the Movie Camera or the headphones. In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted Is the volume too low? During playback, keep pressing into digital signals and recorded on a tape. - Page 61 White Balance Adjustment Memory Stop Function ª ª Depending on the type of light source, the colours recorded The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following by the Movie Camera may be affected. In some cases, operations. images may be recorded with bluish or reddish hue. To Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired minimize the effect of light on the subject’s colour, what is position...
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Page 62: Specifications
Specifications AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Consumption: 35 W DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 9 W (Movie Camera Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Operation) Power Consumption: Recording DC 8.4 V, 2.4 A (Battery Charging) -
Page 63: Index
Index ª ª AC Adaptor .............. 9 Recording Check ............18 Audio Dubbing ..............35 Recording Pause Mode ..........18 Auto Focus ..............60 Recording Speed ............17 Automatic Printing ............38 Remaining Tape Time ............. 48 ª Remote Controller ............. 7 Repeat Playback ............. - Page 64 VQT9578 F1201Kn0 ( 2000 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site:http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...