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viiiDirty Video HeadsWhen the video heads have becomeclogged with dirt (dust and tape coatingparticles),• mosaic-like noise appears on theplayback pi

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 90Digital Still Camera FeaturesInstalling the USB DriverFor installing the USB driver in Windows XP or Windows

91 Digital Still Camera FeaturesTo USB terminalUSB cable (supplied)8 Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.9 Connect the ca

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 92Digital Still Camera FeaturesOpening the PDF ManualClick on the Windows “start” button and click after moving

93 Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransfer indicatorTransferring the data onCard to ComputerConnecting the camcorder to thecomputerConnect the camcorder

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 94Digital Still Camera FeaturesSerial number(100 to 999)Sub-folder of stillimagesFolder of still image filesSti

95 Digital Still Camera FeaturesSlide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can automatically play back consecu-tive still images recorded on a

Appendix 96AppendixDarker BrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu screen

97 AppendixTurning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, press theRe

Appendix 98AppendixDemonstration ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in D

99 AppendixPosition thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 56).Useful InformationHints for Bet

1 Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses.Front viewZo

Appendix 100AppendixErasure protect tab• When a previously recorded Mini DVcassette is used again for recording, thepreviously recorded material will

101 AppendixSD\ Memory Card andMultiMediaCard\SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexiblestorage media used in a

Appendix 102AppendixBattery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use.

103 AppendixWindowcleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metalob

Appendix 104AppendixUsing Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to cou

105 AppendixTroubleshootingBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.SymptomNo power.The Record Start/Stop button d

Appendix 106AppendixSymptomNo image appearson connected TVscreen.No image from an ex-ternal source ap-pears on thecamcorder screen.Cannot rewind or fa

107 AppendixSymptomCannot delete imageon card.Cannot format card.Battery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has been re-set.Cassette will noteject.No image

Appendix 108AppendixNotes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected byexternal electrical noise or in

109 AppendixSpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV v

Operation References 2Operation ReferencesLithium battery cover (p. 12)Tripod socket*Card slot cover (p. 11)Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 19)Ba

Appendix 110AppendixOn-screen Display IndexA U T OAUTO3 0 minAUTOPAUSEPAUSEPAUSEA U T OAUTO3 0 minAUTOSELECT SETFADESC ENEMENUMANUAL SE TFOCUSAUTO FOC

111 AppendixSELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNRETURNLCD SETBACKL IGHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTPLAYBACKAUDI OANLG DGTLRETURNSETOTH

Appendix 112AppendixA U T OAUTOAUTOA U T OAUTOAUTOSELECTSETSC ENEMENUMANUAL SE TFOCUSAUTO FOCUSLCD SETBACKL IGHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/0

113 AppendixSELECT SETEXECUTELCD SETBACKL IGHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/01100100-002/2PAGENORMAL1FULLSELECT IMG MULTI70189/0110NORMA LF ULU

Appendix 114AppendixIndexAAC adapter ... 8, 9Audio dubbing ... 74, 75Audio playback mod

115 AppendixMManual focus ... 56Manual setting ... 57Media Selection switch ...

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3 Operation ReferencesViewfinder (pp. 18, 19)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 24)/VOLume control (p. 30)Media Selectionswitch (V Tapemode/u

Operation References 4Operation ReferencesWarning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed

5 Operation ReferencesNote:• N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe card is not inserted or is inserted improp

Preparation 6PreparationPreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor

7 PreparationRemoving1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body.2 Slide the battery

Preparation 8PreparationCharging the BatteryPack1Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Connect t

9 PreparationPowering theCamcorder from anAC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter.Note:• The supp

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Preparation 10PreparationInserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartme

11 PreparationInserting andRemoving a CardYou can use an SD Memory Card (commer-cially available) or a MultiMediaCard(commercially available) for stor

Preparation 12PreparationInstalling the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR1216 type lithium battery isused to store the memo

13 PreparationInstalling the Battery toRemote ControlThe supplied CR2032 type lithiumbattery is used to power the remotecontrol unit.1 Insert a pointe

