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Parts and their functions

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oCOUNTER RESET button

This button is used to reset the counter value on the counter display and the memory counter value to zero.

It cannot reset the time code or user’s bit.

pCOUNTER button

This button is used to select what data is to be displayed on the counter display which is in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

Each time it is pressed, the data to be displayed changes.

COUNTER:

The counter value is displayed.

M COUNTER:

The counter value in the memory stop mode is displayed.

TC : The time code is displayed.

UB : The user’s bit is displayed.

FR : The frame rate information (30P, 24P or 24PA) when shooting is to be performed in the progressive mode, and the sequence information used for frame conversion are displayed.

Blank display :

No data is displayed.

Memory stop mode

The memory stop mode is established when the display is switched to M COUNTER using the COUNTER button.

1Switch the display to M COUNTER, and press the

COUNTER RESET button o at any tape position to reset the counter value.

2Proceed with playback or shooting.

3Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button.

4When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded, it stops traveling automatically near where the counter

value was reset.

O If the counter value is reset at the OUT point during audio dubbing, audio dubbing can be stopped in the memory stop mode.

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qMODE CHK button

When this button is pressed, the current camera status setting can be checked in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

rZEBRA button

When this button is pressed in camera mode, a zebra pattern or marker appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, enabling the brightness of the subject to be checked.

Each time it is pressed, the display changes as shown below.

OFF

Marker ZEBRA 2 ZEBRA 1

The level of each zebra pattern can be set using the ZEBRA DETECT 1 item and ZEBRA DETECT 2 item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Display of the marker can also be switched ON/OFF with the MARKER item on this screen. (See page 45)

Zebra pattern

Parts that may be whitened out due to overexposure are displayed using a striped pattern.

sOIS button

This button is used to set camera shake

compensation to ON or OFF. When the

compensation is ON, appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

Select ON or OFF to suit the shooting conditions.

When shooting using a tripod, the OFF setting is recommended.

tTripod mounting hole

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder Indicates safety information Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Contents Accessories When carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it Precautions for useAC adapter and battery LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions Preset Manual AutoRemote control sensor front Menu button ND Filter switchIndex button Auto buttonMIC LineManu ServoINPUT2 INPUT1Counter Remote control unit FF/C button VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonPlay button Still ADV buttons E, DInstalling the battery Remote control unitRemote control unit settings Setting methodConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter Mounting the batteryBattery eject button Connect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figureTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Cassette tapesInserting a cassette tape Attaching the shoulder strap Adjusting the hand strapMounting the lens hood Removing the lens hoodViewfinders Using the viewfinderDo not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sun Attaching the eye cupUsing the LCD monitor Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Synchro Scan Setting the electronic shutterShutter speeds which can be set White balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceLOW Light Level OverStandard 60i mode Adjusting the black balanceProgressive mode ATW Auto Tracking White functionSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataHow to select the TC Preset item setting Setting the time codeOTC Mode item Otcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset item Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save Camera mode Setting menusVCR mode Operation methodMenus in the VCR mode Configuration of setting menusMenus in the camera mode Scene File screen SW Mode screen Camera Setup screenAuto SW screen Inputs and audio tracks recorded Playback Functions screenRecording Setup screen AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen Other Functions screen LOW Light Camera mode and VCR modeScreen displays Remote Remaining tape display Remaining battery charge displayDate and time display CHK Copy Inhibited Unplayable Tape Other FormatUnable to A. DUB LP Recorded Incompatible TapeL U M E VCR modeSearch number display ALL Partial OFF Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingSelecting the display Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter Connecting external componentsInput 1 Input Preparation and inspections ShootingRegular shooting REC checkFace-to-face shooting Using the User buttonsIndex recording Intermittent recordingBackup recording 24P mode 30P mode24P advance mode Progressive shootingNormal playback PlaybackTape blank search Variable speed searchVideo heads CondensationPower supply-related problems Troubleshooting Q&ABattery-related problems Problems during normal video recordingEditing-related problems Problems during various kinds of video recordingDisplay-related problems Playback-related problems videoOther types of problems Playback-related problems audioQ3 The remote control unit does not work Q2 More than one recorded stream of sound is heardIndex mark Eye cup holder MaintenanceViewfinder maintenance Specifications CAM Remote Input 1, InputDC Input Phones Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company
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