Panasonic NVMD9000EN Operating instructions

Brand: Panasonic

Model: NVMD9000EN

Category: Camcorders

Type: Operating instructions

Digital Video Camera

數位攝錄影機

Operating Instructions

使用說明書

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

使用前，請仔細閱讀本說明書。

Model No.

NV-MD9000EN

VQT0A07

-3

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use,

operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not

install this equipment in a confined space

such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or

product damage, do not expose this

equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects filled

with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

on the equipment.

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the

Movie Camera.

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the

AC Adaptor.

Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie

Camera correctly.

≥Injury or material damage resulting from

any kind of use that is not in accordance

with the operating procedures explained in

these Operating Instructions are the sole

responsibility of the user.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before

recording your first important event and check

that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of

recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for

the loss of recordings due to malfunction or

defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or

cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or

other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may

infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of

private use, recording of certain material may be

restricted.

≥All 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:

-00-

WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the

cover (or back); there are no user

serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

Use only the recommended accessories.

ENGLISH

-37-

Contents

Information for Your Safety............................ 36

Before Use

Standard Accessories.................................... 38

Optional Accessories..................................... 38

Controls and Components............................. 38

The External Stereo Microphone................... 40

The Remote Controller.................................. 41

Power Supply ................................................ 42

Charging Time and Available Recording

Time............................................................ 43

Lens Cap and Grip Belt................................. 43

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 43

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 43

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting

Modes ......................................................... 44

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 44

Using the Menu Screen................................. 45

List of Menus................................................. 45

Setting Date and Time................................... 46

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 47

LP Mode........................................................ 47

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 47

Holding the Movie Camera for Recording ..... 47

Camera Mode

Recording...................................................... 48

Photoshot ...................................................... 49

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 49

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 50

Image Stabilizer Function.............................. 50

Fade In/Out Functions................................... 50

Backlight Compensation Function................. 51

Wind Noise Reduction Function.................... 51

Cinema Function ........................................... 51

Recording in Special Situations..................... 52

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 52

Adjusting White Balance Manually................ 52

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 53

Manual Iris Adjustment.................................. 54

Manual Focus Adjustment............................. 54

Picture Effect Functions................................. 55

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level... 56

VCR Mode

Playing Back.................................................. 57

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 57

Slow Motion Playback.................................... 58

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 58

Finding the End of Recording........................ 58

Index Search Functions................................. 59

Playback Zoom Function............................... 59

Playback Digital Effect Functions .................. 60

Playing Back on Your TV............................... 60

Audio Dubbing............................................... 60

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette .. 61

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment. 62

Using the DV Cable for Recording................. 62

Others

Indications...................................................... 63

Warning/Alarm Indications............................. 63

Notes and Hints............................................. 64

Cautions for Use............................................ 67

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and

Solutions).................................................... 70

Explanation of Terms..................................... 71

Specifications

Specifications................................................. 73

Before

Use

-38-

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the

Movie Camera.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC

Mains Lead

-42-

≥A Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of China

≥B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special

Administrative Rigion of China

2) Battery Pack

-42-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

Battery

-40-

-41-

4) Lens Cap

-43-

5) AV Cable

-60-

-61-

-62-

6) S-Video Cable

-60-

-61-

-62-

7) Shoulder Strap

-43-

8) Digital Video Head Cleaner

-68-

9) External Stereo Microphone and Battery

-39-

-40-

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9E/B)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/

CGR-D120/800mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/

CGP-D210/1400mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/

CGR-D220/1600mAh)

5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/

CGP-D320/2800mAh)

6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/

CGR-D815/5300mAh)

7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

8) Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E)

9) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME)

10) Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)

11) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

12) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

5)4)

Controls and Components

Movie Camera

(1)

White Balance Sensor

-53-

(2)

Recording Lamp

-48-

(3)

Remote Control Sensor

-42-

(4)

Lens

(5)

Lens Hood

-70-

(6)

Lens Hood Attachment knob

-70-

(7)

Focus Ring

-54-

(8)

Eyecup

-69-

(9)

Viewfinder

-44-

-69-

≥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.

