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Model AG- P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
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IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and
other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to
copyright laws.”
CAUTION CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other
confined space in order to maintain
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
adequate ventilation. Ensure that
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. curtains and any other materials do not
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk
PERSONNEL. of electric shock or fire hazard due to
overheating.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
FCC Note:
equilateral triangle, is intended to
This device complies with Part 15 of the
alert the user to the presence of
FCC Rules. To assure continued
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
compliance follow the attached installation
within the product’s enclosure
instructions and do not make any
that may be of sufficient
unauthorized modifications.
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This equipment has been tested and
The exclamation point within an found to comply with the limits for a class
equilateral triangle is intended to A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
alert the user to the presence of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
important operating and provide reasonable protection against
maintenance (service) harmful interference when the equipment
instructions in the literature is operated in a commercial environment.
accompanying the appliance. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
WARNING: instruction manual, may cause harmful
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR interference to radio communications.
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE Operation of this equipment in a
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR residential area is likely to cause harmful
MOISTURE. interference in which case the user will be
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR required to correct the interference at his
SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS own expense.
EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL
LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN
LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT CAUTION:
EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING Danger of explosion or fire if battery is
OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO mistreated.
NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS O Replace only with same or specified type.
ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. O Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
O Do not store in temperatures over 60°C.
O Use specified charger for rechargeable
CAUTION: batteries.
O Do not recharge the battery if it is not a
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
rechargeable type.
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE For Remote Controller
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES O Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.
ONLY. O Do not recharge the battery.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and 9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the
operating instructions should be read before cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
the unit is operated. ensure reliable operation of the video unit
and to protect it from overheating. These
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and openings must not be blocked or covered.
operating instructions should be retained for Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa,
future reference. rug, or other similar surface, or near or over
a radiator or heat register. This video unit
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit should not be placed in a built-in installation
and in the operating instructions should be such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
adhered to. ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and
maintenance instructions should be 10. Power Sources — This video unit should be
followed. operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the sure of the type of power supply to your
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid home, consult your appliance dealer or local
or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for power company. For video units intended to
cleaning. be operated from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video product 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit
manufacturer as they may be hazardous. may be equipped with either a polarized 2-
wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video plug having one blade wider than the other)
unit near water — for example near a bath or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, a third (grounding) pin.
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the
and the like. power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the plug still fails to fit, contact your
table. The video unit may fall, causing electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, polarized plug.
stand, tripod, bracket, or table The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold grounding type power outlet. This is a safety
with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions into the outlet, contact your electrician to
and should use a mounting accessory replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
recommended by the manufacturer. the safety purpose of the grounding type
An appliance and cart plug.
combination should be 12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply
moved with care. Quick cords should be routed so that they are not
stops, excessive force, likely to be walked on or pinched by items
and uneven surfaces placed upon or against them, paying
may cause the appliance particular attention to cords of plugs,
and cart combination to convenience receptacles, and the point
overturn. where they exit from the unit.
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Important Safeguards
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside 17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects
antenna or cable system is connected to the of any kind into this video unit through
video unit, be sure the antenna or cable openings as they may touch dangerous
system is grounded so as to provide some voltage points or short out parts that could
protection against voltage surges and built- result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian liquid of any kind onto the video unit.
Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, provides 18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this
information with respect to proper grounding video unit yourself as opening or removing
of the mast and supporting structure, covers may expose you to dangerous
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, to qualified service personnel.
location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and 19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this
requirements for the grounding electrode. video unit from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
GROUND
damaged.
CLAMP b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT objects have fallen into the video unit.
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain
SERVICE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS or water.
EQUIPMENT
(NEC SECTION 810-21) d. If the video unit does not operate normally
GROUND CLAMPS
by following the operating instructions.
NEC – NATIONAL POWER SERVICE GROUNDING Adjust only those controls that are
ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H) covered by the operating instructions, as
an improper adjustment of other controls
14. Lightning — For added protection of this may result in damage and will often
video unit receiver during a lightning storm, require extensive work by a qualified
or when it is left unattended and unused for technician to restore the video unit to its
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall normal peration.
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable e. If the video unit has been dropped or the
system. This will prevent damage to the cabinet has been damaged.
video unit due to lightning and power-line f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct
surges. change in performance – this indicates a
need for service.
15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of 20. Replacement Parts — When replacement
overhead power lines or other electric light parts are required, be sure the service
or power circuits, or where it can fall into technician has used replacement parts
such power lines or circuits. When installing specified by the manufacturer or have the
an outside antenna system, extreme care same characteristics as the original part.
should be taken to keep from touching such Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
power lines or circuits as contact with them electric shock or other hazards.
might be fatal.
