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viiiDirty Video HeadsWhen the video heads have becomeclogged with dirt (dust and tape coatingparticles),• mosaic-like noise appears on theplayback pi

Appendix 90AppendixDarker BrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRIGHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu screen.

91 AppendixTurning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, press theRe

Appendix 92AppendixDemonstration ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in D

93 AppendixPosition thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 54).Useful InformationHints for Bet

Appendix 94AppendixErasure protect tab• When a previously recorded Mini DVcassette is used again for recording, thepreviously recorded material will b

95 AppendixSD\ Memory Card andMultiMediaCard\SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexiblestorage media used in a

Appendix 96AppendixBattery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use.

97 AppendixWindowcleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metalobj

Appendix 98AppendixUsing Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to coun

99 AppendixTroubleshootingBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.SymptomNo power.The Record Start/Stop button do

1 Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses.Front viewZo

Appendix 100AppendixSymptomNo image appearson connected TVscreen.Cannot rewind or fastforward tape.Video noise in image.No sound.Tape does not work.St

101 AppendixSymptomCannot delete imageon card.Cannot format card.Battery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has been re-set.Cassette will noteject.No image

Appendix 102AppendixNotes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected byexternal electrical noise or in

103 AppendixSpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV v

Appendix 104AppendixOn-screen Display IndexAUT OAUTO3 0minAUTOPAUSEPAUSEPAUSEAUT OAUTO3 0minAUTOSELECT SETFADESCENEMENUMANUAL SETFOCUSAUTO FOCUSSETT I

105 AppendixSELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNRETURNLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTPLAYBACKAUDI ORETURNSETOTHERS 2T I

Appendix 106AppendixAUT OAUTOAUTOAUT OAUTOAUTOSELECTSETSCENEMENUMANUAL SETFOCUSAUTO FOCUSLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/0180NO

107 AppendixSELECT SETEXECUTELCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/01100100-002/2PAGENORMAL1FULLSELECT IMG MULTI70189/0110NORMALF ULU

Appendix 108AppendixIndexAAC adapter ... 8, 9Audio dubbing ... 68, 69Audio playback mod

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Operation References 2Operation ReferencesLithium battery cover (p. 12)Tripod socket*Card slot cover (p. 11)Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 19)Ba

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3 Operation ReferencesViewfinder (pp. 18, 19)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 24)/VOLume control (p. 30)Media Selectionswitch (V Tapemode/u

Operation References 4Operation ReferencesWarning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed

5 Operation ReferencesNote:• N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe card is not inserted or is inserted improp

Preparation 6PreparationPreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor

7 PreparationRemoving1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body.2 Slide the battery

Preparation 8PreparationCharging the BatteryPack1Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Connect t

9 PreparationPowering theCamcorder from anAC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter.Note:• The supp

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Preparation 10PreparationInserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartme

11 PreparationInserting andRemoving a CardYou can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)or a MultiMediaCard (commerciallyavailable) for storing still images

Preparation 12PreparationInstalling the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR1216 type lithium battery isused to store the memo

13 PreparationInstalling the Battery toRemote Control(Not supplied)The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA)is not supplied with this camcorder.Contact the n

Preparation 14PreparationSelecting the Languagefor the On-screen DisplayAvailable modes:All modesThis camcorder allows you to chooseEnglish, German or

15 Preparation4 Press m or l to select “2” (day),then press the centre of the Opera-tion button.5 Press m or l to select “6” (month),then press the ce

Preparation 16PreparationChanging to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 8 on theprevious page, press l or m toselect “12H/24H”, then press th

17 PreparationAdjusting the HandStrap1Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through the hand str

Preparation 18PreparationUsing the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfin

19 PreparationClosing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not pick up th

i ENGLISHOPERATION MANUALWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing. Noobjects filled with liquids, s

Preparation 20PreparationUsing the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during recor

21 PreparationTips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonitor so that t

22Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for u

23 Basic OperationsEasy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto ModeAvailable mode:Tape Camera• Before you start recording, perform theoperations describe

24Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingPAUSETo pause recordingPress the Record Start/Stop button again.Recording pauses, and the camcorder

25 Basic OperationsPower Standby ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraPower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recording by locking alloperations e

26Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingAuto FocusAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which

27 Basic OperationsInformation Displayfor Battery UsageAvailable modes:All modesWhen the camcorder operates with thebattery pack, the battery usage in

28Basic OperationsBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSETT ING 2DISAUDI O MODERETURNWINDPHONES VOLONOFF–+12bit– +PHONES VOLUsing Earphones(CommerciallyAv

29 Basic OperationsTo stop playbackPress l.To turn the power offSet the Power switch to OFF withoutpressing the Lock button.Notes:• The tape automatic

iiPart Names ... 1Warning Indicators ... 4Op

Basic OperationsPlayback 30Basic OperationsVOLUMEVideo SearchAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desire

31 Basic OperationsWatching Playbackon a TVAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience

Useful Features 32Useful FeaturesOperation buttonMedia Selection switchDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationd

33 Useful FeaturesMENU buttonOperation buttonMedia Selection switchPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the menu screens to adju

Useful Features 34Useful FeaturesPower ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingThe “D” digital zoom indicator is displayedduri

35 Useful FeaturesBacklightCompensation (BLC)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is r

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 36Useful FeaturesGain-upAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated

37 Useful FeaturesFade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the image and sound in or out at thebeg

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 38Useful FeaturesQuick ReturnAvailable mode:Tape CameraIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to th

39 Useful FeaturesStill Recording onTapeAvailable mode:Tape CameraYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 Set the camcorder to Tape Camera

iii Useful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 32Using the Mode Screens ...

