Ò
PAL
Digital Video Camera-Recorder
Model AG-
E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
VQT0J26-1
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT
Operating precaution
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted
television programmes, video tapes and other
materials may infringe the right of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
Operation near any appliance which generates
strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the
video and audio signals. If this should be the case,
deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the
source of the magnetic fields away from the unit
before operation.
$ DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER
CAUTION:
BY UNSCREWING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Danger of explosion or fire if battery is
mistreated.
O Replace only with same or specified type.
O Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
O Do not store in temperatures over 60°C.
O Use specified charger for rechargeable
batteries.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY
FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY
IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED
TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
O Do not recharge the battery if it is not a
rechargeable type.
For Remote Controller
O Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.
O Do not recharge the battery.
Camera Recorder
CAUTION:
OThe rating plate is on the underside of the
Camera Recorder
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
AC Adapter
OThe rating plate is on the underside of the AC
Adapter.
ODisconnect the AC mains plug from the AC
mains socket when not in use.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in
a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other
confined space in order to maintain
adequate ventilation. Ensure that curtains
and any other materials do not obstruct the
ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock
or fire hazard due to overheating.
CAUTION:
THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL
BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
indicates safety information.
To remove the battery/
Attention/Attentie
O Batteries are used for the main power source,
memory back-up in the product and remote
controller.
At the end of their useful life, you should not throw
them away.
Verwijderen van de batterij
Main Power Battery
Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding
Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.
O Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen
van
het
apparaat,
alsmede
voor
de
afstandsbediening, wordt gebruik gemaakt van een
batterij.
Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze niet
gewoon weggooien, maar dient u ze als klein
chemisch afval weg te doen.
Battery eject button
Batterij verwijderknop
3 (E)
Read this first!
Always take some trial shots before actual
shooting.
When shooting important events (such as
weddings), always take some trial shots and
check that the sound and images have been
recorded properly before actual shooting.
Remember to check the settings especially
when you intend to use special effects or
backlight compensation.
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your
recordings.
Please understand that Panasonic makes no
guarantees for your recordings in cases where
images and/or sound were not recorded as you
intended due to problems with the camera-
recorder or cassette.
Respect copyrights
Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio
material you have recorded for any purpose
other than your own personal enjoyment.
Remember that restrictions apply to the
shooting of certain material even it is intended
for private use.
Caution concerning illustrations in these
instructions
O Note that all illustrations (camera-recorder,
menu screens, etc.) in these operating
instructions will differ slightly from the actual
camera-recorder.
O If the operations described can be performed
using either the camera-recorder or the
remote control unit, an illustration of the
remote control unit is shown alongside.
Reference pages
Reference pages are indicated as (P00).
Usable cassette tapes
Digital video cassette tapes with the Ò mark
can be used with this camera-recorder.
4 (E)
ENGLISH
Contents
BEFORE USE
SHOOTING
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Storage precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Shooting techniques for different targets . . . . . .35
Low-angle shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Searching specific scenes (image search) . . . . .35
Zoom functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Self-portrait shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Recording the time stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
High-sensitivity shooting (SNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Vibration reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Wind noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Movie-like shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Photo shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Colour bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Zebra pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Field and frame shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Frame-by-frame shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Changing the image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using the USER buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
One-touch zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Backlight compensation function . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
AE lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Index recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Backup recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Switching to manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Checking the system operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Getting ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Inserting the cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Checking what you have shot (rec check) . . . . . .13
Removing the tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Disconnecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Adjusting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attaching the handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attaching the large eye-cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
Camera-recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Wireless remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustments . . . . . .42
Shutter speed adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Iris and gain adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
PREPARATION
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
White balance adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adjusting the white balance manually . . . . . . . . .45
Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjusting the mic input audio level . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjusting the headphone volume . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Adjusting the screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Adjusting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Charging the internal battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Specifying the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5 (E)
Contents (cont.)
PLAYBACK
MENUS
Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Playing back a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Connecting a TV to view images . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Checking the shooting date and time . . . . . . . . .49
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Setting the menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Selecting the main items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Selecting the sub items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Entering the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Setting other sub items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Returning to the main item screen . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Setting other main items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Releasing the menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Initializing the menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Variable-speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Slow playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Frame-feed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Cue and review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
CAMERA mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
VCR mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
SCENE FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
CAMERA SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
RECORDING SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
AV IN/OUT SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
DISPLAY SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Search functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Variable-speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Counter display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Counter memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
EDITING
Connecting external units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Digital video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Video deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
External microphone
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Normal video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Other types of video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Playback (images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Playback (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
(connected to phono jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
External microphone
(connected to XLR connector) . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Analogue input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Analogue output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Digital input/output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
SPECIFICATIONS, OTHER
DISPLAYS
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
System resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Cleaning the video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Maintenance cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes . . . . . . . .62
In VCR mode only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Using the MODE CHK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Setting the DISPLAY items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
O “LEICA” is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
O “DICOMAR” is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Other names, company names or product names mentioned in these instructions are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
6 (E)
ENGLISH
Accessories
Battery (2)
Eye-cup (large)
(VMG1370)
AC adapter (2)
Handle
(VYH0312)
AC cord
Shoulder strap
(U.K. only: K2CT3DA00001)
(VFC3891)
AC cord
(All areas except U.K.: K2CR2DA00005)
Ferrite cores
(J0KG00000013)
Ferrite cores for DV cable:
When the DV cable is to be connected, attach
one ferrite core to one end of the cable and
the other one to the other end.
DC cord
(K2GJ2DC00002)
AV cable
(VYC0922)
Wireless remote control
(VFA0402)
Button battery
(CR2025)
2: For the battery and AC adapter model
numbers, refer to the “Optional peripheral
units” section. (P86)
7 (E)
Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the
camera-recorder when using it in the rain or
snow or at the beach.
O Failure to heed this caution will cause the
camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction
(and may result in irreparable damage).
O When the battery is warm, it will take longer
to charge than normal.
O When the AC adapter is used near a radio,
the sound from the radio may be distorted.
Keep the AC adapter at least a yard away
from the radio.
O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is
being used; however, this is not a sign of
malfunctioning.
Keep the camera-recorder away from
equipment (such as TV sets and video game
machines) that generate magnetic fields.
O Using the camera-recorder on top of or near
a TV set may cause distortion in the images
and/or sound due to the electromagnetic
waves that the set emits.
O The powerful magnetic fields generated by
speakers or large motors may damage your
tape recordings or distort the images.
Do not drop the camera-recorder while
carrying it.
O Strong impact may damage the camera-
recorder to the extent that it will no longer
operate properly.
O When carrying the camera-recorder around,
use the hand strap, handle or shoulder strap,
and remember to handle it carefully.
O The electromagnetic waves emitted from a
microcomputer will adversely affect the
camera-recorder, causing the images and/or
sound to be distorted.
Do not expose the camera-recorder to insect
sprays or volatile substances.
O If the camera-recorder is so adversely
affected by products that generate magnetic
fields that it no longer operates properly, turn
it off and remove the battery or unplug the
AC adapter from the power outlet. Then
install the battery again or re-connect the AC
adapter. After this, turn the camera-recorder
back on.
O Contact with insect sprays or volatile
substances may distort the shape of the
camera-recorder and/or cause its finish to
peel off.
O Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact
with rubber or PVC products for extended
periods of time.
After use, always remove the cassette and
remove the battery or unplug the AC cord
from the power outlet.
O If the cassette is left inside the camera-
recorder, the tape may become slack or
damaged.
O Leaving the battery on the camera-recorder
for an extended period may cause the battery
voltage to drop excessively, and it may not
be possible to re-use it even after charging it.
Do not use the camera-recorder near radio
transmitters or high-voltage equipment.
O Using the camera-recorder near a radio
transmitter or high-voltage equipment may
adversely affect the recorded images and/or
sound.
Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the
camera-recorder when using it at the beach
and other similar places.
O Sand and dust can damage the camera-
recorder and cassette. (Be especially careful
when inserting or removing the cassettes.)
AC adapter and battery
O If the battery has become extremely hot or
cold or if it has not been used for a long time
and has no charge, the CHARGE lamp will
blink several times and charging will start
automatically.
O If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even
when the battery temperature is normal, it
may mean that something is wrong with the
battery or AC adapter. Consult your dealer.
8 (E)
ENGLISH
Operating precautions (cont.)
Battery characteristics
Liquid crystal displays
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery that uses its internal chemical
reaction to generate electrical energy. This
reaction is easily influenced by the ambient
temperature and humidity, and the battery’s
effective operating time is reduced as the
temperature rises or falls. When the battery is
used in an environment where the temperature
is very low, it will not allow more than 5 minutes
of operation.
O If the same image or characters are left
displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder
for an extended period, they may become
burned onto the screen. However, if the
power is kept off for several hours, the
screen will return to normal.
O The liquid crystal parts are manufactured
using high-precision technology. More than
99.99% of the pixels are effective, which
means that less than 0.01% of the pixels are
missing or permanently lit. Missing or lit
pixels are not a sign of malfunctioning and
have no effect at all on the images which are
recorded.
If you let the battery get very hot, its protection
function will be triggered, which will make it
unusable for some time.
Always remove the battery after use.
O Condensation may form on the liquid crystal
parts of the LCD monitor when the camera-
recorder is used in places where the
temperature fluctuates significantly. If this
happens, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
O If the camera-recorder has become very
cold, the LCD monitor will be slightly darker
than usual immediately after the power is
turned on. Normal brightness will be restored
when the temperature inside the camera-
recorder rises.
If it is left inside, a small amount of current will
be consumed even while the camera-recorder’s
power is off. Also, if it is left inside for an
extended period, the battery may become over-
discharged and it may not be possible to re-use
it even after charging it.
To dispose of an unusable battery
O The battery has a definite service life.
In order to protect valuable natural
resources, do not throw away a battery
which you no longer need. Take it to a
store that participates in the recycling of
rechargeable batteries.
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the
sun.
Doing so may damage the parts inside.
Protect the battery’s terminal area.
Protective caps for the connectors
Keep the protective caps fitted over any
connectors that are not being used.
Keep the battery’s terminal area free of dust and
other foreign matter. If a battery has been
dropped, check whether its body or terminal
area has been bent out of shape.
Attempting to install an out-of-shape battery in
the camera-recorder or mounting it in the AC
adapter may damage the camera-recorder or
AC adapter.
Do not look directly at the IR light when it is
on.
When the IR light is on, light in the infrared ray
region is exposed.
As such, you could damage your eyes by
looking directly into the IR light.
Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod
The depth of the tripod mounting hole is
5.5 mm.
When mounting this camera-recorder on a
tripod, do not force the screw beyond this
depth.
Note that if you use any screw other than
a 1/4-20UNC type you could damage the
camera-recorder.
Camera mounted on a tripod
(1/4-20UNC type of screw)
9 (E)
Storage precautions
Before storing the camera-recorder, remove
both the cassette and battery. Store all of these
items in a place with a low humidity and
relatively constant temperature.
Recommended temperature range:
15°C to 25°C
Cassette tapes
O Always rewind your tapes to the start before
storing them. If a cassette that has been
stopped part the way through is left standing
for six months or more (this timeframe differs
depending on the storage conditions), the
tape will become slack.
O Always put tapes back into their original
cases before storing them as factors such as
dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and
humidity may damage the tapes. Dust
contains particles of hard minerals which
may damage the camera-recorder’s heads
and other parts if they get inside the
cassette.
O Fast forward and rewind your tapes once
every six months. If tapes are kept wound up
for more than a year, the expansion and
contraction caused by changes in the
temperature and humidity may distort the
tapes. Also, parts of the tape may get stuck
together.
O Do not place cassettes near equipment or
anything else with strong magnetic fields.
O The top surface of tapes is coated with
microscopically small magnetic particles
where the signals are recorded. Magnetic
necklaces, toys and other products may have
a stronger magnetic field than you might
suspect: they may be strong enough to erase
recordings and generate noise on the screen
and in the sound.
Recommended relative humidity:
40% to 60%
Camera-recorder
Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to
keep the dust off.
Battery
O The battery life is shortened in places which
are very hot or cold.
O Storing the battery in a location with oily
vapors or high dust concentrations may
corrode the terminals, cause other damage
and lead to malfunctioning.
O Keep metal objects (such as necklaces
and hairpins) away from the battery.
Short-circuiting may occur across the
terminals, causing the battery to heat up,
and you may seriously burn yourself if
you touch the battery in this state.
O The battery should be discharged for
storage. When storing it for an extended
time, we recommended that at least once a
year you charge it, use up its charge by
operating the camera-recorder, and then
store it again.
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Checking the system operations
After purchasing your camera-recorder, follow
Connecting the power cord
the instructions for checking the system
operations to ensure that the unit is working
properly before you attempt to shoot anything.
Getting ready
2
AC adapter
1
3
2
Connect the DC cord to the DC input socket.
1
2
AC cord (U.K. only)
Connect the other end of the DC cord and
one end of the AC cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the other end of the AC cord into the
power outlet.
3
(All areas except U.K.)
Connect the cords properly as shown in
the figure above.
The battery cannot be charged when power
is being supplied to the camera-recorder
from the AC adapter.
DC cord
Mini DV cassette tape
11 (E)
Checking the system operations (cont.)
Close the cassette cover after the cassette
holder has been completely retracted.
Inserting the cassette tape
4
Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction
1
of the arrow, and open the cassette cover.
When the cover is fully opened, the cassette
holder pops out automatically.
Cassette holder
4
OPEN/EJECT
O Do not take hold of the cassette cover alone
to insert or remove tapes.
1
Insert and remove cassette tapes after
putting the camera-recorder down on a
stable, flat surface or hold it with both hands
to keep it stable.
Cassette cover
O Do not forcibly push the cassette holder into
place as this may cause malfunctioning.
O Wait until the cassette holder is completely
retracted before closing the cassette cover.
Insert the cassette tape.
2
3
Turning on the power
2
CAMERA
VCR
POWER
N
POWER lever
Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the
cassette holder.
When the holder is closed properly, the
cassette holder is retracted automatically.
Hold down the white button and turn the
POWER lever to the ON position.
The CAMERA (red) lamp lights, and the
camera-recorder switches to shooting pause
mode.
3
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Checking the system operations (cont.)
Shooting
Checking what you have shot
(rec check)
Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to
AUTO.
1
Open the LCD monitor while holding down
the panel locking button.
1
The LCD monitor can be opened to a
maximum angle of 90°.
Forcing it past this point will damage the
camera-recorder.
AUTO
MANUAL
1
Squeeze both sides of the lens cap and
remove it.
2
3
90°
In the shooting pause mode, press the
button.
2
6
The last two or three seconds of the scenes
you have shot are now played back.
After playback, the shooting pause mode is
restored.
2
RESET
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
Look through the viewfinder and check what
you want to shoot.
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
COUNTER
RESET
AUTO
EBRA
Viewfinder
MANUAL
3
You can conduct an image search (P35) by
holding down the 6 button in the shooting
pause mode.
N
Do not hold down the 6 button when
conducting a rec check.
4
Tape protection mode
If you leave the camera-recorder in the
shooting pause mode for 5 minutes or so, the
camera-recorder will automatically switch to
the tape protection mode and its power will
turn off.
Shooting starts when you press the
START/STOP (red) button on the POWER
lever.
Press this button again to pause shooting
(shooting pause mode).
4
However, when “STBY” has been selected as
the TAPE PROTECT item setting on the
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen using the
menus (P67-P70), the cylinder head will stop
instead of the power being turned off. (P79)
13 (E)
Checking the system operations (cont.)
O Check that the camera-recorder’s power is
Removing the tape
on before sliding the OPEN/EJECT lever.
O Close the cassette cover if you are not
going to insert a cassette tape immediately
after removing another.
O Do not attempt to remove a tape while you
are recording. The cassette cover opens
but recording will continue, allowing outside
light and dust to adversely affect the tape.
Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction
1
of the arrow, and open the cassette cover.
When the cover is fully opened, the cassette
holder pops out automatically.
2
OPEN/EJECT
Turning off the power
CAMERA
VCR
1
POWER
N
Take out the cassette tape.
2
3
Hold down the white button and turn the
POWER lever to the OFF position.
The power is now turned off, and the CAMERA
lamp goes off.
Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the
cassette holder.
3
Disconnecting the power cord
3
2
Close the cassette cover after the cassette
holder has been completely retracted.
4
1
3
Disconnect the AC cord from the power
outlet.
1
Disconnect the DC cord from the DC input
socket.
2
4
Disconnect the DC cord and AC cord from
the AC adapter.
3
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Adjusting the hand strap
Adjust the hand strap to fit your hand.
Open the cover and adjust the strap length.
1
2
Close the cover firmly.
2
1
Attaching the handle
Coin screw
The handle comes in handy for taking low-angle
shots or carrying the camera-recorder around.
3
Pull the viewfinder towards you.
1
2
Slide the handle into place.
2
1
3 Tighten the coin screw to secure the handle
firmly.
O If the coin screw is loose, the camera-
recorder may drop off.
To remove the handle, first pull the viewfinder
towards you, then loosen the coin screw.
Attaching the large eye-cup
When you look through the viewfinder while
wearing spectacles or when the area around the
camera-recorder is too bright, you will be able to
see the images in the viewfinder more clearly if
you attach the large eye-cup.
Turn up the edges of the standard eye-cup
and remove it.
1
Eye-cup
Place the large eye-cup over the viewfinder,
and fit it in the direction of the arrows.
2
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Attaching the shoulder strap
We recommended that you attach the shoulder
strap to help you avoid dropping the camera-
recorder.
When the handle is not attached
20 mm or more
20 mm or more
When the handle is attached
20 mm or more
20 mm or more
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Lens hood
Removing the lens hood
O Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to
remove it.
Attaching the lens hood
O Make sure that the larger flat part of the lens
hood is pointing upward, then fit it into place.
O Turn the lens hood clockwise to attach it.