Preparation 14PreparationSelecting the Languagefor the On-screen DisplayAvailable modes:All modesThis camcorder allows you to chooseEnglish, German or

15 Preparation4 Press m or l to select “2” (day),then press the centre of the Opera-tion button.5 Press m or l to select “6” (month),then press the ce

Preparation 16PreparationChanging to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 8 on theprevious page, press l or m toselect “12H/24H”, then press th

17 PreparationAdjusting the HandStrap1Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through the hand str

Preparation 18PreparationUsing the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfin

19 PreparationClosing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not pick up th

i ENGLISHOPERATION MANUALWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing. Noobjects filled with liquids, s

Preparation 20PreparationUsing the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during recor

21 PreparationTips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonitor so that t

22Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for u

23 Basic OperationsEasy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto ModeAvailable mode:Tape Camera• Before you start recording, perform theoperations describe

24Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingPAUSETo pause recordingPress the Record Start/Stop button again.Recording pauses, and the camcorder

25 Basic OperationsPower Standby ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraPower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recording by locking alloperations e

26Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingAuto FocusAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which

27 Basic OperationsInformation Displayfor Battery UsageAvailable modes:All modesWhen the camcorder operates with thebattery pack, the battery usage in

28Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSETT ING 2DISAUDI O MODERETURNWINDPHONES VOLONOFF–+12bit– +PHONES VOLUsing Earphones(CommerciallyAv

29 Basic OperationsNote:• If you press the Record Start/Stop button inTape Playback mode, the “g” mark appearsand the camcorder enters RecordingStandb

iiPart Names ... 1Warning Indicators ... 4Op

Basic OperationsPlayback 30Basic OperationsVOLUMEVideo SearchAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desire

31 Basic OperationsWatching Playbackon a TVAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience

Useful Features 32Useful FeaturesOperation buttonMedia Selection switchDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationd

33 Useful FeaturesMENU buttonOperation buttonMedia Selection switchPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the menu screens to adju

Useful Features 34Useful FeaturesPower ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingThe “D” digital zoom indicator is displayedduri

35 Useful FeaturesBacklightCompensation (BLC)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is r

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 36Useful FeaturesGain-upAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated

37 Useful FeaturesBuilt-in LED video lightUsing the Built-in LEDVideo LightAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can use the built-in LED video

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 38Useful FeaturesFade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the imag

39 Useful FeaturesQuick ReturnAvailable mode:Tape CameraIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded sceneand start

iii Useful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 32Using the Mode Screens ...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 40Useful FeaturesStill Recording onTapeAvailable mode:Tape CameraYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 S

41 Useful FeaturesDigital ImageStabilization (DIS)Available mode:Tape CameraThe digital image stabilization (DIS) functionallows you to stabilize the

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 42Useful FeaturesWide ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-scree

43 Useful FeaturesPower Save ModeAvailable modes:All modesPower save mode will turn off thecamcorder automatically to save batterypower when the camc

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 44Useful FeaturesSelf RecordingNormal self recordingAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraOpen the LCD monitor and r

45 Useful FeaturesSelf recording with reversedgripAvailable mode:Tape CameraRotate the grip 105° and the LCD monitor180° vertically so that you can re

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 46Useful FeaturesRecording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThis camcorder allows you to recor

47 Useful FeaturesSelecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe camcorder normally records audio inthe 12-bit audio recording m

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 48Useful FeaturesWindbreakAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from str

49 Useful FeaturesUsing the RemoteControlAvailable modes:All modesUse the remote control to operate thecamcorder from a distance, such as whenyou want

ivAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackUsing the Time Code ... 66Editing ...