(10)

LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]

-44-

(11)

LCD Monitor

-44-

-69-

≥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.

(12)

Reset Button [RESET]

-64-

(13)

Speaker

-57-

(14)

Multi-Function Dial [PUSH]

-45-

-52-

-57-

(15)

Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]

-48-

-52-

(16)

Digital Effect Button [DIG.E.]

-50-

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

MENU FOCUS

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

DIG.E. PIC.E.

BLC

FADE STILL

SEARCHSEARCH

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

VOL/JOG

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(24)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(13)

(25)

(12)

Before

Use

-39-

(17)

Picture Effect Button [PIC.E.]

-55-

(18)

Menu Button [MENU]

-45-

(19)

Focus Button [FOCUS]

-54-

(20)

Rewind/Review Button [6]

-57-

Reverse Search Button [SEARCHj]

-48-

Recording Check Button [S]

-48-

(21)

Stop Button [∫]

-57-

Fade Button [FADE]

-50-

(22)

Play Button [1]

-57-

Backlight Button [BLC]

-51-

(23)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [5]

-57-

Forward Search Button [SEARCHi]

-48-

(24)

Pause Button [;]

-58-

Still Button [STILL]

-49-

(25)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob

-44-

(26)

Smart Accessory Shoes

-41-

≥The External Stereo Microphone

(supplied), etc. can be attached here.

(27)

Microphone (built-in, stereo)

-49-

(28)

External Microphone Socket

[EXT MIC]

-41-

≥Connect with an external microphone or

audio equipment. (When this socket is in

use, the built-in microphone does not

operate.)

(29)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

-49-

(30)

Zoom Lever [W/T]

-49-

(31)

Grip Belt

-43-

(32)

Shoulder Strap Holders

-43-

(33)

Sub Zoom Lever [W/T]

-47-

(34)

Sub Recording Start/Stop Button

-47-

(35)

Battery Eject Button [PUSH]

-42-

(36)

Battery Holder

(37)

DC Input Socket [DC IN]

-42-

(38)

DV Terminal [DV]

-62-

≥Connect this to the digital video

equipment.

(26)

(27)

(28)

(29)

(30)

(31)

DC IN 7.9V

VIDEO

IN/OUT

AUDIO

L–

–R

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

(32)

(35)

(36)

(33)

(34)

(37)

(44)

(45)

(46)

(42)

(43)

(39)

(40)

(41)

(38)

(39)

S-Video Input/Output Socket

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT]

-60-

-61-

-62-

(40)

Video Input/Output Socket

[VIDEO IN/OUT]

-60-

-61-

-62-

(41)

Audio Input/Output Sockets

[AUDIO IN/OUT]

-60-

-61-

-62-

(42)

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

-66-

(43)

Cassette Eject Lever [<EJECT]

-43-

(44)

Cassette Holder

(45)

Cassette Compartment Lock Button

[PUSH LOCK]

-43-

(46)

Cassette Compartment Cover

-43-

(47)

Mode Button [MODE]

-57-

(48)

Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR]

-44-

-48-

-57-

(49)

Recording Start/Stop Button

-48-

(50)

Off/On Switch [OFF/ON]

-44-

-48-

-67-

(51)

Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on

an optional tripod.

External Stereo Microphone

Supplied external stereo microphone can be

switced to record sound in either stereo or

monaural.

(52)

Wind Shield (Microphone condenser)

(53)

Off/On Mode Selector Switch

[OFF/MONO/STEREO]

-41-

(54)

Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY]

-41-

(55)

[WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch

-41-

(56)

Stereo Mini-Plug Cord

-41-

(57)

Shoe

-41-

(58)

Shoe Lock

-41-

CAMERA

VCR

MODE

OFF ON

(49)

(50)

(47)

(48)

(51)

(52)

(53)

(54)

(55)

(56)

(57)

(58)

Before

Use

-4

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.

