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Time Code

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

During recording, a time code is recorded on the

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 23)

tape. This code is to confirm the location of the

to find the spot at which you want to start

recorded scene on the tape during playback.

recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time

(墌 pg. 22)

code begins counting from “00:00:00”

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

end of a previously recorded scene, the time code

switch, then start recording.

continues from the last time code number.

NOTES:

To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌 pg. 60 –

● The time code cannot be reset.

64), time code is necessary. If during recording a

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

blank portion is left partway through the tape, the

code indication does not move smoothly.

time code is interrupted. When recording is

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME

resumed, the time code starts counting up again

CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 37)

from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may

record the same time codes as those existing in a

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform

“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” in the

Time code

Time code

Time code

following cases;

00:00:00

05:43:21

00:00:00

● When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

Already

Newly recorded

Tape

Blank

recorded scene

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

scene

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

Shooting start

Shooting stop

Shooting start

● When shooting on a blank portion located

point

point

point

partway through the tape.

● When shooting again after shooting a scene then

opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Display

Frames are not displayed

Proper recording

during recording.

Time code

Time code

Time code

00:00:00

05:43:21

05:44:00

Minutes

Seconds

Already

New

Tape

Latest scene

Frames

recorded scene

scene

12:34:24

(25 frames = 1 second)

Shooting start

Shooting start

Shooting start

point

point

point

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOTES:

Normal Playback

● Clean the video heads using an optional dry

cleaning cassette when:

Lock Button

• No picture during playback.

Power Switch

• Blocks of noise appear during playback.

For details, 墌 pg. 78.

Play/Pause Button (4·9)

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power

is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off

Stop Button (8)

automatically. To turn on again, set the Power

Playback Mode Switch

Switch to “OFF”, then to “P”.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

(墌 pg. 24)

● You can also view the playback picture on the

LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed

against the camcorder body.

Speaker

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

“ ” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg. 73)

Rewind Button (3)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

MENU Wheel (VOLUME)

“ ” battery indicator does not appear.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,

Fast-Forward Button (5)

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

To control the speaker volume…

Rotate the MENU Wheel towards R to turn up the

2 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.

volume, or towards T to turn down the volume.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Still Playback

4 To start playback, press 4·9.

Pauses during video playback.

5 To stop playback, press 8.

1) Press 4·9 during playback.

● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or

2) To resume normal playback, press 4·9 again.

5 to fast-forward the tape.

● If still playback continues for more than about

3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is

automatically engaged.

● When 4·9 is pressed, the image may not

pause immediately while the camcorder

stabilises the still image.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Allows frame-by-frame search during video

playback. This feature is available only with a tape

recorded in DV recording mode.

1) Press 4·9 during playback.

2) Rotate the MENU Wheel toward R for forward

and T for reverse.

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Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during

video playback.

1) During playback, press 5 for forward search,

or 3 for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4·9.

● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3.

The search continues as long as you hold the

button. Once you release the button, normal

playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display

during Shuttle Search. This is not a

malfunction.

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NOTES:

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position

is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in

the reverse direction. If the current position is at a

recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the

forward direction.

● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has

appeared with the tape.

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached

during Blank Search, the camcorder stops

automatically.

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of

tape may not be detected.

● The detected blank portion may be located

TTENTION:

between recorded scenes. Before you start

(DV mode only)

recording, make sure there is no recorded scene

During Shuttle Search, parts of

after the blank portion.

the picture may not be clearly

visible, particularly on the left

side of the screen.

Slow-Motion Playback

Playback Zoom

Blank Search

Playback Special Effects

Helps you find where you should start recording in

Available only with the remote control (provided).

the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.

(墌 pg. 57, 58)

(墌 pg. 21)

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

2 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 During Stop mode,

press BLANK

SEARCH.

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

● The “BLANK

TO CANCEL

SEARCH”

indication appears

and the camcorder

automatically starts

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

reverse or forward search, then stops at the

spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before

the beginning of the detected blank portion.

● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

To Connect To A TV or VCR Equipped With The

Connections To A TV Or VCR

Component Video Connectors

To Connect A Conventional TV or VCR

Connector Cover**

To S/ AV

S/AV/Editing cable

(provided)

Connector

Cover****

To S/ AV

To Y/PB/PR

456

23

S/AV/Editing cable

Push to connect or

(provided)

disconnect

Component video cable

(provided)

Audio extension cable

(provided)

1234 5

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Cable Adapter*

Wide-screen TV

Video Out Select

123

Switch

To TV or VCR

VCR

VCR

TV

A To component video connectors

B White to AUDIO L IN*

C Red to AUDIO R IN*

A Not required for connection.

