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Introduction

Handle zoom lever 
(     38)
START/STOP button 
(     33)
LOCK lever (     33)
e (play) button (     85)
3
 (stop) button (     85)
` (rewind) button (     85)
2  button (     97, 98)
Viewfinder (     17-20) Dioptric adjustment 
lever (     19) Color viewfinder 
socket (     17)
Strap mount (     21)
STABILIZER ON/OFF switch 
(     54) ND filter unlock button 
(     43)
FU-1000 Monochrome 
Viewfinder Socket (     117) Focus selector (     41) ND filter operating ring (     43) Strap mount (     21)
PHONES LEVEL dialH  (phones) terminal 
POWER dial (     56)
STANDBY button (     33)
WHITE BALANCE  W button 
(     64)
WHITE BALANCE dial 
(     64)
GAIN dial (     61)
REC SEARCH + 
button (     36, 85)
REC SEARCH – / 
c
 (record review) button 
(     36, 85)
COLOR BARS
SELECT button (     77)
COLOR BARS 
ON/OFF button (     77)
SHUTTERr button (     58)
SHUTTER t button (     58) a
 (pause) button (     85)
External control mode
VCR mode
Power off
Auto
Shutter-Priority
Aperture-Priority
Manual
Spotlight
Low Light
Easy Recording Recording
programs
1
 (fast forward) button 
(     85)
MIC ATT. switch (     51, 52)+48V switch (     51, 52)
POSITION PRESET switch 
(     39, 41)
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AF switch (     40)/
POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch 
(     39, 41) m
 terminal
DV terminal (     98, 101)
Side panel (     106)
Lock release button 
(     19)
Lock lever (     18)  
						

							
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TransmitterINDEX WRITE button (     75)
AV   DV button (     100)
END SEARCH button (     37)
START/STOP button (     32)
SELF TIMER button (     81)
TV SCREEN button (     104)
MENU button (     26)
Select buttons (     26)
AUDIO MONITOR button 
(     53, 89)
PLAY e button (     85)
 button (     85)
REW ` button (     85)
SEARCH SELECT button (     91, 92)
REC PAUSE button (     97, 98)
PAUSE a button (     85)
STOP
3 button (     85)
Zoom buttons (     38)
DATA CODE button (     93)
ZERO SET MEMORY button (     90)
MIX BALANCE buttons (     89)
- /+  buttons (     91, 92)
FF1  button (     85)
           button (     85)
SLOW     button (     85)
Jog/Shuttle dial (     86)
REMOTE SET button (     95)
SET button (     26)
       button (     85)

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Preparing the Power Supply

Charging the Battery Pack
Disconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter before charging. Remove\
 the terminal cover of the
battery pack.
1. Connect the power cord to the adapter.
2. Plug the power cord into a poweroutlet.
3. Attach the battery pack to the adapter.
• Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
• The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. It glows steadily when charging is complete.
4. When charging is complete, remove the battery pack from the adapter.
5. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter.
Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Turn the POWER dial to OFF.
2. Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder.
Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the
arrow until it clicks.
3. Remove the battery pack after use.
Press the BATT. RELEASE button to remove the
battery.

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Using a Household Power Source
1. Turn the POWER dial to OFF.
2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder.
Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the
arrow until it clicks.
3. Connect the power cord to the poweradapter.
4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
5. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.
6. Detach the DC coupler after use.
Press the BATT. RELEASE button to detach the
DC coupler.
❍Disconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter when charging a battery pack.
❍ Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
❍ If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter away from
the TV or the antenna cable.
❍ Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the power adapter.
❍ When the power adapter or battery pack is defective, the CHARGE indicator turns off, and
charging stops.
❍ The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.
0-50%: Flashes once every second
50%-75%: Flashes twice every second
More than 75%: Flashes 3 times every second
100%: Glows steadily

