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Camera recording

Note on recording

When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape by recording for about 15 seconds before you start the actual recording. This will ensure that you won’t miss any start-up scenes when you play back the tape.

Note on Standby mode

If you leave the digital camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while a cassette is inserted, the digital camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again. To start recording, press START/STOP.

Note on time code display

While recording or playing back, the time code shows hours, minutes, seconds and frame number (0:00:00:00). If there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape, the time code restarts from zero. You cannot rewrite the time code only.

You can select the drop frame or non-drop frame system. Set DF or NDF using the TC switch inside the cover of the video control buttons.

Note on the beep sound

As indicated with ³ in the illustration, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording, and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the digital camcorder.

Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select “OFF” in the menu system.

To change the directionality of the built-in microphone

Set DIRECTION SELECT on the back of the microphone to the desired position (0°/ 90°/120°).

To record through an external microphone

Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack or AUDIO IN input jacks. You can also attach a microphone to the accessory shoe or to the microphone holder (not supplied). Then select the input mode using the LINE/MIC switches. In this case, sound from the built-in microphone will not be recorded.

When the microphone has

Connect to

Set LINE/MIC to

 

 

 

Mini-plug

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

MIC FRONT

 

 

 

XLR connector

AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2)

MIC REAR

 

 

 

To monitor the sound while recording

Use headphones or the built-in speaker. To turn on the built-in speaker, set SPEAKER to ON. To use headphones, connect them to the 2 jack. Use the MONITOR LEVEL dial to adjust the volume of the speaker or headphones. When using headphones the built- in speaker becomes inactive.

When monitoring the built-in speaker, feedback may occur. In this case, turn down the MONITOR LEVEL or SPEAKER set to OFF.

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Contents Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you beginChecking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander 1 p.11CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 pIdentifying the parts @¢ Contr knob p @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@ Grip Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jack Tally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor pAudio DUB button p *£ Video controls p ¢MONITOR Level dial pRemote Commander To use the Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage About the ID of the Remote Commander MenuRemote control direction Remote Commander SensorsManual focusing indicator p ViewfinderDisplay window Attaching the shoulder strapAttaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Attaching optional accessoriesTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connectorAttaching the battery adaptor To remove the battery adaptor aTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator cGetting started Attaching the viewfinderTo remove the viewfinder Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packCharging time Battery life Charging and installing the battery packTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasureCamera recording Basic operationsWhen ND on flashes in the viewfinder To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens cCamera recording To change the directionality of the built-in microphoneTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphoneTo select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release LockTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitorIf your monitor is already connected to a VCR If your monitor or VCR has a BNC jackIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacksUsing the Remote Commander Playing back a tapeVarious playback modes Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesAdvanced operations Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptorChanging the mode settings VTRItems for Camcorder mode only Selecting the mode setting of each itemItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Changing the mode settings Items for VTR mode onlyWhen Digital Mode is set to Overlap About Frame REC and INT REC settingWhen fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outTo cancel the overlap function Overlapping two picturesPhoto recording To use the remote commander to take a photoTo use a flash Interval recording To cancel interval recordingTo stop interval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recordingSelecting automatic or manual mode To focus manuallyWhen to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually Shooting dark environments adjust gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gainFocusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarilyTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject To return to automatic aperture mode Adjusting the apertureAbout the depth of focus field Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed modeSlow Shtr To select the Best Shutter Speed Adjusting the shutter speedSubject Shutter speed To return to automatic gain mode Adjusting the gainTo use the AGC Limit function Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu itemAdjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor modeAdjusting white balance manually Adjusting the white balanceTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes When ND on flashes in the viewfinder Using the ND filterWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern Adjusting the recording sound Selecting and setting audio modeLINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Built-in microphoneAdjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording levelTo attenuate the recording level Adjusting the recording soundTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againMaking a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment valueTo turn off custom preset To turn on custom preset againTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settingsSearching the recorded picture ModeTo stop searching If your tape has blank portions between picturesWhen bars ------ appear Displaying recording dataEditing onto another tape Before editingTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DVStarting editing Editing onto another tapeTo stop editing Audio dubbing Making connectionsTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphoneTo adjust the volume Audio dubbingRecording To stop recordingChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional informationChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year changes as followsCompatibility of Dvcam and DV formats Differences between Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playbackCompatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editingCopyright signal Usable cassettesPreparing the battery pack Tips for using the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the digital camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinderDigital camcorder operation On Handling TapesAC power adaptor Digital camcorder careCharging OthersPower sources Using your digital camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder OperationWind Picture Trouble checkOthers AC power adaptor When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash againSpecifications LensBattery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Some other trouble has occurredY, Z K, L
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