Larger flat area
Cassette tapes
Preventing accidental erasure
To prevent erasing the recordings on a tape by
accident, set the tab on the cassette to SAVE.
$ We recommend that you use the following
mini DV cassette tapes with this camera-
recorder.
AY-DVM30 (30 minutes in SP mode)
AY-DVM60 (60 minutes in SP mode)
$ Although the picture quality of material shot
in the LP mode is not bad, mosaic-like noise
may appear, limitations may apply to some of
the memory functions and/or regular
playback may not be possible when:
REC
SAVE
O a tape shot in the LP mode using this
camera-recorder is played back in another
digital video unit;
O a tape shot in the LP mode using another
digital video unit is played back in this
camera-recorder;
O a tape shot in the LP mode using this
camera-recorder is played back in another
digital video unit that does not have an LP
mode capability;
O slow or frame-feed playback is performed; or
O an image search is conducted
$ Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP
mode as the tracks on the tape are narrower
than the heads.
17 (E)
Description of parts
For details, refer to the respective pages.
Camera-recorder
Zoom buttons (P35, P75)
Shoe (P15, P56)
Built-in stereo microphone
(P37, P57, P58, P63, P75,
P77, P79)
START/STOP button
(P35, P75)
Eye-cup (P15)
Viewfinder (P9, P13,
P15, P25-P27, P34,
P78)
OPEN/EJECT lever
(P12, P14)
USER button (P40, P51,
P57, P62, P63, P74)
Diopter adjustment lever (P25)
Battery release button
(P23)
POWER lamp (P12,
P14, P23, P48)
START/STOP button
(P13, P34)
POWER lever (P12-P14,
DC input (INPUT 7.9 V) socket
P23, P34, P48, P57, P79)
(P11, P14)
Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)
Hand strap
(P15)
Battery connector
Shoulder strap eyelet
(P16)
PHONES
PHONES jack (P47,
P49, P54, P65, P79)
DV
CAM REMOTE
DV connector (P41, P54,
P60-P62, P75-P78)
Tripod mounting hole
(P9)
CAM REMOTE jack
(2.5 mm diameter)
Cassette holder
(P12, P14, P83)
Cassette cover
(P12, P14, P34)
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Description of parts (cont.)
Camera-recorder
Tally lamp (P78, P83)
White balance sensor (P44)
Focusing ring (P35,
P41, P43, P75)
Lens hood (P17)
Lens (P9)
Infrared light (P36, P79)
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector
MIC
(P55)
XLR ADAPTER
MIC jack (P56, P58, P63, P77)
AV
IN/OUT
XLR ADAPTER connector
AV IN/OUT jack (P55,
P57-P59, P73, P77, P79)
(P56, P58)
19 (E)
Description of parts (cont.)
Camera-recorder
RESET button (P83)
Digital zoom ( ) button
(P35, P48, P50, P51, P60,
P61)
1
–SEARCH (
(P13, P35, P48, P50)
) button
6
RESET
Built-in speaker
SEARCH + (
(P35, P48, P50)
) button
5
(P49, P58, P63)
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
REC button
(P59, P61)
BARS ($) button (P38,
P48, P59-P61, P63)
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
REC sub button
(P59, P61)
PHOTO SHOT ( ) button
;
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
(P38, P48, P50)
COUNTER button
(P53, P64)
OIS button (P37)
MANUAL
RESET button (counter)
(P27, P31, P33, P53)
ZEBRA button (P38, P63)
AUTO/MANUAL selector
switch (P13, P34, P41,
P42, P44, P45)
MODE CHK button (P66)
SNS button (P36, P63)
USER2 button (P40, P51, P57,
P62, P63, P74)
USER3 button
(P40, P51, P57,
P62, P63, P74)
FOCUS button (P41)
Panel locking button
(P13, P25, P48)
WHITE BAL button
(P44, P45)
Remote control sensor (P24)
Multi dial (P26, P28, P30-P33, P42, P43,
P46, P47, P49-P52, P65, P68, P69, P75)
MENU button (P26, P28, P31, P33,
P46, P47, P67, P70)
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Description of parts (cont.)
Wireless remote control unit
1. DATE/TIME button (P49)
2. OSD button (P49)
Note that the following buttons are for
functions that cannot be executed on the
camera-recorder.
3. COUNTER button (P53)
4. RESET button (counter)
(P27, P31, P33, P53)
OTITLE
OSELECT
OOFF/ON
O N
OMULTI/P-IN-P
OSTORE
OPB. ZOOM
5. A.DUB button (P57)
6. REC button (P59, P61)
<Playback controls>
21
7. PLAY button (
)
1
1
2
14
(P48, P50, P51, P59-P61)
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
STOP
21
OSD
8. PAUSE button (
)
;
15
4
(P48, P50, P57)
9. C/REW button (
(P35, P48, P53)
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
21
)
3
6
6
5
16
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
10. STILL ADV button ( ,
)
E D
7
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
(P24, P50)
11. INDEX button (
(P52, P73)
9
8
13
10
11
,
)
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
: 9
10
12
21
12. STOP button ($)
11
17
(P24, P48, P59-P61)
SELECT
VAR.
PB.
ZOOM
21
SEARCH
13. FF/B button (
)
5
18
19
STORE
MENU
(P35, P48, P53)
21: During playback, these buttons function in
exactly the same way as the corresponding
buttons on the camera-recorder.
SET
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM
<Shooting/volume controls>
14. PHOTO SHOT button 22 (P38)
15. START/STOP button 22 (P34)
16. ZOOM/VOL buttons 22 (P49)
22: During shooting, these buttons function in
exactly the same way as the corresponding
buttons on the camera-recorder.
17. VAR.SEARCH button (P51)
18. MENU button
(P26, P28, P30, P31, P33, P46, P47, P67,
P70)
19. [V] [B], [M] buttons
(P26, P28, P30-P33, P46, P47, P51, P52,
P68, P69)
21 (E)
Battery
Charging
Before using the battery, fully charge it in the
AC adapter.
Charging and recording times of accessory
battery
We recommend that you keep a spare battery
with you whenever you use the battery to run
the camera-recorder.
Charging time
Continuous recording time
Approx. 120 minutes
Approx. 120 (or 100) minutes
O Times given above are approximations only.
The figure in parentheses is the time that applies when the
LCD monitor is used.
O The times given above apply when the ambient operating
temperature is 20°C and ambient humidity is 60%.
Charging may take longer at other temperatures and
humidity levels.
1 Align the battery with the “
” marking on
the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in
the direction shown below.
O Before doing this, disconnect the DC cord
from the AC adapter as the battery cannot
be charged if it is connected.
OKeep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins)
away from the battery. Short-circuiting may occur
across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up,
and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the
battery in this state.
OThe battery becomes hot while it is being used or
charged.
Similarly, the camera-recorder body becomes hot during
use.
OIf recording and stopping are done unnecessarily and
repeatedly, the recording time will be less than the figure
given in the table above.
Connect the AC cord to the power outlet.
OThe battery should be discharged for storage.
When storing it for an extended time, we recommend that
at least once a year you charge it, use up its charge by
operating the camera-recorder, and then store it again.
OIf the battery is extremely hot or cold, the CHARGE lamp
will blink several times before charging starts.
Similarly, if the battery has not been used for an extended
period of time and has no charge, the CHARGE lamp will
blink several times before charging starts.
2
O The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on
the AC adapter light, and charging begins.
O If the CHARGE lamp does not light when
the battery is placed in the AC adapter,
remove the battery and place it in the
adapter once again.
CHARGE
POWER
OIf the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the
battery temperature is normal, it may mean that
something is wrong with the battery or AC adapter.
Contact your dealer.
OIt takes longer to charge a battery that is warm.
OWhen the AC adapter is used near a radio, the sound
from the radio may be distorted. Keep the AC adapter at
least a yard away from the radio.
ONoise may be heard from an AC adapter while it is being
used. This is not a sign of malfunctioning.
OThe battery cannot be charged when power is being
supplied to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter.
When the battery has been charged, the
CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes off.
3
Slide the battery, and remove it.
4
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Battery (cont.)
Mounting
Removing
Raise the viewfinder.
OTurn the POWER lever to the OFF position,
check that the POWER lamp
1
(CAMERA/VCR) has gone off, and then
remove the battery.
OSupport the battery with your hand so that it
does not drop off.
To remove the battery, hold down the battery
release button and slide it up.
Press the battery straight against the
camera-recorder body and slide it down until
it clicks into place.
2
Return the viewfinder to its original position.
3
23 (E)
Remote control unit
Installing the battery
Setting the remote control unit
When two camera-recorders are used
simultaneously, either [VCR1] or [VCR2] can be
set for this camera-recorder and the wireless
remote control unit so that the remote control
unit will not be used to operate the wrong
camera-recorder by mistake.
1 Pull out the battery holder while pressing the
knob in the direction of arrow 1.
O The remote control sensor used for this is
located at the lower side of the lens on the
camera recorder. Point the wireless remote
control unit towards the sensor when
operating the camera-recorder with it.
2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side
facing up.
Setting procedure
O Wireless remote control unit
Press the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (
)
D
buttons at the same time to set the remote
control unit for use with VCR1. Alternatively,
press the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (
buttons at the same time to set the remote
control unit for use with VCR2.
)
E
3 Return the holder to its original position.
When the battery in the remote control unit is
replaced, the remote control unit is set for
use with VCR1.
O When the battery (CR2025) has run out,
replace it with a new one. (The service life of
the battery is about one year, although this
depends on how often the remote control is
used.) If the remote control unit fails to work
even when it is operated near the camera-
recorder’s remote control sensor, it means
that the battery has run out.
O Camera-recorder
Use the menus (P67-P70) to set the
REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS
screen. (P78)
If different settings are used for the camera-
recorder and remote control unit, “REMOTE” will
light up in red on the viewfinder and LCD
monitor.
O Keep the battery out of the reach of small
children.
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
STOP
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
SELECT
VAR.
PB.
ZOOM
SEARCH
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
VCR 2
VCR 1
ITEM
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Viewfinder
This camera-recorder offers
a
choice of
Using the LCD monitor
viewfinders: a viewfinder with a small LCD
screen and one with a 3.5-inch LCD monitor.
Use the viewfinder that best suits the application
and shooting conditions.
O The brightness and hue may differ between
the images appearing on the viewfinder and
LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV
monitor.
Set the POWER lever to the ON position.
1
Open the LCD monitor while holding down
the panel locking button.
2
The LCD monitor can be opened to a
maximum angle of 90°.
Forcing it past this point will damage the
camera-recorder.
To see how the final images will appear,
check them on a TV monitor.
Using the viewfinder
Set the POWER lever to the ON position,
and check that images appear in the
viewfinder.
1
O Keep the LCD monitor closed.
N
90°
Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest
to see.
3
O The monitor can be rotated by 180
degrees toward the lens and 90 degrees
toward you.
Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the
screen is positioned where it is easiest to
see.
2
Forcing the monitor beyond these
angles or attempting to close the
monitor while it has been rotated by 90
degrees will damage the camera-
recorder.
Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that
the characters on the viewfinder screen are
seen most clearly.
3
Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment
lever
180°
90°
OWhen closing the LCD monitor, ensure that
it is closed securely.
OWhen the LCD monitor is rotated toward
the lens (for self-portrait shooting), the
viewfinder and LCD monitor will light up at
the same time.
Do not point the viewfinder at the sun.
Doing so may damage the parts inside.
25 (E)
Viewfinder (cont.)
Adjusting the screen display
Use the menus (P67-P70) to select “YES” as
the LCD/EVF SET item setting on the
DISPLAY SETUP screen.
Turn the multi dial to adjust the colour level
of the LCD monitor screen.
1
4
5
6
7
LCD/EVFSET
SHUTTER/IRIS
DISPLAYSETUP
SHUTTER/IRIS
LCDBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
LCDCOLOURLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
EVFBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
LCD/EVFFSET –––– YES
SELFSHOOT NORMAL
VOL/JOG
VOL/JO
EVFMODE AUTO
EVFCOLOUR ON
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
PB.
ZOOM
ITEM
MENU
T
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Upon completion of the settings, press the
multi dial to select “EVF BRIGHTNESS.”
The LCD/EVF SET screen with “LCD
BRIGHTNESS” selected appears. Turn the
multi dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor screen.
2
3
SHUTTER/IRIS
LCD/EVFSET
LCDBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
LCDCOLOURLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
EVFBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
VOL/JO
SHUTTER/IRIS
LCD/EVFSET
PB.
ZOOM
LCDBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
LCDCOLOURLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
EVFBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
MENU
SET
VOL/JOG
PUSHMENUTORETURN
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
ITEM
Turn the multi dial to adjust the brightness of
the viewfinder screen.
PUSHMENUTORETURN
SHUTTER/IRIS
LCD/EVFSET
Upon completion of the settings, press the
multi dial to select “LCD COLOUR LEVEL.”
LCDBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
LCDCOLOURLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
EVFBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
VOL/JOG
LCD/EVFSET
SHUTTER/IRIS
LCDBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
LCDCOLOURLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
EVFBRIGHTNESS
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
VOL/JO
ITEM
PB.
ZOOM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
MENU
SET
M
Press the MENU button three times to exit
the menu mode.
PUSHMENUTORETURN
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITE
When the [M] button on the remote control unit is used to make adjustments, the level meter
reading starts changing in the opposite direction once it has reached the maximum (or minimum)
position.
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Viewfinder (cont.)
Adjusting the screen display
OIf the RESET button (counter) is pressed
when it is possible to change the settings
by selecting the LCD/EVF SET item, the
values set for those items (LCD
BRIGHTNESS and COLOUR LEVEL, and
EVF BRIGHTNESS) can be returned to the
factory settings.
RESET
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
A
ZOOM
MANUAL
P-IN-P
REC
OWhen “ON” is selected as the setting for the
EVF MODE item on the DISPLAY SETUP
screen, the images will always be displayed
on the viewfinder even if the LCD monitor is
open. (P78)
OUsing the EVF COLOUR item on the
DISPLAY SETUP screen, either colour or
black and white can be selected for
displaying the viewfinder images. (P78)
No matter whether colour or black and
white is selected, the images will have the
same resolution.
OWhen you press the USER button to which
the EVF DTL function has been allocated,
the contours of the images in the viewfinder
and LCD monitor are emphasized, making
it easier to bring the subject into focus.
(P74)
Note that the contours of the images will
still be emphasized to make focusing easier
even if “ON” has been selected as the EVF
DETAIL item setting on the DISPLAY
SETUP screen. (P78)
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Time data
Adjusting the calendar
This shows you how to adjust the calendar to
5:20 PM on December 25, 2004.
Turn the multi dial to set DEC.
5
CLOCKSET
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
YEAR2004
MONTHDEC
DAY 24
HOUR 13
MIN. 7
Set the POWER lever to the ON position.
1
N
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR
(April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL (July), AUG
(August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV
(November), DEC (December)
Use the menus (P67-P70) to select “YES” as
the CLOCK SET item setting on the OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen.
2
SHUTTER/IRIS
OTHERFUNCTIONS
In the same way, use the multi dial to set 25
for “DAY,” 17 for “HOUR” and 20 for “MIN.”
O The 24-hour system is used for the time.
6
7
REMOTE
VCR1
DVCONTROL OFF
DVCMDSEL RECP
VOL/JO
CLOCKSET
PB.
ZOOM
RECLAMP
BEEPSOUND OFF
OFF
MENU
YEAR2004
MONTHDEC
DAY 25
HOUR 17
MIN. 20
ET
CLOCKSSET –––– YES
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
The CLOCK SET screen with “YEAR”
selected appears. Turn the multi dial to set
2004.
3
PUSHMENUTORETURN
CLOCKSET
SHUTTER/IRIS
Press the MENU button three times to exit
the menu mode.
YEAR2004
MONTHAPR
DAY 24
HOUR 13
MIN. 7
SELECT
VOL/JOG
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
STORE
MENU
PB.
ZOOM
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
MENU
ITE
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Any year from 2000 to 2089 can be set.
An error will gradually develop in the time, so
check that the time is correct before shooting.
Press the multi dial to move the setting item
to “MONTH.”
4
SHUTTER/IRIS
CLOCKSET
YEAR2004
MONTHAPR
DAY 24
HOUR 13
MIN. 7
VOL/JO
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
M
PUSHMENUTORETURN
28 (E)
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Time data (cont.)
Charging the internal battery
The calendar data (year/month/day/hours/
minutes) is kept in the memory by the internal
battery.
When the “
” display appears on the
viewfinder and LCD monitor screen, it means
that the battery has run out.
Follow the steps below to charge the battery.
Set the date and time after the battery is fully
recharged.
Connect the AC adapter to the camera-
recorder. (P11)
1
O Keep the LCD monitor closed.
Leave the POWER lever at the OFF position.
2
Leave the camera-recorder like this for about
4 hours.
3
O The internal battery is charged during this
time.
29 (E)
Time data (cont.)
Setting the user’s bit
By setting the user’s bit, you can store 8-digit
information (such as the date and time) in the
hexadecimal format on the tape’s sub code
track.
The user’s bit settings are automatically saved
in the memory and retained even after the
power has been turned off.
Press the multi dial to move
RECORDINGSETUP
to “YES.”
4
5
1
SHUTTER/IRIS
FIRSTRECTC REGEN
TCPRESET
UBMODE
––––
USER
VOL/JO
PB.
ZOOM
UBPRESET
–––– YES
MENU
ONE–SHOTREC OFF
RECTIME 0.5S
T
ITEM
Set the POWER lever to the ON position.
1
PUSHMENUTORETURN
N
The screen shown below appears. Set the
user’s bit using the multi dial.
UBPRESET
Use the menus (P67-P70) to select “USER”
as the UB MODE item setting on the
RECORDING SETUP screen.
00000000
2
RECORDINGSETUP
SHUTTER/IRIS
FIRSTRECTC REGEN
PUSHMENUTORETURN
TCPRESET
UBMODE
––––
VOL/JO
USER TIME
DATE TCG
––––
Turn the multi dial and select the user’s bit
characters.
O Numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to
F can be used as the characters that
make up the user’s bit.
PB.
ZOOM
UBPRESET
MENU
ONE–SHOTREC OFF
RECTIME 0.5S
T
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
SHUTTER/IRIS
UBPRESET
Turn the multi dial to move to the UB
PRESET item.
3
F0000000
VOL/JOG
RECORDINGSETUP
SHUTTER/IRIS
PB.
ZOOM
FIRSTRECTC REGEN
MENU
SE
TCPRESET
UBMODE
––––
USER
VOL/JOG
PUSHMENUTORETURN
PB.
ZOOM
UBPRESET
–––– YES
MENU
SET
ONE–SHOTREC OFF
RECTIME 0.5S
Press the multi dial to move to the next digit.
PUSHMENUTORETURN
UBPRESET
SHUTTER/IRIS
F0000000
VOL/JO
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
ET
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
30 (E)
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Time data (cont.)
Setting the user’s bit
Press the MENU button twice to exit the
menu mode.
If the RESET button (counter) is pressed
when the user’s bit has been set, the user’s
bit is cleared to zero.
9
SELECT
STORE
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
RESET
ITE
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
A
ZOOM
MANUAL
P-IN-P
REC
Press the MENU button when you finish
setting the user’s bit.
6
7
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITE
The screen shown below appears. Turn the
multi dial to select “YES.”
SHUTTER/IRIS
UBPRESET
PRESETOK?
VOL/JOG
NO ––– PUSHJOG
YES––– PUSHJOG
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SE
M
The user’s bit is entered when the multi dial
is pressed.
8
UBPRESET
SHUTTER/IRIS
PRESETOK?
VOL/JO
NO ––– PUSHJOG
YES–––– PUSHJOG
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
T
ITEM
31 (E)
Time data (cont.)
Setting the time code
Perform the settings related to the time code
using the items below on the RECORDING
SETUP screen. (P75, P76)
OTCG
O In the VCR mode, the settings of the items
listed here cannot be changed if “ON” has
been selected as the 1394 TC REGEN item
setting.
OFIRST REC TC
OTC PRESET
O1394 TC REGEN (the menu items appear in
the VCR mode)
Specifying the time code
You can record a value of your choice as the
initial setting for the time code to be used at the
start of recording.
Press the multi dial to move
RECORDINGSETUP
to “YES.”
4
5
1
SHUTTER/IRIS
FIRSTRECTC PRESET
Set the POWER lever to the ON position.
TCPRESET
UBMODE
–––– YES
USER
1
VOL/JO
N
PB.
ZOOM
UBPRESET
––––
MENU
ONE–SHOTREC OFF
RECTIME 0.5S
T
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
The screen shown below appears. Use the
multi dial to set the time code.
Use the menus (P67-P70) to select
“PRESET” as the FIRST REC TC item
2
TCPRESET
setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen.
00h00m00s00f
RECORDINGSETUP
SHUTTER/IRIS
FIRSTREECTC REGEN
PRESET
TCPRESET
UBMODE
––––
USER
VOL/JO
DATE TCG
––––
PB.
ZOOM
UBPRESET
MENU
ONE–SHOTREC OFF
RECTIME 0.5S
PUSHMENUTORETURN
T
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Turn the multi dial to specify the time code.
SHUTTER/IRIS
TCPRESET
Turn the multi dial to move to the TC
PRESET item.
3
10h00m00s00f
VOL/JOG
RECORDINGSETUP
SHUTTER/IRIS
PB.
ZOOM
FIRSTRECTC PRESET
MENU
SE
TCPRESET
UBMODE
–––– YES
USER
VOL/JOG
PB.
ZOOM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
UBPRESET
––––
MENU
SET
ONE–SHOTREC OFF
RECTIME 0.5S
PUSHMENUTORETURN
32 (E)
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Time data (cont.)
Specifying the time code
Press the multi dial to move to the next digit.
The time code is entered when the multi dial
is pressed.
8
9
SHUTTER/IRIS
TCPRESET
SHUTTER/IRIS
TCPRESET
10h00m00s00f
VOL/JO
PRESETOK?
VOL/JO
PB.
ZOOM
NO ––– PUSHJOG
YES––– PUSHJOG
MENU
PB.
ZOOM
ET
ITEM
MENU
ET
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
If the RESET button (counter) is pressed
when the time code has been set, the time
code is cleared to zero.
Press the MENU button two times to exit the
menu mode.
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
STORE
RESET
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
ITE
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
A
ZOOM
MANUAL
P-IN-P
REC
Press the MENU button when you finish
setting the time code.
6
7
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITE
The screen shown below appears. Turn the
multi dial to select “YES.”
SHUTTER/IRIS
TCPRESET
PRESETOK?
VOL/JOG
NO ––– PUSHJOG
YES––– PUSHJOG
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SE
M
33 (E)
Regular shooting
Preparation and inspections
Shooting
Before shooting, check that the camera-
recorder is operating properly.
Check the equipment as warranted by the
shooting conditions.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to
the AUTO position.
1
$ Battery (P22)
Have a fully charged battery ready.
We also recommend that you keep a spare
battery on hand.
$ Cassette tape (P12, P17)
Check that the cassette tape can be used for
recording:
AUTO
MANUAL
1
O Is the cassette’s accidental erasure
prevention tab not set to the SAVE
position?
O Is there not already any important material
on the tape?
The following items are adjusted automatically in the
auto mode.
O Focusing
O Shutter speed
O Iris
O Gain
O White balance
O Is the cassette cover closed securely?
$ Viewfinder (P25)
Squeeze both sides of the lens cap and
remove it.
2
3
Check whether the viewfinder’s diopter
adjustment has been made.
$ Zoom/focus/iris
O Check that motor-driven zooming is
possible. (P35)
O Check that the focusing can be performed
both automatically and manually. (P41)
O Check that the lens iris operations can be
performed automatically and manually.
(P43)
2
$ Time data (P28-P33)
O Check that the calendar and time have
been set correctly.
O Check that the time code and user’s bit
have been set correctly.
Look through the viewfinder and check what
you want to shoot.
Viewfinder
N
3
4
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
STOP
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
A.DUB
ZOOM
P-IN-P
REC
Shooting starts when you press the
START/STOP (red) button on the POWER
lever.
4
Press this button again to pause shooting
(shooting pause mode).
34 (E)
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Shooting techniques for different targets
Low-angle shooting
Zoom functions
For shooting at a low angle, you can attach the
accessory handle (P15) and use the
START/STOP button on the lens.
The recording operation of this button can be
set using the FRONT S/S INHIBIT item on the
SW MODE screen. (P75)
This camera-recorder comes with a k16 optical
zoom. Press the ZOOM buttons gently for slow
zooming; press them more forcefully for fast
zooming.
The zoom speed resulting when the buttons are
pressed gently can be set using the ZOOM
MODE item (P75) on the SW MODE screen.
START/STOP button
(on lens)
T button
W button
(for zooming in)
(for zooming out)
DIGITAL ZOOM
button
DIGITAL ZOOM
Focus ring
Searching specific scenes
(image search)
The digital zoom function is made operational
by pressing the DIGITAL ZOOM button in the
shooting pause mode.
When “k24” is selected as the D.ZOOM item
(P75) setting on the SW MODE screen, the
digital zoom function works at the following
magnification levels each time this button is
pressed: k1.25 5 k1.5 5 k1 (OFF). Zooming
at a maximum level of k24 is possible at this
setting.
If, on the other hand, “k160” is selected as the
item’s setting, the digital zoom function works at
the following magnification levels each time this
button is pressed: k2 5 k5 5 k10 5 k1
(OFF). Zooming at a maximum level of k160 is
possible at this setting.
The zoom position is displayed at all times at
the top right of the screen, and the magnification
level of the digital zoom also appears when the
digital zoom function is working. (P64)
To check what you have shot straight away,
conduct a rec check (P13).
To find specific scenes among the ones that you
have shot so far, conduct an image search while
the shooting pause mode is established.
Image search comes in handy when you want to
continue shooting from a particular scene you
have found (shooting with frame-to-frame
continuity).
In the shooting pause mode, hold down the
1
or
button.
5
6
While the button is held down, the tape is
played back in the forward or reverse
direction.
RESET
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
O The magnification level cannot be changed
during shooting.
O When shooting with the digital zoom function,
you cannot obtain the same image quality as
you can with normal (optical) zooming.
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
STILDV PAUSE STILDV
INOP IN
REC
BARS
PHOTSHOT
COUNTER
RESET
AUTO
EBRA
MANUAL
When “ZOOM” has been selected as the
FOCUS RING item setting on the SW MODE
screen using the menus (P67-P70), zooming
operations can be performed using the focus
ring but only when shooting in the auto focus
mode. (P75)
When you have found the scene you are
looking for, release the button.
Upon completion of the image search,
operation returns to the shooting pause
mode.
2
35 (E)
Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)
O The time stamp cannot be recorded when
Self-portrait shooting
“k160” has been selected as the D.ZOOM
item setting on the SW MODE screen. (P75)
O When the audio level is adjusted (P46, P47)
during actual shooting, the time stamp
recording will be suspended while the
adjustments are being made.
When the LCD monitor is opened and turned
180 degrees toward the lens to take shots of
yourself, the images shot may appear differently
from how you would normally.
When “MIRROR” has been selected as the
SELF SHOOT item setting on the DISPLAY
SETUP screen using the menus (P67-P70), an
image with the left and right sides reversed will
appear on the LCD monitor. This way, it feels as
if you were looking at yourself in a mirror, which
makes it easier to check what you are shooting.
(P78)
High-sensitivity shooting (SNS)
This camera-recorder comes with a high-
sensitivity shooting function to enable shooting
in very dark places.
You can shoot scenes in three high-sensitivity
shooting modes, which you could not capture
using a regular camera, by combining the light
in the infrared ray region (IR light) with the
shutter speed.
Press the SNS button for high-sensitivity
shooting.
Switch back to regular shooting by pressing the
SNS button again.
However, even if you take self-portrait shots in
the mirror mode, the images recorded on the
tape will be exactly like the ones you would
normally shoot (i.e. not mirror images).
When shooting in the mirror mode, the
information displayed on the viewfinder and
LCD monitor is limited to the following.
¥
: Shooting
¥;
: Shooting pause
: Remaining battery charge
: Warning
The high-sensitivity shooting modes are
selected using the SNS item on the SW MODE
screen. (P75)
If
is displayed, return the LCD monitor to its
O High-sensitivity
shooting
cannot
be
original position, and check the contents of the
warning.
performed during regular shooting even by
pressing the SNS button. Temporarily stop
shooting first, and then press the SNS
button.
Lens hood
SNS button
Infrared light
Recording the time stamp
High-sensitivity
shooting mode
Shutter
speed
Recorded
image
IR light
By selecting “REC” as the TIME STAMP setting
on the RECORDING SETUP screen using the
menus (P67-P70), the shooting date and time
can be superimposed on the images shot and
recorded on the tape. (P75)
IR
1/50 sec.
Black and
white
Lit
SUPER_IR
COLOUR_NS
1/3 sec.
Off
Colour
When “REC” is selected as the TIME STAMP
SNS: Super Night Shooting system
R
item setting,
appears on the screen.
36 (E)
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Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)
O The aperture (IRIS) cannot be adjusted with
the multi dial in the IR and SUPER_IR
modes; however, both the aperture and gain
can be adjusted in the COLOUR_NS mode.
(P43)
RESET
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
O You can change the lighting control of the IR
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
light using the IR LED item on the OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen. (P79)
MANUAL
O Do not look directly at the IR light when it is
on.
O Do not cover the IR light with your hand or
anything else.
O When using the camera-recorder’s IR light,
remove the lens hood before you start to
shoot. (P17)
O For shooting at an even higher sensitivity, we
recommend that you use the optional IR light
(AG-YRL30G).
O It may not be possible to reduce the vibration
at such times when the vibration is severe or
when a moving subject is being tracked and
shot at the same time.
O The vibration reduction function may not
work properly when the digital zoom function
is working.
O Performing high-sensitivity shooting may give
rise to such problems as after-image, a
deterioration in the image quality and
difficulties in focusing.
Wind noise reduction
When “ON” has been selected as the WIND
CUT item setting on the RECORDING SETUP
screen using the menus (P67-P70), the noise
created by wind blowing into the microphone on
very windy days can be reduced. (P75)
When the wind noise reduction is activated,
WIND CUT appears on the screen.
O The wind noise reduction function works for
both the internal microphone and external
microphone.
When SUPER_IR or COLOUR_NS has been
selected as the high-sensitivity shooting
mode, images are shot with the CCD taking
about 16 times more time than usual to
accumulate the signals.
As a result, very small brilliant points that are
not usually visible may be recorded as the
images: this is normal and does not indicate
an error or malfunctioning.
O If there is any bass sound, some of it may be
reduced along with the wind noise.
Vibration reduction function
Movie-like shooting
If you are going to hold the camera to shoot,
you can use the vibration reduction function to
achieve shooting with minimal vibration (camera
shake).
When “4. MOVIE-LIKE” has been selected as
the SCENE FILE item setting on the SCENE
FILE screen using the menus (P67-P70), you
can shoot movie-like images. (P72)
appears on the screen when this function is
working.
To release the function, press the OIS (Optical
Image Stabilizer) button. When the OIS button
is pressed again, the function is reactivated.
If you use a tripod, you can obtain natural
images by shooting with the vibration reduction
function released.
37 (E)
Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)
Photo shots
Zebra pattern
You can record still pictures on tape just as if
you were taking snapshots with an ordinary
camera.
When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed in
the shooting pause mode, a still picture lasting
for about 7 seconds is recorded.
Once the still picture has been recorded, the
camera-recorder is set to the shooting pause
mode.
A photo index for images recorded using the
photo shot function is created, enabling you to
perform a photo index search when the tape is
played back to find any still pictures you have
recorded. (P52)
When the ZEBRA button is pressed, parts that
may be whitened out due to overexposure can
be displayed in stripes.
O Parts that are extremely bright
O Parts that reflect a lot of light
By adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the
manual mode to remove the areas with zebra
patterns, you can obtain images with minimal
whitened-out areas.
You can set the brightness level at which the
zebra patterns are to be displayed by using the
menus (P67-P70) and the ZEBRA DETECT
item on the DISPLAY SETUP screen. (P77)
O While shooting is in progress, still pictures
cannot be recorded even when the PHOTO
SHOT button is pressed.
RESET
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
RESET
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
STOP
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
OSD
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
O
COUNTER RESET TIE
MULTI/
ZOOM
L
P-IN-P
REC
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
MANUA
The markers are displayed when the ZEBRA
button is pressed again.
Colour bars
Markers
When the BARS button is pressed during
shooting or in the shooting pause mode, colour
bars (complying with the EBU standard), which
come in handy for adjusting the picture quality
of TV and external monitor images, can be
displayed.
When the BARS button is pressed again, the
original image is restored.
When the ID information in the ID SET item on
the RECORDING SETUP screen have been set
using the menus (P67-P70), the ID information
will be displayed on the screen along with the
colour bars. (P75)
When the ZEBRA button is pressed again while
zebra patterns are displayed, markers will
appear at the centre of the screen.
When these markers are displayed, the video
level is indicated at the bottom left of the screen.
The video level is displayed as a percentage
from 0 to 99, and “99:” appears when the level
exceeds 99.
Video level detection area
If the START/STOP button is now pressed, the
images with ID information superimposed onto
the colour bars can be recorded on a tape.
Markers
9 9
RESET
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
Video level
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEA
The regular screen is restored when the ZEBRA
button is pressed again.
O The video level and video level detection
area will not be displayed when the digital
zooming is performed. (P35)
O The colour bars will not be displayed when
the digital zooming is performed. (P35)
38 (E)
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Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)
Field and frame shooting
Changing the image size
This camera-recorder normally shoots scenes
using field recording (50 fields per second).
When “FRAME” has been selected as the REC
MODE setting for the SETTING item on the
SCENE FILE screen using the menus (P67-
P70), scenes can be shot using frame recording
(25 frames per second). (P72)
This camera-recorder allows you to change the
size (aspect ratio) of the images recorded on
tape.
Use the menus (P67-P70) to select the desired
setting for the ASPECT CONV item on the
CAMERA SETUP screen. (P72)
When playing back still pictures, high-quality
images can be obtained.
NORMAL:
Images are recorded with the standard 4:3
O If normal (moving image) playback is
performed, the images will appear jerky.
aspect ratio.
Field recording
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Frame recording
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A B C D E F G H I J
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Black bands are recorded at the top and
bottom of the screen.
When you are going to shoot scenes using
frame recording, we recommend that you set
the shutter speed to 1/50. (P42)
Frame-by-frame shooting
When “ON” has been selected as the ONE-
SHOT REC item setting on the RECORDING
SETUP screen using the menus (P67-P70),
frame-by-frame shooting can be performed.
(P76)
The number of seconds for the shooting is set
using the REC TIME item on the same screen.
When the START/STOP button is pressed,
shooting is initiated for the number of seconds
set, and then the shooting pause mode is
established.
SQUEEZE:
The camera images are squeezed
horizontally and recorded. When images
recorded in this mode are played back on a
TV monitor that supports the wide screen
format, they are displayed with the 16:9
aspect ratio.
When SQUEEZE has been selected as the
item’s setting, “SQU” is displayed on the
screen.
O When the frame-by-frame shooting mode is
set, an asterisk (2) at the left of the VCR’s
operating mode on the screen blinks. When
recording is started, the asterisk stops
blinking and lights.
O Even if the frame-by-frame shooting mode
has been set, it is cancelled when the power
is turned OFF.
O When the mode is switched to SQUEEZE,
the screen image may be disrupted for an
instant. This is not
malfunctioning.
a
sign of
O The image quality may deteriorate when
images recorded at the SQUEEZE setting
are played back.
39 (E)
Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)
Using the USER buttons
AE lock function
You can allocate functions that you have
selected using the menu to the USER1, USER2
and USER3 buttons.