21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets service or repairs to this video unit, ask the
and extension cords as this can result in a service technician to perform safety checks
risk of fire or electric shock. to determine that the video unit is in safe
operating order.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user’s authority to operate.
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Contents
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Camera mode and VCR mode . . . . . . . . . .47
Storage tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 VCR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Selecting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Connecting external components . . . . . . . .54
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Mounting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Supplying power from the AC adapter . . . .22 REC check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Face-to-face shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Adjusting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Index recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Using the USER buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Mounting the lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Intermittent recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Viewfinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Backup recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Progressive shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Setting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Charging the internal battery . . . . . . . . . . .28
Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . .29
Tape blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
White balance and black balance . . . . . . . .30 Variable speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
ATW (Auto Tracking White) function . . . . .31
Video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Troubleshooting (Q&A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Power supply-related problems . . . . . . . . .61
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Battery-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Problems during normal video recording . .61
Changing the scene file settings . . . . . . . . .35
Problems during various kinds of video
Setting menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Operation method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Editing-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Configuration of setting menus . . . . . . . . . .38 Display-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
SCENE FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Playback-related problems (video) . . . . . . .62
CAMERA SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Playback-related problems (audio) . . . . . . .63
SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Other types of problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
AUTO SW screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . .42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
RECORDING SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . .43
AV IN/OUT SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
DISPLAY SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . .46
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Accessories
OBattery (2) OEye cup (VMG1458)
OScrews
6 mm in length (XSB4+6FZ) a2
12 mm in length (XSB4+12FZ) a2
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Precautions for use
Take care to prevent water from entering AC adapter and battery
inside the camera recorder when using it in O When the temperature of the battery unit has
the rain or snow or at the seashore or in risen to an extremely high level or dropped to
other similar environments. an extremely low level or when the battery is
O Failure to heed this caution may cause the not used for prolonged periods of time has
camera recorder and/or cassette to become fully discharged, the “CHARGE” lamp
malfunction (possibly leading to irreparable flashes several times, and charging
damage). commences automatically.
O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash even
Keep the camera recorder away from though the battery temperature is normal,
equipment (such as TV sets and TV game consult your dealer as a problem may have
machines) that generate magnetic fields. developed within the battery or AC adapter.
O When the camera recorder is used on top of or O When the battery is warm, it takes longer than
in the vicinity of a TV set, the radiation of usual for the battery to be charged.
electromagnetic waves from the set may give O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the
rise to interference in the picture and/or sound. radio sound may be distorted. Use the
O The strong magnetic fields generated by adapter at a distance of at least one meter
speakers or large motors may ruin the tape from the radio.
recordings or distort the images. O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in
O The electromagnetic waves from use; however, this is normal and not indicative
microcomputers may have an adverse effect of any malfunctioning.
on the camera recorder or give rise to
distortion in the images and sound. When carrying the camera recorder, take
O If the camera recorder is adversely affected by care not to drop it.
a component that generates magnetic fields to O A strong impact may damage the camera
such an extent that it can no longer operate recorder body and render it incapable of
normally, turn off the power and remove the proper operation.
battery or disconnect the AC adapter from the O When carrying the camera recorder, always
power outlet, then re-install the battery or use the hand strap or shoulder strap and
reconnect the AC adapter to the outlet. After handle the camera carefully.
this, switch the camera recorder’s power back
on. Keep the camera recorder away from
insecticide sprays and volatile liquids.
Do not use the camera recorder near radio O If the camera recorder comes into contact with
transmitters or high-voltage equipment. insecticide sprays or volatile liquids, the
O If the camera recorder is used near a radio camera body may become deformed or the
transmitter or high-voltage equipment, the surface coating may peel off.
recorded pictures and/or sound may be O Ensure that the camera recorder does not
adversely affected. remain in close contact with rubber or plastic
products for prolonged periods of time.
When using the camera recorder on the
seashore or other similar environment, take After use, be absolutely sure to remove the
care to ensure that no sand or dust enter cassette and either remove the camera
inside the camera recorder. recorder’s battery or disconnect its AC cable
O Sand and dust may damage the camera from the power outlet.
recorder and/or cassette. (Take particular O If a cassette is left inside the camera recorder,
care when inserting and ejecting the cassette.) tape slack may develop and result in damage
to the tape.