D Not required for connection.

B Black to S-VIDEO IN**

E Not required for connection.

C Yellow to VIDEO IN

F Not required for connection.

D White to AUDIO L IN***

E Red to AUDIO R IN***

* Not required for watching still images only.

** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN

and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not

necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

*** Not required for watching still images only.

**** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter

as required:

Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does

not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

cable.

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1 Make sure all units are turned off.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown

Charger as the power supply instead of the

in the illustration.

battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)

If using a VCR, go to step 3.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

If not, go to step 4.

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory

card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

“M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

mode.

4 For S-video or video connection

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

Set “S/VIDEO” to “16:9 TV” or “4:3 TV”

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

depending on the aspect ratio of the TV you are

when the camcorder is turned on.

connecting. (墌 pg. 33, 37)

● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

For component video connection

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

Set “Y/Pb/Pr” to any picture size depending on

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

the TV to which you are connecting.

playback picture.

(墌 pg. 33, 37)

● During playback in HI-RES mode, the images may

not appear on the camcorder’s LCD monitor or

5 Turn on the VCR and the TV.

viewfinder if the component video cable is

6 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

connected.

TV to appropriate input mode.

● When a cable is connected to the S/AV or

To choose whether or not the following displays

headphone connector, sound cannot be heard

appear on the connected TV…

from the speaker.

● Date/Time

● According to the type of the connected TV and the

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

recording mode, the playback picture may be

(墌 pg. 33, 40)

squeezed vertically or horizontally. For details,

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn

refer to the Instructions of the TV.

on/off the date indication.

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.

(墌 pg. 33, 40)

● Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(墌 pg. 33, 40)

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number

Initialising A Memory Card

Of Prints

You can initialise a memory card any time.

1

Perform steps 1 – 6 in “To Print All Still Images

After initialising, all files and data stored in the

(One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 31).

memory card, including those which have been

2 Rotate the MENU Wheel

protected, are cleared.

DPOF

to select “CURRENT”, and

1 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “MEMORY”.

press it. The DPOF screen

2 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

appears.

SHEETS

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

00

3 Press 3 or 5 to

RETURN

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

select the desired file.

viewfinder fully.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number

4 Press the MENU Wheel in.

indication (00), and press it.

MENU

The Menu Screen appears.

PROTECT

5 Select the number of prints

DELETE

DPOF

DPOF

by rotating the MENU

NO . RE SE T

FORMAT

Wheel towards “R” to

DISPLAY

BR I GHT

increase number, or

SHEETS

END

towards “T” to decrease

05

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel

ORMA TF

the number, and press it.

to select “FORMAT”, and

● Repeat steps 3 through 5

ERASE ALL

press it. The FORMAT

DATA?EX I ST I NG

for the desired number of prints.

screen appears.

● The number of prints can be set up to 15.

EXECUTE

● To correct the number of prints, select the

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

RETURN

image again and change the number.

to select “EXECUTE”, and

press it. The memory card

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

DPOF

is initialised.

to select “RETURN”, and

● When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES

press it. The “SAVE?”

STORED” appears.

appears.

SAVE?

● To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.

● If you did not change

EXECUTE

CANCE L

any settings in step 3

through 5, the Menu

CAUTION:

Screen reappears.

Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” to

Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power

save the setting you have just made, and press it.

Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during

initialisation.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

1

Perform steps 1 – 6 in “To Print All Still Images

(One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 31).

2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “RESET”, and

press it. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,

and press it. The normal playback screen

appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be

corrupted.

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Example: m CAMERA Menu

Changing The Menu Settings

Selected function

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-

A CA R

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Selected menu icon blinks.

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more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 34 – 40)

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MAIOV–GAT

4:5– PS 0 3

Lock Button

NRETUR

Power Switch

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to

Sub Menu

select the desired

parameter.

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Playback Mode Switch

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A CA R

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4:5– PS 0 3

you wish to set other

MENU Wheel

function menus.

NRETUR

1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:

8 Press the MENU Wheel in.

A CA R

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C

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Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

The Menu Screen returns.

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the Lock Button located on the switch.