This enables you to change the shooting
conditions to match the subject or add fade
effects to the images.
The USER button functions can be selected
using the USER1, USER2 and USER3 items on
the SW MODE screen. (P74)
This function locks the shutter speed and iris for
as long as you shoot when you press the USER
button (P74) to which the AE lock function has
been allocated.
When you zoom in on a subject so that it
appears larger on the screen and then press the
USER button, the shutter speed and iris that are
suitable for the subject are fixed.
Even when the brightness of the background
changes, you can shoot the subject at the same
brightness level.
USER1 button
USER2 button
AE LOCK
appears on the screen while the AE lock
USER3 button
function is working.
Index recording
The scene index signals are recorded on the
tape when you press the USER button (P74) to
which you have allocated the INDEX function
during shooting or recording.
The scene index recording standby status is
established when you press the USER button in
the shooting or recording pause mode.
If you start shooting or recording after pressing
the USER button, the scene index will be
recorded on the tape.
Recording the scene index enables you to
search (scene index search) scenes during
playback. (P52)
One-touch zooming
One-touch zooming is initiated while you are
shooting by pressing the USER button (P74) to
which you have allocated the (PUSH)
AF+ZOOM function.
While this button is held down, the camera-
recorder zooms in on the subject from the
current zoom position for a close-up shot and
focuses automatically.
When the button is released, the camera-
recorder returns to the original zoom position.
This function is useful when you are shooting
with manual focusing.
Backlight compensation
function
When shooting subjects in backlight conditions,
press the USER button (P74) to which you have
allocated
the
BACKLIGHT
(backlight
compensation) function.
Backlight compensation prevents the image of
the subject from turning out dark.
When the backlight compensation is activated,
appears on the screen.
Press the USER button again to release the
backlight compensation.
O This function is activated when auto mode is
used for the iris adjustment.
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Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)
Backup recording
Switching to manual mode
You can automatically record backups of the
camera images on an external unit (P54)
connected to the DV connector.
Set the method used to control the external unit
using the DV CONTROL and DV CMD SEL
items on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.
(P78)
This camera-recorder enables you to switch
over to the manual mode, which enables you to
perform the operations listed below manually.
O Focusing (P41)
O Shutter speed (P42)
O Iris (P43)
O Gain (P43)
O White balance (P44, P45)
Remember the following when you record
backups of images.
OThe menu item settings are retained in the
memory even when the power is turned off.
This means that if the camera-recorder is
used with the settings for backup recording
still in effect, images on tapes in any unit
that has been connected may be
overwritten.
If you have performed backup recording,
check the menu item settings before you
operate the camera-recorder.
Focusing
With this camera-recorder, you can select either
auto focusing or manual focusing.
When the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch is set
to MANUAL and the FOCUS button is pressed,
manual focusing is selected and “MF” appears
on the screen.
Use the focus ring to bring the subject into
focus.
OIf another AG-DVC30 is used as the
external unit for the backup recording,
select “OFF” as the DV CONTROL item
setting for the external unit and then set it
to the VCR mode before use.
Press the FOCUS button again to switch back
to auto focusing.
Focus ring
OBackup recording may not work properly if
two or more external units are connected.
OMake sure that the DV cable (IEEE 1394)
used to connect the external unit is not
more than 4.5 meters long.
OBefore starting backup recording, make
sure the external unit is set up to record DV
signals.
OWhen backup recording is performed with
“CHAIN” selected as the DV CONTROL
item setting, recording will be started
automatically by the backup unit that has
been set to the recording standby mode as
soon as the camera-recorder’s tape
approaches its end during shooting.
OIf any of the following operations are
performed when backup recording is
performed with “EXT” or “CHAIN” selected
as the DV CONTROL item setting, the
pictures or sound recorded by the backup
unit may be disrupted.
FOCUS button
AUTO/MANUAL
selector switch
O The subject may not be in focus if you zoom
out (wide angle), manually focus on the
subject and then zoom in (telephoto).
O To blur the background so that the subject
stands out, reduce the F-number (opening
the iris) and focus.
Conversely, to obtain a greater depth of field
so that the object in front of and behind the
subject are also in focus, increase the F-
number (closing the iris) and focus.
O Digital zoom (P35)
O High-sensitivity
shooting (P36)
O Photo shot (P38)
O Frame recording (P39)
O Squeeze recording
(P39)
O Slow shutter speed
(P42)
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Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustments
You can adjust the shutter speed, iris and gain
to suit the scenes being shot and the lighting
conditions.
Adjusting the slow shutter speed
You cannot switch to the slow shutter speed
while you are shooting at a normal shutter
speed.
Neither can you switch to the normal shutter
speed while you are shooting at a slow shutter
speed.
To make the switch, first set the camera-
recorder to the shooting pause mode, and
then select the normal shutter speed or slow
shutter speed you desire.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to
MANUAL.
O No adjustments can be performed with
this switch at AUTO.
1
1 Turn the multi dial in the direction for
reducing the shutter speed until SLOW
appears on the screen.
SHUTTER/IRIS
AUTO
MANUAL
1
SLOW
1
VOL/JOG
Press the multi dial.
2
2 When the multi dial is pressed, the number
representing the slow shutter speed appears
on the screen.
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JO
1
1/50
SHUTTER/IRIS
1
1/25
The shutter speed is displayed on the
screen.
VOL/JO
3 Turn the multi dial to select the slow shutter
Shutter speed adjustment
speed.
Turn the multi dial to select the shutter
speed.
3
SHUTTER/IRIS
1
1/12
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
VOL/JOG
1
1/100
Returning to the normal shutter speed
4 Turn the multi dial in the direction for
increasing the shutter speed until NORM
appears on the screen.
Slow shutter speeds:
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25
Regular shutter speeds:
1/50, 1/60-1/4000, 1/8000
Synchro scan shutter speeds:
1/50.2-1/248
SHUTTER/IRIS
1
NORM
VOL/JOG
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Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustments (cont.)
5 When the multi dial is pressed, the number
Iris and gain adjustments
representing the normal shutter speed
appears on the screen.
When you press the multi dial, the iris and
gain values are displayed on the screen.
4
SHUTTER/IRIS
1
1/50
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JO
1/100
F5.6
0dB
1
VOL/JO
O With artificial lighting and especially fluorescent
lights and mercury-vapor lamps, the luminance
changes in synchronization with the power line
frequency. In areas where this frequency is 60
Hz, mutual interference will occur between the
camera-recorder’s vertical sync frequency
(approx. 50 Hz) and the lighting frequency (60
Hz). This means that the white balance may
change periodically.
Turn the multi dial to select the F-number.
5
SHUTTER/IRIS
1/100
F2.8
0dB
1
Before shooting in areas with a 60 Hz frequency
or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter
speed to 1/60.
VOL/JOG
O The higher the shutter speed, the lower the
camera’s sensitivity.
Iris (F-number):
CLOSE, F16-F1.7, OPEN
O If the shutter speed is increased when the auto
iris is set (when the F-number is not displayed),
the iris will open (the F-number is reduced) so
that the background is more blurred and the
subject stands out.
O Shooting at a slow shutter speed may give rise
to such problems as after-image, a deterioration
in the image quality and difficulties in focusing.
O When a slow shutter speed has been selected,
images are shot with the CCD taking more time
than usual to accumulate the signals.
When OPEN is selected as the F-number,
moves to the gain value.
6
7
1
Turn the multi dial to select the gain value.
SHUTTER/IRIS
As a result, very small brilliant points that are
not usually visible may be recorded as the
images: this is normal and does not indicate an
error or malfunctioning.
1/100
OPEN
1
3dB
VOL/JOG
Synchro scan shutter speeds
Gain value:
0 dB, 3 dB-15 dB, 18 dB
A synchro scan shutter speed is a shutter
speed used to shoot TV screens or PC
monitor screens.
The synchro scan shutter speed is set using
the SYNCHRO SCAN item on the CAMERA
SETUP screen when the synchro scan
shutter speed has been selected by the multi
dial. (P72)
OIf you adjust the shutter speed to match the
frequency of the TV screen or PC monitor
screen, you can shoot the screen while
minimizing the horizontal noise that is
generated when TV screens are shot.
O When “IRIS” has been selected as the
FOCUS RING item setting on the SW MODE
screen using the menus (P67-P70), you can
use the focus ring to adjust the iris and gain
but only when you are shooting in the auto
focus mode. (P75)
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White balance adjustments
Auto white balance
When you shoot with the AUTO/MANUAL
selector switch at the AUTO position, the white
balance is adjusted automatically while scenes
are being recorded.
As the white balance sensor is used to detect
the light source during shooting so the camera-
recorder can adjust the white balance, do not
cover the sensor with your hand or anything
else.
AUTO
MANUAL
1
White balance sensor
Press the WHITE BAL button to select the
desired white balance setting mode.
2
Setting mode
If you press the USER button to which the AWB
LOCK function has been allocated (P74) when
you are shooting in the auto white balance
mode, the white balance at the time the button
was pressed is used until the button is pressed
again.
W. LOCK: Lock mode
The current white balance is retained.
: Indoor (incandescent bulb) mode
Each time the button is pressed, the camera-
recorder switches between auto white balance
and AWB lock.
Incandescent bulbs, halogen lamps
: Outdoor mode
Outdoors under clear skies
: Set mode
Setting the white balance
O Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium-vapor
lamps, some fluorescent lamps
O Lights used for wedding receptions in
hotels, theater spotlights
Select the white balance setting mode if the
white balance needs to be adjusted very
precisely.
O Before shooting in areas with a 60 Hz power
line frequency or adjusting the white balance,
set the shutter speed to 1/60.
O Sunset, sunrise, etc.
No display: Auto mode
Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to
MANUAL.
O No adjustments can be performed with
this switch at AUTO.
1
The white balance setting mode cannot be
selected while digital zooming is performed
with “k160” selected as the D. ZOOM item
(P75) setting on the SW MODE screen.
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White balance adjustments (cont.)
The white balance is now adjusted
automatically.
The screen then darkens for a moment
before the black balance is adjusted
automatically.
4
Adjusting the white balance
manually
In the set mode (
), you can save the white
balance, which has been adjusted manually, in
the memory.
When the adjustments have been
completed,
stops blinking and changes
back to a lit display.
Place a white pattern in a location with the
O Do not move the screen away from the
subject until the adjustments are
completed.
1
same lighting conditions and light source as
the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole
screen with white.
A white object (a white cloth or white wall)
near the subject can be used instead of the
white pattern.
O Keep high-brightness spotlights and
yellow subjects off the screen.
OIf these steps are taken during shooting,
only the white balance will be adjusted.
OIf the white balance cannot be adjusted
satisfactorily because the place is
extremely bright or extremely dark, the
display will blink slowly.
OThe white balance cannot be adjusted
manually while digital zooming is performed
with “k160” selected as the D. ZOOM item
(P75) setting on the SW MODE screen.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to
MANUAL.
O No adjustments can be performed with
this switch at AUTO.
2
AUTO
MANUAL
1
Press the WHITE BAL button and hold it
3
down until the
display lights.
The display will start to blink immediately
after it lights.
O This operation can be performed even if
the setting mode for the white balance
has been selected.
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Audio level adjustments
You can adjust the level of the audio input from
a microphone and the headphone volume to suit
the shooting conditions.
O You can use the same procedure as that for
“Adjusting the mic input audio level” to adjust
the audio input of the audio component
connected to the AV IN/OUT jack.
Turn the multi dial to move to the MIC •A_IN
LEVEL item.
3
4
SHUTTER/IRIS
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
MONITORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
VOL/JOG
MIC•A_INMODEMANUAL
MIC•A_INLEVEL
PB.
ZO
[–]? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?–––[+]
MENU
Adjusting the mic input audio
level
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
CH2
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Hold down the MENU button until the AUDIO
LEVEL SETUP screen appears.
1
Press the multi dial.
O In CAMERA mode, the screen selected
for the MIC •A_IN MODE item setting will
appear. On this screen, the mic input level
adjustment will take precedence.
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JO
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
MONITORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
In the VCR mode, the screen selected for
the MONITOR LEVEL item setting will
appear and the headphone and speaker
output level adjustments will take
precedence.
MIC•A_INMODEMANUAL
MIC•A_INLEVEL
PB.
ZOOM
[–]? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?–––[+]
MENU
ET
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
ITEM
CH2
PUSHMENUTORETURN
O On the AUDIO LEVEL SETUP screen, the
unit’s operation status is displayed at the
top right of the screen.
“
” appears on the left of the level meter
1
under the MIC •A_IN LEVEL item.
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
MENU
PAUSE
MONITORLEVEL
Turn the multi dial to adjust the audio level of
the microphone input.
5
6
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
MIC•A_INMMODEAUTOMANUAL
SHUTTER/IRIS
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
MONITORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
VOL/JOG
CH2
ITE
MIC•A_INMODEMANUAL
MIC•A_INLEVEL
PUSHMENUTORETURN
PB.
ZO
[–]? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? –––––––[+]
MENU
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
CH2
ITEM
Press the multi dial to move
to MANUAL.
2
1
PUSHMENUTORETURN
SHUTTER/IRIS
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
MONITORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
Press the multi dial to clear the “ ” display
1
VOL/JO
MIC•A_INMMODEAUTOMANUAL
MIC•A_INLEVEL
and complete the adjustment.
PB.
ZOOM
SHUTTER/IRIS
[–]? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?–––[+]
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
MONITORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
MENU
-30
-20 -10
-0
T
INPUT(dB)
CH1
CH2
48K
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
VOL/JO
MIC•A_INMODEMANUAL
MIC•A_INLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? –––––––[+]
PB.
ZOOM
The MIC •A_IN LEVEL item is displayed.
MENU
The “ ” displayed below the level meter
indicates the standard level.
∆
ET
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
ITEM
CH2
PUSHMENUTORETURN
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Audio level adjustments (cont.)
Press the MENU button to release the
AUDIO LEVEL SETUP screen.
Turn the multi dial to adjust the headphone
volume.
7
4
SELECT
SHUTTER/IRIS
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
PAUSE
STORE
MENU
MONITORLEVEL
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
[–]? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? –[+]
ITE
VOL/JOG
MIC•A_INMODEAUTO
PB.
ZO
MENU
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
The audio levels of CH1 and CH2 are
adjusted together.
CH2
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Adjusting the headphone
volume
Press the multi dial to clear the “ ” display
and complete the adjustment.
5
6
1
SHUTTER/IRIS
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
Hold down the MENU button until the AUDIO
LEVEL SETUP screen appears.
1
MONITORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? –[+]
VOL/JO
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
MIC•A_INMODEAUTO
MENU
PAUSE
PB.
ZOOM
MONITORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
MENU
ET
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
MIC•A_INMMODEAUTOMANUAL
ITEM
CH2
PUSHMENUTORETURN
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
CH2
ITE
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Press the MENU button to release the
AUDIO LEVEL SETUP screen.
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
STORE
Turn the multi dial to move to the MONITOR
LEVEL item.
2
3
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITE
SHUTTER/IRIS
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
MONITOORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
VOL/JOG
MIC•A_INMODEAUTO
PB.
ZO
MENU
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
CH2
ITEM
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Press the multi dial.
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JO
AUDIOLEVELSETUP
PAUSE
MONITOORLEVEL
[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
MIC•A_INMODEAUTO
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
ET
-30
-20 -10
-0
INPUT(dB)
CH1
48K
ITEM
CH2
PUSHMENUTORETURN
“
” appears to the left of the level meter
1
under the MONITOR LEVEL item.
47 (E)
Normal playback
Playing back a tape
You can play back images as soon as you have
shot them.
Open the LCD monitor while holding down
the panel locking button.
2
The LCD monitor can be opened to a
maximum angle of 90°.
Forcing it past this point will damage the
camera-recorder.
Turn the POWER lever to the MODE
position.
The VCR (green) lamp lights, and the VCR
mode is established.
1
CAMERA
VCR
POWER
N
1
90°
O Play back the tape using the various function buttons.
C/REW PLAY
FF/B
Press this to rewind the tape while the camera-recorder is in the
stop mode.
While the tape is playing back, it reviews the tape at 10 times the
normal tape speed.
STILL ADV U
INDEX STOP
SELECT
Press this to play back the tape while the camera-recorder is in the
stop mode.
C/REW PLAY
FF/B
STILL ADV PAUSLL
INDEX STOP INDEX
When it is pressed while the tape is playing back, the variable-
speed search mode is established, and “1k” is displayed. (P51)
No sound is heard at this time.
SELECT
(Press the VAR.SEARCH button to establish the variable speed
search mode using the remote control unit.)
C/REW PLAY
FF/B
Press this to fast forward the tape while the camera-recorder is in
the stop mode.
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL AD
INDEX STOP INDEX
While the tape is playing back, it plays back the tape at 10 times
the normal tape speed.
RESET
SELECT
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
C/REW PLAY
FF/B
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
SELECT
When this button is pressed while the tape is playing back, the
camera-recorder is set to the playback pause mode.
C/REW PLAY
FF/B
MANUAL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
SELECT
Press this to stop the tape.
Tape protection mode
In order to protect the tape, this camera-recorder is automatically set to the stop mode if it is left
for more than 5 minutes or so in the playback pause or recording pause mode.
It is set to the stop mode sooner in low temperatures.
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Normal playback (cont.)
Adjusting the volume
Connecting a TV to view images
You can adjust the speaker volume when a tape
is being played back.
The adjustment will be reflected in the
headphone volume.
When the camera-recorder is connected to a TV
set using the accessory AV cable or S-video
cord (option), you can view the playback images
on the TV screen.
Hold down the multi dial until the audio level
meter is displayed.
Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set.
(P55)
1
1
Start playback.
2
O Press the OSD button on the remote
control unit to display the information
(counter, mode displays) appearing on the
LCD monitor and viewfinder on the TV
screen.
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JO
The displays are cleared when the OSD
button is pressed again.
