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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages 2,
4 – 6 and 12 to ensure safe use of
this product.
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
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PLAYBACK
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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2 EN READ THIS FIRST ! ● Before recording important video, be sure to ● Remember that this camcorder is intended for make a trial recording. private consumer use only. Play back your trial recording to make sure the Any commercial use without proper permission is video and audio have been recorded properly. prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a ● We recommend cleaning your video heads show, performance or exhibition for personal before use. enjoyment, it is strongly recommended t
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EN 3 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 40) brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 39) Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 39, Spot Exposure Control) Fade out Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects Data Battery For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fa
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4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) To avoid electric Connection to the mains supply in the United shock or damage to Kingdom. the unit, first firmly DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this insert the small end equipment. of the power cord into If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power the AC Adapter until it points in your home or the cable is too short to is no longer wobbly, reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate and then plug the sa
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EN 5 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. both sides, on top and at the rear). CAUTION! Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a The fol
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6 EN DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE radios so that you are distracted from the OF EQUIPMENT requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. This equipment has been designed and DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as manufactured to meet international safety such use can permanently damage your hearing. standards but, like any electrical equipment, DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, f
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CONTENTS EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 Index................................................................. 8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 32 Provided Accessories ..................................... 12 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 32 Power.............................................................. 14 Recording Menus............................................ 33 Operation Mode.............................................. 15 Playbac
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Index 16:9
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GETTING STARTED EN 9 Controls Other Parts A Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 23) Y LCD Monitor ( pg. 20) Left Button [ ] Z Viewfinder ( pg. 17) Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] a Card Cover [ ]( pg. 19) ( pg. 22) b Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14) B Set Button [SET] ( pg. 16) c Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 13) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 15) d Grip Strap ( pg. 17) C Stop Button [8] ( pg. 23) e Speaker ( pg. 23) Backlight Compensation Button f Lens [BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 39) g LED Light ( pg. 3
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GETTING STARTED 10 EN During Both Video And D.S.C Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording 9 0 qw 123 4 1 M 2 10 x LP – – –min 3 4 PHOTO e PAUSE 5 5 3 r 6 7 t WH 8 6 0 SOUND 12BIT DC0 . 6.2 06 M 111 : 3 A 15:55 DEC0 . 6 .2 06 9 u y a Battery Remaining Power Indicator 8 7 B Operation Mode a Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 20) A : Auto Mode (Rotates while tape is running.) M : Manual Mode B Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 36) C LED Light Indicator ( pg. 36) C Recor
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GETTING STARTED EN 11 During 16:9 Recording During D.S.C. Playback 1 Wide (16:9) 16:9 mode 100-0013 Indicator BRIGHT – 5 3 2 25x PHOTO 120min a Folder/File Number ( pg. 28) B Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) The lower side of the screen blackens when C Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ “16:9” is selected in Wide Mode ( pg. 36). Viewfinder) ( pg. 17) Some of the indicators are displayed on the area. During Video Playback 1 2 3 45 25min 12BIT 9 BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO
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GETTING STARTED 12 EN ® ® Before Using This Camcorder ● Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DV mark . ● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Make sure you only use memory cards with the Computer, Inc. mark or . ● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple This camcorder is designed exclusively for the Computer, Inc. digital video
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GETTING STARTED EN 13 How To Attach The Core Filter NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the Attach the core filters to the cables. The core camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with filter reduces interference. one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the connected to the camcorder. core filter. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not us
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GETTING STARTED 14 EN To detach the battery pack Power Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of Battery pack Charging time power. Do not use provided power supply units BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. with other equipment. BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. Charging The Battery Pack BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hrs. 40 min. * Provided Battery pack mount NOTES: ● This product includes
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GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using The Battery Pack About Batteries Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries Pack”. apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. Maximum continuous recording time WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its LCD monitor terminals to come in contact with metals, as this Battery pack Viewfinder on on can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 45 min.
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GETTING STARTED 16 EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Language Settings VIDEO: The language on the display can be changed. Allows you to record on a tape or play back a ( pg. 32, 34) tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” 1 Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 35), still images are recorded both on "REC" while pressing LANGUAGE the tape and the memory card. down the Lock Button located on the switch. MEMORY: Allows you to record in a memory card or 2 Open the LCD monitor DEMO 0001 access data stor
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GETTING STARTED EN 17 Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand 1 Set the Power Switch through the loop and to “REC” or “PLAY” while grasp the grip. pressing down the Lock Button located on the 3 Adjust your thumb switch. and fingers through the If you are in Recording grip to easily operate the mode, set the recording Recording Start/Stop mode to “M”. ( pg. 16) Button, Power Switch an
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GETTING STARTED 18 EN ● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may Loading/Unloading A Cassette not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a The camcorder needs to be powered up to load fully charged one or use AC power before or eject a cassette. continuing. OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it cover PUSH locks into place. To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on th
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GETTING STARTED EN 19 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover ( ) Label Memory card Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover ( ). 3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out. ● Do not touch the terminal on the reve
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VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of Basic Recording A Tape” ( pg. 22). ● To turn the melody sounds off, pg. 32, 34. NOTE: Tape Remaining Time Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Approximate tape remaining ● Power ( pg. 14) 62 min time appears on the display. ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 18) “---min” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the VIDEO/MEMORY remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication Zoom
