Panasonic Pv Dv953 Operating Instructions Manual

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CREATE TITLE  ---- YES BLANK SEARCH    ---- YES
RETURN          ---- YES
RECORD TO CARD  ---- YES
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 
PUSH MENU TO EXIT SEARCH       PHOTO SCENE
AUDIO OUT    STEREO  L R12bitAUDIO    ST1 ST2 MIX
2) 1)
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9)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT REMOTE   VCR1 VCR2 OFF
RETURN          ---- YES
CLOCK SET    ---- YES
RECORDING SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT REC SPEED  SP     LP
AUDIO REC  12bit   
 16bit
RETURN          ---- YESAUDIO LEVEL  ---- YES
DISPLAY SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT RETURN          ---- YES
LCD MODE  NORMAL  BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET   ---- YES
DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
          TIMECODE
C.RESET    ---- YES
DISPLAY  ALL PARTIAL OFF
REC DATA  OFF     ON
LCD AI    ON      OFF
15)
16) 10)
11)
17)
5)
CARD SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT PICTURE QUALITY
   FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
RETURN          ---- YES
MPEG4 MODE
   SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL
DIGITAL EFFECT
PUSH MENU TO EXIT RETURN          ---- YES
EFFECT    OFF    ONEFFECT SELECT
   OFF    MULTI WIPE MIX
   STROBE NEGA   SEPIA
   B/W    TRAIL  SOLARI
   MOSAIC MIRROR
AV IN/OUT SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT AV JACK
RETURN          ---- YES
       IN/OUT OUT/PHONES
A.DUB INPUT   MIC  AV IN
DV OUT        OFF  ON
18)
19)
20)
21)
12)
13)
14)SCAN MODE  STROBE MANUAL
           PHOTO  SCENE
RETURN          ---- YES
SPEED   FAST NORMAL SLOW SWING   OFF     ON
MULTI-PICTURES
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 37)
2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l43)
3) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 38)
4) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 41)
5) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l 70)
6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l 39)
8) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l 39)
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu
9) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 43)
10) MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l 44)
11) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 48)
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu 
12) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 35, 40)
13) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 35, 40)
14) Swing Mode [SWING] (l 35, 40)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
15) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 23)
16) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 23, 41)
17) Audio Level [AUDIO LEVEL] (l 70)
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu 
18) AV Jack [AV JACK] (l41, 51, 69)
19) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l41)
20) AD Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l52)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
21) Camera Data [REC DATA]
≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed (l30), iris 
(l30) and white balance settings (l31), etc.) used during the 
recordings are displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display 
when there is no data.
≥The settings information may not displayed properly if the camera data 
of this Palmcorder are played back on other equipment.
The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases:
≥When the data are recorded from a card to a tape.
≥When recording proceeds with no input signals supplied.
≥When recording involves the use of the S-Video or AV Input Jack.
≥When pictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV 
Terminal.
≥When displaying a list of titles.
All of the other items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as 
those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] 
Main-Menu.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
≥Same as described on page 20.
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Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS]
[DELETE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu
1) Selecting and deleting a File [DELETE FILE BY SELECTION] (l 49)
2) Deleting All Files [DELETE ALL FILES] (l 49)
3) Selecting and Deleting a Title [DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l 49)
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu
4) Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 46)
5) Searching a File [FILE SEARCH] (l 46)
6) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (l 49)
7) Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] (l47)
8) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l 50)
9) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l 50)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
≥Same as described on page 20.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
≥Same as described on page 20.
Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode
 AIf you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called 
up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the Short-Cut Menu, and turn the 
[PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.
10) [FILE SEARCH]:
The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by number appears. (l46)
11) [DELETE FILE]:
The [DELETE FILE] Menu for deleting the file being displayed appears. 
(l49) Use this Menu after the file to be erased appears.
12) [FILE LOCK]:
The [FILE LOCK] Menu to prevent the accidental erasure of files (Lock 
Setting) being displayed appears. (l49) Use this Menu after the file to 
be locked appears.
13) [DPOF SETTING]:
The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for performing the DPOF settings for the 
displayed picture appears. (l50) Use this Menu after the picture whose 
DPOF settings are to be performed has appeared.
14) [EXIT]:
For terminating the Short-Cut Menu.