VOLUME[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]
START/
Turn the multi dial to adjust the volume.
DATE/ PHOTO
STOP
2
TIME
SHOT
OSD
COUNTETLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
SHUTTER/IRIS
P-IN-P
VOL/JOG
TITLE
ZOOM
A.DUB
FF/B
Checking the shooting date and
time
VOLUME[–]? ? ? ? ? ? ? ––[+]
You can display the shooting date and time on
the screen by pressing the DATE/TIME button
on the remote control unit while a tape is playing
back.
Press the multi dial to clear the level meter
display.
3
Each time the button is pressed, the display
SHUTTER/IRIS
changes in the following sequence.
Time
7
Date
VOL/JO
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
OSD
7
COUNTER RESET T
MULTI/
OM
Time and date
7
P-IN-P
REC
A
Original screen
49 (E)
Variable-speed playback
Slow playback
Frame-feed playback
You can play back tapes recorded in the SP and
LP mode at about one-fifth and one-third of the
normal tape speed, respectively.
Frame-feed playback can be initiated by turning
the multi dial during still-picture playback. Turn
the multi dial upward to play back the tape in the
forward direction and downward to play it back
in the reverse direction.
Play back the tape.
1
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SHUTTER/IRIS
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDX STOP INEX
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAE STILL ADV
INDEX SDEX
VOL/JOG
S
REC
BS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
MANUAL
O Press the
button to return to normal
1
playback.
Press one of the STILL ADV (
buttons on the remote control unit.
or
)
E
2
D
Cue and review
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INEX STOP INX
The tape is cued by pressing the
while the tape is playing back and reviewed by
button
5
pressing the button.
6
S
The tape is cued or reviewed only for as long as
the button is held down.
O Press the
button to return to normal
1
playback.
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILDV PAUSE STILDV
INOP IN
Still-picture playback
REC
BARS
PHOTHOT
AR.
B.
COUNTER
RESET
M
AUTO
BRA
If you press the
button while the tape is
;
playing back, the camera-recorder is set to the
playback pause mode so that the still pictures of
the frames can be viewed.
MANUAL
O Press the
button to return to normal
1
playback.
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX SP INDEX
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
MANUA
O Press the
button or
button to return to
1
;
normal playback.
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Search functions
Variable-speed search
Blank search
This function enables you to change the
playback speed and search for specific scenes.
If, in the VCR mode, you press the USER button
(P74) to which you have allocated the BLANK
SEARCH function, the end of the last scene
shot (a blank part of the tape) is found, and a
still picture of the frame that is about a second
ahead of the end of the last scene is displayed.
O If there are no unrecorded blanks, the tape
will stop at the end of the tape.
Press the
button on the camera-recorder
1
1
or the VAR SEARCH button on the remote
control unit while the tape is playing back.
O If shooting is started immediately after an
unrecorded blank has been found, the scene
will be recorded with frame-to-frame
continuity following on from the last frame.
INDEX STOP INDEX
RESET
SELECT
VAR.
PB.
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
SEARCH
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
REC
BS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SET
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
USER1 button
USER2 button
MANUAL
USER3 button
“1k” appears on the viewfinder and LCD
monitor, and the tape is played back at the
normal speed.
No sound is heard at this time.
Turn the multi dial.
2
When the multi dial is turned, the playback
speed changes in the sequence of 1/5k (or
1/3k in the LP mode), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k and
20k the normal tape speed.
The tape is played back in the forward
direction when the dial is turned upward and
in the reverse direction when it is turned
downward.
INDEX STOP INDEX
SHUTTER/IRIS
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
VOL/JOG
TEM
O Press the
button to return to normal
1
playback.
51 (E)
Search functions (cont.)
Index search
This function searches for the index signals
recorded on the tape so that the tape can be
cued up to a particular part.
Press one of the INDEX buttons (
or
2
9
) on the remote control unit.
:
Index searches can only be performed using the
remote control unit.
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
Using the menus (P67-P70), select the index
to be searched at the SEARCH item on the
PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen.
1
SELCT
VAR.
PB.
PLAYBACKFUNCTIONS
SHUTTER/IRIS
SEARCH
32K(12bit)AUDIO
ST1
AUDIOOUT CH1
PHOTOSCENE
O To stop the search at any time, press the
STOP button ($).
VOL/JO
•CH2
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
Index signals
ET
ITEM
This camera-recorder can record index
signals that serve as a guide for tape cue-up.
PUSHMENUTORETURN
OPhoto index:
PHOTO:
These signals are recorded when a tape
has been recorded using the photo shot
technique. (P38)
When the INDEX button is pressed, the
tape is cued back or forward to the image
containing the photo index signal.
OScene index:
When the tape is cued, it is played back for
about 4 seconds, and then the image is
played back as a still picture. (If you
continue still-picture playback for 5 or more
minutes, the camera-recorder is set to the
stop mode in order to safeguard the heads
from wear.)
These signals are recorded when index
recording has been performed. (P40, P74)
SCENE:
When the INDEX button is pressed once,
“S1” is displayed, and the tape is cued back
or forward to the image containing the photo
index signal.
Each time this button is pressed again after
operation has started, “S2” and then “S3”
are displayed, and the tape is cued up to
the second and subsequent scenes. When
the tape is cued up, playback starts from
that section. (Up to the ninth scene before
or ahead on the tape can be specified for
cue-up.)
The function may not work properly if the
interval between one index and the next is
less than one minute.
52 (E)
ENGLISH
Counter
Counter display
Counter memory function
You can display a counter that indicates how
much time has elapsed during shooting or
playback by pressing the COUNTER button.
After shooting or playback, the tape can first be
returned to near the position reset to zero using
the counter memory, and then stopped
automatically.
RESET
Press the COUNTER button to display the
counter memory.
1
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
OSD
At the desired position on the tape, press the
RESET button (counter) to reset the counter
memory display.
2
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MTI/
ZOOM
PP
REC
A.DUB
MANUAL
C
B
AY
FF/
Proceed with playback or shooting.
3
The following data is selected in turn each time
the COUNTER button is pressed.
Turn the POWER lever to set the camera-
recorder to the VCR mode.
4
0 : 00. 0
7
M 0 : 00. 0
7
: Counter value
CAMERA
VCR
: Counter memory
POWER
N
TC XX : XX : XX: XX : Time code
7
UB XX XX XX XX
: User’s bit
7
Returns to original screen
O What is shown on the counter can be reset to
zero by pressing the RESET button (counter)
while the counter value or counter memory is
displayed.
When the tape is rewound or fast forwarded,
it stops automatically near where the counter
memory display was reset.
5
O The time code and user’s bit cannot be reset
using the RESET button (counter).
RESET
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
REC
BARS
PHOSHOT
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
RESET
STIDV PAUSE STDV
INOP IN
COUNTER
RESET
AUTO
BRA
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
AR.
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
PB.
MANUAL
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
OSD
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
P-IN-P
RC
A.DUB
MANUAL
When adding sound to an existing recording
by audio dubbing, you can use this function to
set the point at which the audio dubbing is to
end. (P58)
C
B
/REW P
/
53 (E)
Connecting external units
Headphones
(P47)
PHONES
DV
CAM REMOTE
Digital video equipment
(P41, P60)
PHONES
DV
CAM REMOTE
DV cable (option)
4-pin type
OBefore proceeding to connect or disconnect the DV cable (IEEE1394), be
absolutely sure to turn off the power of the units that are to be connected or
disconnected using this cable.
OBefore proceeding to connect the unit which uses a 6-pin type of DV
connector, carefully check the shape of the connectors on the DV cable and
unit. Connecting a connector upside down may damage the parts inside the
camera-recorder and cause malfunctioning.
6-pin type 4-pin type
Always connect the DV cable to the unit with the 6-pin type DV connector first.
OWhen recording signals from an external unit, first check that video signals are supplied.
OWhile signals from an external unit are being recorded, do not operate the external unit or disconnect any of
its cables. This will stop the output, which may result in the signals not being recognized when recording is
resumed.
OYou can connect a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector and digitally transfer video and audio
signals as well as time codes and other information.
OWhen a DV cable has been connected to the DV connector, do not apply any strong external force as this
may damage the connector.
54 (E)
ENGLISH
Connecting external units (cont.)
TV set
(P57-P60)
Red: CH2 (R ch) audio
White: CH1 (L ch) audio
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
MIC
XLR ADAPTER
AV
IN/OUT
Yellow: Video
AV cable
(accessory)
Red: CH2 (R ch) audio
White: CH1 (L ch) audio
Yellow
S-video connector
supported
S-video cable (option)
Video deck
(P57-P60)
Red: CH2 (R ch) audio
White: CH1 (L ch) audio
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
MIC
XLR ADAPTER
Yellow: Video
AV
IN/OUT
AV cable
(accessory)
Red: CH2 (R ch) audio
White: CH1 (L ch) audio
Yellow
S-video connector
supported
S-video cable (option)
OWhen connecting an external unit to the camera-recorder and inputting the video and audio signals of that
unit to the camera-recorder, connect the camera-recorder to the output connectors on the external unit.
OWhen connecting an external unit to the camera-recorder and outputting the video and audio signals of the
camera-recorder to that unit, connect the camera-recorder to the input connectors on the external unit.
OWhen video signals are input to both the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and AV IN/OUT jack, the signals of the
S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector take precedence.
OExcept when performing audio dubbing on existing recordings, audio signals cannot be recorded unless
video signals are input to the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and/or AV IN/OUT jack.
55 (E)
Connecting external units (cont.)
External microphone
(connected to phono jack)
(P57, P58)
Stereo microphone
(AG-MC15, option)
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
MIC
XLR ADAPTER
AV
IN/OUT
External microphone
(connected to XLR connector)
(P57, P58)
XLR microphone
(AG-MC100G, option)
XLR microphone adapter
(AG-MYA30G, option)
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
MIC
XLR ADAPTER
AV
IN/OUT
56 (E)
ENGLISH
Audio dubbing
Background music or narration can be added to
the images you have recorded on the tape.
(P55, P56)
Press the A.DUB button on the remote
control unit to establish the status ready for
audio dubbing.
5
6
COUNTER RESET TITLE
ZOOM
A.DUB? ?
Turn the POWER lever to set the camera-
recorder to the VCR mode.
1
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
C
/REW PLAY
FF/
CAMERA
VCR
POWER
N
1
Press the PAUSE button ( ) on the remote
;
control unit and start input of the sound to be
dubbed.
Using the menus (P67-P70), select the audio
recording system at the AUDIO REC item on
2
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
A.DUB
1
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP IND
the RECORDING SETUP screen. (P75)
32K (12bit):
The sound is recorded using the 12-bit/32kHz (4-
channel) system.
Use this mode when you want to keep the sound that
was heard while you were shooting even after audio
dubbing has been performed.
48K (16bit):
The sound is recorded using the 16-bit/48kHz system
(2 channels with a good sound quality).
When audio dubbing is performed, the sound that was
heard while you were shooting will be erased.
When the PAUSE button ( ) on the remote
7
8
;
control unit is pressed, the camera-recorder
reurns to the still-picture playback mode.
If more sound is to be dubbed, repeat steps
5 and 6.
Select the sound to be recorded using the A
DUB INPUT item on the AV IN/OUT SETUP
screen. (P77)
3
When the STOP button ($) on the remote
control unit is pressed, audio dubbing is
stopped.
MIC:
The sound of the built-in or external microphone is
recorded.
A_IN:
The sound of the audio component connected to the
AV IN/OUT jack is recorded.
When the AUDIO DUB (sound adding)
function is allocated to a USER button on the
camera-recorder, audio dubbing can be
performed (sound can be added) by operating
that button in the same way as the PAUSE
Find the scene where the sound is to be
added, and set the camera-recorder to the
still-picture playback mode. (P50)
4
button ( ) on the remote control unit.
;
USER1 button
USER2 button
USER3 button
RESET
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP IND
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
MAN
? ?
57 (E)
Audio dubbing (cont.)
$ Listening to sound that has
$ Using the counter memory
been dubbed
function to edit dubbed sound
1 First reset the counter memory display at
the position where the audio dubbing is to
end. (P53)
2 Rewind the tape to the position where the
audio dubbing is to start, and start the
dubbing.
You can switch between the sound that has
been dubbed and the sound heard during
shooting using the 32K (12bit) AUDIO item
setting on the PLAYBACK FUNCTION
screen. (P73)
ST1:
The sound heard during shooting is played
back.
ST2:
3 The tape then stops automatically at the
position on the tape where the counter
memory display was reset.
The sound that has been dubbed on a
recording is played back.
MIX:
$ Adjusting the audio input level
Use the procedure described for “Adjusting
the mic input audio level” (P46) to adjust the
audio level of mic input and line input (from
the audio component connected to the AV
IN/OUT jack).
Both the sound heard during shooting and
that you have dubbed on a recording are
played back at the same time.
$ Performing audio dubbing as
you listen to it
$ Adjusting the audio output
You can monitor the sound by setting “ST2”
while audio dubbing is temporarily
suspended.
level
Use the procedure described for “Adjusting
the headphone volume” (P47) to adjust the
audio level output from the headphones and
speakers.
If you use headphones when performing
audio dubbing on a recording using mic
input, you can listen to the sound being
dubbed.
When you perform audio dubbing using line
input (from the audio component connected
to the AV IN/OUT jack), you can listen to the
sound being dubbed through the speakers.
Inputs and audio tracks for recordings
When performing audio dubbing
in the 32K (12bit) mode
Input
When shooting
Order of priority
A. DUB INPUT:
A. DUB INPUT:
for mic inputs
MIC
A_IN
External mic L channel
External mic R channel
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
High
__
__
__
__
__
__
CH1
CH3
INPUT 1 (XLR mic) 2
INPUT 2 (XLR mic) 2
Internal mic L channel
Internal mic R channel
CH2 (CH1)
CH1
CH4 (CH3)
CH3
CH2
CH4
Low
Audio IN/OUT CH1 (L channel)
(white phono jack)
__
__
__
__
CH3
CH4
Audio IN/OUT CH2 (R channel)
(red phono jack)
O Which sound is to be recorded during shooting is
automatically determined by the order of priority for the
mic inputs.
2 You will need the XLR microphone adapter (AG-
MYA30G, option) if you intend to use the XLR
microphone. (P56)
O The audio tracks on which dubbed sound is to be
recorded can be changed using the A.DUB INPUT item
on the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. (P77)
58 (E)
ENGLISH
Dubbing
Analogue input
Using the dubbing function, you can dub (copy)
the contents of S-VHS (or VHS) cassettes onto
DV cassettes or record TV programmes. (P55)
$ Adjusting the audio input level
Use the procedure described for “Adjusting
the mic input audio level” (P46) to adjust the
audio level of mic input and line input (from
the audio component connected to the AV
IN/OUT jack).
Turn the POWER lever to set the camera-
1
recorder to the VCR mode.
CAMERA
VCR
POWER
N
1
Turn on the power of the external unit, and
play back the tape.
2
To start recording, press the REC button
while holding down the REC sub button on
the camera-recorder.
3
If you are using the remote control unit,
press the PLAY button while holding down
the REC button.
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
RESET
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
COUNTER
RESE
DE CHK
ZEBRA
MANUAL
O If you do this during still-picture playback
(P50), the camera-recorder will be set to
the rec pause status.
To resume recording from the rec pause
status, press the
button.
;
Press the $ button to stop the recording.
4
5
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEA
Stop play back on the external unit.
59 (E)
Dubbing (cont.)
Analogue input
Analogue output
You can use a video deck to dub the images
you have shot using this camera-recorder onto
an S-VHS (or VHS) cassette tape. (P55)
$
Analogue/digital (AD) conversion
You can use the camera-recorder as an
analogue-digital (AD) converter by using the
menus (P67-P70) to select “ON” as the DV
OUT item setting on the AV IN/OUT SETUP
screen. (P77)
This function enables you to output images,
which were input as analogue signals from
an external unit, as digital signals through the
camera-recorder’s DV connector to another
digital video unit.
Turn the POWER lever to set the camera-
recorder to the VCR mode.
1
CAMERA
VCR
POWER
N
1
External unit
Press the 1 button to play back the tape in
the camera-recorder.
2
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
MIC
MULTI/
XLR ADAPTER
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
Analogue signals
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
AV
IN/OUT
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PASE STILL ADV
INDEX SDEX
REC
BS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
MANUAL
Start recording on the video deck.
Stop recording on the video deck.
3
4
5
PHONES
DV
CAM REMOTE
Press the $ button to stop playing back the
tape in the camera-recorder.
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
Digital signals
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
Another digital video unit
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEA
O Normally, use the “OFF” setting for the DV
OUT item. If “ON” is selected, the images
may be disrupted.
60 (E)
ENGLISH
Dubbing (cont.)
Digital input/output
You can perform dubbing with a high image
quality by means of digital signals by using the
DV cable (option) to connect the camera-
recorder to a digital video unit equipped with a
DV connector (IEEE 1394 connector). (P54)
Press the $ button to stop the recording in
the recorder.
4
5
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
Turn the POWER lever to set the player unit
and recorder unit to the VCR mode.
1
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEA
CAMERA
VCR
POWER
N
Press the $ button to stop playback in the
player.
1
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
Press the 1 button to play back the tape in
the player.
2
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEA
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
RESET
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
STILL ADV PAE STILL ADV
INDEX SDEX
REC
BS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
SELECT
PB.
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
O Digitally dubbed sound is recorded in the
same audio mode as the player’s tape
regardless of the recorder’s menu setting.
O When dubbing is performed with “ON”
selected as the 1394 TC REGEN and 1394
UB REGEN item settings on the recorder’s
menu, the player’s time code and user’s bit
can be copied. (P75, P76)
MANUAL
To start recording in the recorder, press the
REC button while holding down the REC sub
button.
If you are using the remote control unit,
press the PLAY button while holding down
the REC button.
3
In this case, check the recorder’s screen to
verify that the player’s images are being
received before starting to record.
