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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

Operation References1 Operation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses.Front viewZo

Operation ReferencesOperation References 2Lithium battery cover (p. 10)Tripod socket*Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 17)Battery release (pp. 6, 1

Operation References3 Viewfinder (pp. 16, 17)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 21)/VOLume control (p. 26)Record Start/Stop button (p. 20)PHO

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

Preparation5 PreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° a

PreparationPreparation 6Removing1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body.2 Slide t

Preparation7 Charging the BatteryPack1Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Connect the supplied

PreparationPreparation 8Powering theCamcorder from anAC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter.Note

Preparation9 Inserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartment door rele

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PreparationPreparation 10Installing the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR1216 type lithium battery isused to store the memo

Preparation11 Installing the Battery toRemote Control(Not supplied)The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA)is not supplied with this camcorder.Contact the n

PreparationPreparation 12Selecting the Languagefor the On-screen DisplayThis camcorder allows you to chooseEnglish, German or French as the on-screend

Preparation13 4 Press m or l to select “2” (day),then press the centre of the Operationbutton.5 Press m or l to select “6” (month),then press the cent

PreparationPreparation 14Changing to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 8 on theprevious page, press l or m toselect “12H/24H”, then press th

Preparation15 Adjusting the HandStrap1Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through the hand str

PreparationPreparation 16Using the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfin

Preparation17 Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not pick up th

PreparationPreparation 18Using the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during recor

Preparation19 Tips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonitor so that t

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

Basic Operations 20Basic OperationsCamera RecordingEasy CameraRecording in FullAuto Mode• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described

Basic Operations21 PAUSETo pause recordingPress the Record Start/Stop button again.Recording pauses, and the camcorderenters Recording Standby mode.To

Basic Operations 22Basic OperationsCamera RecordingPower Standby ModePower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recording by locking alloperat

Basic Operations23 Auto FocusThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which is designed to focus on mosttypes of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, theca

Basic Operations 24Basic OperationsCamera RecordingInformation Displayfor Battery UsageWhen the camcorder operates with thebattery pack, the battery u

Basic Operations25 Note:• If you press the Record Start/Stop button inPlayback mode, the “g” mark appears andthe camcorder enters Recording Standbymod

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 26VOLUMEVideo SearchThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape.Searchin

Basic Operations27 Watching Playbackon a TVYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback.1 Open the terminal cover

Useful FeaturesUseful Features 28Operation buttonDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationdisplay offExampleExamp

Useful Features29 MENU buttonOperation buttonPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the menu screens to adjust the variouscamcorde

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

Useful FeaturesUseful Features 30Power ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingThe “D” digital zoom indicator is displayedduri

Useful Features31 BacklightCompensation (BLC)When the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded normally. Usethe backlight compe

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 32Gain-upWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayedon the scr

Useful Features33 Fade In and Fade OutThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the image and sound in or out at thebeginning or end of a scene f

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 34Quick ReturnIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded sceneand s

Useful Features35 Still RecordingYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 In Recording Standbymode, press the PHOTObutton fully.• A still i

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 36Digital ImageStabilization (DIS)The digital image stabilization (DIS) function al-lows you to stabili

Useful Features37 Power Save ModePower save mode will turn off thecamcorder automatically to save batterypower when the camcorder is not in use for5

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 38Self RecordingNormal self recordingOpen the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that the scre

Useful Features39 Self recording with reversedgripRotate the grip 105° and the LCD monitor180° vertically so that you can recordyourself while holding

iii Useful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 28Using the Mode Screens ...

