To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. 1 The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord comes preattached to the Grip Belt.
2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it
through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through
the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.
Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way. When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

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Inserting a Cassette
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward
the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover. To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette cannot be ejected.

OPEN/ EJECT

Using a Card (NV-GS15 only)
A Card can be used to record pictures. Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.
Inserting a Card 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card

Slot Cover (5).

2 Insert a Cassette.
2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot (4).
3 Close the Card Slot Cover (5) securely. 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.
Removing the Card Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of the Card and then pull it straight out. After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover. The Movie Camera may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted.
Accidental Erasure Prevention
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

Card Access Lamp (14)

REC SAVE
For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.
While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), Card Access Lamp lights up. While Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Movie Camera, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction.

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Turning on the Movie Camera
How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while
pressing the button 1. The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

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Before Use [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -383) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality -22[CREATE TITLE] Title Creation -37[BURST MODE] Continuous Photoshot -224) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -47[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -475) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU]. 6) [INITIAL] Initial Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Socket -58[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -10[BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound -48[CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting -18[INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode -47[CARD FORMAT] Formatting a Card -393) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -384) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU]. 5) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level [LCD/EVF SET] LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15[EVF ON/AUTO] Using the Viewfinder -146) [INITIAL] Initial Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Socket -58[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -10-

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording.
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] (NV-GS15 only)
PICTURE DELETE EDITING DIGITAL DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL PLAYBACK MENU !FILE BY SEL ALL FILES TITLE BY SEL

Picture Playback Mode

1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
CLOCK SET 1YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MIN. 30
;/:SELECT ;/:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT
&/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT
1) [DELETE] Deleting a File Sub-Menu [FILE BY SEL] Selecting and Deleting a File -39[ALL FILES] Deleting All Files -39[TITLE BY SEL] Selecting and Deleting a Title -392) [EDITING] Editing a File Sub-Menu [FILE LOCK] Setting the Lock -39[DPOF SET] Setting DPOF -38-
2 Press the [;/] Button to select [YEAR],
[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [6/5] Button to set it to the desired value. Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001,., 2089, 2000,. 3 Press the [MENU] Button (20) to finish setting the date and time. The clock operation starts from [00] second. If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery. The clock uses the 24-hour system.

WIND CUT

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

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Recording Mode The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

(19)(17)(16)

The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button
1) [5] Sports Mode For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [7] Portrait Mode For bringing up people clearly from the background. 3) [4] Low Light Mode For recording a dark scene brighter. 4) [] Spotlight Mode For recording a subject under a spotlight in a party, theatre, etc. 5) [] Surf & Snow Mode For recording in a glaring surrounding, such as ski slopes, beaches, etc.
(19) to select a desired White Balance Mode.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB] 2) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [1] 3) Outdoor Mode [z] 4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [{]
To Cancel the Programme AE Function Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so that white will appear pure white. The Movie Camera determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL].
Recording in Natural Colours
(White Balance) Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL].

When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction. When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction. Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.
2 Push the [W/T] Lever (37) to select a desired

search speed.

To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (73). If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forward and rewind directions: 1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k and 20k. This function works by pressing the [VAR. SEARCH] and cursor buttons ([, ]) on the Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15). (-8-)

(73) (70) (58)

1 Press the [1] Button (73). 2 Press the [;] Button (70).
The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. 3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (58) on the Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15). With each press of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the reverse direction. With each press of the [D] Button, still pictures advances in the forward direction. If one of the buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released.
To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (17).
During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show a noise like a mosaic. The sound is muted during search.
Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control only)
This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed.

(73) (58)

To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (73).

Playback with Zoom Lever

1 Press the [1] Button (73). 2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (58) on
the Remote Controller. The [}] or [~] Indication appears.
By pushing the [W/T] Lever (37) of the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction. If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures advances continuously.