O If the battery is left inside the camera recorder
for a prolonged period, its voltage may drop to
such a low level that even after it has been
recharged, it may not be possible to re-use it.
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Precautions for use
Battery characteristics LCD
This camera recorder uses a rechargeable OIf the same image or characters are left
lithium-ion battery which produces electrical displayed for a prolonged period on the LCD
energy by means of an internal chemical monitor or viewfinder, the image may be
reaction. This reaction tends to be easily burned onto the screen. If this happens,
affected by the ambient temperature and keep the power off for several hours to
humidity, and the period during which the restore the screen to its original condition.
battery can be effectively used decreases as the OThe liquid crystal parts are fabricated using
temperature becomes very high or low. The high-precision technology. The screen has
battery charge will last for only 5 minutes if the effective pixels that cover more than 99.99%
battery is used in an environment where the of its area, but pixels may be missing or
temperature is extremely low. remain permanently lighted in less than
When the battery temperature rises to an 0.01% of the area. This is neither indicative
abnormally high level, the protection function is of malfunctioning nor does it affect the
activated, and it is not possible to use the images in any way.
battery for a while. OIn locations where the temperature fluctuates
considerably, condensation may form on the
Always remove the battery upon completion liquid crystal parts of LCD monitor. If this
of operation. happens, wipe off the moisture using a soft,
Never fail to remove the battery from the dry cloth.
camera recorder. (If it is left in the camera, a OIf the temperature of the camera recorder
small amount of current will be consumed even itself is very low, the LCD monitor may be
when the camera recorder’s power is off.) If the slightly darker than usual immediately after
battery is left in the camera for a prolonged the power has been turned on. Normal
period, it will become excessively discharged to brightness is restored after the internal
the extent that even after it has been recharged, temperature has risen.
it may not be possible to re-use it.
Do not point the lens or viewfinder’s eye-
Disposing of the battery piece at the sun.
ODispose of the battery when it has reached Doing so may damage the internal parts.
the end of its service life.
ODo not dispose of the battery in a fire as it Protective caps for the connectors
may explode. Keep the protective caps in place over any
connectors which are not being used.
Protect the battery terminals.
Ensure that the battery terminals are free from
dust and foreign matter.
If the battery has been dropped, check that the
battery body and terminals have not been bent
out of shape.
Inserting a deformed battery into the camera
recorder or mounting it in the AC adapter may
result in damage to the camera recorder or AC
adapter.
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Storage tips
When storing the camera recorder, eject the Cassette tapes
cassette from the camera recorder and remove OBefore storing a cassette tape, rewind the
the battery. tape to its start. If a tape that has been
Store all components in a location where the stopped at some interim point along its length
humidity level is low and the temperature is is stored for six months or more (this period
relatively stable. of time differs depending on the storage
Recommended temperature range: conditions), tape slack will develop. Always
59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) rewind the tape to its start before storing it.
Recommended relative humidity: OReturn cassette tapes to their original cases
40% to 60% before storing them. Dust, direct sunlight
(ultraviolet rays), humidity and other such
Camera recorder conditions may damage the tapes. Dust
OWrap the camera recorder in soft cloth to contains particles of hard mineral substances,
keep out dust. and if dust should enter inside a cassette,
these particles may in turn be transferred to
Battery the heads and other parts, possibly resulting
OThe battery’s service life is reduced if the in their damage. Make a habit of always
battery is stored in a location where the returning the cassettes to their original cases.
temperature is extremely high or extremely OFast forward and rewind cassette tapes once
low. every six months. If tapes are kept wound up
OIf the battery is stored in a location exposed for more than a year, they may become
to high concentrations of oily vapors and/or warped or distorted due to the expansion and
dust, the terminals may corrode or other contraction caused by changes in the
problems may develop, possibly resulting in temperature and humidity. In addition, layers
malfunctioning. of tape may stick together.
ODo not bring metal objects (such as ODo not place cassette tapes near matter or
necklaces or hairpins) into contact with equipment which emits strong magnetic
the battery terminals. The terminals may fields.
short circuit and generate heat, and OExtremely fine magnetic particles are
touching them in this condition may cause contained in the coating of the tape surface,
severe burns. and it is here that the signals are recorded.
OStore the battery only when it is fully Magnetic necklaces, toys and other such
discharged. It is recommended that the items may have stronger magnetic fields than
battery be charged once a year when it is suspected, which may erase recordings or
being stored long-term and that it be placed give rise to noise in the pictures and sound.
back in storage after it has been fully
discharged using the camera recorder.