PUSH MENU TO EXIT RETURN          ---- YES
DISPLAY SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
          TIMECODE
C.RESET    ---- YES
DISPLAY  ALL PARTIAL OFF
LCD AI    ON      OFF
LCD MODE  NORMAL  BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET   ---- YES
DPOF SETTING    ---- YES
CARD EDITING
PUSH MENU TO EXIT RECORD TO TAPE  ---- YES
FILE SEARCH     ---- YES
RETURN          ---- YES
RETURN          ---- YES
FILE LOCK       ---- YESSLIDE SHOW      ---- YES
CARD FORMAT     ---- YES
DELETE CARD FILE1.DELETE FILE
BY SELECTION2.DELETE ALL FILES3.DELETE TITLE
BY SELECTION
1)
2)
3)
4)
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6)
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FILE SEARCH
DELETE FILE
FILE LOCK
DPOF SETTING
EXIT
A
RETURN          ---- YES
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT REMOTE   VCR1 VCR2 OFF
CLOCK SET    ---- YES
VOICE POWER SAVE  OFF ON
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CLOCK SET
PUSH MENU TO RETURNYEAR  :2003
MONTH :OCT
DAY   :20
HOUR  : 8PM
MINUTE:46
1, 3 1, 2
MENU
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
ZOOM MIC   ON
1
2
REC SPEED  SP      LP
AUDIO REC  12bit 
RETURN          ---- YESSCENEINDEX 2HOURWIND CUT   OFF
RECORDING SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
ZOOM MIC   ON
FLASH      ONRED EYE REDUCTION OFFFLASH LEVEL NORMAL
REC SPEED  SP
AUDIO REC  12bit     16bit
RETURN          ---- YES
SCENEINDEX 2HOURWIND CUT   OFF
RECORDING SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
FLASH      ONRED EYE REDUCTION OFFFLASH LEVEL NORMAL
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
1.CAMERA SETUP2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS3.DIGITAL EFFECT4.CARD SETUP6.RECORDING SETUP7.DISPLAY SETUP8.OTHER FUNCTIONS9.DEMO MODE
5.MULTI-PICTURES
Setting Date and Time
1Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select 
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
2Rotate and press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/
[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and set it to a desired value.
≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000 ) 2001 ) ... ) 2089 ) 2000 ) ...
3Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.
≥The clock operation starts from [00] seconds.
≥The menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again.
≥It is possible that the built-in clock in the Palmcorder may become 
inaccurate. Please check the time before recording. If the [0] Indication is 
flashing, charge the built-in lithium battery and reset the date and time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] 
Indication 
1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is almost or already discharged.
1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power 
turned off and then connect to the AC Jack.
≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the 
clock for approximately 3 months.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LP Mode
A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the 
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 
1
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer 
than that of SP Mode.
Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, 
mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on a playback image, or some normal 
functions may be restricted.
≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible 
with other equipment.
≥Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l 41)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Audio Recording Mode
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] 
on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 2High sound-quality recording is possible with “16bit 48kHz 2 track” Mode. 
With the “12bit 32kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 
2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for re-recording.
1
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2
RECORD
REC
5
PAUSE
PAUSE
OFFONMODE1
3, 
4
CAMERAVCRCARD P.B.
16
4
2
CARD MODETAPECARD
REC
3
SEARCH
SEARCH
7
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
FOCUS
W.B.
8
CAMERA Mode
Recording
1Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].
≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector towards 
[TAPE].
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥Recording starts.
≥After the [RECORD] indicator is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 
2≥The Rec Lamp (LED Lamp) 3 lights up during recording and alerts 
those being recorded that recording is in progress. The Rec Lamp does 
not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-menu 
is set to [OFF].
≥For certain recording angles, it may be more convenient to use the 
[REC] Button 
4 as the Recording Start/Stop Button.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the 
recording.
≥[PAUSE] is displayed. 5
≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the 
power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power 
conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn on the 
power again.
≥When recording while the Mode Selector Switch is set to [AUTO] 
6, the 
Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In some 
cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted 
manually.) (l 30, 31)
≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is 
still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment may not function correctly. (l 31)
ªTo Check the Recording
By pressing the [S] Button 7 in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play 
back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.
≥For recording check, the Palmcorder must be the same as the recording 
speed Modes (SP/LP) used for the recording. Otherwise the playback 
images will be distorted.
ªTo View the recorded scene while the Recording is 
paused
 (Camera Search)
The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the [SEARCHj] Button 7 or [SEARCHi] Button 8 in the Recording Pause Mode.