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Playback Mode If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (59)
on the Remote Controller.
Index Search Functions (Remote Control only)
To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal NV-GS11: These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (-21-) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode. NV-GS15: These signals are automatically recorded when still pictures on a card is recorded to a tape. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette. If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is being recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.)
With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched. Sounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds.
Scene Index Search 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].
on the Remote Controller. When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and searching for the subsequent scene marked with an index signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search, the indication changes, from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched.
Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
Continuous Index Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (59) is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1] Button (73) or the [] Button (71).)
If the Movie Camera is switched from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is not recorded.
Photoshot Index Search 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.

21-pin Adaptor

[S-VIDEO IN]

[VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN]

Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1, make a connection with the TV. If the TV has an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video Cable 2, too. When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the [A/V OUT] Socket, plug it in as far as it goes.
To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen (Remote Control only) Press the [OSD] Button (52) on the Remote Controller.

DISPLAY RESET

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Recording from a Tape onto a Card (NV-GS15 only)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback Mode.
When recording to tape, select the tape position before recording. The picture will be recorded to the tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed at Step 3. Photoshot index signals are automatically recorded. For other notes concerning this item, see -53-.
Audio Dubbing (Remote Control only)
You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.) Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording made in LP Mode. (-19-) 1 Press the [;] Button (70) on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound.
2 Start playback and set the Movie Camera to
Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).
Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape (NV-GS15 only)
Card Images can be recorded to the Tape. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode.
2 Press the [A.DUB] Button (56) on the

Remote Controller.

3 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;]
Button (70) on the Remote Controller.
2 Display the first picture. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).
To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the [;] Button (70) on the Remote Controller. The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again.
During the copying, the following Indication appears.

NOW RECORDING

It takes a few seconds to record a picture to the Tape.

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To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. ST1: It plays back only the original sound. ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing. MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously. To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu to [ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound. When a microphone is used for audio dubbing, use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded sound while dubbing the audio. (When using headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES].)

DCIM 100CDPFP MISC PRIVATE VTF TITLE

MultiMediaCard:

DCIM 100CDPFP IM01CDPF MISC TITLE

[100CDPFP]:

The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image can be found here. [TITLE]: This contains the data of the original titles (USR00001.TTL, etc.). [DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], etc. are necessary items in the folder structure. They have nothing to do with actual operations. In the Card Recording Mode, the Movie Camera automatically saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images. The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers. When using software without an indication function, indication data, such as date, are not displayed. Depending on the software in use, the date and the time may not be displayed correctly. The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of the capacity to protect and manage the copyright and of the capacity available as a conventional memory for a Movie Camera, Personal Computer or others. Capacity that can be used as conventional memory: 8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes

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Indications
Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. r: Remaining Battery Power When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. R0:45: Remaining Tape Time Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) : Tape Recording Mode -20: Tape Playback Mode -32: Card Recording Mode -22: Picture Playback Mode -36PC : PC Mode -44CINEMA: Cinema Mode -26D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -24MULTI: Multi Mode -30P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode -30WIPE: Wipe Mode -30MIX: Mix Mode -30STROBE: Strobe Mode -30TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -30MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -30MIRROR: Mirror Mode -30STRETCH: Stretch Mode -30SLIM: Slim Mode -30NEGA: Negative Mode -30SEPIA: Sepia Mode -30B/W: Black & White Mode -30SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -30(PB) ZOOM: Playback Zoom -35SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) -19LP: Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) -19INDEX: Index signal recording -34S 1: Search Number -345k: Zoom Magnification Indication
: : REC: PAUSE: : !: ;: %: &: ~, }: ";, ;!: *, ): CHK: A.DUB !: A.DUB ;: BLANK: R !: 2k!!: 1/500:
Spotlight Mode (Programme AE)
Surf & Snow Mode (Programme AE) -27Recording -20Recording Pause -20Self-Timer Recording -23Playback -32Still Playback -33Fast-forward/Cue Playback -32Rewind/Review Playback -32Slow Motion Playback -33Still Advance Playback -33Index Search -34Recording Check -21Audio Dubbing -41Audio Dubbing Pause -41Blank Search -21Repeat Playback -51Variable Speed Search -33When you adjust shutter speed manually, this indication appears.