(59)

Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME]

-63-

(60)

Indication Output Button [OSD]

-60-

(61)

Counter Indication Shift Button

[COUNTER]

-63-

(62)

Reset Button [RESET]

-72-

(63)

Recording Button [REC]

-62-

(64)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB]

-61-

(65)

Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed

Search Function [π, ∫]

-57-

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

Function [π, ∫, ∑, ∏]

-59-

(66)

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons

[E, D] (E: reverse, D:forward)

-58-

(67)

Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(:: reverse, 9:forward)

-59-

(68)

Selection Button [SELECT]

-60-

(69)

Store Button [STORE]

-60-

(70)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON]

-60-

(71)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

-49-

-57-

-59-

(72)

Variable Speed Search Button

[VAR. SEARCH]

-57-

(73)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM]

-59-

The following buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the

Movie Camera.

ZOOM

INDEX INDEX

SELECT

STORE

STOP

∫

OSD

COUNTER

/REW

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

DATE/

TIME

RESET

TITLE

sVOL r

¥REC

MULTI/

P-IN-P

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

FF/

STILL ADV

ITEM

SET

61 5

;

VAR.

P.B.

ZOOM

(59)

(60)

(61)

(62)

(63)

(64)

(65)

ZOOM

INDEX INDEX

SELECT

STORE

STOP

∫

OSD

COUNTER

/REW

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

DATE/

TIME

RESET

TITLE

sVOL r

¥REC

MULTI/

P-IN-P

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

FF/

STILL ADV

ITEM

SET

61 5

;

VAR .

P.B.

ZOOM

(66)

(67)

(68)

(69)

(70)

(71)

(72)

(73)

(74)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

-49-

(75)

Rewind/Review Button [6]

-48-

-57-

(76)

Pause Button [;]

-58-

(77)

Stop Button [∫]

-57-

(78)

Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP]

-48-

(79)

Play Button [1]

-57-

(80)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5]

-57-

(81)

Menu Button [MENU]

-45-

(82)

Set Button [SET]

-45-

(83)

Item Button [ITEM]

-45-

The External Stereo Microphone

Inserting a Battery

Remove the battery cover from the

microphone.

≥Press the [ ] mark on the cover in the

direction of arrow 1 and slide the cover in

the direction of arrow 2.

Insert the Battery with the (j) end first as

shown in the figure.

≥Be sure to insert the Battery with the (j)

and (i) ends facing the proper directions.

Replace the battery cover.

≥When the battery is exhausted, purchase a

new “AAA“, “UM-4“ or “R03“ type battery and

insert it in the same way as explained above.

≥Do not short-circuit the battery.

≥Remove the Battery if you will not use the

microphone for one month or longer.

ZOOM

INDEX INDEX

SELECT

STORE

STOP

∫

OSD

COUNTER

/REW

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

DATE/

TIME

RESET

TITLE

sVOL r

¥REC

MULTI/

P-IN-P

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

FF/

STILL ADV

ITEM

SET

61 5

;

VAR.

P.B.

ZOOM

(74)

(78)

(81)

(82)

(83)

(79)

(80)

(75)

(76)

(77)

Before

Use

-41-

Attaching the Microphone to the

Movie Camera

Attach the microphone to the Movie

Camera shoe.

1) Loosen the Shoe Lock.

2) Attach the microphone.

3) Firmily tighten the Shoe Lock.

Connect the Stereo Mini-Plug Cord to the

[EXT MIC]

(28)

socket.

≥You can adjust the microphone angle within

the range shown in the figure.

≥Hold the Shoe Lock portion when attaching

and removing the microphone.

≥Be sure to set the Movie Camera power to

[OFF] before connecting the microphone.

Using the External Stereo

Microphone

Set the [OFF/MONO/STEREO] Switch

(53)

to [MONO] or [STEREO].