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MAIOV–GAT NA I N AUN L

4:5– PS 0 3

For Video Playback Menus:

you wish to set other

1) Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.

function menus.

NRETUR

2) Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

9 Press the MENU Wheel in

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

again. The Menu Screen closes.

For D.S.C. Playback Menus:

NOTES:

For details, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK”

● The “m” settings are effective when the Power

(墌 pg. 27).

Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

menu settings can be changed only when the

viewfinder fully.

Power Switch is set to “M”.

ADVANCED FEATURES

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

● The “q” settings are effective only when the

appears.

Power Switch is set to “M”.

A CA R

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● The “s ” functions which are set when the Power

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● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are

A

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effective even when the Power Switch is set to

NRETUR

NRETUR

“A”. However, the menu settings can be changed

Menu Screen for Video

Menu Screen for Video

only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

and D.S.C. Recording

Playback Menu

● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are

Menu

effective only for shooting except “BRIGHT”.

● The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective

only for video playback except “BRIGHT”.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

● The date indication can also be turned on/off by

function, and press it. The selected function

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote

menu appears.

control (provided). (墌 pg. 25, 52, 61)

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

function, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

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RECORDING MENUS

Zooming

Camera Menu

ZOOM (Factory-preset: 40X)

10X: When set to “10X”, only the optical zoom

CAMERA

magnification is engaged.

40X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

Recording mode

zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP)

limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

depending on your preference.

200X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

REC MODE (Factory-preset: SP)

digitally processing and magnifying images,

SP: Standard Play

zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 200X digital

LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5

magnification.

times the recording time.

* Not available when the Recording Mode Switch

NOTES:

is set to “HI-RES” or “MEMORY”.

● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 58) and Insert Editing

(墌 pg. 59) are possible on tapes recorded in the

Gain up

SP mode.

● If the recording mode is switched during

GAIN UP (Factory-preset: AGC)

recording, the playback picture will be blurred at

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

the switching point.

picture brightness adjustment.

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but

mode on this camcorder be played back on this

the image is bright.

camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there

Navigation time

may be momentary pauses in the sound.

NAVIGATION (Factory-preset: MANUAL)

5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:

Sound mode

The captured image is stored in the memory card

DV SOUND (Factory-preset: 12 bit)

as a thumbnail image when the recording time is

over the navigation time.

12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound

on four separate channels, and is recommended

For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short

for use when performing Audio Dubbing.

scenes with the thumbnail images. (墌 pg. 50)

(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous

However, the stored thumbnail images may take

models)

up a lot of memory. In this case, using the

memory card with large capacity is

16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound

recommended.

on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48

kHz mode of previous models)

MANUAL: Enables thumbnail images to be made

manually. (墌 pg. 50)

Aspect ratio

Allows you to select the aspect ratio when recording

in PS50 mode.

PS50 (Factory-preset: 4:3)

4:3: Image is recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio.

16:9: Image is recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio.

NOTE:

When playing back on a TV, set the corresponding

aspect ratio manually on the connected TV.

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5-Second Recording

Manual Menu

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second

clips to keep the action moving. This function is

MANUAL

available only when the Recording Mode Switch is

set to “DV”.

1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 33)

Optical Image Stabilisation

● “5S” appears.

To compensate for unstable images caused by

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder

OIS (Factory-preset: ON)

enters Record-Standby mode automatically.

● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop

OFF / ON

Button again within 5 seconds after recording

NOTES:

starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.

shake is excessive, or under the following

conditions:

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording

• When shooting subjects with vertical or

mode…

horizontal stripes.

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button

• When shooting dark or dim subjects.

in step 2, press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records

• When shooting subjects with excessive

a 5-second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this

backlighting.

function is not available.

• When shooting scenes with movement in

5S (Factory-preset: OFF)

various directions.

OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast

5S: Enables 5-Second Recording.

backgrounds.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the

Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By

camcorder on a tripod.

using an inanimate object and changing its

● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the

position between shots, you can record the

Stabiliser cannot be used.

subject as though it is moving.

NOTE:

Self-Timer

When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second

Recording mode is not available. Animation

For details, refer to “Self-Timer” (墌 pg. 41).

recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

SELF-TIMER (Factory-preset: OFF)

ADVANCED FEATURES

OFF / ON

Maximum telephoto setting

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in

focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless

there is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the

lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto

setting.

TELE MACRO (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Disables the function.