Notes and Hints

Concerning the Power Supply
When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.
Inserting/Removing the Cassette
In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you can use the Blank Search Function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording. When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops. When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark. When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover, such as a cable of an optional stereo microphone.

Alarm Sounds

When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. 1 Beep When you start recording When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from [OFF] to [ON] 2 Beeps When you pause recording 2 Beeps 4 times If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording

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Recording Check
For Recording Check, the recording speed mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If different, playback images will be distorted.
The LED Video Light enables to lighten simply the images taken in a dimly-lit place. However we recommend using it in a bright place in order to obtain the high quality images.
Recording on a Card (NV-GS15 only)
Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture. Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot be copied. When the colour of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or 1/100. Photoshot The sound cannot be recorded. The file format supported by this Movie Camera is JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will be played back.) If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content. Continuous Photoshot One more still picture may be recorded after you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function cannot be used simultaneously. When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the Movie Camera records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the [BURST MODE] setting. When using the card formatted by other equipment, intervals of recording pictures may become large. If recording or erasing pictures is repeated many time, intervals of recording pictures may become large. In this case, back up your important data on PC, and format your card by this Movie Camera. Intervals of recording pictures may become large depending on the card. We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card.

Digital Zoom Functions

As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may deteriorate. White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
It does not work with the microphone on an external microphone. When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
Image Stabilizer Function
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes. Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colours may not look natural. After-images may appear. When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off. Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively. When you record pictures with setting 10k or more of magnification and turning the Image Stablizer Function to [ON] in dim places, after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend using a tripod with turning the Image Stablizer Function to [OFF].

Cinema Function

Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle. If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format. Please refer to the TVs operating instructions for details. When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases. Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be deteriorated. The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed. The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously. Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1]. Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.
Backlight Compensation Function
When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.

Programme AE

If any of the Programme AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-28-) or iris (-29-). Using the Night View Function cancels any of the Programme AE mode. Using the Light Function cancels any of the Program AE modes. Sports Mode During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light. If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.

Night View Functions

In a bright place, such as outdoors, the recorded picture may become whitish. In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner. Adjust the Focus manually. The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off. The Continuous Photoshot Function cannot be used. White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed cannot be adjusted. The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE, Multi Title Screen, or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set. When recording with the Night View Function, it is recommended that you use the tripod. The Night View Function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

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Others Sports Mode/Portrait Mode If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable. If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker. Low Light Mode Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotlight Mode With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark. If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish. Surf & Snow Mode If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish. If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be cancelled.

Digital Effect Functions

If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (-27-) Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode. During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set. In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible. When the Night View Mode is set (-25-) When the Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on. In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function is not possible. Title In Wipe Mode and Mix Mode If the following operation is carried out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used. Set other item of Digital Effect Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial Insert or eject a cassette Picture-in-Picture Mode If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture disappears. Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller picture. Multi-Picture Mode If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-recording Mirror Mode (-20-) is used, the still picture is displayed from the upper right corner of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is recorded from the upper left corner as usual. The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly. The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut off slightly.

Audio Dubbing

The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed. Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed. If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back. If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible to use the Memory Stop Function (-60-), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position. In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PCs software, only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending on the software.
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the playback Cassette. The images on the recorded monitor may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.

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Others Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables. If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected. Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purposes or other business use. If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. This Movie Camera is not intended for business use. When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera. Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera. If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera. The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth. For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn. After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket. If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates. If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.

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3 Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to
the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed. The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Movie Camera, it also may occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover. When the Lens is Fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally.
Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned.)
Video Head Clogging and Care
If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at all. Causes of Dirty Heads Large quantity of dust in the air High-temperature and high-humidity environment Damaged tape Long operating hours Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in the same manner as a Video Cassette. 2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately 20 seconds later, press the [] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.) 3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video Cassette and start recording. Then, play the tape back to check the recorded image. 4 If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or more consecutively.) Notes: Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before. If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that Cassette.