[OFF]: Turn off the microphone power.

[MONO]: Records sound in front of the

movie camera in monaural.

[STEREO]: Records sound in a wide area in

stereo.

≥Although you can change the setting of the

[OFF/MONO/STEREO] Switch while

recording, the sound of the switch being

changed may be recorded. Pause your

recording before changing the setting of this

switch.

≥When the [OFF/MONO/STEREO] Switch is

changed from [OFF] to [MONO] or [STEREO],

the [BATTERY] Lamp

(54)

will light temporarily

if there is still plenty of power in the battery. If

the [BATTERY] Lamp does not light

temporarily, replace the battery with a new

one.

EXT MIC

(28)

OFF

STEREO

MONO

BATTERY

OFF ON

WIND CUT

(53) (54)

(55)

Changing the [WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch

The microphone is equipped with a wind shield

that is designed to cut down wind noise, but

when the wind is so strong that even the wind

shield is not adequate to keep down the noise,

set the [WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch

(55)

[ON] to further reduce the wind noise.

[OFF]: The microphone should usually be used

with this position.

[ON]: Set the [WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch to

this position to reduce wind noise or

bass noise.

≥Although you can change the setting of the

[WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch while recording,

the sound of the switch being changed may be

recorded. Pause your recording before

changing the setting of this switch.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-68-

The Remote Controller

Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the

supplied button-type battery.

While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the

Battery Holder.

Insert the button-type battery with the (i)

marking facing upward.

Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted,

replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A

battery is normally expected to last about

1 year. However, it depends on operation

frequency.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the equipment

manufacturer. Discard used batteries according

to manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above 100xC or

incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of

the reach of children. Never put Button-Type

battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

Before

Use

-42-

Using the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the

Remote Control Sensor

(3)

of the Movie

Camera and press an appropriate button.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the

vertical and horizontal directions from the

central axis

≥The above operative ranges are for indoor

use. Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie

Camera may not operate properly even within

the above ranges.

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of

the Movie Camera.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used

simultaneously, they can be operated

individually by selecting different Remote

Controller Modes.

≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie

Camera and that of the Remote Controller do

not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller

Mode. (

-45-

)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 2

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to

[VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

1 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

15˚

(3)

INDEX INDEX

SELECT

STOP

∫

STILL ADV

PAU SE

STILL ADV

61 5

;

DC IN 7.9V

(37)

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit

entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap

will remain as shown 1.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN]

Socket

(37)

on the Movie Camera.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on

the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure

that [CAMERA/VCR] Lamps is not lit.

Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when

the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp

lights up, and charging starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

(50)

to [OFF] and,

disconnect the DC Input Lead or while pressing

the [PUSH] Button

(35)

, slide the Battery

upward to disconnect it.

Using the Car Battery Charger

If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E;

optional), you can supply power to the Movie

Camera and charge the battery inside your car.

For further information, refer to the instruction

manual of the Car Battery Charger.

Be sure to start the car engine before you

connect the Car Battery Charger, otherwise the

fuse may blow.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-64-

PUSH

OFF ON

(35)

(50)

Before

Use

-43-

Charging Time and Available

Recording Time

A Charging Time

B Maximum Continuous Recording Time

C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available

recording time with repeated recording and

stopping actions.)

“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥The times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers in parentheses indicate

the recording time when the LCD Monitor is

used. In actual use, the available recording

time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for

continuous recording at a temperature of 20oC

and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged

at a higher or lower temperature, the charging

time may be longer.

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens

Cap.

Adjust the Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of

your hand.

Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.

Adjust the length.

Battery

supplied

1h30min.

3h.(2h5min.)

1h30min.(1h5min.)

CGR-D08S

CGR-D120

A 1h.

B 1h50min.(1h30min.)

C 55min.(45min.)

CGP-D14S

CGP-D210

1h50min.

3h10min.(2h35min.)

