Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camera Recorder displays various function setups on Menus. Press the [MENU] Button MENU OThe Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [MODE] Button is displayed.
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List of Menus [3. DISPLAY SETUP] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -41- [C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -41- [C.RESET] Counter Reset -52- OIt resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code. [DISPLAY] Display Mode -41- [LCD MODE] LCD Lighting Mode -15- [LCD/EVF SET]...
Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG MENU Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/ [MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and turn to set it to a desired value.
Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording Normal Recording. OWhen walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you. OPlace the Camera Recorder on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands. OHold the Eyecup of the Viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye.
Recording When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch set to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-27-, -29-) AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].
Recording $ Recording Yourself By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camera Recorder monitor the shot while recording is in progress. OWhen the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically.
Photoshot This Camera Recorder can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button Recording Pause Mode. PHOTO SHOT OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
Zoom In/Out Functions It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever (or Sub Zoom Lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T]. OZoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.
Image Stabilizer Function If the Camera Recorder might be shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. OIf the Camera Recorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize images. Press the [DIG.E.] Button until the [AUTO EIS] Indication appears.
Backlight Compensation Function This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.) Press the [BLC] Button OThe [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. OThe entire screen becomes brighter. Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording.
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations. Repeatedly slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch downwards from the [MANUAL] position until a desired mode [ ] or [ ] appears. AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears.
Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and makes adjustment so that the white color will become pure white. The Camera Recorder determines the hue of light that it receives through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE OThe [MNL] Indication appears. Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 1/1000 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE OThe [MNL] Indication appears. Press the [FOCUS] Button OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears.
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Picture Effect Functions Picture Effects (From [P.EFFECT] Menu) 2) SEPIA 1) NEGA 4) SOLARI 3) MONO 1) Negative Mode [NEGA] OThe colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative. 2) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] OIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old pictures.
Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES]. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG MENU OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears. Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the [MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)].
Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. CAMERA OFF ON Press the [MODE] Button OThe [VCR] Lamp lights up. CAMERA Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. SEARCH ORewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back $ Cue/Review Playback SEARCH SEARCH If the [5] Button or [6] Button during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B. OIf the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it.
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Camera Recorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT Press the [1] Button Press the [;] Button OThe playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.
Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera Recorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (-22-) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode.
Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller. SELECT VAR. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL OThe center of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times.
Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camera Recorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. OBefore connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camera Recorder and TV. After connecting the Camera Recorder and the TV as illustrated, start playback.
Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. OIf 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.) OAudio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording done in LP Mode.