User manual PANASONIC AG-DVC20P

Operating Instructions Camera-Recorder Model No. AG- P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S0406T0 -F @ Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S55 IMPORTANT "Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws." CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated. For Battery Pack · Replace only with same or specified type. · Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. · Do not store in temperatures over 60 oC (140 oF). · Use specified charger. For Battery of Remote Controller · Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only. · Do not recharge the battery. · Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. · Do not store in temperatures over 60 oC (140 oF). Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the CameraRecorder AC Adapter The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use. WARNING: · TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. · TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. CAUTION: In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. indicates safety information. Caution regarding laser beams The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens. Do not continuously record the same scene for a long time. This camera is designed for making video movies. If you continuously record the same scene for a long time, like a surveillance camera, the camera may suffer internal damage. 2 FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-DVC20P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the booklet "Something About Interference" available from FCC local regional offices helpful. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate this device. NOTIFICATION (Canada) This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. indicates safety information. A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 3 Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions -- All operating maintenance instructions should be followed. and 9. Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. Power Sources -- This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2- wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. 12. Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 5. Cleaning -- Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous. 7. Water and Moisture -- Do not use this video unit near water -- for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8. Accessories -- Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 4 Important Safeguards (continued) 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT 17. Objects and Liquids -- Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit. 18. Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal peration. e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance ­ this indicates a need for service. 20. Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 21. Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 5 Contents Important Safeguards ......................................................... 4 Playback mode Playing back tape ............................................................. Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback .............. Variable-speed search function ........................................ Playback on TV................................................................. 26 26 27 27 Before using Standard Accessories......................................................... 7 Optional Accessories .......................................................... 7 Parts identification and handling......................................... 7 Lens cap and grip belt ........................................................ 9 Attaching the shoulder strap ............................................... 9 Using the LCD monitor ....................................................... 9 Using the viewfinder ......................................................... 10 Power supply .................................................................... 10 Charging time and recordable time................................... 11 Inserting/removing a cassette........................................... 12 Turning the camera on...................................................... 13 Selecting a mode .............................................................. 13 Using the screen display................................................... 13 Switching the language..................................................... 14 Using the menu screen..................................................... 14 Setting date and time........................................................ 15 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder..................................... 15 Using the remote control................................................... 16 Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) .......... 28 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)........ 29 Audio dubbing................................................................... 30 Menu Menu list ........................................................................... Menus related to taking pictures....................................... Menus related to playback................................................ Other menus ..................................................................... 31 32 32 32 Others Indications......................................................................... Warning/alarm indications ................................................ Functions cannot be used simultaneously........................ Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) .......... Cautions for Use ............................................................... Explanation of terms ......................................................... 33 33 34 34 36 39 Record mode Check before recording .................................................... Recording on a tape ......................................................... Check the recording.......................................................... Blank search function ....................................................... Zoom in/out function ......................................................... Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level ...................... Recording yourself............................................................ Backlight compensation function ...................................... Night view functions.......................................................... Soft skin mode .................................................................. Tele-macro function .......................................................... Fade in/fade out function .................................................. Wind noise reduction function........................................... Recording images for wide-screen TVs............................ Image stabilizer function ................................................... Recording in various situations (Scene mode) ................. Recording in natural colors (White balance)..................... Manual focus adjustment.................................................. Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ...................... 18 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 25 25 Specifications Specifications.................................................................... 40 ª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Camera-Recorder 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 Camera-Recorder. Be sure to try out the Camera-Recorder 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 CameraRecorder, 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 Camera-Recorder 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 Camera-Recorder. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description. 6 Before using Before using Standard Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) Parts identification and handling ª Camera (1) (2) 2) 3) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) CAMERA (9) AUTO MANUAL VCR POWER LCD FOCUS MENU (10) 4) 5) 6) (11) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (12) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) AC adapter, DC input lead, AC mains lead -10Battery pack -10-, -11Remote control, coin-type battery (CR2025) -16Lens cap -9Digital video head cleaner -36Shoulder strap -9- Optional Accessories 1) AC adapter (AG-B15P) 2) Battery pack (lithium / CGR-D16A/1B / 1600mAh) 3) Wide conversion lens (AG-LW4307P) Focus ring -25White balance sensor -24Recording lamp -32Remote control sensor -16Lens Lens hood Lens hood attachment knob Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the lens hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment. When you wish to attach the wide conversion lens (AJ-LW4307P; optional), MC protector, or ND filter in the Filter Kit (optional), first of all, loosen the lens hood attachment knob 1. If the MC protector or ND filter is used, the lens hood can be mounted on the filter. When you attach the lens hood back, unite the marks and fasten the lens hood attachment knob 1. 1 If you push the [W/T] lever toward [W] during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the camera-recorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories. Be sure to keep the lens hood attached to the camerarecorder so as to shut out unnecessary light. (8) Mode switch [CAMERA/VCR] -13-, -19-, -26(9) Mode selector switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -18-, -23(10) Cursor buttons -13-, -14- /[ENTER] button 3/Playback/Pause button [1/;] 2/Rewind/Review button [6] 4/Stop button [] 1/Fast forward/cue button [5] (11) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -15Power LCD lamp (12) Menu button [MENU] -14- 7 Before using (13) (18) (25) (26) (27) (14) (15) (16) (17) (19) (28) (29) (13) Eyecup -38(14) Viewfinder -10-, -38- (30) (31) (32) (33) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) (32) (33) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (15) LCD monitor -9-, -38- Shoulder strap holders -9Sub zoom lever [W/T] -20-, -26Sub recording start/stop button -19Battery eject button [PUSH] -11Battery holder -11Headphone socket [PHONES] Cassette holder -12Cassette compartment cover -12Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -12- 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. (16) (17) (18) (19) (39) F ON OF LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] -9Reset button -33-, -36Eyepiece corrector knob -10Speaker -26(20) (34) DC IN 7.9V (40)(41) DV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L­ AUDIO ­R OUT (42) (21) (35) (36) (37) (38) (34) DC Input socket [DC IN] -10(35) DV terminal [DV] -29(36) (37) (38) (39) (40) (41) (42) (22) (23)(24) (20) Smart accessory shoes The External Stereo Microphone (optional), etc. can be attached here. (21) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -20(22) External microphone socket [EXT MIC] Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.) (23) Zoom lever [W/T] -20-, -26(24) Grip belt -9- Connect this to the digital video equipment. S-Video output socket [S-VIDEO OUT] -27-, -28Video output socket [VIDEO OUT] -27-, -28Audio output sockets [AUDIO OUT] -27-, -28Power lamp -13Recording start/stop button -19Off/On switch [OFF/ON] -13Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) 8 Before using Lens cap and grip belt ª Attach the lens cap To protect the lens surface, attach the lens cap. Attaching the shoulder strap We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the camerarecorder. 1 Pull the end of the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap holder on the camera-recorder. ª Adjust the grip belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the tip of the grip belt. 2 Fold the tip of the shoulder strap, run it through the shoulder strap length adjuster, and pull it. 1 Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the shoulder strap length adjuster so that it cannot slip off. Using the LCD monitor 2 Adjust the length. 3 Reattach the grip belt. You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor opened. 1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] button and, at the same time, bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the arrow. PUSH OPEN The viewfinder will go off. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer. 1 180o 2 90o It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the viewfinder. The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu. If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail. When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated. 9 Before using Using the viewfinder ª Using the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and turn it upward/downward by pinching the viewfinder extension knob. Power supply ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. Battery charging time (-11-) We recommend using Panasonic batteries. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adapter, then the battery will not get charged. Remove the DC input lead from the AC adapter. 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC mains socket. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. ª Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob. ª Charging lamp Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start. When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. ª Connecting to the AC outlet 12:30:45PM 12:30:45PM OCT 15 2005 OCT 15 2005 12:30:45PM OCT 15 2005 You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu. The range of view shown in the LCD or viewfinder is slightly narrower than that outputted from the video output socket. DC IN 7.9V 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC mains socket. 