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Parts and their functions
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Lock release button
<DC INPUT connector (7.9V)
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Parts and their functions
Zoom ring pin
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Parts and their functions
NAUDIO controls
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These are used to adjust the recording level
of the audio signals which have been input to
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the built-in microphone Q and INPUT 1 and 2
connectors Z.
OThey cannot be used to adjust the audio
JINDEX button
signals which have been input to the
When the INDEX button is pressed while
AUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors
shooting or recording is in progress, the index
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signal is recorded on the tape.
When it is pressed while shooting or
OLight shoe
recording has been temporarily stopped, the
A video light, for instance, is attached to this
recording of the index signal is set to standby.
shoe.
If shooting or recording is commenced in this
status, the index signal will then be recorded
PMicrophone shoe
on the tape.
The accessory microphone holder is attached
By recording the index signal, searches
to this shoe so that a microphone (optional
(index searches) can be conducted during
accessory), etc. can be mounted. (See page
playback. (See page 59)
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KAUTO button
QMicrophone (built-in, stereo)
When the AUTO button is pressed, the
Do not apply a strong load from an external
operation mode which was set on the setting
source to this microphone as it may damage
menu AUTO SW screen is established, and
the microphone.
“ A ” appears in the upper part of the
viewfinder and LCD monitor.
RTally lamp (front)
On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the
Refer to the details on the tally lamp (rear) 8.
mode of the operation to be performed
automatically (auto iris, auto gain control,
SRemote control sensor (front)
auto tracking white or auto focus) when the
AUTO button is pressed is set.
TMENU button
(See page 41)
When this button is pressed, the menu mode
The setting is released when the button is
is established, and the setting menu screen is
pressed again.
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor.
L USER1 and USER2 buttons
When it is pressed again, the menu mode is
One of nine functions can be allocated to the
released.
USER1 button and one can be allocated to
the USER2 button.
In accordance with the subject concerned,
the shooting conditions can be instantly
selected or fade effects can be added to the
images.
For details, refer to the USER1 item and
USER2 item (page 41) on the setting menu
SW MODE screen.
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Parts and their functions
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Parts and their functions
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Parts and their functions
Remote control unit
START/
DATE/ PHOTO STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
1 3
2 COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM
5 8
6 MULTI/
P-IN-P REC A.DUB
– VOL +
7 4
C/REW PLAY FF/ B
SELECT
VAR. PB.
SEARCH ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
5COUNTER button
The buttons listed below are for functions
This button has the same function as the
which are not featured on the camera
COUNTER button on the camera recorder
recorder.
body.
OPHOTO SHOT OTITLE
OMULTI/P-IN-P OSELECT
6COUNTER RESET button
OSTORE OOFF/ON
This button has the same function as the
OPB. ZOOM ON
COUNTER RESET button on the camera
1OSD button recorder body.
When this button is pressed, the information
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD 7REC button
monitor is added to the video signals, and it When this button is pressed together with the
can be displayed on a TV monitor as well. PLAY button while operation is stopped in the
When it is pressed again, the display on the VCR mode, the video signals from the
TV monitor is cleared. connected component are recorded.
When it is pressed together with the PLAY
2DATE/TIME button button during playback pause in the VCR
When this button is pressed, the shooting mode, the recording standby status is
date (year/month/day) and/or time are established.
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD Each time the PAUSE (;) button is pressed,
monitor. the status is switched between recording and
Each time it is pressed, the display is recording standby.
switched in the sequence shown below. To stop recording, press the STOP ($)
button.
No display
3START/STOP button
This button has the same function as the
START/STOP button on the camera recorder
body.
4ZOOM/VOL buttons
During shooting, these buttons are used to
conduct motor-driven zoom operations.
The zoom speed is fixed at the medium
speed.
During tape playback, they are used to adjust
the volume at which the sound is to be output
from the internal speaker and PHONES jack.
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Parts and their functions
START/
DATE/ PHOTO STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
MULTI/
P-IN-P REC A.DUB
– VOL +
C/REW PLAY FF/ B
SELECT
VAR. PB.
:
SEARCH ZOOM
STORE
MENU
;
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
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Remote control unit
Installing the battery Remote control unit settings
In order to prevent mistakes made in operations
performed using remote control when two
1 While pushing the knob in the direction of the camera recorders are operated at the same
arrow, pull out the holder. time, the operation buttons on the camera
recorder and accessory wireless remote control
unit can be set to work for “VCR1” applications
and for “VCR2” applications.