1h35min.(1h20min.)

CGR-D16S

CGR-D220

A 2h.

B 3h45min.(3h5min.)

C 1h55min.(1h35min.)

CGP-D28S

CGP-D320

3h15min.

6h30min.(5h15min.)

3h15min.(2h40min.)

CGR-D53S

CGR-D815

A 5h20min.

B 12h15min.(9h55min.)

C 6h10min.(5h.)

Reattach the Grip Belt.

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 Movie Camera.

Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie

Camera.

Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length

Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it

cannot slip off.

Inserting a Cassette

Slide the [<EJECT] Lever

(43)

to open the

Cover.

Insert a Cassette.

Close the Cover and press the

[PUSH LOCK] Button

(45)

to lock the

cover.

EJECT

(43)

PUSH

LOCK

(45)

Before

Use

-44-

Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention

slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it in the

[SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To

enable recording, close the accidental erasure

prevention slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow

direction).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-64-

Turning on the Movie Camera and

Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

How to Turn on the Power

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

(50)

to [ON].

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

(48)

lights up.

How to Switch Modes

Press the [MODE] Button

(47)

≥With each press, the Mode changes.

≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

How to Turn off the Power

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

(50)

to [OFF].

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of

view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder

become clear and easy to read.

Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up.

≥The angular part of the Viewfinder can be

turned upward by 80x and downward by 38x.

≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

R E C

SAVE

OFF ON

CAMERA

VCR

(48)

(50)

MODE

(47)

OFF ON

(50)

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob

(25)

Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record

the picture while watching it.

Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button

(10)

and, at

the same time, bring the LCD Monitor

(11)

out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of

180o 1 from the vertical position to the

upward direction and a maximum of 90o 2

to the downward direction. Forcefully

rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these

ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

≥When you open the LCD Monitor, be sure

that the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder

cannot touch.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

Adjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES],

the following items are displayed.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the

LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on

the LCD screen.

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290o

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LCD/EVF SET

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

LCD COLOUR LEVEL

[-]||||----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

Before

Use

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Brightness of the Viewfinder

[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the

Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be

adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise

or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar

Indication.

≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates

stronger brightness or colour saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD

Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]

Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-69-

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or

setup, this Movie Camera displays various

function setups on Menus.

Press the [MENU] Button

(18)

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the [MODE] Button

(47)

displayed.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to select a

desired Sub-Menu.

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to display the

highlightened item.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to select the item

to be set.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to set the

selected item to a desired mode.

≥With each press of the [PUSH]

Dial, the

cursor [1] moves to the next mode. Menu

items that cannot be used in combination

with the selected item are displayed in dark

blue.

(18)

MODE

(47)

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record

or play back. Menus can be displayed during

playback but not during recording. The above

operations can be done using the [MENU]

Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the

Remote Controller. (

-40-

)

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be

retained even when the Movie Camera is turned

off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is

disconnected before turning off the Movie

Camera, the selected setup may not be

retained. (But, the setups of [NEGA], [SEPIA],

[B/W] or [SOLARI] (

-55-

) are not retained.)

≥

Menu operation flow is shown in this text by

>>.

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation

purposes only, and they are different from the

actual Menus.

[CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

Camera Mode Main-Menu

[1. CAMERA SETUP]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROGRESSIVE]

Progressive Photoshot Mode

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[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

-50-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

-51-

[P.EFFECT]

Picture Effects

-55-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu

changes back to the Main-Menu.

[2. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-47-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-47-

[SCENEINDEX]

Scene Index Mode

-59-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-51-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

-49-

[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]

Microphones Sensitivity Level

-56-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

CAMERA SETUP

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Before

Use

-4

[3. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-63-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-63-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-72-

≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it

cannot reset the Time Code.

