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REFRESH indicator
REFRESH switch
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
END
indicator
POWER
indicator
Before detaching the power source, make
sure that the camcorder’s power is turned
off. Failure to do so can result in a
camcorder malfunction.
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
No function is available without power supply.
Use only specified power supply.
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
1
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
outlet. The power indicator lights.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The CHG. indicator lights.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3
When charging is completed, the END indicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction
of the arrow.
To AC outlet
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
BN-V12U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V22U
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.
approx. 7 hrs.
BN-V25U
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
approx. 10 hrs.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
Charge marker
** CHARGE MARKER
A charge marker is provided on
the battery pack to help you
remember whether it has been
charged or not. Two colors are
provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means
charged and which means
discharged.
BATT. PACK
APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME
BN-V12U
50 min.
BN-V22U
1 hr. 50 min.
BN-V25U
2 hrs. 25 min.
**REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that
allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before
recharging.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the
illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The
REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,
and goes out when discharging is complete.
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Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
SWITCH OFF POWER
1
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
2
Open the clock battery compartment cover while
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
3
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
battery and the compartment (
) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
4
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
5
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (
pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
1
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
2
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
ADJUST DIOPTER
3
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
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Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
SET TAPE LENGTH
1
Press 30•45•60 until the required indication
appears in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of
recording time, 45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60
minutes.
The tape remaining time (
pg. 11) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has
been selected.
Recording Format Setting
When using an S-VHS-C cassette, set to either of the
recording formats.
SET RECORDING FORMAT
1
Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required
indication appears in the viewfinder.
: Super VHS
T : Regular VHS
Super VHS recordings cannot be made on VHS-C tapes.
S-VHS VCR
Regular VHS VCR
COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS
Recording
Playback
Recorded tape
Camcorder
Blank tape
Cassette adapter
S-VHS-C cassette
VHS recordings
VHS-C cassette
• The recorded format (S-VHS or
VHS) is automatically detected
when playlback begins.
• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot
be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Tape length indicator
30•45•60
tape length
select button
S-VHS/VHS recording
format select button
Recording format
indicator
Playback
The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and
can also be played back using a VCR.
S-VHS
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Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
1
Separate the Velcro strip.
INSERT HAND
2
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
3
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom
lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
1
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
through the top of the eyelet
1
, then fold it back
and thread it through the keeper
2
, and then
through the buckle
3
. Repeat the procedure to
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.
ADJUST LENGTH
2
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left
1
, then
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to
prevent slipping
2
.
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
1
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
2
3
1
2
1
Recording Start/Stop button
GETTING STARTED
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FEATURE:
Zooming
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or
an instantaneous change in image
magnification.
OPERATION:
36X Hyper zoom
Digital circuitry doubles the
maximum 18x magnification offered
by optical zoom.
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever
toward “T”.
2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.
NOTES:
During Hyper Zoom, the speed
increases the further you slide the
Zoom Lever.
Focusing may become unstable
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,
set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, set manual focus or Focus
Lock (
pg. 16, 17), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
The Zoom Level Indicator ( ) only
moves during optical zoom. Once
the Zoom Level indicator reaches
the top of the zoom indicator bar,
all magnification from that point is
through digital processing.
During digital image processing,
the quality of the image may suffer.
FEATURE:
Quick Review
PURPOSE:
To check the end of the last
recording.
OPERATION:
1) Press “
” and release quickly
during the Record–Standby mode.
•Tape is rewound for about 2
seconds and played back
automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the
next shot.
NOTE:
Distortion may occur at start of
playback. This is normal.
FEATURE:
Retake
PURPOSE:
To re-record certain segments.
OPERATION:
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the
Record–Standby mode.
2) Press either RETAKE button to
reach the start point for new
recording.
Pressing “F” forwards the tape and
pressing “R” reverses it.
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start
recording.
NOTE:
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
RECORDING
Basic Features
Zoom-out
Zoom-in
Zoom indicator bar
Zoom level
indicator
RETAKE (R/F)
Power zoom lever
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Advanced Features
Programme AE With Special Effects
All you have to do to access any of the variety of
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol
of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed in the viewfinder for approx.
1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the
indication remains. The mode is activated.
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release
mode is selected, only the mode’s name is
displayed. Then the name disappears and the
mode is activated.
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe (
pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.
In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.
1 second later, the mode is activated.
Mark
PROGRAM AE
select dial
Viewfinder
After 1 sec.
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Advanced Features (cont.)
Focusing
Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The low-contrast warning “
” appears in the
viewfinder.
Focus Lock
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially
helpful in the following situations:
•When things pass between your subject and the
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your
subject in before recording.
•When you want your subject to be focused, and to
appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the
subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage
the focus lock function and move the camcorder until
the subject is where you want it.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
LOCK FOCUS
2
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “
”
appears in the viewfinder.
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
3
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock
indication disappears.
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is
not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece
of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,
wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out
first (
pg. 12). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,
the camcorder could automatically zoom out
depending on the distance between the camcorder and
the subject. *When Tele Macro (
pg. 25) is activated,
the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
NEAR
FAR
PROGRAM AE select dial
Focus detection zone
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Advanced Features (cont.)
To brighten the image
To darken the image
Picture Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high
magnification.
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER
1
Press P.STABILIZER. “
” appears in the viewfinder.
•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
•
When shooting dark or dim subjects
•
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
•
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
•
When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
2
Press + (m06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
3
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
Exposure level indicator
P. STABILIZER
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Advanced Features (cont.)
Wide
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like
“wide-screen” effect.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
2
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears.
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
3
Press SET.
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
4
Press SET again while “
” appears.
Instant Titles
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title
as shown in the illustration to the left.
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
2
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears.
SELECT PRESET TITLE
3
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is
displayed.
To delete the Instant Titles during recording, press
SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears then press
SET.
To recall a title, press SET again.
Title indication
SELECT
SET
PROGRAM AE select dial
Wide mode
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Advanced Features (cont.)
Date/Time Character Insert
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters
in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,
record them manually or automatically, and even make
your own titles.
You should already have performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (
pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT DISPLAY
2
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears.
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
3
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.
The selected display can be recorded.
If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off
mode before shooting.
If you want to delete the display during shooting, press
SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears then press
SET.
To recall the display, press SET again.
AUTO DATE RECORD
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
•After changing the date.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing
SET.
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“Auto Date”.
Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the
Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.
In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes
while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded
for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded
during any other recordings made on that day.
SELECT
SET
PROGRAM AE
select dial
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Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an
easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many
of the more detailed camcorder settings.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
3
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired
function.
MAKE SETTING
4
The setting procedure depends on the function you
select.
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,
Rec Time, JLIP ID NO. or Tally. . . .
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices
until the desired setting appears.
If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for
each function (Set Character –
pg. 21; Date/
Time –
pg. 7).
CLOSE MENU
5
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
NEAR
FAR
If “Gain Up” or “Tele Macro” in the Menu
has been changed from the factory settings,
this mark appears in the viewfinder.
MENU
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