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 40Useful FeaturesDigital ImageStabilization (DIS)Available mode:Tape CameraThe digital image stabilization (DIS) funct

41 Useful FeaturesWide ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-screen feel of a movieshown in a the

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 42Useful FeaturesPower Save ModeAvailable modes:All modesPower save mode will turn off thecamcorder automatically to s

43 Useful FeaturesSelf RecordingNormal self recordingAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraOpen the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 44Useful FeaturesSelf recording with reversedgripAvailable mode:Tape CameraRotate the grip 105° and the LCD monitor180

45 Useful FeaturesRecording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mo

Useful FeaturesCamera Recording 46Useful FeaturesSelecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe camcorder normally records audio

47 Useful FeaturesWindbreakAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from strong windswhen recording.1 In Ta

Useful FeaturesPlayback 48Useful FeaturesUsing the RemoteControl(Not Supplied)Available modes:All modesThe remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA) isnot suppli

49 Useful FeaturesSelecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the dat

ivAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackUsing the Time Code ... 64Editing ...

Useful FeaturesPlayback 50Useful FeaturesPicture EffectPlaybackAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimag

51 Useful FeaturesRotate PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Tape Playback mode, press t

Useful FeaturesPlayback 52Useful FeaturesCopying an Imagefrom Tape to CardAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can capture your favourite image framefrom a

53 Useful FeaturesStretch PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackStretch playback allows you to playback asqueezed image with the wide screen feelof a mo

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 54Advanced FeaturesPower Zoom controlOperation buttonDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonManual focus indicatorManual FocusAvaila

55 Advanced FeaturesDisplaying the ManualSetting ScreenAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can manually adjust these settings asshown below in

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 56Advanced FeaturesAdjusting WhiteBalanceAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe colour of the subject on the sc

57 Advanced FeaturesLocking1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in“Selecting” on the previous page.2 Aim the lens at a white object.• Adjust the distance of

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 58Advanced FeaturesManual IrisAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,whic

59 Advanced FeaturesManual GainAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the

v Supplied AccessoriesStandard-lifebattery packBT-L227Optional AccessoriesExternal battery withhand strapBT-LCA1Battery packBT-L227 AC adapterAudio/vi

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 60Advanced FeaturesSetting the ShutterSpeedAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe shutter speed is preset to au

61 Advanced FeaturesSetting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set all the settings shown in thescreen to Fu

Advanced FeaturesCamera Recording 62Advanced FeaturesScene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set

63 Advanced FeaturesDigital PictureEffectsAvailable mode:Tape CameraThese digital picture effects let you recordthe subject with a more dramatic effec

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 64Advanced FeaturesUsing the Time CodeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Tape PlaybackThe time code shows the hour, minute andseco

65 Advanced FeaturesEditingAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or trans

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 66Advanced FeaturesEditing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:Tape PlaybackThis camcorder can be used as a digital

67 Advanced FeaturesSelecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1H2• 12-

Advanced FeaturesPlayback 68Advanced FeaturesAudio DubbingFeatureAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcord

69 Advanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing.

viPrecautions• Before recording an important scene,please perform the recording test, thenplayback to check if the scene was re-corded properly. If n

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 70Digital Still Camera FeaturesMedia Selection switchPHOTO buttonPower Zoom controlNumber of shots take

71 Digital Still Camera FeaturesApproximate number of record-able images with 8 MB SD memorycardSelecting the PictureQualityAvailable mode:Card Camera

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 72Digital Still Camera FeaturesRecording with theSelf-timerAvailable mode:Card CameraThe self-timer fun

73 Digital Still Camera FeaturesSelf-timer operating indicatorSelf timer mode indicatorTo cancel the countdownPress the PHOTO button in step 4.To canc

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera Recording 74Digital Still Camera FeaturesFormatting a CardAvailable modes:Card Camera, Card PlaybackBefore using

75 Digital Still Camera FeaturesSetting the FileNumbering MethodAvailable mode:Card CameraThe camcorder automatically assigns filenumbers to captured

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 76Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback image number/number of recordingsLock buttonPage number/total thumbnail

77 Digital Still Camera FeaturesDelete protection indicatorPROTECT indicatorDelete ProtectionAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can prevent your importan

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 78Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE indicatorDeleting StoredImagesAvailable mode:Card PlaybackDeleting One St

79 Digital Still Camera FeaturesDELETE ALL? indicatorDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a cardin one operation.Notes:• Dele

vii Dew Formation• What is “dew formation”?When cold water is poured into a glass,dew drops form on the glass. This clingingof water drops is called d

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 80Digital Still Camera FeaturesNumber of printoutsPRINT indicatorM indicatorPrint OrderAvailable mode:Card Play

81 Digital Still Camera FeaturesM indicatorTo cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 5 above,

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 82Digital Still Camera FeaturesDirect PrintAvailable modes:Card PlaybackWhen you connect the camcorder to aSeik

83 Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransferring Data on Card to ComputerTo transfer data from the card, first install the software from the supplied CD-R

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 84Digital Still Camera FeaturesInstalling the USB DriverFor installing the USB driver in Windows XP or Windows

85 Digital Still Camera FeaturesTo USB terminalUSB cable (supplied)8 Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.9 Connect the ca

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 86Digital Still Camera FeaturesOpening the PDF ManualClick on the Windows “start” button and click after moving

87 Digital Still Camera FeaturesTransfer indicatorTransferring the data onCard to ComputerConnecting the camcorder to thecomputerConnect the camcorder

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlayback 88Digital Still Camera FeaturesSerial number(100 to 999)Sub-folder of stillimagesFolder of still image filesSti

89 Digital Still Camera FeaturesSlide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can automatically play back consecu-tive still images recorded on a