Setting method
2 Insert the battery with the “+” marking face OWireless remote control unit
When the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (D)
up. buttons among the VCR operation buttons
are pressed at the same time, the operation
buttons on the remote control unit are set to
be used for VCR1.
Similarly, when the STOP ($) and STILL ADV
(E) buttons among the VCR operation
buttons are pressed at the same time, the
3 Return the holder to its original position. operation buttons on the remote control unit
are set to be used for VCR2.
When the battery in the remote control unit
has been replaced, the operation buttons are
set to be used for VCR1.
OCamera recorder body
OWhen the battery (CR2025) has completely Set VCR1 and VCR2 using the REMOTE
run down, replace it with a new one. (The item on the setting menu OTHER
battery life is about one year although it FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 46)
depends on how often the remote control unit
is used.) If the remote control unit is If the camera recorder body and remote control
operated near the camera recorder’s remote unit settings are at variance, “REMOTE” in red
control sensor and the camera recorder fails letters lights up and is displayed in the
to operate, it means that the battery has run viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
down.
OKeep batteries out of the reach of small
children. OSD
DATE/
TIME
PHOTO
SHOT
START/
STOP
MULTI/
P-IN-P REC A.DUB
– VOL +
SELECT
VAR. PB.
SEARCH ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
VCR 2 ITEM
VCR 1
P.B.DIGITAL
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Charging the battery
Fully charge the battery using the AC adapter Charging and recording times of accessory
before use. battery
It is recommended that a spare battery be kept
Charging time Continuous recording time
on hand just in case it is needed.
Approx. 120 minutes Approx. 90 (80) minutes
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Mounting the battery
2 3
CAUTION: 3
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An
AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other Connect the AC adapter correctly as
than 120V AC. shown in the figure.
If a conversion plug is required, consult with your O The battery cannot be charged while
dealer as to which one is to be purchased. supplying power from the AC adapter to the
camera recorder.
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Cassette tapes
Inserting a cassette tape O Also, before removing the cassette tape,
check that the power supply is connected to
Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by the camera recorder, then slide the EJECT
taking hold of the cassette holder alone. switch.
Insert or eject the tape with the camera O If the a cassette is not going to be inserted
recorder placed on a flat and stable surface immediately after one has been removed,
or, alternatively, support the camera recorder keep the cassette holder closed.
with both hands so that it will be kept in a O Do not attempt this operation while
stable condition even if the cassette holder is recording is in progress. The cassette
opened. holder will open but recording will continue,
so external light and/or dust will adversely
affect the tape.
1 Check that the power supply (battery or AC
adapter) is connected to the camera
recorder. To prevent accidental erasure of recordings
Set the cassette tab to “SAVE” in order to
2 While pressing the lock release button, slide prevent what has been recorded on the tape
from being erased by mistake.
the EJECT switch in the direction of the
arrow to open the cassette holder.
T
EC
EJ
REC
SAVE
3 Insert the cassette tape as shown in the $ Use of the following mini DV cassette tapes
is recommended for this camera recorder:
figure below.
AY-DVM30 (30 minutes in the SP mode)
AY-DVM60 (60 minutes in the SP mode)
O Do not use 80-minute mini DV cassette
tapes.
$ Even when material is shot in the LP mode,
the picture quality will not deteriorate but
mosaic-type noise may occur or certain
restrictions may apply to some of the
functions.
In the following cases, mosaic-type noise
may occur and/or proper operation may not
be possible.
O When a tape which was shot by this
4 Push the part marked “ PUSH CLOSE ” to close
camera recorder in the LP mode is
played back in another digital video
the cassette holder securely.
component
OOperations cannot be performed while the
O When a tape which was shot by another
cassette holder is open.
digital video component in the LP mode
PUSH CLOSE
is played back in this camera recorder
O When a tape which was shot by this
camera recorder in the LP mode is
played back in a digital video component
which is not equipped with the LP mode
O When slow or frame advance playback is
performed
O When the camera search function is used
$ Audio dubbing is not possible in the LP
mode as the track width on the tape is
narrower than the head width.
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Adjusting the hand strap
Adjust the hand strap to match the size of your
hand.
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Viewfinders
This camera recorder has two viewfinders: a
viewfinder that uses a small LCD, and a 3.5-
4 Select YES as the setting for the LCD/EVF
SET item on the setting menu DISPLAY
inch LCD monitor. SETUP screen.