The Camera Search Function is useful for finding the starting point of a new 
scene to create a smooth transition from one scene to another.
≥When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed, images are played back in the 
reverse direction.
≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are played back in the 
forward direction.
≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-like noise patterns. 
This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of digital video and not a 
malfunction.
≥If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous recording and new 
recording are different, playback images may be distorted.
ªTo Finish the Recording
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].
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1
MENU
OFFONMODE
2
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
ªSelf-Recording
By opening the LCD Monitor and turning it so that it faces forward (to the lens 
side), you can let the subject in front of the Palmcorder monitor the shot while 
shooting is in progress.
≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. 
However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also 
shown in the Viewfinder.
≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in 
a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to 
[MIRROR]. (Mirror Mode) Images are recorded normally and no left and 
right reversal occurs.
≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic indications, such 
as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication 
[ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are 
displayed. 
1≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor 
to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/
Alarm Indication.
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PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 
7 seconds each on the Cassette. 
1Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE].
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause 
Mode.
≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then 
switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥PhotoShot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.
ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Mode
With the Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode, you can record still pictures with 
higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot Function.
≥After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [ON] 
or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. 
[æ] is displayed. 
1≥This Function may not work with some function settings. (l 67)
≥If you select Card Mode, [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].
ªContinuous PhotoShot
If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHTR EFFECT] of the 
Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Palmcorder will record still 
images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released. 
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is 
recorded. (This function, however, is not enabled when Progressive 
PhotoShot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)
ªDigital Still Picture
When the [CAMERA STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still 
pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is 
cancelled.
≥We recommend that you press the [CAMERA STILL] Button first at the 
position where you want to record the picture and then press the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥For other notes, see page 67.
ªFrame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode)
Frame moving-picture recording makes it possible to obtain natural still 
pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of 
movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 30 frames a 
second. (It is also possible to record sound.)
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[REC MODE] >> [FRAME].
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥It is not possible to use the digital modes of [EFFECT1].
≥Set [REC MODE] to [NORMAL] for regular recording.
1
°
x
PHOTOPHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
CARD MODETAPECARD
12
PHOTO
SHOT
1
2CAMERA STILL
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1tW
5tW
10tW
Z.MICT
T
T
1
1
JUMP
WT
TELE JUMP
2PHOTO
SHOT
Zoom In/Out Functions
The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to achieve a 
wide-angle shot.
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out): 
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in): 
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].
≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.
≥Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed farther towards 
[W] or [T], the zooming speed gradually increases.
ª1.5 Times Tele Jump Zoom Function
By pressing the [TELE JUMP] Button, the image on the screen will be 
instantly magnified 1.5 times.
≥The [ ] Indication appears.
≥You cannot use the 1.5 Times Tele Jump Zoom Function in the Card Mode.
≥Operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch cancels the
 1.5 Times Tele Jump 
Zoom Function.
ªTaking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro 
Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Palmcorder can focus on a subject 
that is as close as approximately 1.4 inches (35 mm) from the lens. With this 
feature, small subjects such as insects can be recorded.
ªTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and 
sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.
≥Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [ZOOM MIC] 
>> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.
 1)
≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding 
noise is too loud.
≥When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set to [CARD], the Zoom 
Microphone Function does not work.
≥The Zoom Microphone Function is also applied for the 1.5 Times Tele Jump 
Zoom Function.
≥For other notes, see page 67.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects 
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the 
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 25k or 700k.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[D.ZOOM] >> [25
t] or [700t].
≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥700k: Digital zooming to 700k
2To zoom in or out, press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T] or 
towards [W].
Canceling the Digital Zoom Function
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].
≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may 
deteriorate.
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.
JUMP
25tWT
D.ZOOM
1
2
MENUPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
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EISEIS
MEGA
OPTICAL IMAGESTABILIZER
1, 3
MEGA12
OFFONMODE
22PHOTO
SHOT
12
1, 3FADE
OFFONMODE2
Optical Image Stabilizer Function
If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is shaky, you 
can use this function to correct for camera shake in these images.
≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize 
images being recorded.
1Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button until the 
[EIS] Indication 
1 appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or [PHOTO SHOT] 
Button to start recording.