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on the camera-recorder. 3 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adapter. Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the camerarecorder. Or do not use the power cord of other equipment for the camera-recorder. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased. 10 Before using ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC (77 oF) and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer. Supplied battery (7.2 V/1350 mAh) CGR-D16A/1B (7.2 V/1600 mAh) A B C A B C 1 h 30 min 2 h 40 min (2 h 25 min) 1 h 20 min (1 h 15 min) 2h 3 h 45 min (3 h 30 min) 1 h 55 min (1 h 45 min) ª Removing the battery While pushing the [PUSH] button, slide the battery to remove it. PUSH F ON OF A Charging time B Maximum continuously recordable time C Intermittent recordable time (The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.) "1h 30 min" indicates 1 hour 30 minutes. The times shown in the table are rough estimates. The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used. The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using the 0 lux night view function, etc. When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button. The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of the camera-recorder being used will also heat up. This is normal. Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # # # # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. Do not bring metal objects (such as necklaces or hairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. The terminals may short circuit and generate heat, and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns. The battery heats up during operation and during charging, as does the camera recorder body. If recording and stop operations are repeated more than is necessary, the recording time will be less than the values given in the above table. Store the battery only when it is fully discharged. It is recommended that the battery be charged once a year when it is being stored long-term and that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder. When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time has become fully discharged, the "CHARGE" lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically. If the "CHARGE" lamp continues to flash even though the battery temperature is normal, consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter. When the battery is warm, it takes longer than usual for the battery to be charged. When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the radio sound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distance of at least one meter from the radio. Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use; however, this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning. The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder. 11 Before using Inserting/removing a cassette 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. ª Inserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder is in action, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark. When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you overwrite-record on a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you continue recording. Close the cassette cover tightly. When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover. ª Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow). When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the cassette. When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes. When removing, pull it straight out. 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder. OPEN/ EJECT 1 REC SAVE 1 PUSH 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover. After using, make sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-38-) When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of the camera-recorder, even if no condensation alarm is indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-36-) ª When the cassette holder does not come out Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely. Check if the battery has run down. ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. Check if the battery has run down. 12 Before using Turning the camera on When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. The power lamp lights up. Using the screen display Press the [ENTER] button at the center of cursor buttons, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each press switches the display as follows depending on the mode. (In the Tape playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) F ON OF 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) ª How to turn off the power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. The power lamp goes off. 3 4 2 1 3 4 OFF F ON OF Tele-macro Soft skin mode Fade Backlight compensation Night view/0 Lux night view Recording check -22-22-22-21-21-19- 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Selecting a mode 1 Set the mode switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR]. OFF 4 CAMERA VCR 1 2 White balance Shutter speed Iris or gain value Select/Adjust Select/Adjust -24- -24-24- [CAMERA]: [VCR]: Tape recording mode Use this when you record the image on a tape. Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape. 3) Tape playback mode OFF 3 4 2 1 Playback/pause Stop Rewind (review playback) Fast forward (cue playback) -26-26-26-26- 13 Before using Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. 6 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the item to be set. 7 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -31-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. ª To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back to the previous screen Press the [2] button. MENU The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode switch is displayed. Do not switch the mode switch when the menu is displayed. 2 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the top menu. ª About the menu setting The menu screen does not appear during recording. And you cannot record when the menu screen appears. ª Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the [MENU] button. VAR. SEARCH MENU ENTER 3 Press the [1] or [ENTER] button to set the selection. 2 Select a menu item. Use the direction buttons (, , , ) and [ENTER] button in place of the cursor buttons on the main unit. VAR. SEARCH MENU 4 Press the [3] or [4] button to select the sub-menu. ENTER 3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen. VAR. SEARCH MENU 5 Press the [1] or [ENTER] button to set the selection. ENTER 14 Before using Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the item to be set. Then press the [3] or [4] button to set the desired value. The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... The 24-hour clock is used. 3 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting. The clock function starts at [00] seconds. ª About date/time The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery. Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate. ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery runs down. Connect the AC adapter to the camera or place the battery on the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.) 2 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the item to be adjusted. [LCD SET] : Brightness of the LCD monitor : Color level of the LCD monitor [EVF SET] EVF : Brightness of the viewfinder 3 Press the [2] or [1] button to move the bar indication representing the brightness. 4 Press the [MENU] or [ENTER] button to complete the settings. In order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder will be activated. When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the [POWER LCD] button. POWER LCD The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up. If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal. Press this button again, and the lamp will go off and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness. This will not affect the images to be recorded. If you turn on the camera when the AC adapter is used, the [POWER LCD] function will not be activated. 15 Before using Using the remote control ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. (1) (2) ª Install a coin-type battery Install the coin-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery holder. OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP ZOOM (3) (4) T ¥REC V 1 A.DUB FF/W /REW PLAY 2 Set the coin-type battery (CR2025) with its (i) mark facing upward and get the battery holder back in place. W VOL STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP VAR. SEARCH MENU ENTER (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -32On-screen display button [OSD] -27Record button [¥REC] -29Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -30Direction buttons [, , , ] ¢ -14START/ STOP Warning Keep the coin-type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Coin-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor. ª Remote control usable range OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT ZOOM T ¥REC V A.DUB FF/W /REW PLAY (7) W VOL (6) STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP VAR. SEARCH MENU (8) (9) ENTER The distance between the remote control and the camera: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right (6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -26(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢ (8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -27(9) Menu button [MENU] ¢ -14(10) OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP (14) (15) (16) ZOOM T ¥REC A.DUB FF/W (11) (12) (13) V /REW PLAY W VOL STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP VAR. SEARCH MENU (17) ENTER (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (not operable) Rewind/review button [6] Pause button [;] Stop button [] Recording start/stop button [START/STOP] ¢ Playback button [1] Fast forward/cue button [5] Enter button [ENTER] ¢ -13-, -14¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camera-recorder. 16 Before using ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of camera-recorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the coin-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].) 1 Setting on the camera: Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2]. 2 Setting on the remote control: STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV VOL 2 STOP 1 VAR [VCR1]: Press [D] and [] simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press [E] and [] simultaneously. 2 ª Concerning the coin-type battery When the coin-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on operation frequency. Keep the coin-type battery out of the reach of children. If the remote control mode of the camera and that of the remote control do not match with each other, "REMOTE" will appear. When the remote control is operated for the first time after the camera is turned on, "CHECK REMOTE MODE" (-33-) will appear and operation is impossible. Set the same remote control mode. The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the camera-recorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. Within a 1 m (3 feet) range, you can operate the remote control from beside the remote control sensor (LCD monitor side) of the camera-recorder. 17 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the camera-recorder. ª Holding the camera-recorder for recording Normal recording. For more stable pictures. Stabilize the camera-recorder by resting your elbows on a table or another stable horizontal surface. ª Check points Remove the lens cap. (-9-) (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.) Grip belt adjustment (-9-) Power supply (-10-) Insert a cassette (-12-) Setting date/time (-15-) Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-15-) Getting the remote control ready (-16-) Setting SP/LP mode (-19-) ª About auto mode Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. Auto white balance: -39Auto focusing: -39- When walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you. Place the camera-recorder on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands. Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye. Take a firm stance with the legs slightly apart. For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod (optional) whenever possible. Low-angle recording. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the camera-recorder is held. If the camera-recorder is not held firmly in stable position, the picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly. For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever on the front of the camerarecorder can be used. Recording from a high position. Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. Scene mode setting (-23-) White balance setting (-24-) Shutter speed setting (-25-) Iris/gain value setting (-25-) Focus setting (-25-) 18 Record mode ª Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode. Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. We recommend using the SP mode for important recording. In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. (-30-) In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled. Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode Slow/frame-by-frame playback ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode 1) 2) 1) Recording time elapse 2) Remaining tape indication ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) During a 15-second or shorter recording, the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time. Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. (-9-) (When the camera-recorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.) Set to Tape Recording Mode. Check the recording The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera-recorder will be set to a recording pause. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button during the recording pause until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [4] button to select the recording check icon [ ]. CAMERA VCR 1 Press the recording start/stop button (or sub recording start/stop button) to start recording. 1 Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. ª Stopping blank search midway through Press the [4] button to select the [] icon. F ON OF 2 Press the recording start/stop button (or sub recording start/stop button) again to pause recording. ; For the recording time on a tape, refer to -11-. Carry out a recording check (-19-) to verify that the image is recorded properly. In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank search (-19-). If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the camerarecorder will stop at the end of the tape. The camera-recorder stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. When you start recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image. 19 Record mode Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10koptically. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T]. Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [MIC LEVEL] >> [AUTO], [SETrAGC] or [SET]. MENU 1tW T 5tW T 10tW T When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the camera-recorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or further from the camera-recorder. When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. When the zoom magnification is 1k, the camera-recorder can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 inches) distant from the lens. ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 20k to 500k. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k]. 20tW T AGC*: Auto Gain Control [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the music. [SET]: AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed. Adjust in such a way that the sound will not be distorted at the maximum volume level. 2 Press the [2] or [1] button to increase or decrease the bars of the gain value. 3 Press the [MENU] or [ENTER] button to complete the settings. MENU [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) [20k]: Up to 20k [500k]: Up to 500k The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. ZOOM Adjust the gain value so that the last 3 Bars of the [ ] will not light red. (Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.) The [MIC LEVEL] ([AUTO], [SETrAGC] or [SET]) setting on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] and [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] will be the same. (Microphone sensitivity level can be adjusted on each mode separately.) When [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON], set the zoom to the [T] position before performing this adjustment. Select a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO]. It is recommended that you check through the headphones before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted. ª About the variable speed zoom function When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 second at the maximum. The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever. The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control and sub zoom lever. 20 Record mode Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.) 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Night view functions This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the camera-recorder to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. Only manual focusing can be used. Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. Color night view function You can record dark locations brightly in color. 0 Lux night view function You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD monitor. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [3] button to select the night view icon [ ]. When the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side though, then the viewfinder will be activated. When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the [ENTER] button. 1 Each upward press switches the modes. OFF # Color night view function # 0 Lux night view function # OFF 3 (In the case of 0 lux night view function) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [1] button to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. t The image on the screen will become brighter. ª To return to normal recording Select the [ ] icon again. If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch, the backlight compensation is cancelled. When the LCD monitor is reversed, the Power LCD lamp turns on and the screen is lit in white. Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder. The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less. ª To cancel the color night view function Select the night view icon until the night view indication disappear. If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. The night view function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. The night view function is cancelled when you operate the power switch or the mode switch. 21 Record mode Soft skin mode This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [4] button to select the soft skin icon [ ]. Fade in/fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [2] button to select the fade icon [ ]. ª To cancel the soft skin mode Select the [ ] icon again. If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. B 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears. Tele-macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. This camera can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16 inches). Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [3] button to select the tele-macro icon [ ]. Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically set to 10k. ª To cancel the tele-macro function Select the [ ] icon again. If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. In the following cases, the tele-macro function is cancelled. The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch is operated. ª To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. ª To select the color for fade in/out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] or [BLACK]. While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause recording. Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.) 22 Record mode Recording images for wide-screen TVs This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. CINEMA Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ª To cancel the Cinema function Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV. This function does not widen the recording range. When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used. 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. 1)