Use the one that better suits the application and OFor details on the menu operations, refer
the shooting conditions concerned. to page 37.
OThe brightness and color tones may differ
between the images in the viewfinder and on
the LCD monitor and the images on a TV 5 Select the EVF BRIGHTNESS item, and tilt
monitor. the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4
Use the TV monitor when performing the final direction to adjust the screen’s brightness.
check of the images. (If the remote control unit is used, press the
“M” button among the SET buttons.)
Using the viewfinder LCD/EVF SET
LCD BRIGHTNESS
1 Set the POWER switch on the camera [–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
recorder to ON, and check that an image LCD COLOR LEVEL
appears in the viewfinder. [–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
OKeep the LCD monitor closed. EVF BRIGHTNESS
[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
3 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial in such a When ON is selected as the setting for the
EVF MODE item on the setting menu
way that the characters on the viewfinder
screen come into sharp focus. DISPLAY SETUP screen, images will always
Eye-piece
appear in the viewfinder even when the LCD
Diopter adjustment monitor is opened.
dial
Eye cup
Protrusion
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Viewfinders
Using the LCD monitor 5 Select the LCD BRIGHTNESS item, and tilt
the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4
direction to adjust the screen’s brightness.
1 Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to (If the remote control unit is used, press the
ON.
“M” button among the SET buttons.)
LCD/EVF SET
2 Press the OPEN button in the direction of the
arrow 1 to open the LCD monitor. LCD BRIGHTNESS
[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
1
6 Select the LCD COLOR LEVEL item, and tilt
2 the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4
direction to adjust the screen’s color level.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
3 Position the LCD monitor where its screen “M” button among the SET buttons.)
images can be seen most comfortably.
LCD/EVF SET
OThe LCD monitor can be rotated up to 180
degrees toward the lens and up to 90
LCD BRIGHTNESS
degrees toward you. [–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
Forcing it beyond these angles or LCD COLOR LEVEL
closing it while it is still in the rotated [–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
position may cause the camera
EVF BRIGHTNESS
recorder to malfunction. [–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]
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Setting the calendar
Presented below is a sample setting where the
calendar is set to December 7, 2002 and the
5 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4
direction and set MONTH to DEC.
time is set to 5:20 PM.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“M” button among the SET buttons.)
1 Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to CLOCK SET
ON.
YEAR 2002
MONTH DEC
2 Select YES as the setting for the CLOCK DAY 24
SET item on the setting menu OTHER HOUR 13
MIN. 7
FUNCTIONS screen.
OFor details on the menu operations, refer
to page 37.
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
CLOCK SET
YEAR 2000
MONTH APR
DAY 24
6 In the same way, press “;” of the
OPERATION lever, and move the setting
HOUR 13
MIN. 7 item to DAY, HOUR and MIN.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“B” button among the SET buttons.)
4 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and 8 Press the MENU button three times to
move the setting item to MONTH. release the menu mode.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“B” button among the SET buttons.)
An error will develop in the time, so check
CLOCK SET whether the correct time is displayed before
shooting.
YEAR 2002
MONTH APR
DAY 24
HOUR 13
MIN. 7
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Charging the internal battery
The date and time are stored in the memory
using the internal battery. When the “ ”
display appears in the viewfinder and on the
LCD monitor screens, it means that the internal
battery has run down.
Recharge it by following the steps below.
Upon completion of charging, reset the date and
time.
2
4
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Setting the electronic shutter
Shutter speeds which can be set
Shutter speeds which can be selected using SPEED SEL button
Standard (OFF)
Progressive mode
shutter speed SYNCHRO SCAN Shutter speed settings
OFF (60i) 1/60 1/60.3 --- 1/250 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
30P 1/50 1/30.1 --- 1/250.0 1/30, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
24P/24PA 1/50 1/24.1 --- 1/250.0 1/24, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
1 Each time the SHUTTER button is pressed, The luminance level of artificial lighting—
the standard (OFF) shutter speed and the particularly that of fluorescent lights and
shutter speed selected by the SPEED SEL mercury lamps—changes in synchronization
button are selected alternately. with the power line frequency. Especially in
areas with a power line frequency of 50 Hz, the
vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) of the
2 After pressing the SHUTTER button, press camera recorder and frequency of the lighting
the SPEED SEL button to select the shutter
(50 Hz) will interfere with each other, possibly
speed.
causing the white balance to change cyclically.
Each time the SPEED SEL button is
When shooting under artificial lighting or when
pressed, the shutter speed changes by one
adjusting the white balance, set the shutter
setting in the following sequence.
speed as shown below.