ON: When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject

as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

NOTE:

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go

out of focus.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Wide mode

System Menu

DV WIDE (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio.

SYSTEM

For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.

SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an

aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image

Beep, melody and shutter sound

to fit the screen without distortion. The

indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to

BEEP (Factory-preset: OFF)

your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned

* Not available when the Recording Mode Switch

on or off, and at the beginning and end of

is set to “HI-RES” or “MEMORY”.

recording. It also activates the shutter sound

effect. (墌 pg. 26, 42)

Wind cut

MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds

when any operation is performed. It also activates

WIND CUT (Factory-preset: OFF)

the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 26, 42)

OFF: Disengages the function.

ON : Helps cut down on noise created by

Tally lamp setting

wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of

the sound will change. This is normal.

TALLY (Factory-preset: ON)

OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.

ON: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of

recording.

Remote control setting

For details, refer to “USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT” (墌 pg. 56).

REMOTE (Factory-preset: ON)

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

ON: Enables the remote control operations.

Priority setting

When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD

monitor is opened, you can select which one to use.

PRIORITY (Factory-preset: LCD)

LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.

FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.

BOTH: Allows you to use both the LCD and

viewfinder.

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Component video output setting

Display Menu

When connecting the camcorder to a TV or video

unit equipped with component video inputs

(墌 pg. 24), select the output picture size depending

CAMERA DISPLAY

on the connected TV or video unit.

Y/Pb/Pr (Factory-preset: 576/50P)

Brightness adjustment of the display

576/50P: Signals are output in progressive scan

mode.

BRIGHT

576/50i: Signals are output in interlace scan

For details, refer to “Brightness Adjustment Of The

mode.

Display” (墌 pg. 13).

S-Video output setting

Display setting

When connecting the camcorder to a 4:3 TV or

ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD/TV)

wide-screen TV using the S/AV/Editing cable

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

(墌 pg. 24), select the aspect ratio of the connected

date, time and time code) from appearing on the

TV.

connected TV screen.

S/VIDEO (Factory-preset: 4:3 TV)

LCD/TV: Makes the camcorder’s display appear

16:9 TV: For a TV which has an aspect ratio of

on screen when the camcorder is connected to a

16:9.

TV.

4:3 TV: For a TV which has an aspect ratio of 4:3.

Date and time display setting

i.LINK output setting

DATE/TIME (Factory-preset: AUTO)

During digital tape dubbing, select whether the

OFF: The date/time does not appear.

video signal outputs according to the Switch setting.

AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.

i.LINK OUT (Factory-preset: SW)

5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from

SW: Normally, set to this position. Outputs the DV

“OFF” to “A” or “M”.

or MPEG2 format signal selected with the i.LINK

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

OUT Switch.

AUTO: For future use. If the connected video unit

Time code setting

automatically detects the input signal via an

i.LINK connector, set to “AUTO”.

TIME CODE (Factory-preset: OFF)

ADVANCED FEATURES

OFF: Time code is not displayed.

Resetting menu settings

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder

and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not

CAM RESET

displayed during recording.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-

Clock adjustment

preset.

CLOCK ADJ.

Allows you to set the current date and time.

(墌 pg. 15)

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

MultiMediaCard

DSC Menu

Image Size/Picture Quality

8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*

640 x 480/FINE 36 74 149

DSC

640 x 480/STANDARD 95 192 388

848 x 480/FINE 29 60 121

Picture quality

848 x 480/STANDARD 79 160 323

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best

match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are

1280 x 720/FINE 12 24 49

available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order

1280 x 720/STANDARD 31 64 129

of quality).

1280 x 960/FINE 9 18 37

QUALITY (Factory-preset: FINE)

FINE / STANDARD

1280 x 960/STANDARD 23 48 97

NOTE:

* Optional

The number of storable images depends on the

** Provided

selected picture quality as well as the composition

of the subjects in the images and the type of memory

Recording media selection

card being used. (墌 pg. 42)

REC SELECT (Factory-preset: )

Image size

: When Snapshot recording is performed with

the Recording Mode Switch set to “HI-RES”,

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match

“PS50” or “DV”, still images are recorded only

your needs.

onto the tape.

