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

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features88Serial number(100 to 999)Sub-folder of stillimagesFolder of still image filesStil

Digital Still Camera Features89Slide Show PlaybackAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can automatically play back consecu-tive still images recorded on a

AppendixAppendix90Darker BrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT5 Press the MENU button to turn off themenu screen.

Appendix91Turning off theConfirmation SoundAvailable modes:All modesA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, press theRec

AppendixAppendix92Demonstration ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in De

Appendix93Position thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 54).Useful InformationHints for Bett

AppendixAppendix94Erasure protect tab• When a previously recorded Mini DVcassette is used again for recording, thepreviously recorded material will be

Appendix95SD\ Memory Card andMultiMediaCard\SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards andMultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexiblestorage media used in a v

AppendixAppendix96Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use. T

Appendix97Windowcleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metalobje

xiDew 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 dew

AppendixAppendix98Using Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to count

Appendix99TroubleshootingThe following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks describedbelow before calling for servic

AppendixAppendix100SymptomNo image appearson connected TVscreen.Cannot rewind or fastforward tape.Video noise in image.No sound.Tape does not work.Sti

Appendix101SymptomCannot delete imageon card.Cannot format card.Battery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has been re-set.Cassette will noteject.No image o

AppendixAppendix102Notes:• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected byexternal electrical noise or int

Appendix103SpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

AppendixAppendix104On-screen Display IndexAU TOAUTO30minAUTOPAUSEPAUSEPAUSEAU TOAUTO30minAUTOSELECT SETFADESCENEMENUMANUAL SE TFOCUSAUTO FOCUSSETT ING

Appendix105SELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNRETURNLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTPLAYBACKAUDI ORETURNSETOTHERS 2T IM

AppendixAppendix106AU TOAUTOAUTOAU TOAUTOAUTOSELECTSETSCENEMENUMANUAL SE TFOCUSAUTO FOCUSLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/0180NO

Appendix107SELECT SETEXECUTELCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHT/01100100-002/2PAGENORMAL1FULLSELECT IMG MULTI70189/0110NORMA LF ULU

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

AppendixAppendix108IndexAAC adapter ... 8, 9Audio dubbing ... 68, 69Audio playback mode

Appendix109MManual focus ... 54Manual setting ... 55Media Selection switch ...

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Operation References1Operation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses.Front viewZoo

Operation ReferencesOperation References2Lithium battery cover (p. 12)Tripod socket*Card slot cover (p. 11)Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 19)Bat

Operation References3Viewfinder (pp. 18, 19)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 24)/VOLume control (p. 30)Media Selectionswitch (V Tapemode/u

Operation ReferencesOperation References4Warning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed f

Operation References5Note:• N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe card is not inserted or is inserted imprope

PreparationPreparation6PreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor

Preparation7Removing1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body.2 Slide the battery r

iiThis equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderung

PreparationPreparation8Charging the BatteryPack1Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Connect th

Preparation9Powering theCamcorder from anAC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter.Note:• The suppl

PreparationPreparation10Inserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartmen

Preparation11Inserting andRemoving a CardYou can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)or a MultiMediaCard (commerciallyavailable) for storing still images.

PreparationPreparation12Installing the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR1216 type lithium battery isused to store the memor

Preparation13Installing the Battery toRemote Control(Not supplied)The remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA)is not supplied with this camcorder.Contact the ne

PreparationPreparation143 Press the centre of the Operationbutton.4 Press m or l to select “2” (day),then press the centre of the Operationbutton.5 Pr

Preparation15Changing to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 8 above, pressl or m to select “12H/24H”, thenpress the centre of the Operationbu

PreparationPreparation16Using the Lens CapAttach the strap of the lens cap to the handstrap as shown below.When attaching or removing the lens cap,gra

Preparation17Adjusting the HandStrap1Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through the hand stra

iiiWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this apparatus todripping or splashing. Noobjects filled with liquids, suchas vases, should be

PreparationPreparation18Using the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfind

Preparation19Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not pick up the

PreparationPreparation20Using the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during record

Preparation21Tips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonitor so that th

Basic Operations22Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic OperationsCamera RecordingSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for us

Basic Operations23Easy CameraRecording on Tape inFull Auto ModeAvailable mode:Tape Camera• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described

Basic Operations24Basic OperationsCamera RecordingPAUSETo pause recordingPress the Record Start/Stop button again.Recording pauses, and the camcordere

Basic Operations25Power Standby ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraPower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recording by locking alloperations ex

Basic Operations26Basic OperationsCamera RecordingAuto FocusAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which i

Basic Operations27Information Displayfor Battery UsageAvailable modes:All modesWhen the camcorder operates with thebattery pack, the battery usage ind

ivSPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plugincorporating a 3A fuse. Should the f

Basic Operations28Basic OperationsCamera RecordingSETT ING 2DISAUDI O MODERETURNWINDPHONES VOLONOFF–+12bit– +PHONES VOLUsing Earphones(CommerciallyAva

Basic Operations29To stop playbackPress l.To turn the power offSet the Power switch to OFF withoutpressing the Lock button.Notes:• The tape automatica

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations30VOLUMEVideo SearchAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired

Basic Operations31Watching Playbackon a TVAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience

Useful FeaturesUseful Features32Operation buttonMedia Selection switchDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationdi

Useful Features33MENU buttonOperation buttonMedia Selection switchPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the menu screens to adjus

Useful FeaturesUseful Features34Power ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera RecordingThe “D” digital zoom indicator is displayeddurin

Useful Features35BacklightCompensation (BLC)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is re

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features36Gain-upAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated l

Useful Features37Fade In and Fade OutAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the image and sound in or out at thebegi

vNOTE:The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with morethan 215,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail.