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-63-

[LCD MODE]

LCD Lighting Mode

-45-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-44-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-42-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-48-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-64-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

-49-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-46-

[SELFSHOOT]

Recording Yourself

-48-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[VCR FUNCTIONS]

VCR Mode Main-Menu

[1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-58-

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

-59-

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

-61-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

-66-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[2. DIGITAL EFFECT]

Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT]

Digital Effect On/Off

-60-

[EFFECT SELECT]

Digital Effect Selection

-60-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[3. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-47-

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

RECORDING SETUP

AV IN/OUT SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

VCR FUNCTIONS

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-47-

[AUDIO LEVEL]

Audio Level Setting

-60-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. AV IN/OUT SETUP]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-60-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

-60-

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

-66-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[5. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP]

Sub-Menu are the same as those on the

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the

[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[6. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-42-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-46-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera

has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the

time before recording.

Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET]

>> [YES].

Press the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to select

[YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.] and

turn to set it to a desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

Press the [MENU] Button

(18)

to finish

setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU]

Button is pressed again.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the Date/Time

Indication becomes [--]. In this case, charge

the built-in battery.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

(18)

CLOCK SET

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

YEAR 2002

MONTH 10

DAY 08

HOUR 14

MIN. 30

Before

Use

-47-

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the

operation of the clock. When the Date/Time

Indication becomes [--], the internal lithium

battery is exhausted.

Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie

Camera with the power turned off and then

connect to the AC Mains socket.

≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium

battery can power the clock for

approximately 3 months.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with

[REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP]

Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time

becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP

Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease

with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image, or

some normal functions may be restricted.

≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are

not completely compatible with other

equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

(

-60-

)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be

selected with [AUDIO REC] on the

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with

“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit

32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be

recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other

2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

--:--:--

--.--.----

Holding the Movie Camera for

Recording

Normal Recording.

≥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 Movie Camera 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.

Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according

to the position in which the Movie Camera is

held.

≥If the Movie Camera is not held firmly in stable

position, the picture in the LCD Monitor cannot

be watched properly.

≥For easier long-angle recording, the Sub

Recording Start/Stop Button and the Sub

Zoom Lever on the front of the Movie Camera

can be used.

Recording from a high position.

For More Stable Pictures.

≥Stabilize the Movie Camera by resting your

elbows on a table ore another stable horizontal

surface.

mer

Mode

-48-

Camera Mode

Recording

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/

PROG.AE] Switch

(15)

set to [AUTO], the Movie

Camera automatically adjust the focus and

white balance. In some cases, they cannot be

adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted

manually. (

-52-

-54-

)

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

(50)

to [ON].

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

(48)

lights up.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

(49)

(or Sub Recording Start/Stop Button

(34)

≥Recording starts.

≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes

to [REC].

Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)

The Recording Lamp

(2)

lights up during

recording and alerts those being recorded that

recording is in progress.

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

[REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

To Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

(49)

(or

(34)

) again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

(15)

OFF ON

CAMERA

VCR

(48)

(50)

RECORD

REC

(34)

(49)

(2)

PAUSE

≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically for tape protection and power

conservation. To resume recording from this

condition, turn off, then turn on the power

again.

To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button

(20)

briefly in the

Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the

last few seconds of the recorded scene.

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the

Recording Pause Mode.

To View the Recorded Scene while

the Recording Is Paused (Camera

Search)

The recorded scene can be viewed by keep

pressing the [SEARCHj] Button

(20)

[SEARCHi] Button

(23)

in the Recording

Pause Mode.

≥When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed,

images are played back in the reverse

direction.

≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed,

images are played back in the forward

direction.

Recording Yourself

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.

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set

[SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded

normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

(20)

(23)

mer

Mode

-49-

≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only

the basic indications, such as the Recording

Indication [¥], Recording Pause Indication

[¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication

[x], are displayed.

≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°]

appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original

position in order to check the specific content

of the Warning/Alarm Indication.

To Finish the Recording

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

(50)

to [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-64-

Photoshot

This Movie Camera can take approximately

7 seconds still pictures containing sound.