IMAGE SIZE (Factory-preset: 1280 x 960)

/ : When Snapshot recording is

640 x 480 / 1280 x 960

performed with the Recording Mode Switch set to

NOTES:

“HI-RES”, “PS50” or “DV”, still images are

● The settings can be changed only when the

recorded not only onto the tape but also in the

Recording Mode Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

memory card (1280 x 720 pixels in HI-RES mode,

● To shoot still images in 848 x 480 pixels or

848 x 480 pixels in PS50 mode, 640 x 480 pixels

1280 x 780 pixels, set “REC SELECT” to " /

in DV mode).

" (墌 “Recording media selection”), set the

Recording Mode Switch to “PS50” or “HI-RES”.

(墌 “Snapshot (For Video Recording)”, pg. 42)

Approximate Number of Storable Images

Image Size/Picture

SD Memory Card

Quality

8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*

640 x 480/FINE 30 68 144 297

640 x 480/

80 178 376 772

STANDARD

848 x 480/FINE 25 55 117 241

848 x 480/

66 148 313 643

STANDARD

1280 x 720/FINE 10 22 48 99

1280 x 720/

26 59 125 257

STANDARD

1280 x 960/FINE 7 17 36 74

1280 x 960/

20 44 94 193

STANDARD

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Synchro adjustment

Video Menu

For details, refer to “For More Accurate Editing”

(墌 pg. 64).

VIDEO

SYNCHRO (Factory-preset: ±0.0)

Recording mode

Playback sound

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the

LP) depending on your preference. It is

sound mode in which the recording was made, and

recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO

plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to

Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder

accompany your playback picture. According to the

during dubbing. (墌 pg. 52, 54)

menu access explanation on page 33, select

“SOUND MODE” or “DV NARR.” from the Menu

REC MODE (Factory-preset: SP)

Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

SP / LP

SOUND MODE (Factory-preset: STEREO )

NOTE:

STEREO : Sound is output on both “L” and “R”

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is

channels in stereo.

set to “P” or “M”.

SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is

output.

Dubbing from tape to memory card

SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is

output.

COPY (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed

DV NARR. (Factory-preset: OFF)

during tape playback, the playback image pauses

OFF: Original sound is output on both “L” and

and normal playback will resume after

“R” channels in stereo.

approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”

recorded.)

channels in stereo.

ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined

tape to a memory card. (墌 pg. 55)

and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”

channels.

Deleting thumbnail images

NOTES:

For details, refer to “To delete thumbnail images”

● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both

(墌 pg. 51).

12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’

ADVANCED FEATURES

functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit”

NAVI.DEL.

is called “48 kHz”.)

IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN

● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in

which the recording was made during fast-forward

S-Video/AV input

or rewind. During playback the sound mode is

displayed in the upper left corner.

S/AV INPUT (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV,

VCR, etc. via the S/AV connector. (墌 pg. 24, 52)

A/V IN: Enables audio and video signal input

from the S/AV connector. (墌 pg. 52)

S IN: Enables audio and S-video signal input from

the S/AV connector.

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TIME CODE (Factory-preset: OFF)

System Menu

OFF / ON

NOTE:

SYSTEM

The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control

Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears

(provided). (墌 pg. 25, 52, 61)

when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 33) The

parameters are the same as in the description on

Display

page 36.

ON SCREEN Setting:

DV 2

1

bi t /DV NARR.

4

BEEP (Factory-preset: OFF)

L

For playback mode,

playback sound, tape

OFF / BEEP / MELODY

speed and tape running

TALLY (Factory-preset: ON)

during video playback.

OFF / ON

REMOTE (Factory-preset: ON)

OFF / ON

DATE/TIME Setting:

PRIORITY (Factory-preset: LCD)

For date/time.

LCD / FINDER / BOTH

Y/Pb/Pr (Factory-preset: 576/50P)

576/50P / 576/50i

S/VIDEO (Factory-preset: 4:3 TV)

52

30..21

16:9 TV / 4:3 TV

1:

7

03

i.LINK OUT (Factory-preset: SW)

TIME CODE Setting:

SW / AUTO

For time code.

CAM RESET

EXECUTE / RETURN

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

Display Menu

12 : 34 : 24

* 25 frames = 1 second

VIDEO DISPLAY

The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN

settings) are the same as in the description on

page 37.

Brightness adjustment of the display

BRIGHT

For details, refer to “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display” (墌 pg. 13).

ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD)

OFF / LCD / LCD/TV

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display

disappears.

DATE/TIME (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF / AUTO / ON

When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed

in the following cases:

•When playback starts. The camcorder displays

the date/time when scenes are recorded.

•When the date is changed during playback.