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    The battery 
    Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC 
    adapter.
    Keep a spare battery with you.
    1Align the battery with the “   ” marking on the 
    AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the 
    direction shown below.
    • You cannot charge the battery if the DC cord 
    is connected to the DC OUT connector, so 
    disconnect it first.
    2Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
    • The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the 
    AC adapter light, and charging begins.
    • If the CHARGE lamp does not light when 
    attached, detach the battery and then attach 
    it again.
    3When the battery is charged, the CHARGE 
    lamp on the AC adapter goes out.
    4Slide the battery and remove it.Recording time of included battery 
    • Times given above are approximate. Figures in 
    parentheses show the recording times when you use 
    the LCD monitor.
    • The times apply when the ambient operating 
    temperature is 68°F (20°C) and humidity is 60%. 
    Charging may take longer at other temperatures and 
    humidity levels.
    Charging
    CHARGE
    POWER
    Recharging timeContinuous recording 
    time
    Approx. 330 min. Approx. 360 (or 300) min.
    • Keep metal objects (such as necklaces 
    and hairpins) away from the battery. Short-
    circuiting may occur across the terminals, 
    causing the battery to heat up, and you 
    may seriously burn yourself if you touch 
    the battery in this state.
    • The battery becomes hot while it is being used or 
    charged. 
    The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot 
    during use.
    • The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly 
    start and stop recording.
    • Discharge the battery before storing it. 
    When storing it for an extended time, charge it at 
    least once a year, use up its charge in the 
    camera-recorder, and then store it again.
    • If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the 
    CHARGE lamp will blink several times before 
    charging starts.
    • If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even 
    when the battery temperature is normal, there 
    may be something wrong with the battery or AC 
    adapter. Contact your dealer.
    • The battery takes longer to charge when it is 
    warm.
    • The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception 
    so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.
    • The AC adapter may make some noise when you 
    are using it, but this is normal.
    • You cannot charge the battery when supplying 
    power to the camera-recorder from the AC 
    adapter.
    Preparations 
    						
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    The battery (continued)
    1Lift up the viewfinder.
    2Press on the battery and move it down until it 
    clicks into place.
    3Return the viewfinder to its original position.
    While pressing the battery release, lift the battery 
    out.
    Attaching the battery
    Detaching the battery
    • Turn POWER to OFF and check that the POWER 
    lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before detaching 
    the battery.
    • Support the battery with your hand so that it does 
    not fall.
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    Battery release 
    						
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    Viewfinder
    This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature 
    LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 
    3.5-inch LCD.
    Use the viewfinder that best suits the application 
    and shooting conditions.
    • The brightness and hue may differ between the 
    images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor 
    and those displayed on a TV monitor. 
    To see how the final images will appear, check them 
    on a TV monitor.
    1Set the POWER switch to ON and check that 
    images appear in the viewfinder.
    • Keep the LCD monitor closed.
    2Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the screen 
    is positioned where it is easiest to see.
    • You can move the view finder out to about 90° 
    perpendicular to the camera.
    3Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that you 
    can see the characters on the viewfinder 
    screen clearly.
    Using the viewfinder
    Do not point the viewfinder at the sun.
    Doing so may damage the parts inside.
    POWER
    ON
    OFF
    Viewfinder diopter 
    dialEye piece
    Fitting the eye cup
    Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections 
    on the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting 
    them together.
    • Turning the eye cup after attaching it may cause 
    the eye cup holder to come off. If the eyecup 
    holder does come off, see “Cleaning the 
    Viewfinder” (Page 83) for details on how to refit it.
    Eye cup holder
    Eye cup
    Projection
    Preparations 
    						
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    Viewfinder (continued)
    1Set the POWER switch to ON.
    2Press the OPEN button in the direction shown 
    by arrow (1) to open the LCD. 
    It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to 
    open it further as this will damage the camera.
    3Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to 
    see.
    • The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the 
    lens and 90° toward you.
    • Do not apply unnecessary force to the open 
    LCD. This can damage the camera.Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see in 
    the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to 
    focus.
    Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the 
    images you shoot.
    1In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL/END 
    SEARCH.
    • “EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for 
    about 2 seconds.
    Press EVF DTL/END SEARCH again to return 
    to the original display. “EVF DTL OFF” appears 
    on the screen for about 2 seconds.
    Using the LCD
    • Ensure the LCD is fully closed.
    • Both the LCD and viewfinder come on when you 
    have rotated the LCD to face in the same 
    direction as the lens for self-portrait shooting.
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    Emphasizing outlines
    EVF DTL/END SEARCH works differently when 
    in VCR mode. (Page 51)
    EVF DTL/ 
    END SEARCH button 
    						
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    1To adjust the viewfinder’s screen: 
    In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen 
    EVF SET, select YES. 
    To adjust the LCD’s screen: 
    In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen 
    LCD SET, select YES.
    • For menu operation (Page 66)
    • You can also use the menu buttons on the 
    remote control. (Page 19)
    2Select EVF COLOR LEVEL and move the 
    OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the 
    color level of the screen.
    3Select EVF BRIGHTNESS and move the 
    OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the 
    brightness of the screen.
    4Select EVF CONTRAST and move the 
    OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the 
    contrast of the screen.
    5Press MENU three times to exit the menus.
    Adjusting the screen display
    The following explanations show how to change 
    the viewfinder’s display. You can change the 
    LCD’s displays in the same way.
     	