Useful FeaturesPlayback 50Useful FeaturesTape PlaybackFunctions with theRemote ControlAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use the following playbackfu

51 Useful FeaturesSelecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the dat

Useful FeaturesPlayback 52Useful FeaturesPicture EffectPlaybackAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimag

53 Useful FeaturesRotate PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Tape Playback mode, press t

Useful FeaturesPlayback 54Useful FeaturesCopying an Imagefrom Tape to CardAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can capture your favourite image framefrom a

55 Useful FeaturesStretch PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackStretch playback allows you to playback asqueezed image with the wide screen feelof a mo

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 56Advanced FeaturesPower Zoom controlOperation buttonDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonManual focus indicatorManual FocusAvaila

57 Advanced FeaturesDisplaying the ManualSetting ScreenAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can manually adjust these settings asshown below in

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 58Advanced FeaturesAdjusting WhiteBalanceAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe colour of the subject on the sc

59 Advanced FeaturesLocking1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in“Selecting” on the previous page.2 Aim the lens at a white object.• Adjust the distance of

v Supplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L227 AC adapterAudio/video/S-videocableCR2032 typelithium batteryfor remote controlCR1216 typelithium batteryfor

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 60Advanced FeaturesManual IrisAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,whic

61 Advanced FeaturesManual GainAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 62Advanced FeaturesSetting the ShutterSpeedAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe shutter speed is preset to au

63 Advanced FeaturesSetting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set all the settings shown in thescreen to Fu

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 64Advanced FeaturesScene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set

65 Advanced FeaturesDigital PictureEffectsAvailable mode:Tape CameraThese digital picture effects let you recordthe subject with a more dramatic effec

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 66Advanced FeaturesUsing the Time CodeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Tape PlaybackThe time code shows the hour, minute andseco

67 Advanced FeaturesEditingAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or trans

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 68Advanced FeaturesRecording from anExternal SourceAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can use this camcorder to record oredit v

69 Advanced FeaturesTo Record from an ExternalSource1 In Tape Playback mode, press theMENU button to display the menuscreen.2 Press l or m on the Oper

viPrecautions• Before recording an important scene,please perform the recording test, thenplayback to check if the scene was re-corded properly. If n

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 70Advanced FeaturesEditing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:Tape PlaybackThis camcorder can be used as a digital

71 Advanced FeaturesTo Record from Video Equip-ment1 Set the camcorder to Tape Playbackmode, and insert a Mini DV cassette.2 Begin playback on the vid

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 72Advanced FeaturesAV-OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOL-AUDIO-R(MONO):Using the Camcorderas a ConverterAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can us

73 Advanced FeaturesSelecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1H2• 12-

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 74Advanced FeaturesAudio DubbingFeatureAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcord

75 Advanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing.

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 76Digital Still Camera FeaturesMedia Selection switchPHOTO buttonPower Zoom controlNumber of shots take

77 Digital Still Camera FeaturesApproximate number of record-able images with 8 MB SD memorycardSelecting the PictureQualityAvailable mode:Card Camera

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 78Digital Still Camera FeaturesRecording with theSelf-timerAvailable mode:Card CameraThe self-timer fun

79 Digital Still Camera FeaturesSelf-timer operating indicatorSelf timer mode indicatorTo cancel the countdownPress the PHOTO button in step 4.To canc

vii Dew Formation• What is “dew formation”?When cold water is poured into a glass,dew drops form on the glass. This clingingof water drops is called d

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 80Digital Still Camera FeaturesFormatting a CardAvailable modes:Card Camera, Card PlaybackBefore using

81 Digital Still Camera FeaturesSetting the FileNumbering MethodAvailable mode:Card CameraThe camcorder automatically assigns filenumbers to captured

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 82Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback image number/number of recordingsLock buttonPage number/total thumbnail

83 Digital Still Camera FeaturesDelete protection indicatorPROTECT indicatorDelete ProtectionAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can prevent your importan

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 84Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE indicatorDeleting StoredImagesAvailable mode:Card PlaybackDeleting One St

85 Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE ALL? indicatorDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a cardin one operation.Notes:• Dele

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 86Digital Still Camera FeaturesNumber of printoutsPRINT indicatorM indicatorPrint OrderAvailable mode:Card Play

87 Digital Still Camera FeaturesM indicatorTo cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 5 above,

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 88Digital Still Camera FeaturesDirect PrintAvailable modes:Card PlaybackWhen you connect the camcorder to aSeik

89 Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransferring Data on Card to ComputerTo transfer data from the card, first install the software from the supplied CD-R