If you start recording when there are no
images being received from the recorder, it
may not be possible to copy the time code
and user’s bit properly.
COUNTER RESET TITLE
ZOOM
RESET
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
COUNTER
RESE
DE CHK
ZEBRA
MANUAL
O If you do this during still-picture playback
(P50), the camera-recorder will be set to
the rec pause status.
To resume recording from the rec pause
status, press the
button.
;
61 (E)
Screen displays
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes
32 31 30 29
28 27
2
T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0
P A U S E
D 1 6 X Z 0 0
1
2
3
4
5
26
25
DVO
S P
S Q U
1.2 5 X
MN L
MF
24 =
23
Items with the = mark next to their numbers in
the figure at left are also displayed in the VCR
mode as camera data when “ON” has been
selected as the CAMERA DATA item setting on
the DISPLAY SETUP screen. (P77)
MO V I E – L I K E
22 =
21
U 1 : P U S H A F + ZM
U 2 : B A C L I G H T
U 3 : A E L O C K
S N S : I R
I N D E X
N O V 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
1/ 1 0 0
F 5 . 6
1 8 dB
S N S
6
20 =
19 =
18
9 9
WINDCUT
R
7
9
10
11
8
17
16
CH1
CH2
48 K M
2 2 2 min
12
13
14
15
1. Warning information
REMOTE:
2. Back-up unit modes
The status (modes) of the backup unit
connected to the DV connector is displayed
here.
This blinks when the wrong equipment
setting has been selected on the remote
control unit. (P24)
:
This blinks when condensation has
formed inside the camera-recorder. (P83)
No status is displayed when “OFF” has
been selected as the DV CONTROL item
setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.
(P78)
:
DV ¥ :Recording
This blinks when the cylinder heads are
DV
;
:Recording standby
dirty.
:
:The backup unit cannot be
controlled.
This blinks when the cassette tape has
not been inserted or the one that has
been inserted is set to the recording
inhibited status.
DV
:The backup unit has not been
connected.
DV – – :The backup unit is connected but it
is not in the recording or recording
standby mode.
END:
This blinks when the tape has come to its
end.
:
3. Recording time mode
SP :SP (standard play) mode
LP :LP (long play) mode
This blinks if a problem has occurred in
the camera-recorder while taking a self-
portrait in the mirror mode.
:
This blinks when the internal battery for
the calendar has run out. (P29)
4. Squeeze information
This display appears when recording with
“SQUEEZE” selected as the ASPECT
CONV item setting on the CAMERA SETUP
screen or when images recorded in the
squeeze mode are played back. (P39, P72)
5. Setting selection
The selected setting is displayed here when
a switch is selected or a button is pressed
to select a setting.
62 (E)
ENGLISH
Screen displays (cont.)
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes
6. Button functions
16. Calendar
The current date and time are displayed
The functions allocated to the USER
buttons (P74) and high-sensitivity shooting
mode (P36) are displayed here while the
MODE CHK button is held down.
here.
When the BARS button is pressed to
display colour bars, the ID information set at
the ID SET item on the DISPLAY SETUP
screen is displayed.
7. Video level
The video level near the markers is
displayed here. (P38)
Month:
JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR
(April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL (July), AUG
(August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV
(November), DEC (December)
8. Markers
The markers are displayed here when the
ZEBRA button is pressed twice during
shooting. (P38)
Day of the month
Year:
2000 --- 2089
9. Wind noise reduction
Hours: (24-hour clock)
WIND CUT is displayed here when “ON”
has been selected as the WIND CUT item
setting on the RECORDING SETUP
screen. (P37, P75)
Minutes
Seconds
mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss
17. Index recording
10. Time stamp
“INDEX” lights during index signal
recording. This is initiated by pressing the
USER button in which the INDEX function
has already been allocated during
recording. (P40, P74)
R
is displayed here when “REC” has been
selected as the TIME STAMP item setting
on the RECORDING SETUP screen. The
date and time are recorded as part of the
images on the tape. (P36, P75)
It blinks when the INDEX button is pressed
before recording (to indicate the index
signal recording standby status).
11. Audio recording system
The digital sound recording system is
displayed here. (P75)
18. High-sensitivity shooting mode
SNS is displayed here when shooting in a
high-sensitivity mode. (P36)
12. Mic manual mode
“M” is displayed here when sound is
recorded manually using the internal
microphone or external microphone. (P46)
19. Gain value
The gain value used for shooting is
displayed here. (P43)
13. Audio level meter
This indicates the levels of the audio input
and output signals.
20. F-number
The iris (F-number) used for shooting is
displayed here. (P43)
14. Remaining tape
“
” appears when the backlight is being
compensated. (P40)
” appears in the spotlight mode. (P74)
The remaining tape time is displayed here.
It is not displayed while it is being
calculated or during slow playback.
“
15. Remaining battery charge
As the remaining battery charge drops, the
display changes as follows:
5
.
5
5
5
When the battery has completely
discharged, ) blinks. (When
the AC adapter is being used, a display
other than may appear: this is not a
sign of malfunctioning.)
(
63 (E)
Screen displays (cont.)
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes
21. Shutter speed
CHK
: Rec check
The shutter speed used for shooting is
displayed here. (P42)
9
(:
): Cue-up (cue-up in reverse
direction)
;1
(
2;): Frame feed playback (frame
feed playback in reverse
direction)
22. White balance information
The white balance information is displayed
here. (P44, P45)
BLANK : Blank search
/k (k /k ):
k
1
5
2
6
23. Manual focus control
Variable-speed search (variable-speed
“MF” is displayed here when the focus is
search in reverse direction)
controlled manually. (P41)
30. One-shot recording
24. Vibration reduction (
)
An asterisk (2) appears when the camera-
recorder has been set up for frame feed
recording. It blinks in the shooting pause
mode. (P39)
“
” is displayed here when the vibration
reduction function is used. (P37)
25. Digital zoom
This display appears when the digital zoom
31. Counter
function is used. (P35)
The following data is selected in turn each
time the COUNTER button is pressed.
0 : 00. 0:
26. Zoom position
The zoom position from Z00 (max. wide
angle) to Z99 (max. telephoto) is displayed
here.
Counter value
M 0 : 00. 0:
Counter value in counter memory mode
TC XX : XX : XX: XX:
27. Operation control
Time code value. “TC2” appears when
this value cannot be read correctly from
the tape.
The operation control mode of the camera-
recorder is displayed here.
No display : Auto mode
UB XX XX XX XX:
MNL
AE LOCK
: Manual mode
: This is displayed while the AE
lock function is working. (P40)
User’s bit value. “UB2” appears when
this value cannot be read correctly from
the tape.
28. Zoom value
32. Filename used
The zoom value is displayed here for
several seconds when it has been changed.
“D” appears when the digital zoom function
is being used.
The name of the scene file used for the
current shooting is displayed here. (P72)
29. Operation mode displays
REC
: Recording
¥
: Recording (for self-portraits)
PAUSE : Recording standby
¥
;
: Recording standby
(for self-portraits)
: Playback pause
;
STNDBY : Standby
(cylinder heads stopped)
A.DUB
A/DUB
1
;
1
: Audio dubbing standby
: Audio dubbing
: Playback
5
?1
(
6
) : Fast forward/cue (rewind/review)
: Slow playback (slow playback in
reverse direction)
(2?)
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Screen displays (cont.)
In VCR mode only
Warnings
The following messages are displayed in the
centre of the screen when a problem with the
camera-recorder, tape, etc. has occurred.
34
P A U S E
T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0
S
1
UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT)
The tape cannot be played back because it is
in the wrong format.
S P
S Q U
COPY INHIBITED
F 5 . 6
1 8
The material cannot be recorded properly
because its input signals are copy-guarded.
UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED)
Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this
tape since it was recorded in the LP mode.
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE
dB
WINDCUT
N O V 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
2 2 2 min
CH1
CH2
48 K M
This tape cannot be used because it
conforms to a different standard (data saving
tape, etc.).
V O L UME
–
?
?
?
?
?
?
– –
+
33
33. Monitor volume level meter
EXTERNAL DV DISCONNECT
This message appears when shooting with
“EXT” selected as the DV CONTROL item
setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
and with no external unit connected to the
DV connector. (P41, P54, P78)
FOCUS LOCK
Press the multi dial to display the level
meter showing the volume level of the
sound that is output from the internal
speaker and PHONES jack.
34. Search number
The index number used to perform the
index search is displayed here. (S1 to S9)
This message appears when a problem has
occurred during focusing.
ZOOM LOCK
This message appears when a problem has
occurred during zooming.
PSD NG
This message appears when a problem has
occurred with the vibration detection function.
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF is displayed when a problem has
occurred with the tape transport system.
When it appears, the camera-recorder’s
power is automatically turned off.
CYLINDER LOCK
LOADING LOCK
LOW BATTERY
S REEL LOCK
(supply reel lock)
T REEL LOCK
(take-up reel lock)
UNLOADING LOCK
65 (E)
Screen displays (cont.)
Using the MODE CHK button
Setting the DISPLAY items
The amount of information to be displayed can
be set by using the menus (P67-P70) to select
the DISPLAY item setting on the DISPLAY
SETUP screen. (P77)
Z 0 0
1.2 5 X
MN L
T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0
S P
S Q U
MO V I E – L I K E
MF
U 1 : P U S H A F + ZM
U 2 : B A C L I G H T
U 3 : A E L O C K
S N S : I R
1/ 1 0 0
F 5 . 6
1 8 dB
S N S
When “PARTIAL” is selected as the
DISPLAY item setting
D 1 6 X Z 0 0
1.2 5 X
WINDCUT
R
48 K M
N O V 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
2 2 2 min
CH1
CH2
MF
1/ 1 0 0
F 5 . 6
1 8
dB
R
M
N O V 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
2 2 2 min
When “ALL” is selected as the DISPLAY
item setting
D 1 6 X Z 0 0
1.2 5 X
MN L
S P
S Q U
MF
1/ 1 0 0
F 5 . 6
1 8 dB
S N S
WINDCUT
R
48 K M
N O V 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
2 2 2 min
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Menu operations
Using menus, you can change the camera-recorder’s settings to suit the scenes to be shot or
material to be recorded.
O You cannot perform menu operations while you are shooting or recording.
Setting the menu mode
Press the MENU button.
1
[CAMERA mode]
CAMERAMENU
O When the remote
1.SCENEFILE
2.CAMERSETUP
control unit is used
3.SWMODE
4.RECORDINGSETUP
START/
5.DISPLAYSETUP
6.OTHERFUNCTIONS
PUSHMENUTOEXIT
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME SHOT
STOP
OSD
COUNTER RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
C
B
/REW PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX STOP INDEX
SHUTTER/IRIS
MENU
[VCR mode]
SELECT
VAR.
PB.
ZOOM
SEARCH
VCRMENU
STORE
MENU
VOL/JOG
SET
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
1.PLAYBACKFUNCTIONS
2.SWMODE
I
3.RECORDINGSETUP
4.AVIN/OUTSETUP
5.DISPLAYSETUP
6.OTHERFUNCTIONS
The main items now appear on the screen.
O The camera menu appears in the
CAMERA mode; the VCR menu appears
in the VCR mode.
PUSHMENUTOEXIT
67 (E)
Menu operations (cont.)
Selecting the main items
Example:
Turn the multi dial.
2
CAMERAMENU
SELECT
SHUTTER/IRIS
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
1.SCENEFILE
2.CAMERSETUP
3.SWMODE
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
TEM
P.B.DIGITAL
4.RECORDINGSETUP
5.DISPLAYSETUP
6.OTHERFUNCTIONS
VOL/JOG
The highlighting moves to the next main item
in turn.
PUSHMENUTOEXIT
Example:
OTHERFUNCTIONS
Press the multi dial at the position of the item
to be displayed.
3
REMOTE
VCR1VCR2
OFF
DVCONTROL OFF
SHUTTER/IRIS
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
T
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DVCMDSEL RECP
RECLAMP OFF
ITEM
VOL/JO
BEEPSOUND OFF
CLOCKSET ––––
The sub items are now displayed.
PUSHMENUTORETURN
Selecting the sub items
Example:
Turn the multi dial.
4
OTHERFUNCTIONS
SELECT
STORE
SHUTTER/IRIS
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
REMOTE
VCR1
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DVCONTROL OFF EXT
BOTHCHAIN
DVCMDSEL RECP
TEM
VOL/JOG
RECLAMP
OFF
BEEPSOUND OFF
CLOCKSET ––––
The highlighting moves to the next sub item
in turn.
PUSHMENUTORETURN
68 (E)
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Menu operations (cont.)
Entering the settings
For items whose setting is to be selected
For items whose numerical value setting
is to be changed
Press the multi dial at the position of the item
5
to be changed, and move
setting.
to the desired
Press the multi dial at the position of the item
1
5
to be changed, then press the dial again and
move to the position of the numerical
1
SHUTTER/IRIS
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
value which is to be changed.
STORE
MENU
SHUTTER/IRIS
T
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
SELECT
VAR.
PB.
ZOOM
SEARCH
ITEM
VOL/JO
STORE
OFF/ON
MENU
T
ITEM
VOL/JO
P.B.DIGITAL
The setting is now changed.
Example:
Example:
OTHERFUNCTIONS
OTHERFUNCTIONS
REMOTE
VCR1
TIMESHIFT –––– OFF
TAPEPROTECTPOWEROFF
DVCONTTROL OFF EXT
BOTHCHAIN
DVCMDSEL RECP
RECLAMP OFF
IRLED
AUTO
USERFILE –––– YES
HOURMETER xxxxH
BEEPSOUND OFF
CLOCKSET ––––
PUSHMENUTORETURN
PUSHMENUTORETURN
O Turn the multi dial, and change the
setting.
SELECT
SHUTTER/IRIS
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM
VOL/JOG
Example:
OTHERFUNCTIONS
TIMESHIFT –––– +2h
TAPEPROTECTPOWEROFF
IRLED
AUTO
USERFILE –––– YES
HOURMETER xxxxH
PUSHMENUTORETURN
O Press the multi dial to enter the setting.
SHUTTER/IRIS
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
T
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM
VOL/JO
69 (E)
Menu operations (cont.)
Setting other sub items
6 To set another sub item, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Returning to the main item screen
Example:
Press the MENU button.
7
CAMERAMENU
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
1.SCENEFILE
2.CAMERSETUP
3.SWMODE
MENU
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITE
4.RECORDINGSETUP
5.DISPLAYSETUP
6.OTHERFUNCTIONS
PUSHMENUTOEXIT
Setting other main items
8 To set another main item, repeat steps 2 to 5.
Releasing the menu mode
Press the MENU button again.
9
SELECT
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
STORE
MENU
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITE
Initializing the menu settings
O When “INITIAL” is selected as the USER FILE item setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen,
you can return the menu settings in the currently used user file to their factory settings. (P79)
O If “INITIAL” is selected as the SAVE/INT item setting on the SCENE FILE screen while you are
using a scene file (in the SETTING item on the SCENE FILE screen), you can return the menu
settings in that scene file to their factory settings. (P72)
70 (E)
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Menu configuration
CAMERA mode menu
CAMERA MENU
SCENE FILE
SCENE FILE
SETTING
(P72)
DETAIL LEVEL
NAME EDIT
SAVE/INIT
CHROMA LEVEL
CHROMA PHASE
COLOUR TEMP
MASTER PED
AE SHIFT
CAMERA SETUP
(P72)
SYNCRO SCAN
ASPECT CONV
SW MODE
(P74)
USER1
SKIN TONE DTL
REC MODE
REC SPEED
AUDIO REC
WIND CUT
ID SET
TIME STAMP
TCG
FIRST REC TC
TC PRESET
UB MODE
USER2
USER3
RECORDING SETUP
(P75)
FOCUS RING
IRIS DIAL
ZOOM MODE
FRONT S/S INHIBIT
SNS
D. ZOOM
UB PRESET
ONE-SHOT REC
REC TIME
DISPLAY SETUP
ZEBRA DETECT
VIDEO OUT OSD
DATE/TIME
LEVEL METER
DISPLAY
(P77)
REMOTE
DV CONTROL
DV CMD SEL
REC LAMP
OTHER FUNCTIONS
(P78)
BEEP SOUND
CLOCK SET
TIME SHIFT
TAPE PROTECT
IR LED
LCD BACKLIGHT
LCD/EVF SET
SELF SHOOT
EVF MODE
EVF COLOUR
EVF DETAIL
USER FILE
HOUR METER
VCR mode menu
VCR MENU
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
(P73)
SEARCH
32K (12bit) AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
SW MODE
(P75)
USER1
USER2
USER3
RECORDING SETUP
(P75)
REC SPEED
AUDIO REC
WIND CUT
1394 TC REGEN
TCG
AV IN/OUT SETUP
(P77)
A. DUB INPUT
DV OUT
FIRST REC TC
TC PRESET
1394 UB REGEN
UB MODE
DISPLAY SETUP
(P77)
VIDEO OUT OSD
DATE/TIME
LEVEL METER
DISPLAY
UB PRESET
CAMERA DATA
LCD BACKLIGHT
LCD/EVF SET
EVF MODE
EVF COLOUR
EVF DETAIL
REMOTE
CLOCK SET
TIME SHIFT
USER FILE
HOUR METER
OTHER FUNCTIONS
(P78)
71 (E)
Menu configuration (cont.)
SCENE FILE screen
Item/
(Display
mode)
Item/
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
SCENE FILE
(CAMERA)
Settings corresponding to four shooting
conditions are saved as scene files in this
camera-recorder. Use this item to select the
scene file to be used.
SKIN TONE DTL:
OFF, ON
When ON is selected, soft skin tones are
reproduced when people are shot,
making them look more attractive.
REC MODE:
1. SCENE1:
The settings of various menu items were
stored in this file at the factory.
2. SCENE2:
The settings of various menu items were
stored in this file at the factory.
3. B.PRESS:
This file is useful for shooting dark areas
with a sharper contrast.
