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Features
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Programme AE With Special Effects
Select Dial
Display
FOCUS | AUTO |
EXPOSURE | AUTO |
W. BALANCE | AUTO |
FADER | OFF |
/ WIPE | |
4P. AE | OFF |
/ EFFECT | |
RETURN | |
Power Switch
Manual Mode Item Menu
IMPORTANT:
If certain Fades or Wipes (☞ pg. 29) are activated, some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used. If you select a mode that is unusable in the current situation, the mode's symbol blinks.
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/ EFFECT Menu.
1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial and move the highlight bar to “P.AE/EFFECT” by rotating the Select Dial.
3 ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU Press the Select Dial. The P.AE/EFFECT Menu appears.
4 SELECT MODE
Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.
•The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The symbol of the selected mode appears.
5 DISABLE MODE
P. AE / EFFECT
TWILIGHT
SEPIA
B/W MONOTONE SEL. 4
CLASSIC FILM
STROBE
1 SLOW 4X
2 SLOW 10X
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To turn off the selected mode, re-access the P.AE/ EFFECT Menu and move the highlight bar to “OFF” by rotating the Select Dial. Then press it.
NOTE:
Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.
The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the selected mode is engaged.
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Dear Customer
It is recommended that you
About Batteries
About DV
Contents
Power
Charging the Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack
Charge Marker
Using AC Power
Using a CAR Battery
Choose which one means charged and which means discharged
Remove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder
Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal
Insert Battery in Holder
RE-INSERT Holder
Access DATE/TIME Menu
Date/Time Settings
Select Operation Mode
Access Recording Menu
Open Cassette Cover
Cont
Open LCD Monitor
INSERT/REMOVE Tape
First move the highlight bar to REC Mode by
Recording Mode Setting
SET Recording Mode
Set depending on your preference
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
Adjust Length
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Attach Strap
PRO. mode
Power Switch Position
Full Auto mode
Load a Cassette
Recording
Stop Recording
Press Display Button
Indicaitons reappear
Recording Basic Recording
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform pg
Journalistic Shooting
Interface Shooting
Brightness Control
Zoom
Feature Picture Stabilizer
Basic Recording
Zoom Out
Feature Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Proper recording
Select Function
Recording Advanced Features EN21
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
SET Function Parameters
Snapshot
Advanced Features
Snapshot Mode Selection
Snapshot Recording
Motor Drive Mode
EN23
END Setting
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
Make Setting
Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System Menu
Factory-preset
Recording Menu Explanations
Date/Time Menu Explanations
System Menu Explanations
FADE/WIPE Selection
Fade/Wipe Effects
Effect Selection
B K , , B W
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg
Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby mode
Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording
Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu
Disable Mode
Recording Advanced Features
Select Mode
Programme AE With Special Effects
Sepia
Shutter
Twilight
Monotone
Focusing
Auto Focus
Patterns that are regularly repeated
Adjust Focus
Access Manual Mode Item Menu
Access Manual Focus
END Adjustment of Focus
Exposure Control
Access Exposure Control
If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step
To darken the image
Iris
Iris Lock
Centre SUBJECT, Lock Iris
To Return To Automatic Iris Control
Select Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to
White Balance Adjustment
Accessment White Balance Adjust
To Return To Automatic White Balance
Exit Manual White Balance AD- Justment
Enter Setting
Manual White Balance Operation
To Change The Tint For Recording
Speaker Volume Control
Playback Basic Playback
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Feature Slow-Motion Playback
Feature Still Playback
Feature Shuttle Search
Feature Playback Zoom
EN Playback
Playback Menu
Playback Sound
Displaying The Time Code During Playback
Recording sound Display Output sound
Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable
When connecting the cables, open this cover
EN Playback Connections
Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable
Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply Power
Connectvcr Camcorder to TV or
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV
Tape Dubbing
Installing The Battery
Pull OUT Battery Holder
Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025
Functions
Buttons
To allow slow-speed search in either direction
To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play
END Zoom
Playback Zoom
Activate Zoom
Down
Start Playback
Accessmenu Playback Effect Select
Playback Special Effects
Select Playback Effect
SET Remote to Operate VCR
Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit
SET REMOTE/VCR Code
Operate VCR
Make Connections
Select Scenes
USE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary
Select Scenes
USE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary
Press FADE/WIPE
Automatic Editing to VCR
Prepare Source Tape
Stop Editing
Prepare for R.A. Edit
For More Accurate Editing
Diagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
Choose a Scene
Input Correction Data
Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
Access Playback Menu
Close Menu
Pause During Dubbing
Audio Dubbing
Begin Dubbing
Stop Dubbing
Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo
New track is output on both L and R channels in stereo
Corrective Action
When using Picture Wipe
Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not work
Shutter mode of Programme
Delay of a fraction of a
Picture Wipe function does not work
Places subject to low Adjust the brightness
Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches
Disappear Than 1 second to make
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery
Battery pack, etc., clock
Rear of the LCD monitor is hot
LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink
Recommended to charge it
Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audio
Temperature To protect the battery, it is
Charging is difficult in places
Clean Lens
Clean Exterior
Clean LCD Monitor
After Use
64EN
Connectors to r are located beneath
Video Light Switch
$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch
External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC
Function
Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
444
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
Indications Function
Function
Date/Time Display
Pg , 7
Pg , 42
Exposure Control ...................................... pg
To avoid hazard
For safety, do not
Avoid using the unit
During use
To protect the unit, do not
To prolong service life
Do not leave the unit
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not
Camcorder
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EG
Connectors
General
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