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❍Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback
conditions.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
Actual time may be shorter.
❍ We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 50 ˚F and 86 ˚F (10 ˚C and 
30 ˚C). Outside the temperature range of 32 ˚F to 104 ˚F (0 ˚C to 40 ˚C), the CHARGE ind\
icator
turns off, and charging stops.
❍ A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventional battery packs,
you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging.
❍ We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might
need.
❍ To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945
Charging Time with the CA-920 145 min. 220 min.
With 20 × Maximum Recording Time With supplied 155 min. 230 min.
L IS Lens color viewfinder
With optional FU-1000  120 min. 185 min.
Monochrome Viewfinder
Typical Recording Time* With supplied 90 min. 135 min.
color viewfinder
With optional FU-1000  65 min. 100 min.
Monochrome Viewfinder
With 16 × Maximum Recording Time With supplied 185 min. 280 min.
Manual Zoom color viewfinder
Lens
With optional FU-1000  135 min. 205 min.
Monochrome Viewfinder
Typical Recording Time* With supplied 105 min. 160 min.
color viewfinder
With optional FU-1000  75 min. 115 min.
Monochrome Viewfinder
Playback Time 235 min. 360 min.  
						

							
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Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button battery CR2025) allows the camcorde\
r to retain date, time ( 30)
and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Con\
nect a power source to the
camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings.
1. Open the backup battery cover.
Screw the cover to the left (use, for example, a
coin).
2. Insert the backup battery with the + sidefacing outward.
3. Close the cover.
Align the mark on the cover with the lower mark
on the camcorder and screw the cover to the
right until it clicks.
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212 °F (100 °C) or incinerate the battery. 
• Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell DL2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.
❍Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit.
❍ Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
❍ Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
The battery case may break, and the battery fluids may damage stomach and intestines.
❍ Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.
The backup battery has a life span of about a year. “ j” flashes in red to inform you that it needs to
be replaced.

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Preparing the Camcorder

Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit
Attaching the Color Viewfinder Unit
1. Slide the viewfinder unit onto thebracket and tighten the locking screw.
2. Connect the viewfinder cable to the upper socket of the camcorder body.
Align the mark on the cable with the mark on
the camcorder.
3. Hook the viewfinder cable onto thecable clamp.
Detaching the Viewfinder Unit
1. Detach the viewfinder cable.
2. Loosen the locking screw and slide the viewfinder unit off the bracket.

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Detaching and Attaching the Eye Cup
You can change the position of the eye cup for use with either the left o\
r right eye. Detach and
reattach the eye cup for use with the left eye.
Detaching the Eye Cup
Detach the eye cup as shown in the
illustration.
Attaching the Eye Cup
Align the hole for the dioptric adjustment lever with the lever, and pull the eye cup into
position.
Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder
The viewfinder position can be changed (right/left, forward/backward).

Right eye use
Right/Left Adjustment
Loosen the locking screw, move the viewfinder to
the right/left and tighten the screw.Forward/Backward Adjustment
Loosen the locking lever, move the viewfinder
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Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel
You can use the viewfinder as LCD panel by opening the eyepiece adapter.
Press the lock release button and open the
eyepiece adapter.
Make sure to close the eyepiece adapter when you are not using the viewfinder as\
 LCD panel.
The screen is slightly brighter when you open the eyepiece adapter.
Dioptric Adjustment
Turn on the camcorder and adjust the
dioptric adjustment lever.
Prevent direct sunlight getting in the viewfinder. The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to
concentration of the light by the lens. Pay special attention when mount\
ing the camcorder on a
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Adjusting the Viewfinder
You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness of the viewf\
inder. These adjustments will
not affect the picture of your recording.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET dial.
3. Turn the SET dial to select [EVF SETUP] and press the SET dial.
4. Turn the SET dial to select [BRIGHTNESS], [CONTRAST], [COLOR], or [SHARPNES\
S] andpress the SET dial.
5. Turn the SET dial up or down to adjust the setting and press the SET dial.
6. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Attaching the Microphone Unit
1. Loosen the microphone locking screw on the viewfinder unit, open the
microphone clamp and insert the
microphone into the microphone clamp.
2. Align the mark on the microphone with the mark on the clamp and tighten the
screw.
3. Plug the microphone cable to the camcorder’s FRONT MIC terminals.
When using a microphone other than the supplied one, attach it to the advanced accessory shoe.

EVF SETUP BRIGHTNESS•••
CONTRAST•••••
COLOR••••••••
SHARPNESS••••DISPLAY SETUP/
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