4. MOVIE-LIKE:
This file is useful for shooting movie-like
images.
<Note>
You can change the settings in the scene
files using the SETTING item.
NORM
Shooting is performed using field
recording (50 fields per second).
FRAME
Shooting is performed using frame
recording (25 frames per second).
High-quality images can be obtained at
this setting when playing back still
images, for example.
NAME EDIT
(CAMERA)
Use this to edit the name of the selected
scene file.
SAVE/INIT
(CAMERA)
SAVE:
The changed settings in the scene file
(one of the files listed in the file selection
item) are saved.
The original scene file settings will be
restored when the menu mode is
released, the operation is switched to the
VCR mode or when the power is turned
off if SAVE has not been selected.
INITIAL:
SETTING
(CAMERA)
Use this to change the settings in the scene
files.
DETAIL LEVEL:
–7 --- 0 --- +7
Set this level in the “–” direction to soften
the image outlines.
When it is set in the “+” direction, the
image outlines are emphasized and
sharp images are produced, but the
amount of noise is increased slightly.
CHROMA LEVEL:
The selected scene file settings are
returned to the factory settings.
–7 --- 0 --- +7
Set this level in the “–” direction to make
the image colours lighter.
Set it in the “+” direction to make them
darker.
CHROMA PHASE:
–7 --- 0 --- +7
CAMERA SETUP screen
Item/
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Use this to adjust the hue.
COLOUR TEMP:
–7 --- 0 --- +7
SYNCRO
SCAN
(CAMERA)
Use this to adjust the synchro scan shutter
speed used for shooting images on a TV
screen, etc. (P42, P43)
Set this in the “–” direction to make the
images more reddish overall.
Set it in the “+” direction to make the
images more bluish overall.
MASTER PED:
1/50.2 --- 1/248
ASPECT
CONV
(CAMERA)
Use this to select the aspect ratio of the
images which are to be recorded. (P39)
NORMAL, LETTER BOX, SQUEEZE
–15 --- 0 --- +15
Set this in the “–” direction to make the
images darker overall. When a setting
below –5 is selected, the dark parts of
the images may become blackened out.
When it is set in the “+” direction, the
dark parts of the images (such as the
shadows) become brighter.
AE SHIFT:
–4 --- 0 --- +4
Use this to adjust the auto iris setting.
Set it in the “–” direction for a darker
setting.
Set it the “+” direction for a brighter
setting.
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
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Menu configuration (cont.)
PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen
Item/
(Display
mode)
Item/
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
SEARCH
(VCR)
Use this to set the operation to be
AUDIO OUT
(VCR)
Use this to set the audio signals to be
output from the AV IN/OUT jack when the
tape is played back.
performed when an INDEX button (
or
9
) on the remote control unit is pressed.
:
PHOTO:
A photo search is conducted. (P52)
SCENE:
An index search is conducted. (P52)
CH1•CH2:
CH1 output = CH1 signals
CH2 output = CH2 signals
CH1:
CH1 output = CH1 signals
CH2 output = CH1 signals
CH2:
CH1 output = CH2 signals
CH2 output = CH2 signals
32K (12bit)
AUDIO
(VCR)
Use this to set the sound to be output as
CH1 and CH2 signals when playing back a
tape that was recorded in the 32K (12-bit)
audio mode.
ST1:
This selects the sound that was recorded
during shooting.
CH1 signals = CH1 track
CH2 signals = CH2 track
ST2:
This selects the sound that was dubbed
on the recording.
CH1 signals = CH3 track
CH2 signals = CH4 track
MIX:
This mixes the sound that was recorded
during shooting and the sound that was
dubbed on the recording.
CH1 signals = CH1 + CH3 tracks
CH2 signals = CH2 + CH4 tracks
<Note>
When sound is recorded in the 48K (16-bit)
audio mode, CH3 and CH4 do not exist so
the following always stands:
CH1 signals = CH1 track
CH2 signals = CH2 track
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
32K (12bit) AUDIO item/AUDIO OUT item settings and audio track signals output from
the AV IN/OUT jack
32K (12bit) AUDIO
item setting
AUDIO OUT
item setting
AV IN/OUT jack
CH1 output
AV IN/OUT jack
CH2 output
Audio recording
mode
CH1•CH2
CH1
CH2
CH1
CH1
CH2
CH2
CH1
CH2
ST1
CH1•CH2
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH3
CH4
CH4
CH3
CH4
32K (12-bit)
48K (16-bit)
ST2
MIX
__
CH1+CH3
CH2+CH4
CH1•CH2
CH1
CH2
CH1
CH1
CH2
CH2
CH1
CH2
__
73 (E)
Menu configuration (cont.)
SW MODE screen
Item/
(Display
mode)
Item/
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
USER1
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
This enables one function to be allocated to
the USER1 button.
EVF DTL:
Select this to emphasize the outlines of
the images on the screen when the
button is pressed so that the subject
becomes easier to bring into focus. “EVF
DTL ON” appears for about 2 seconds in
the centre of the screen after the button
has been pressed. However, the regular
images are what is recorded, not the
ones with their outlines emphasized.
The original images are restored by
pressing the button again. “EVF DTL
OFF” appears for about 2 seconds in the
centre of the screen.
$ Camera menu mode
(PUSH) AF+ZOOM:
Select this to execute one-touch
zooming. (P40)
(PUSH) AF:
Select this to switch to auto focus mode
when the camera-recorder is operated in
the manual focus mode but only while
the button is held down.
WHITE BAL:
This works in the same way as the
WHITE BAL button when the white
balance is to be set. (P44, P45)
AWB LOCK:
Select this to enable operations to be
performed with the white balance that
was in effect when the button was
pressed while operating the camera-
recorder in the auto white balance mode.
(P44)
LUMI-FLICK:
Select this to make the screen flicker so
that images which will give the
impression that reels of photographic
film are turning just as they did years
ago are recorded.
AE LOCK:
Select this to set the camera-recorder to
the AE lock mode. (P40)
BACKLIGHT:
Select this to set the backlight
compensation function to ON or OFF.
(P40)
$ VCR menu mode
BLANK SEARCH:
Select this to conduct a blank search.
(P51)
SPOTLIGHT:
Select this to set the auto iris control for
the spotlight to ON or OFF.
REC CHECK:
Select this to perform a rec check. (P13)
D. ZOOM:
AUDIO DUB:
This works in the same way as the
A.DUB button on the remote control unit
when performing audio dubbing. (P57)
INDEX:
Select this to perform digital zooming.
(P35)
WHITEFADE:
Select this to fade out the whole image
in white while the button is held down
during shooting. At the same time, the
sound is also faded out.
Conversely, fade-in in white occurs when
the button is released. At the same time,
the sound is also faded in.
Select this for index recording. (P40)
USER2
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
This enables one function to be allocated to
the USER2 button.
For further details, refer to the USER1 item.
$ Camera menu mode
(PUSH) AF+ZOOM, (PUSH) AF, AWB LOCK,
BACKLIGHT, SPOTLIGHT, REC CHECK,
D. ZOOM, WHITEFADE, BLACKFADE,
PHOTO SHOT, INDEX, EVF DTL, LUMI-FLICK,
AE LOCK
BLACKFADE:
Select this to fade out the whole image
in black when the button is held down
during shooting. At the same time, the
sound is also faded out.
$ VCR menu mode
BLANK SEARCH, AUDIO DUB, INDEX
USER3
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
This enables one function to be allocated to
the USER3 button.
For further details, refer to the USER1 item.
Conversely, fade-in in black occurs when
the button is released. At the same time,
the sound is also faded in.
PHOTO SHOT:
Select this for photo shot recording.
(P38)
$ Camera menu mode
(PUSH) AF+ZOOM, (PUSH) AF, AWB LOCK,
BACKLIGHT, SPOTLIGHT, REC CHECK,
D. ZOOM, WHITEFADE, BLACKFADE,
PHOTO SHOT, INDEX, EVF DTL, LUMI-FLICK,
AE LOCK
INDEX:
Select this for index recording. (P40)
SNS:
Select this to set the camera-recorder to
the high-sensitivity shooting mode. (P36)
$ VCR menu mode
BLANK SEARCH, AUDIO DUB, INDEX
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
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Menu configuration (cont.)
SW MODE screen
RECORDING SETUP screen
Item/
Item/
(Display
mode)
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
FOCUS RING
(CAMERA)
Use this to select the function to be
allocated to the focus ring.
ZOOM:
REC SPEED
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to select the recording duration
mode.
SP: SP (standard recording) mode.
LP: LP (long recording) mode.
Zooming can be performed using the
focus ring when the camera-recorder is
operated in the auto focus mode.
IRIS:
Iris adjustments can be performed using
the focus ring when the camera-recorder
is operated in the auto focus mode and
the iris is to be adjusted manually.
OFF:
AUDIO REC
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to select the digital audio recording
system.
32K (12bit):
The sound is recorded using the 12-bit/
32 kHz (4 channels) recording system.
Select this mode when leaving the sound
heard during shooting intact even when
audio dubbing is performed on an
existing recording.
The focus ring is used to perform manual
focus adjustments only.
48K (16bit):
The sound is recorded using the 16-bit/
48 kHz (2 channels with a good sound
quality) recording system.
The sound heard during shooting will be
erased when dubbing over an existing
recoding.
IRIS DIAL
(CAMERA)
Use this to set how the iris is to be
controlled by the direction in which the multi
dial is rotated when the iris is to be adjusted
manually.
DOWN OPEN:
The iris opens when the multi dial is
turned downward.
WIND CUT
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Select ON to reduce the noise generated
by the wind blowing into the microphone in
windy conditions.
UP OPEN:
The iris opens when the multi dial is
turned upward.
OFF, ON
ZOOM MODE
(CAMERA)
Use this to set the speed of the motor-
driven lens zoom. (P35)
NORM: Standard
ID SET
(CAMERA)
Use this to set the ID (5 characters)
information. The ID information set is
displayed when the colour bar mode is
established.
O Characters which can be set:
) (space), A to Z, 0 to 9, :, ., /
HIGH
LOW
:
:
High speed
Low speed
FRONT S/S
INHIBIT
(CAMERA)
Use this to set whether the recording
operation is to be performed using the
START/STOP button on the lens.
OFF:
Recording is permitted.
ON:
Recording is inhibited so as to prevent
operation from being conducted by
mistake.
TIME STAMP
(CAMERA)
Set this to REC to record the date and time
that were selected using the DATE/TIME
setting item (P77) on the DISPLAY SETUP
screen as an image on the tape.
NO-REC, REC
1394 TC
REGEN
(VCR)
Use this to select the time code to be
recorded when recording the signals of the
unit connected to the DV connector.
OFF:
The time code that was selected using
the TCG setting item and FIRST REC
TC setting item is used for the recording.
ON:
SNS
(CAMERA)
Use this to select the high-sensitivity
shooting mode. (P36)
IR, SUPER_IR, COLOUR_NS
D. ZOOM
(CAMERA)
Use this to select the magnification level for
the digital zoom. (P35)
The time code of the signals which are
input to the DV connector are used for
the recording.
x24, x160
O When ON has been selected for this
item, the time code of the signals
concerned takes precedence over the
TCG item and FIRST REC TC item
settings.
O If no signals are input to the DV
connector, the TCG item and FIRST
REC TC item settings are used.
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
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Menu configuration (cont.)
RECORDING SETUP screen
Item/
(Display
mode)
Item/
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
TCG
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set the mode in which to
advance the time code.
FREE RUN:
UB MODE
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set what is to be recorded as
the user’s bit.
USER:
The time code is advanced continuously
regardless of the operation mode.
It is recorded on the basis of the time
appearing on the camera-recorder’s
calendar clock.
The user’s information is recorded.
TIME:
The recording time is recorded.
DATE:
The recording date is recorded.
TCG:
REC RUN:
The time code is advanced only when
recording is underway.
It is recorded while ensuring that
continuity is maintained with the time
code already recorded on the tape when
shooting with frame-to-frame continuity.
The time code is recorded.
UB PRESET
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set the user’s bit.
For this, however, “USER” must have been
selected as the UB MODE item setting.
ONE-SHOT
REC
(CAMERA)
Use the ON setting when shooting on a
frame-by-frame basis.
OFF:
FIRST REC TC Use this to select the time code to be
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
recorded when recording is started.
REGEN:
Select this to record the time code that
will ensure continuity with the time code
already on the tape.
The time code is recorded in the REC
RUN mode regardless of the setting
selected for the TCG item.
Frame-by-frame
performed.
shooting
is
not
ON:
The camera-recorder is set to the frame-
by-frame shooting mode.
When the START/STOP button is
pressed, recording proceeds for the
number of seconds selected by the REC
TIME item setting, and then the camera-
recorder is set to the REC PAUSE
mode.
PRESET:
Select this to record the time code using
the value selected by the TC PRESET
item as the initial value.
REC TIME
(CAMERA)
Use this to set the recording time for frame-
by-frame shooting.
However, when shooting with frame-to-
frame continuity has taken place, the
time code is recorded to ensure
continuity with the time code already on
the tape.
0.5s : 0.5 sec.
1s : 1.0 sec.
1.5s : 1.5 sec.
2s : 2.0 sec.
TC PRESET
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set the initial value of the time
code to be recorded.
The item takes effect when “PRESET” has
been selected as the FIRST REC TC item
setting.
1394 UB
REGEN
(VCR)
Use this to select the user’s bit to be
recorded when recording the signals of the
unit connected to the DV connector.
OFF:
The user’s bit selected by the UB MODE
item is recorded.
ON:
The user’s bit of the signals input to the
DV connector is recorded.
O When “ON” has been selected as this
item’s setting, it takes precedence over
the UB MODE item setting.
O If the signals do not contain the user’s bit
information, the user’s bit is not
recorded.
O If no signals are input to the DV
connector, the UB MODE item setting is
used for the recording.
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
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Menu configuration (cont.)
AV IN/OUT SETUP screen
DISPLAY SETUP screen
Item/
Item/
(Display
mode)
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
A. DUB INPUT Use this to select the sound to be recorded
ZEBRA
DETECT
(CAMERA)
Use this to set the brightness level at which
the zebra patterns are to be displayed.
80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%
(VCR)
when performing audio dubbing.
MIC:
The sound of the internal microphone or
external microphone is recorded. (P57)
A_IN:
The sound of the audio unit connected to
the AV IN/OUT jack is recorded.
<Note>
VIDEO OUT
OSD
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Select the ON setting to output the
information displayed on the screen
together with the signals from the AV
IN/OUT jack.
ON, OFF
DATE/TIME
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set whether to display the date
and/or time on the screen and on the
signals that are output from the AV IN/OUT
jack.
If audio dubbing is performed on
a
recording which was made in the 48K (16-
bit) audio mode, the sound heard during
shooting will be overwritten and the dubbed
sound recorded in its place.
OFF:
The date and time are not displayed.
TIME:
The time is displayed.
DATE:
The date is displayed.
DV OUT
(VCR)
Select the ON setting when converting
analogue input signals into digital signals
and outputting them from the DV connector.
OFF, ON
TIME&DATE:
The date and time are displayed.
O If any setting other than OFF is selected,
the time and/or date are displayed for
the signals that are output from the AV
IN/OUT jack, regardless of the setting
selected for the VIDEO OUT OSD item.
LEVEL METER Select ON to display the audio level meter
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
on the screen.
OFF, ON
DISPLAY
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set the amount of information to
be displayed on the screen. (P66)
OFF, PARTIAL, ALL
CAMERA
DATA
(VCR)
With the ON setting, the camera settings
(vibration reduction, F-number, gain value
and white balance information) at the time
of shooting are displayed when the tape is
played back.
OFF, ON
<Note>
When a tape on which the unit’s camera
settings has been recorded is played back
on another unit, the camera settings may
not be displayed properly.
LCD
Use this to adjust the backlight of the LCD
monitor.
When HI is selected, the backlight is made
brighter than usual.
BACKLIGHT
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
HI, NORMAL
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
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Menu configuration (cont.)
DISPLAY SETUP screen
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
Item/
Item/
(Display
mode)
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
LCD/EVF SET
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to adjust the display level of the
images appearing in the viewfinder or on
the LCD monitor.
REMOTE
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set the operations to be
performed using the accessory remote
control unit. (P24)
LCD BRIGHTNESS:
VCR1:
Select this to adjust the brightness of the
images on the LCD monitor.
LCD COLOUR LEVEL:
Select this to adjust the colour level of
the images on the LCD monitor.
EVF BRIGHTNESS:
Select this to adjust the brightness of the
images in the viewfinder.
Operations performed using the remote
control unit which has been set up for
use with VCR1 are accepted.
VCR2:
Operations performed using the remote
control unit which has been set up for
use with VCR2 are accepted.
OFF:
No operations performed using a remote
control unit are accepted.
SELF SHOOT
(CAMERA)
When MIRROR is selected, an image with
the left and right sides reversed will appear
on the LCD monitor when shooting a self-
portrait.
DV CONTROL Use this to set the control method to be
(CAMERA)
used when a backup unit is connected to
the DV connector and backup recording is
to be performed.
NORMAL, MIRROR
EVF MODE
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to select to switch the screen
images.
ON:
The images are always displayed in the
viewfinder.
AUTO:
The images in the viewfinder are cleared
when the LCD monitor is opened.
OFF:
The backup unit is not controlled.
EXT:
The backup unit is controlled using the
camera-recorder’s START/STOP button.
The images shot using the camera-
recorder are recorded using the backup
unit. (The camera-recorder does not
perform the recording operation.)
BOTH:
The images shot using the camera-
recorder are recorded by both the
camera-recorder and the backup unit.
CHAIN:
When the camera-recorder’s tape
approaches its end during shooting,
recording is automatically started by the
backup unit that has been waiting in the
recording standby mode.
EVF COLOUR Select ON to display the images on the
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
viewfinder screen in colour.
OFF:
The images are displayed in black and
white.
ON:
The images are displayed in colour.
EVF DETAIL
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
When ON is selected, the contours of the
images in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor are emphasized to make focusing
easier.