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

(29)

the Recording Pause Mode.

≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for

about 7 seconds and then switches back to

the Recording Pause Mode.

Progressive Photoshot

With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you

can record still pictures with higher resolution

than with the normal Photoshot Function.

≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to

[AUTO], the [æ] Indication is displayed. When

the [æ] Indication is displayed, press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording

Pause Mode.

≥This function may not work with some function

setups.(

-64-

)

Continuous Photoshot

If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and

keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the

Movie Camera will continuously record still

pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals

until the button is released. (However, this does

not operate when using Progressive Photoshot.)

≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a

shutter clicking sound is recorded.

PHOTO SHOT

(29)

PHOTO

Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button

(24)

is pressed,

images become still pictures. When the button is

pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is

cancelled.

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL]

Button first at the position where you wish to

record the picture so as to enter the Digital Still

Picture Mode and then press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-64-

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] Lever

(30)

(or Sub Zoom

Lever

(33)

) towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed

for a few seconds.

To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie

Camera can focus on a subject that is as close

as approximately 20 mm from the Lens. With

this, small subjects like insects can be recorded.

To Use the Zoom Microphone

Function

Along with the zooming operation, the

microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity

are varied for recording sounds.

≥Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[RECORDING SETUP] >> [ZOOM MIC] >>

[ON].

≥The [Z.MIC] Indication appears. (The

Indication is for the built-in microphone.)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-64-

STILL

(24)

(30)

(33)

1tW

5tW

15tW

Z.MIC

mer

Mode

-5

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record

close-up shots of subjects located beyond a

normal zoom range of 1k to 15k magnification.

With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a

magnification of 30k or even to 750k.

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30k]

or [750k].

≥30k: Digital zooming to 30k

≥750k: Digital zooming to 750k

Press the [DIG.E.] Button

(16)

until the

[D.ZOOM] Indication appears.

≥When you press the [DIG.E] Button, the

Indications change in following order.

[[] # [[] i [D.ZOOM] # [D.ZOOM]

^___ no Indication (___ n

Push the [W/T] Lever

(30)

(or

(33)

) towards

[W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out.

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Press the [DIG.E.] Button

(16)

until the

[D.ZOOM] Indication disappears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-64-

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

(18)

DIG.E.

(16)

20tW

D.ZOOM

(30)

(33)

Image Stabilizer Function

If the Movie Camera might be shaken while

recording, the camera shake in the image can

be corrected.

≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this

function may not be able to stabilize images.

Press the [DIG.E.] Button

(16)

until the

[[] Indication appears.

To Cancel Image Stabilizer

Press the [DIG.E.] Button

(16)

until the [[]

Indication disappears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

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

(21)

during the Recording Pause Mode.

≥The image fades out gradually.

When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button

(49)

start recording.

Release the [FADE] Button

(21)

about

3 seconds after starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

DIG.E.

(16)

FADE

(21)

(49)

mer

Mode

-51-

Fade Out

Fade Out causes images and sounds to

disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at

the end of a scene.

Keep pressing the [FADE] Button

(21)

while recording.

≥The image fades out gradually.

When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button

(49)

stop recording.

Release the [FADE] Button

(21)

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents a recording subject from being

recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the

light that shines from behind a recording

subject.)

Press the [BLC] Button

(22)

≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is

displayed.

≥The entire screen becomes brighter.

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BLC] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

FADE

(21)

(49)

BLC

(22)

Wind Noise Reduction Function

This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting

the microphone when recording.

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >>

[ON].

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. (The

Indication is for the built-in microphone.)

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction

Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >>

[OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like

wide screen.

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

the screen.

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

(18)

WIND CUT

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

(18)

CINEMA

mer

Mode

-52-

Recording in Special Situations

(Programme AE)

You can select optimal automatic exposures

under specific recording situations.

Repeatedly slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/

PROG.AE] Switch

(15)

downwards from

the [MANUAL] position until a desired

mode [5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]

appears.