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features38Quick ReturnAvailable mode:Tape CameraIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the

Useful Features39Still Recording onTapeAvailable mode:Tape CameraYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 Set the camcorder to Tape Cameram

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features40Digital ImageStabilization (DIS)Available mode:Tape CameraThe digital image stabilization (DIS) functi

Useful Features41Wide ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-screen feel of a movieshown in a thea

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features42Power Save ModeAvailable modes:All modesPower save mode will turn off thecamcorder automatically to sa

Useful Features43Self RecordingNormal self recordingAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraOpen the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features44Self recording with reversedgripAvailable mode:Tape CameraRotate the grip 105° and the LCD monitor180°

Useful Features45Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mod

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features46Selecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe camcorder normally records audio

Useful Features47WindbreakAvailable mode:Tape CameraThe windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from strong windswhen recording.1 In Tap

viPart Names ... 1Warning Indicators ... 4Ope

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features48Using the RemoteControl(Not Supplied)Available modes:All modesThe remote control (RRMCGA237WJSA) isnot supplie

Useful Features49Selecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayAvailable modes:All modesFollow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the date

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features50Picture EffectPlaybackAvailable modes:Tape Playback, Card PlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimage

Useful Features51Rotate PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Tape Playback mode, press th

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features52Copying an Imagefrom Tape to CardAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can capture your favourite image framefrom a

Useful Features53Stretch PlaybackAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackStretch playback allows you to playback asqueezed image with the wide screen feelof a mov

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features54Power Zoom controlOperation buttonDISPLAY/MODE SET buttonManual focus indicatorManual FocusAvailab

Advanced Features55Displaying the ManualSetting ScreenAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can manually adjust these settings asshown below in

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features56Adjusting WhiteBalanceAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe colour of the subject on the scr

Advanced Features57Locking1 Select “LOCK MODE” in step 4 in“Selecting” on the previous page.2 Aim the lens at a white object.• Adjust the distance of

viiUseful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 32Using the Mode Screens ...

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features58Manual IrisAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,which

Advanced Features59Manual GainAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the l

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features60Setting the ShutterSpeedAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraThe shutter speed is preset to aut

Advanced Features61Setting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set all the settings shown in thescreen to Ful

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features62Scene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)Available modes:Tape Camera, Card CameraYou can set t

Advanced Features63Digital PictureEffectsAvailable mode:Tape CameraThese digital picture effects let you recordthe subject with a more dramatic effect

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features64Using the Time CodeAvailable modes:Tape Camera, Tape PlaybackThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecon

Advanced Features65EditingAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or transp

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features66Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)Available mode:Tape PlaybackThis camcorder can be used as a digitalv

Advanced Features67Selecting the AudioPlayback ModeAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1H2• 12-b

viiiAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackUsing the Time Code ... 64Editing ...

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features68Audio DubbingFeatureAvailable mode:Tape PlaybackYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcorde

Advanced Features69Audio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wish to startaudio dubbing.2

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features70Media Selection switchPHOTO buttonPower Zoom controlNumber of shots taken

Digital Still Camera Features71Approximate number of record-able images with 8 MB SD memorycardSelecting the PictureQualityAvailable mode:Card CameraT

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features72Recording with theSelf-timerAvailable mode:Card CameraThe self-timer func

Digital Still Camera Features73Self-timer operating indicatorSelf timer mode indicatorTo cancel the countdownPress the PHOTO button in step 4.To cance

Digital Still Camera FeaturesCamera RecordingDigital Still Camera Features74Formatting a CardAvailable modes:Card Camera, Card PlaybackBefore using a

Digital Still Camera Features75Setting the FileNumbering MethodAvailable mode:Card CameraThe camcorder automatically assigns filenumbers to captured i

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features76Playback image number/number of recordingsLock buttonPage number/total thumbnail

Digital Still Camera Features77Delete protection indicatorPROTECT indicatorDelete ProtectionAvailable mode:Card PlaybackYou can prevent your important

ixSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L227 AC adapterAudio/video/S-videocableCR1216 typelithium batteryfor camcorderLens cap CD-ROMUSB cableStandard-li

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features78DELETE indicatorDeleting StoredImagesAvailable mode:Card PlaybackDeleting One Sto

Digital Still Camera Features79DELETE ALL? indicatorDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all stored images on a cardin one operation.Notes:• Delet

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features80Number of printoutsPRINT indicatorM indicatorPrint OrderAvailable mode:Card Playb

Digital Still Camera Features81M indicatorTo cancel the print order for an image1 Select the image for cancelling out ofprint order in step 5 above, t

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features82Direct PrintAvailable modes:Card PlaybackWhen you connect the camcorder to aSeiko

Digital Still Camera Features83Transferring Data on Card to ComputerTo transfer data from the card, first install the software from the supplied CD-RO

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features84Installing the USB DriverFor installing the USB driver in Windows XP or Windows 2

Digital Still Camera Features85To USB terminalUSB cable (supplied)8 Insert a card that contains recorded still images into camcorder.9 Connect the cam

Digital Still Camera FeaturesPlaybackDigital Still Camera Features86Opening the PDF ManualClick on the Windows “start” button and click after moving

Digital Still Camera Features87Transfer indicatorTransferring the data onCard to ComputerConnecting the camcorder to thecomputerConnect the camcorder