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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7
GETTING STARTED 8 – 15
RECORDING 16 – 32
Basic Recording For Video .................... 16
Basic Recording For
Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ................ 19
Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... 20
Advanced Features For
Video And D.S.C. ............................. 23
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
PLAYBACK 33 – 41
Basic Playback For Video ..................... 33
Advanced Features For Video ................ 34
Basic Playback For D.S.C.................
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2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you .
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EN3 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. •Do not block the openings by placing the product on a But improper use can result in potential electrical bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. •Do not place the product in a built-in installatio
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4 EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, marked change in performance and you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing to restore normal operation by following the detailed serious injury to a child or adult, and serious procedure in its operating instructions, do not damage to the product. attempt to service it yourself as opening or r
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EN5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropp
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 EN •AC Power Adapter/Charger •Remote Control Unit •Battery Pack BN-V408U AA-V40U RM-V716U •AAA (R03) Battery x 2 •Shoulder Strap • Lens Cap (for remote control unit) •CD-ROM •Editing Cable •Audio/Video Cable The CD ROM contains the (ø3.5 mini-plug to following 7 software programs: RCA plug) • JLIP Video Capture • JLIP Video Producer ® • Picture Navigator (for Windows ) ® • Picture Navigator (for Macintosh ) Presto! • Mr. Photo • PhotoAlbum • PC Connection Cable • ImageFoli
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EN7 How To Attach The Lens Cap 12 3 To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE” MENU/BRIGHT Wheel is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is per- formed for more than 1 minute aft
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet Battery pack choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use BN-V408U, provided power supply units with other equipment. BN-V416U or BN-V428U CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from 1 the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ AC Power Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER Adapter/Charger indicator lights. POWER Attach the battery pack with t
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EN9 USING THE BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Button 1 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing 2 downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery 3 pack until it locks in place 3. 2 •If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack. . . .... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY R
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. 1 Power Zoom Lever Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp 2 the grip. Recording Start/Stop Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily button 3 operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Power Switch Viewfinder Adjustment Diopter Adjustment Control Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while 1 1 pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn the Diopter Ad
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EN11 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 34). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen 2 appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”. 3 Press it and “DISPLAY MENU” appears. Power Switch Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “C
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette Erase protection tab* The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Make sure the Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the window side is 1 arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it facing out. locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components. Cassette holder OPEN/EJECT Switch Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to 2 close the cassette holder. •Once th
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EN13 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen 2 appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and 3 press it. “CAMERA MENU” appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC Power Switch 4 MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Picture Quality Mode Setting The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the 1 Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen 2 appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and 3 press it. “DSC MENU” appe
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EN15 To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your “OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC located on the switch. Switch. Power Switch Position (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Video 16 EN NOTE: Power Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Lock Button ● Power ( pg. 8) Power lamp ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 13) Recording Start/Stop Button Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Press 1 PUSH OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power S
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EN17 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait u
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) 18 EN SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like MODE Button photographs onto a tape. Lock Button SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the 1 Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5 2 available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the desired snapshot mode i
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) EN19 Power Switch Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Lock Button NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. SNAPSHOT Button ● Power ( pg. 8) MODE ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) Button ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Picture Quality Mode Setting ( pg. 14) SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. 20 EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) FEATURE: Zooming 1 xW T PURPOSE: 10 xW T 20xW T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous 40xW T change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom display NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In 10 x