    
    
     
     	 	
    
     	
    
    
    
     
    
    
    
    
      
    
     
     	
     
    
    	
     	
    
    
    
     	
    
    
    EVF  SET
    EVF  CONTRASTEVF  BRIGHTNESS EVF  COLOR  LEVEL
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
    [ + ]
    [ + ]
    [ + ] [    ]_
    [    ]_
    [    ]_
    EVF  SET
    EVF  CONTRASTEVF  BRIGHTNESS EVF  COLOR  LEVEL
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN[ + ]
    [ + ]
    [ + ] [    ]_
    [    ]_
    [    ]_
    • You can return the settings for EVF SET and LCD 
    SET to the factory settings by selecting the item 
    and pressing COUNTER RESET (if it is possible 
    to change the item at that time).
    • The viewfinder remains on when you open the 
    LCD if you have set the EVF MODE in the 
    DISPLAY SETUP screen to ON.
    • The viewfinder display can be in color or black 
    and white. (See the setup menus, DISPLAY 
    SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The resolution is 
    the same for both of them.
    EVF  SET
    EVF  CONTRASTEVF  BRIGHTNESS EVF  COLOR  LEVEL
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN[ + ]
    [ + ]
    [ + ] [    ]_
    [    ]_
    [    ]_
    MENU
    OSDCOUNTERRESET TITLE
     VOL  +MULTI/
    P-IN-PREC A.DUB
    PLAY /REW FF/ 
    ZOOM DATE/
    TIMEPHOTO
    SHOTSTART/
    STOP
    -
    Camera or Remote control
    Preparations 
    						
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    Time data
    This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 
    PM on December 25, 2005.
    1Set the POWER switch to ON.
    2In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS 
    screen, CLOCK SET, select YES.
    • For menu operation (Page 66)
    • You can also use the menu buttons on the 
    remote control. (Page 19)
    3Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set 
    the year to 2005.
    Choose a year between 2000 and 2089.
    4Move the OPERATION lever  r to move to 
    MONTH.
    5Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set 
    the MONTH to DEC.
    6Set DAY, HOUR, and MIN using the method 
    shown in steps 
    4 and 5.
    • This is a 24-hour clock.
    7Press MENU three times to exit the menus.
    Setting the calendar
    POWER
    ON
    OFF
     	
    
     
      
     	
    
     
    
    
     	   
    
     	
    
     
     
    
    
    
    
    	
    
     
    CLOCK  SET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURNYEAR
    DAYMONTH
    HOUR
    MINAPR
    7 24
    13 2005
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  REW/FF
    : PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    CLOCK  SET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURNYEAR
    DAYMONTH
    HOUR
    MINAPR
    7 24
    13 2005
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  REW/FF
    : PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    The clock can vary in accuracy so check that 
    the time is correct before shooting.
    CLOCK  SET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURNYEAR
    DAYMONTH
    HOUR
    MINDEC
    7 24
    13 2005
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  REW/FF
    : PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    CLOCK  SET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURNYEAR
    DAYMONTH
    HOUR
    MINDEC
    20 25
    17 2005
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  REW/FF
    : PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    MENU 
    						