When the progressive mode is OFF (60i)
SYNCHRO Shutter speed
1/100 1/120 1/250 Progressive mode
SCAN
50 Hz 60 Hz
In the progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24PA) 30P OFF (1/50) 1/60
SYNCHRO 1/30 24P/24PA OFF (1/50) 1/60
1/60 1/120
SCAN (1/24)
If a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHER
DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen,
the current shutter speed setting is displayed in the viewfinder
and on the LCD monitor. However, it is not displayed if the
standard (OFF) shutter speed has been set.
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White balance and black balance
Adjusting the white balance If it has not been possible to adjust the white
The white balance must always be re-adjusted balance automatically, an error message
when the lighting conditions have changed. appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor screen.
The white balance adjustment values can be OWhen the ATW (Auto Tracking White)
stored in the memory at the A and B positions of function is operating, the white balance
the WHITE BAL switch. cannot be adjusted automatically.
Use A or B, whichever better suits the shooting
conditions concerned. Message that appears when adjustment is not
possible
The 3200K and 5600K white balance values
have been stored in the memory at the PRESET
AWB Ach NG
position of the WHITE BAL switch.
When the AWB button is pressed while the
WHITE BAL switch is at the PRESET position,
the current white balance value is displayed. Error
Countermeasure
When the AWB button is pressed again, the message
3200K and 5600K white balance values are LOW LIGHT Increase the amount of light. Alternatively,
selected alternately. boost the gain.
Use 3200K or 5600K, whichever better suits the LEVEL OVER Reduce the amount of light. Alternatively,
shooting conditions concerned when, for lower the gain.
instance, there is no time to adjust the white
balance.
If one of the above error messages has
appeared, implement the suggested
1 Set the shutter speed. countermeasure, and then try adjusting the
white balance again.
If the error message persists even after
2 Place a white pattern in a location subject to repeated attempts at adjustment, consult your
the same conditions as the lighting source of dealer.
the subject, zoom in on it, and fill the whole
screen with white.
A white object (white cloth or white wall) near
the subject may be used instead of the white
pattern.
OEnsure that there are no high-luminance
spotlights on the screen.
AWB Ach OK
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White balance and black balance
Adjusting the black balance ATW (Auto Tracking White)
function
There is normally no need to re-adjust the black
balance. Adjustment is required only in the The ATW function can be allocated to the
following cases. WHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position)
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for using the ATW item on the setting menu SW
the first time MODE screen. (See page 40)
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used after Similarly, the ATW function can be allocated to
it has not been used for an extended period the AUTO button using the ATW item on the
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a setting menu AUTO SW screen. (See page 41)
situation where the ambient temperature will
vary significantly When material is shot using the ATW function, it
OWhen the progressive mode has been is recorded while the white balance is being
switched to the standard (60i) mode or vice continually adjusted automatically.
versa OThe ATW function automatically identifies the
shooting environment and adjusts the white
In the standard (60i) mode balance optimally. In some environments, a
The white balance is adjusted automatically by slight adjustment error may arise.
pressing the AWB button. If an extremely accurate white balance
If the button is then held down, the black adjustment is required, adjust the white
balance is adjusted. balance by following the instructions on the
previous page.
In the progressive mode
By simply pressing the AWB button, the white
balance is adjusted automatically, and then the
black balance is adjusted.
ABB ACTIVE
ABB END
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Setting the time data
Setting the user’s bit 5 The screen shown below appears. Set the
By setting the user’s bit, memos (dates, times) user’s bit using the OPERATION lever.
and other information consisting of up to 8 digits Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4
in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the direction, select the user’s bit characters,
sub-code track. The user’s bit settings are press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
automatically stored in the memory and retained move to the next digit.
even after the power has been turned off. OThe numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F can
be used as the user’s bit characters.
1 Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is
pressed on the screen shown below, the
ON.
user’s bit is reset to zero.
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
7 Press the MENU button twice to release the
menu mode.
RECORDING SETUP
:
FIRST REC TC H PRESET
TC PRESET H ––––
UB MODE H USER
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
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Setting the time data
Setting the time code 4 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
move “1” to YES.
The various settings related to the time code are
performed using the following items on the RECORDING SETUP
setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. :
OTC MODE item FIRST REC TC H PRESET
OTCG item TC PRESET –––– HYES
OFIRST REC TC item UB MODE H USER
OTC PRESET item UB PRESET H ––––
O1394 TC REGEN item (appears in the VCR
mode) ;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
For further details, refer to page 43.