MEGA EIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Function
This function increases the effect. MEGA EIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) 
Function will only work when performing Card Photo Shot Function. We 
recommend MEGA EIS for Card PhotoShot Function.
3Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button repeatedly 
until the [  EIS] Indication 
2 appears.
To Cancel the Optical Image Stabilizer Function
Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button repeatedly until neither of 
the [EIS] nor the [  EIS] Indication appears.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colors may not 
look natural.
≥After-images may appear.
≥We recommend that you turn off the Image Stabilizer Function when a 
Tripod is in use.
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Fade In/Out FunctionsFade In 1Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the 
beginning of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while the Palmcorder is set to 
the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press the Recording 
Start/Stop Button to start recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting 
recording.
≥The image reappears gradually.
Fade Out 
2Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black 
screen at the end of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.2About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone, press 
the recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button.
≥Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when recording still pictures in the 
PhotoShot Mode, Digital Still Picture Mode, Multi-Picture Mode, and for the 
small still picture in the Picture-in-Picture Mode.
MEGA
MEGA
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Cinema Function and Wide Function
ªCinema Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
ªWide Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[ASPECT] >> [16:9].
≥The picture stretches vertically. 2≥Wide-screen TV equipped with S-Video picture terminal and Zoom/
Wide features is required to view 16:9.
To Cancel the Wide Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
≥For other notes, see page 67.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Backlight Compensation Function
This function prevents a recording subject from being recorded too dark in 
backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)
1Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
≥The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.
To resume normal Recording
Press the Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT].
≥When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes 
brighter.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Compensation 
Function is cancelled.
≥This function cannot be used when the Iris is set.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record brighter color images in a dark place 
without using a light.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button.
≥The [MAGICPIX] Indication 1 appears.
To Cancel the MagicPix Function
Press the [MAGICPIX] Button.
≥For other notes, see page 68.
ª
1
1
BACKLIGHT
1
MAGICPIX
1
MAGIC PIX
1
CINEMA
2
16:9
1
MENUPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
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1
WIND  CUT
1
MENUPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the microphone 
during recording.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> 
[WIND CUT] >> [ON].
≥The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears.
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> 
[OFF].
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on 
the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)
Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [
5], [7], [4], [Ω], [º].
≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.
[5] Sports Mode 
1For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.
[7] Portrait Mode 2
Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly 
out of focus.
[4] Low Light Mode 
3
Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.
[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight.
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 
5Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear 
picture.
Canceling the Program AE Function
Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, set the 
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 68.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function)
This is a function for setting a fixed brightness. When recording in light with 
an extreme difference in the brightness of the background and the subject, 
such as a person standing in front of a dark background, the person can be 
recorded brightly if the brightness is adjusted to the person.
1After setting to Camera Mode, press the [W/T] zoom Levery
toward [T] and zoom in to the part you want to record.
2Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK].
≥The [ ] Indication 1 flashes to indicate that the brightness is 
fixed. Afterwards, it lights up white.
To fix your desired brightness
After Step 1, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [MANUAL] to 
adjust the brightness manually and then set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] 
Switch to [AE LOCK].
To cancel AE Lock Function
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] or [MANUAL].
≥Set the AE Lock again when [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is 
switched after the AE Lock has been set. (The brightness setting may be 
changed.)
AE LOCK
1
3
2
4
5
1
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
FOCUS
W.B.
2MENUPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
1/60
F3.4
0dB
1AELOCK
1
2
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
FOCUS
W.B.
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed 
Indication 
2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000
Card Mode 1/30–1/500 (or 1/60–1/500 for MPEG4 Recording)
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 second.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster, 
resulting in crisper captures of moving subjects but a lower light level.
≥When the progressive function is [ON], a speed only up to 1/500 can be 
used.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 68.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication 2 
appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Adjustable Range of the Iris
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
When the Gain up Mode [GAIN UP] or the MagicPix Function is used,
Iris adjustment is by 6dB.
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter.
The value to which dB is attached indicates a gain value. If this value is too 
large, the quality of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 68.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus 
may not function well.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [FOCUS] Button.
≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.
3Turn the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [FOCUS] Button to make the [MF] Indication disappear. Or set the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AUTO].
MNL
1/60
       F1.71
2
2, 3
1
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
FOCUS
W.B.
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
MF MNL1
2
3
1, 2
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
FOCUS
W.B.
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
MNL
1/1000
1
2
2, 3
1
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
FOCUS
W.B.
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
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