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 40Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recordin

Useful Features41 Selecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeThe camcorder normally records audio inthe 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality au

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 42Using the RemoteControl(Not Supplied)The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA) isnot supplied with this camcorder. C

Useful Features43 Selecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayFollow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the date and time, of recordingd

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 44Picture EffectPlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimages with a more dramatic effect.4 Press the D

Useful Features45 Rotate PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Playback mode, press the MENUbutton to display the menu

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 46Stretch PlaybackStretch playback allows you to playback asqueezed image with the wide screen feelof a movie s

Advanced Features47 Manual FocusAuto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubject in the situations shown below. Insuch situations, set the camcorder

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 48Displaying the ManualSetting ScreenYou can manually adjust these settings asshown below in the ma

Advanced Features49 Adjusting WhiteBalanceThe colour of the subject on the screenlooks different depending on lightingconditions. Selecting a White Ba

ivAdvanced FeaturesAppendixPicture/Backlight Adjustments ... 67Turning off the Confirmation Sound ... 6

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 50Locking1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in“Selecting” on the previous page.2 Aim the lens at a whit

Advanced Features51 Manual IrisThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,which automatically selects the optimalaperture. However, when there is too m

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 52Manual GainWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the light s

Advanced Features53 Setting the ShutterSpeedThe shutter speed is preset to auto mode,which automatically selects the optimalshutter speed for the ambi

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 54Setting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeYou can set all the settings shown in thescreen to Full Auto

Advanced Features55 Scene Menu(Program AE)You can set the camcorder to a shootingmode that will create the best results for aspecific situation. Just

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 56Digital PictureEffectsThese digital picture effects let you recordthe subject with a more dramati

Advanced Features57 Using the Time CodeThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.).

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 58Audio DubbingFeatureYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcorder, while preserving theorig

Advanced Features59 Audio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing.

v Supplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L227CR1216 typelithium batteryfor camcorder Lens capStandard-lifebattery packBT-L227External battery withhand str

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 60Selecting the AudioPlayback ModeYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1H2• 12-bit

Advanced Features61 EditingVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or transposing one sequence withanot

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 62Recording from anExternal Source(VL-Z300 only)You can use this camcorder to record oredit videos from ano

Advanced Features63 To Record from an ExternalSource1 In Playback mode, press the MENUbutton to display the menu screen.2 Press l or m on the Operatio

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 64Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)This camcorder can be used as a digitalvideo editor. A DV cable tra

Advanced Features65 To Record from Video Equip-ment (VL-Z300 only)1 Set the camcorder to Playback mode,and insert a Mini DV cassette.2 Begin playback

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 66AV-OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOL-AUDIO-R(MONO):Using the Camcorderas a Converter(VL-Z300 only)You can use this camcord

Appendix67 Darker BrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu screen.Note:•

AppendixAppendix 68Turning off theConfirmation SoundA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, press theRecord Start/Stop b

Appendix69 Demonstration ModeYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.If the demonstration appears on the scr

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

AppendixAppendix 70Position thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 47).Useful InformationHints

Appendix71 Erasure protect tabAbout a tape recorded with high-definition camcorderThis camcorder cannot play back a taperecorded with high-definition

AppendixAppendix 72Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use.

Appendix73 Windowcleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metalobj

AppendixAppendix 74Using Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to coun

Appendix75 TroubleshootingBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.SymptomNo power.The Record Start/Stop button do

AppendixAppendix 76SymptomNo image appearson connected TVscreen.No image from an ex-ternal source ap-pears on thecamcorder screen.(VL-Z300 only)Cannot

Appendix77 SymptomBattery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has been re-set.Cassette will noteject.No image on monitor.Viewfinder picture ishard to see.Mon

AppendixAppendix 78Notes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected byexternal electrical noise or int

Appendix79 SpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

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

AppendixAppendix 80On-screen Display IndexA U T OAUTO30minAUTOPAUSEPAUSEPAUSEA U T OAUTO30minAUTOSELECT SETFADEMANUAL SE TFOCUSAUTO FOCUSSETT ING 1QK.

Appendix81 SELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNRETURNLCD SETBACKL IGHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTPLAYBACKAUDI OANLG DGTLRETURNSETOTHE

AppendixAppendix 82IndexAAC adapter ... 7, 8Audio dubbing ... 58, 59Audio playback mode

Appendix83 MManual focus ... 47Manual setting ... 48MENU button ...

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