≥The Indication of the selected Mode

appears.

1) [5] Sports Mode

≥For recording scenes involving quick

movements, such as sports scenes.

2) [7] Portrait Mode

≥For bringing up people clearly from the

background.

3) [4] Low Light Mode

≥For recording a dark scene brighter.

4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode

≥For recording a subject under spotlight in a

party, theatre, etc.

5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode

≥For recording in a glaring surrounding,

such as skiing grounds, beaches, etc.

To Cancel the Programme AE Function

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to

[AUTO].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

Recording in Natural Colours

(White Balance)

Depending on the scene or light condition, the

Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may

not be able to bring out natural colours. In such

a case, the white balance can be adjusted

manually.

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the

Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn on the Movie Camera after removing the

Lens Cap.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

(15)

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch

(15)

to [MANUAL].

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to set a desired

White Balance Mode.

1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]

2) The white balance setting that was

previously set manually [1]

3) Outdoor Mode [z]

4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent

lamp) [{]

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication

appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/

PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO].

Adjusting White Balance Manually

White Balance Adjustment recognizes the

colour of light and makes adjustment so that the

white colour will become pure white. The Movie

Camera determines the hue of light that it

receives through the Lens and White Balance

Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition,

and selects the closest hue setting. This

function is called Automatic White Balance

Adjustment.

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 becomes white.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

(15)

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

1AWB

(30)

mer

Mode

-53-

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch

(15)

to [MANUAL].

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

until the [1]

Indication is displayed.

Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial

(14)

until the

[1] Indication stops flashing.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication

is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/

PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO].

About White Balance Sensor

The White Balance Sensor

(1)

determines the

nature of the light source during recording.

≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with

your hand during recording. Otherwise, White

Balance will not function normally.

≥The red light from the Recording Lamp

(2)

will

be reflected off your hand or object, possibly

causing the White Balance sensor to operate

incorrectly and changing the colouring.

Outside of the effective range of Automatic

White Balance Adjustment, the image will

become reddish or bluish. Even within the

effective range of Automatic White Balance

Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly if there is

more than one light source. In this case, adjust

the White Balance.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

(15)

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

MNL

(2)

(1)

1) The effective range of Automatic White

Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (Rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9) Halogen light bulb

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

12) Candlelight

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch

(15)

to [MANUAL].

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

until the Shutter

Speed Indication appears.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

to adjust the

shutter speed.

Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/50–1/8000 s

The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.

Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the

shutter speed to be faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to

[AUTO].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

10)

11)

12)

10 000K

9 000K

8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

(15)

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

MNL

1/1000

mer

Mode

-54-

Manual Iris Adjustment

(F Number)

You can use this function when the screen is too

bright or too dark.

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch

(15)

to [MANUAL].

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

(14)

until the Iris

Indication appears.

Turn the [PUSH]

(14)

Dial to adjust the iris.

Range of Iris Adjustment

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,

OP (Opened)i0dB, ..., OPi18dB

When the Gain-up Mode [GAINUP] (

-55-

) is

used, Iris adjustment is by OPi15dB.

When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the

image becomes darker.

When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected,

the image becomes brighter.

The value to which idB is attached indicates a

Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the

quality of the image deteriorates.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to

[AUTO].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

(15)

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

(14)

MNL

1/50

F2.4

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in

a situation where auto focus may not function

well.

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch

(15)

to [MANUAL].

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

Press the [FOCUS] Button

(19)

≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

appears.

Turn the Focus Ring

(7)

to adjust the

focus.

In the following cases, the Focus Ring

cannot be used.

≥When the Menu Screen is displayed.

≥When you are adjusting the White Balance

shutter speed or Iris.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to

[AUTO] or press the [FOCUS] Button.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

(15)

MNL

FOCUS

(19)

(7)

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Panasonic NVMD9000EN Operating instructions

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Model: NVMD9000EN

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