However, the images recorded will be
normal images without emphasized
contours.
DV CMD SEL
(CAMERA)
Use this to set the recording operation to be
performed by the backup unit when the
camera-recorder’s START/STOP button is
pressed.
OFF, ON
REC_P:
The START/STOP button switches
between recording and rec pause.
STOP:
The START/STOP button switches
between recording and stop.
<Note>
If the backup unit does not have a rec
pause function, select STOP.
REC LAMP
(CAMERA)
Select ON to light the tally lamp during
shooting. (P83)
OFF, ON
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
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Menu configuration (cont.)
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
Item/
(Display
mode)
Item/
(Display
mode)
Description of settings
Description of settings
BEEP SOUND Select ON to be warned by a beep that the
USER FILE
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
LOAD:
(CAMERA)
shooting has started or ended or that a
problem has occurred.
The menu (except scene file) settings
which were saved last are loaded.
OFF, ON
SAVE:
The changed menu settings are saved.
INITIAL:
The menu settings are returned to the
factory settings.
O When the power is turned off without
selecting SAVE, the VCR mode menu
settings will be saved but the CAMERA
mode menu settings will be returned to
the original settings.
The beeps are output as audio signals from
the PHONES jack and AV IN/OUT jack.
When a beep is sounded, the audio signals
from the built-in microphone are muted and
the beep is output instead.
One beep sounds:
O when the POWER lever is set to the ON
position
O when shooting has started
Two beeps sound:
O when shooting is paused
10 beeps sound in succession:
O when a cassette tape has not been
inserted
O When a LOAD or INITIAL operation has
been performed, set the camera-
recorder’s POWER lever first to the OFF
position and then back to ON in order to
ensure that the settings concerned will
take effect.
O when the cassette tape is set to the
recording inhibited status
O when condensation has formed inside
the camera-recorder
HOUR METER Use this to display the total running time (a
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
5-digit figure in 1-hour increments) of the
cylinder head.
O when a problem has occurred in the
camera-recorder
CLOCK SET
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
Use this to set the camera-recorder’s
internal calendar.
TIME SHIFT
(CAMERA)
(VCR)
The time set using this item is added to the
clock time of the internal calendar (time
difference compensation) and displayed on
the viewfinder and LCD monitor. The added
time is also recorded on the tape.
+23h --- +1h, OFF, –1h --- –23h
(In 1-hour increments)
TAPE
PROTECT
(CAMERA)
When the camera-recorder has been left in
the pause mode for about 5 minutes, it is
automatically set to the tape protection
mode.
Use this item to select the kind of tape
protection mode to be established.
POWER OFF:
The camera-recorder’s power is set to
OFF.
STBY:
The cylinder head is set to the stop
status.
IR LED
(CAMERA)
Use this to set the control over the infrared
light which is used during high-sensitivity
recording. (P36)
AUTO:
The infrared light comes on as soon as
the high-sensitivity shooting mode is
established.
OFF:
The infrared light does not come on no
matter whether the high-sensitivity
shooting mode is established or not.
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
79 (E)
Before calling for service
Power supply
Battery
There’s no power.
The battery runs down quickly.
O Have the battery and AC adapter been
connected properly?
O Has the battery been fully charged?
Keep charging it until the AC adapter’s
CHARGE lamp goes off. (P22)
Check the connections again. (P11, P23)
O Are you using the battery in a cold place?
The battery is affected by the ambient
temperature. Its operating time is reduced in
low-temperature locations.
O Has the battery reached the end of its service
life?
Power shuts off for no apparent reason.
O To prevent the battery from running down
needlessly and to safeguard the tape from
wear, the camera-recorder’s power is
automatically turned off when the camera-
recorder has been left in the shooting pause
mode for more than 5 minutes.
The battery has a fixed service life which
differs depending on how the battery is used.
If the battery operates only for a short period
even when it is charged adequately, it means
that it has reached the end of its service life.
Check the setting you have selected for the
TAPE PROTECT item on the OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen. (P79)
Power goes off as soon as it is turned on.
O Has the battery run out?
The battery cannot be charged.
O Is the DC cord connected to the AC adapter?
You cannot charge the battery if this cord is
connected.
If the remaining battery charge display is
blinking or the
display appears, it
means that the battery has run out.
Either recharge the battery or replace the
discharged battery with a fully charged one.
(P22)
Normal video recording
O Has any condensation formed?
I can’t record even though I’ve inserted the
cassette tape properly.
O Is the tab on the cassette tape used to
prevent accidental erasure at the open
(SAVE) position?
You cannot record if this tab is open. (P17)
O Has the cassette tape come to the very end?
If so, replace it with another one.
O Is the POWER lever at the ON position?
O Is the VCR lamp lit?
At times when, for instance, the camera-
recorder is taken from a cold place to a
heated room, condensation may form inside.
If this happens, the power is automatically
turned off and the only operation that you will
be able to perform is to remove the cassette.
Wait until the condensation has dried out.
(P83)
You cannot shoot in the VCR mode.
O Has condensation formed?
If it has formed, the only operation you can
perform is to remove the cassette tape. Wait
until the condensation has dried out. (P83)
O Has the AUTO OFF or T REEL LOCK
warning display appeared?
Check the tape as it may have snapped.
O Is the external unit disconnected from the DV
connector while you are trying to perform
backup recording with “EXT” selected as the
DV CONTROL item setting on the OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen? (P78)
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Before calling for service (cont.)
Other types of video recording
Displays
The subject is not brought into focus
automatically.
There’s something wrong with the time code
display.
O Is the manual focus mode established?
You can focus automatically only when the
auto focus mode is established. (P34, P41)
O Are you shooting a scene where it’s hard to
bring the subject into focus in the auto focus
mode?
O If a tape is played in the reverse slow mode,
the time code display may not register a
regular count, but this is not a sign of
malfunctioning.
The remaining tape display differs from the
actual amount of tape remaining.
O The remaining tape is not displayed
accurately if you shoot continuously for
periods of less than 30 seconds.
Some subjects are hard to bring into focus in
the auto focus mode. If this is the case, bring
the subject into focus in the manual focus
mode.
It may be hard to bring the subject into focus
when:
1. both close and distant objects are to be
shot
O The display may show 2 to 3 minutes less
remaining tape than the time actually
remaining on the tape.
2. shooting through dirty windows or other
glass
3. shooting in dark places
Playback (images)
4. there are sparkling or shiny objects around
the subject
5. subjects are moving fast
6. shooting scenes with minimal contrast
7. shooting at a low shutter speed
I can’t play back a tape even when I press
the play button.
O Is the VCR lamp lit?
No kind of playback operation can be
performed unless this lamp is lit. (P48)
Mosaic-like noise appears when I cue or
review a tape.
O This noise is inherent to digital video
technology. It is not a sign of malfunctioning.
Editing
I can’t perform audio dubbing.
O Is the tab on the cassette tape used to
prevent accidental erasure at the open
(SAVE) position?
You cannot edit if this tab is open. (P17)
O Are you trying to edit a part that was shot in
the LP mode?
Playback images do not appear on the TV
screen even though I have connected the
camera-recorder to the TV set properly.
O Is the TV input selector set to “video input?”
Read the TV set’s instruction manual
carefully, and select the video input
connector you should use to connect your
camera-recorder.
You cannot perform audio dubbing on tapes
recorded in the LP mode because the tracks
on the tape in this mode are narrower than
the head width.
The playback images are not displayed
clearly.
O Are the camera-recorder’s heads dirty?
The playback images will not be displayed
clearly if these heads are dirty.
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Before calling for service (cont.)
Playback (sound)
Other
I can’t hear any sound from the camera-
recorder’s speaker.
O Have you turned down the camera-recorder’s
volume control too far?
I can’t remove the cassette tape.
O Is power still being supplied to the camera-
recorder? (Is the power from the AC adapter
and battery supplied properly?)
In the VCR mode, adjust the volume level
using the multi dial. (P49)
So long as the power is supplied, you can
remove the cassette even if the POWER
lever is at the OFF position.
I can hear two sets of sound.
O Have you selected “MIX” as the 32K (12bit)
AUDIO item setting on the PLAYBACK
FUNCTION screen? (P73)
I can remove the cassette but I can’t perform
any other operations.
O Has condensation formed?
O If you perform audio dubbing on a tape that
was recorded with “32K (12bit)” selected as
the AUDIO REC item setting on the
RECORDING SETUP screen, you will hear
the sound heard during recording and that of
the audio dubbing. (P75)
If it forms, the only operation you can perform
is to remove the cassette. Wait until the
condensation has dried out. (P83)
O If the cassette cover is closed immediately
after sliding the EJECT switch to open the
cassette cover, you may no longer be able to
perform any operations other than eject.
If you did this, slide the EJECT switch again
to open the cassette cover, check that the
cassette mechanism has finished ejecting the
cassette, and then close the cassette cover.
When I performed audio dubbing on an
existing recording, the original sound was
erased.
O If you perform audio dubbing on a tape that
was recorded with “48K (16bit)” selected as
the AUDIO REC item setting on the
RECORDING SETUP screen, you will erase
the original sound on the tape. To leave the
original sound intact, make sure that “32K
(12bit)” is selected as the item setting when
you shoot the original recording. (P75)
The remote control unit does not work.
O Has the button battery in the remote control
unit run out?
If the remote control fails to work even when
it is operated near the camera-recorder’s
remote control sensor, it means that the
button battery has run out. Replace it with a
new one. (P24)
O Is the remote control setting the same for the
remote control unit and the camera-recorder?
If the REMOTE item setting does not
correspond between the two units, the
remote control unit will not work. (P24, P78)
I hear a rattling sound when I tilt the camera-
recorder back and forth.
O There are some parts in the structure of the
camera unit that make a rattling sound in the
VCR mode or when the POWER lever is at
the OFF position. This is not a sign that
something is broken.
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Condensation
How to find out whether there is
condensation inside and what to do about it
if it has formed
3 Turn on the power two to three hours later
and check whether or not the
condensation display has gone off.
If the
condensation mark blinks after the
To make doubly sure, wait another hour or so
after the condensation display has gone off
before using the camera-recorder again.
camera-recorder’s power has been turned on, it
means that condensation has formed inside the
camera-recorder. If this has happened, the
power is automatically turned off within a matter
of seconds.
Also remember that even when the
condensation display has not appeared,
condensation may be forming.
Take the following action.
O Condensation builds up gradually so the
condensation display may not appear for 10
to 15 minutes after it has started to form
inside.
O In very cold areas, the condensation may
freeze. If this happens, it will take another
two to three hours for it to thaw out.
1 Remove the cassette
No other functions will be operational. It may
not even be possible to remove the cassette
tape depending on the amount of
condensation. If this is the case, wait two to
three hours before removing the cassette.
2 Wait two to three hours with the cassette
holder open.
The time you need to wait will differ
depending on the amount of condensation
and the ambient temperature.
Tally lamp
The tally lamp can be made to light up during shooting by
selecting “ON” as the REC LAMP item (P78) setting on the
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.
Tally lamp
When the camera-recorder is in any of the following
statuses, the tally lamp blinks.
O When the remaining charge of the battery is low
O When there is not much tape left
O When trouble has occurred in the tape transport system
O When an operation initiated by the remote control unit
has been received
O When the camera-recorder’s mode is being switched to
shooting
System resetting
RESET button
Reset the system microcomputer if you can no longer
operate the camera-recorder even though its power is on or
a similar kind of a problem has occurred.
Use a pointed object to press the RESET button on the
camera-recorder. This will reset the system microcomputer.
The menu settings entered and memory contents will not be
cleared even when the system is reset.
RESET
SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH
REC
BARS
PHOTO SHOT
OIS
COUNTER
RESET
MODE CHK
AUTO
ZEBRA
Do not press the RESET button when the camera-
recorder is operating normally.
MANUAL
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Cleaning the video heads
When the video heads are dirty, mosaic-like
noise will appear here and there when tapes are
played back and/or a bluish tone will permeate
entire images.
O Do not rewind the cleaning tape at any
interim point while it is playing. When it
reaches the end, rewind it and use it again in
the same way from the start.
Very dirty heads cause a deterioration in the
recording capability and at worst, they will make
it impossible to record altogether.
O If the heads become dirty again immediately
after they have been cleaned, it may mean
that the condition of cleaning tape itself has
deteriorated.
immediately.
Stop
using
the
tape
Factors that make the heads dirty
O High concentrations of dust in the
atmosphere
O Excessive use of cleaning tapes will result in
head wear. When the heads are worn,
images will not be played back clearly even
immediately after the heads have been
cleaned.
O If the dirty heads do not become any cleaner
even when a cleaning tape is used, you will
need to have your dealer arrange for your
camera-recorder to be cleaned and/or
repaired. Consult your dealer if this happens.
O High-temperature
environments
and
high-humidity
O Tape damage
O Prolonged use
Use a cleaning cassette tape!
1 Insert a cleaning tape into the camera-
recorder and set the POWER lever to the ON
position.
Periodic inspections
2 Turn the POWER lever to the MODE
To ensure that you will be able to view good-
quality images, it is recommended that you
replace the video heads and any other worn
parts every 2,000 hours or so of use.
position, and check that the VCR lamp has
lit.
3 Press the 1 button, then ten seconds later
press the $ button.
(However, this period will differ significantly
depending on the temperature, humidity, dust
and other factors in the operating environment.)
(Do not rewind the tape at this time.)
4 Remove the cleaning tape, proceed with
recording and playback as a trial on another
tape and check the resulting images.
5 If the images are not clear, repeat steps 1 to
4.
(Do not use the cleaning tape more than 4
times in one go.)
Maintenance cautions
Do not use benzine or paint thinners for maintenance purposes.
O Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish
to peel off.
O Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the
power outlet.
O Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-
recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then
use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture.
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Specifications
Pickup devices
[GENERAL]
1
Interline transfer /4-inch CCD image senser
(k3)
Number of pixels
Supply voltage: DC 7.2 V/7.9 V
Power consumption:
Total number of pixels: 470,000,
Number of effective pixels: 440,000
(pixel offset system)
5.0 W (when the viewfinder is used)
6.1 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
Power consumption when XLR
microphone adapter (AG-MYA30G) is
connected:
6.2 W (when the viewfinder is used)
7.4 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
8.5 W (maximum)
Lens
Leica DICOMAR optical image stabilizer lens
motorized 16k zoom, F1.6 (f=4.1 to 65.6
mm)
,
(35 mm equivalent: 39.5 to 632 mm)
Colour separation optical system
Prism system
indicates safety information.
ND filter
Interlocked with iris, ON/OFF switched
automatically
Gain settings
Ambient operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +15, +18 dB
Shutter speed settings
Slow shutter speeds:
Ambient operating humidity
10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec.
Regular shutter speeds:
1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350,
1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000,
1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec.
Synchro scan shutter speeds:
1/50.2 to 1/248 sec.
1.05 kg
(excluding battery and accessories)
Dimensions (WkHkD)
110k116k253 mm
The height increases to 160 mm when the
handle is attached.
Recording format
Minimum subject illuminance
4 lux:
Digital video SD format
Tape format
F1.6, +18 dB gain, 50% video output
Lens hood
Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of
view
Filter diameter
43 mm
LCD monitor
3.5-inch LCD colour monitor, 200,000 pixels
Viewfinder
Mini DV system
Video signals recorded
625i (PAL)
Shooting mode
50i
Audio signals recorded
PCM digital recording
16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels
12 bits: 32 kHz/4 channels
Recording tracks
0.44-inch, LCD colour viewfinder, 180,000
pixels
Digital video/audio:
Internal microphone
Stereo microphone
Internal speaker
Helical tracks
Time code:
Helical track (sub code area)
Tape speeds
20 mm diameter
SP mode: 18.831 mm/sec.
LP mode: 12.568 mm/sec.
Recording time (when AY-DVM60 is used)
SP mode: 60 minutes
LP mode: 90 minutes
Tapes used
6.35 mm wide metal tapes
FF/REW time
Approx. 140 sec. (when AY-DVM60 is used)
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Specifications (cont.)
[VIDEO]
[AC ADAPTER]
Sampling frequency
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz
Quantizing
Input:
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 W
Output:
Video camera: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (max.)
Charge: DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A
8 bits
Video compression system
DCT + variable-length code
Error correction
indicates safety information.
Reed-Solomon product code
Weight
0.16 kg
Dimensions (WaHaD)
70a44.5a116 mm
[AUDIO]
Sampling frequency
48 kHz/32 kHz
Quantizing
[OPTIONAL UNITS]
16 bits/12 bits
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Wow & flutter
Wide conversion lens
AG-LW4307P
Stereo microphone
AG-MC15P
Below measurable limits
XLR microphone
AG-MC100G
XLR microphone adapter
AG-MYA30G
Infrared light
AG-YRL30G
Hard carrying case
AG-HT30G
Soft carrying case
AG-SC100G
Battery
[CONNECTORS]
MIC
Stereo (3.5 mm diameter)
Mic sensitivity: –70 dBV
S-VIDEO IN/OUT
(input/output switched automatically)
S-connector, Y/C separate signal
input/output
CGR-D16S
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.3 V [p-p], 75 Ω
(1600 mAh: equivalent to accessory
battery)
CGP-D28S (2800 mAh)
CGA-D54S (5400 mAh)
AC adapter kit
AG-B15E (equivalent to accessory AC cord,
DC cord, AC adapter)
Cleaning tape
AV IN/OUT
(input/output switched automatically)
Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Video:
Analogue composite input/output,
1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Audio (CH1, CH2):
Input: –10 dBV, high impedance
Output: –10 dBV, low impedance
XLR ADAPTER
AY-DVMCLC
Dedicated mini XLR connector
DC input (INPUT 7.9 V)
DC 7.9 V
PHONES
Stereo (3.5 mm diameter)
DV
4 pins, digital input/output, compliant with
IEEE 1394 standard
CAM REMOTE
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)
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ENGLISH
Memo
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan
F0204W1034
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