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    The camera’s internal battery saves the date and 
    time. “ ” appears on the screen of the 
    viewfinder or LCD when the internal battery is 
    running low on charge.
    Do the following to recharge it.
    Reset the date and time when fully recharged.
    1Connect the AC adapter. (Page 10)
    2Leave the POWER switch at OFF.
    3Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4 
    hours.
    • The internal battery charges during this time.
    • Recharge the battery regularly to ensure 
    correct TC and menu operations.
    Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit 
    information (such as the date and time) in the 
    hexadecimal format on the tape’s sub code track.
    User information is automatically saved in the 
    memory and retained after you turn off the power.
    1Set the POWER switch to ON.
    2In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP 
    screen UB MODE, select USER.
    • For menu operation (Page 66)
    • You can also use the menu buttons on the 
    remote control. (Page 19)
    3Move the OPERATION lever r to select UB 
    PRESET.
    4Press the OPERATION lever [h] (or move it 
    y), move it r to select YES and press [h] 
    again.
    5The following screen appears, so use the 
    OPERATION lever to set the user information.
    Move the OPERATION lever e or r to select 
    the characters for the user information.
    • You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters 
    from A to F.
    Move the OPERATION lever t or y to 
    move to the next digit.
    Recharging the built-in battery
    Setting user information
    RECORDING  SETUP
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN UB PRESETUB  MODE
    REC TIME ONE-SHOT  REC
    OFF
    0.5
    S
    TC PRESET- - - -
    - - - -
    RECORDING  SETUP
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
    UB PRESETUB  MODE
    REC TIME ONE-SHOT  REC
    OFF
    0.5
    S
    USERTC PRESET- - - -
    RECORDING  SETUP
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
    UB PRESET
    REC TIME ONE-SHOT  REC
    0.5
    SYES
    UB  MODEUSERTC PRESET- - - -
    UB  PRESET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    : PUSH  REW/FF
    UB  PRESET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURNF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    : PUSH  REW/FF
    UB  PRESET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURNF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    : PUSH  REW/FF
    Preparations 
    						
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    Time data (continued)
    6Press the MENU button when you have 
    finished setting the user information.
    7The following screen appears, so move the 
    OPERATION lever e to select YES.
    8Press the OPERATION lever [h].
    9Press MENU twice to exit the menus.In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, 
    set the following time code related items.(Page 74)
    • TC MODE
    •TCG
    • FIRST REC TC
    • TC PRESET
    • 1394 TC REGEN (appears when in VCR mode)
    • In VCR mode and 1394 TC REGEN is ON, you 
    cannot change the items shown above.
    You can reset user information to nothing by 
    pressing COUNTER RESET.
    OSDCOUNTERRESET TITLE
     VOL  +MULTI/
    P-IN-PREC A.DUB
    PLAY /REW FF/ 
    ZOOM DATE/
    TIMEPHOTO
    SHOTSTART/
    STOP
    -
    Camera or Remote control
    MENU
    UB  PRESET
    PRESET  OK?
    NO
    PUSH  STILL YES___
    UB  PRESET
    PRESET  OK?
    NO
    PUSH  STILL
    YES___
    MENU
    Setting the time code 
    						
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    Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your 
    choice as the initial setting for the time code to be 
    used at the start of recording.
    1Set the POWER switch to ON.
    2In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP 
    screen FIRST REC TC, select PRESET.
    • For menu operation (Page 66)
    • You can also use the menu buttons on the 
    remote control. (Page 19)
    3Move the OPERATION lever r to select TC 
    PRESET.
    4Press the OPERATION lever [h] (or move it 
    y), move it r to move to select YES and 
    press [h] again.
    5The following screen appears, so use the 
    OPERATION lever to set the time code.
    Move the OPERATION lever e or rto 
    change the time code.
    Move the OPERATION lever t or y to 
    move to the next digit.Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)
    POWER
    ON
    OFF
    RECORDING  SETUP
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
    MIC  ALC AUDIO  REC
    MIC  GAIN2 MIC  GAIN1
    -50BON 48K(16bit)SP
    -50B
    REC  SPEED
    TC MODE
    FIRST  REC  TC TCG
    REC  RUNDF
    TC PRESET
    RECORDING  SETUP
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN UB PRESET UB  MODE
    REC TIME ONE-SHOT  REC
    OFF
    0.5
    S
    USER- - - -
    YESTC PRESET
    RECORDING  SETUP
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN UB PRESET UB  MODE
    REC TIME ONE-SHOT  REC
    OFF
    0.5
    S
    - - - -
    You can reset the time code to zero by pressing 
    COUNTER RESET.
    TC  PRESET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN0 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f 
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    : PUSH  REW/FF
    TC  PRESET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN1 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f 
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    : PUSH  REW/FF
    TC  PRESET
    PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN1 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f 
    +/
    -SEL: PUSH  PLAY/STOP
    : PUSH  REW/FF
    OSDCOUNTERRESET TITLE
     VOL  +MULTI/
    P-IN-PREC A.DUB
    PLAY /REW FF/ 
    ZOOM DATE/
    TIMEPHOTO
    SHOTSTART/
    STOP
    -
    Camera or Remote control
    Preparations 
    						
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    Time data (continued)
    6Press the MENU button when you have 
    finished setting the time code.
    7The following screen appears, so move the 
    OPERATION lever e to select YES.
    8Press the OPERATION lever [h].
    9Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
    MENU
    TC  PRESET
    PRESET  OK?
    NO
    PUSH  STILL
    YES___
    TC  PRESET
    PRESET  OK?
    NO
    PUSH  STILL
    YES___
    MENU 
    						
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