OWhen ON has been selected as the setting
for the 1394 TC REGEN item in the VCR 5 The screen shown below appears. Set the
mode, the settings of the items listed above time code value using the OPERATION
cannot be changed. lever.
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4
How to select the TC PRESET item setting direction, select the time code value, press
When the time code at the start of the recording “;” of the OPERATION lever, and move to
is to be recorded using the value specified by the next digit.
the user as its initial value, set the time code OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is
value using the TC PRESET item. pressed on the screen shown below, the
time code value is reset to zero.
PRESET OK?
3 Tilt the OPERATION lever is the 4 direction NO –––. PUSH STILL
and move to the TC PRESET item. YES
RECORDING SETUP
:
FIRST REC TC H PRESET
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Scene files
The settings selected to suit various shooting
F1: SCENE
situations are stored in the positions of the
File containing the settings suited to
scene file dial. During shooting, the required file
standard shooting
can be read out in an instant using this dial.
F2: SCENE FLOU.
File containing the settings suited to
The following files were stored as factory
shooting where consideration is given to
settings prior to shipment.
the characteristics of fluorescent lights (for
shooting indoors, etc.)
OEven when a scene file has been changed
F3: SCENE SPARK
during recording, the progressive mode will
File containing the settings suited to
not be changed.
shooting for accentuating the subjects (for
To change this mode, establish the recording
shooting wedding receptions, etc.)
standby mode.
F4: SCENE B-STR
File containing the settings suited to
shooting with extended gradations for the
dark areas (for shooting scenes at dusk,
etc.)
F5: SCENE 24P
File containing the settings suited to
shooting in the progressive 24P mode
F6: SCENE ADVANC
File for the progressive 24P advanced
mode
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Scene files
Changing the scene file settings 6 The screen shown below appears. Set a
filename consisting of six characters using
Scene file settings can be changed. the OPERATION lever.
In addition, scene files in which changes have OCharacters which can be set
been made can be stored in the positions of the ) (space), letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9,
scene file dial. :, ;, <, =, >, ?, @, [, ¥, ], ^, _
NAME EDIT
1 Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to
ON. SW POSITION F1
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Scene files
10 The screen shown below appears. Press To return the scene file settings to the factory
“;” of the OPERATION lever, and move settings, select INITIAL in step 10, and then
“1” to YES. perform the same steps 11 to 13.
FILE F1:222222
FILE F1:222222
SAVE ?
SAVE
COMPLETED !
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Setting menus
The camera recorder’s settings can be changed
to suit the scenes to be shot or what is to be
4 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4
direction, and move the highlighted part to
recorded using the setting menus.
the function which is to be set.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
Operation method “V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.)
Example:
1 In any operation mode except the shooting OTHER FUNCTIONS
mode or recording mode, press the MENU
button. REMOTE HVCR1
The menu mode is established, and the
function screen shown below appears in the DV CONTROL HOFF
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. DV CMD SEL HREC P
REC LAMP OFF FRONT
[Camera mode] REAR H BOTH
BEEP SOUND HON
CAMERA MENU ;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
1.SCENE FILE
2.CAMERA SETUP
3.SW MODE
4.AUTO SW
5.RECORDING SETUP
5 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
6.DISPLAY SETUP
move “1 ” to the setting which is to be
7.OTHER FUNCTIONS changed.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
PUSH MENU TO EXIT “M” button among the SET buttons.)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
DV CONTROL HOFF
2 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 DV CMD SEL HREC P
direction, and move the highlighted part to REC LAMP OFF H FRONT
the function which is to be set. REAR BOTH
BEEP SOUND HON
(If the remote control unit is used, press the ;
“V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.) PUSH MENU TO RETURN
3 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and 6 To change another item, repeat steps 4 and
display the setting item.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the 5.
“M” button among the SET buttons.) To exit the settings, press the MENU button
to return to the function screen.
Example:
OTHER FUNCTIONS
7 To change another function, repeat steps 2
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2
HV to 5.
OFF To exit the menu mode, press the MENU
DV CONTROL HOFF
button to return to the normal screen.
DV CMD SEL HREC P
REC LAMP HBOTH
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Setting menus
Configuration of setting menus
Menus in the camera mode
SCENE FILE DETAIL LEVEL
CHROMA LEVEL
CAMERA SETUP SYNCRO SCAN
CHROMA PHASE
ASPECT CONV
COLOR TEMP
COLOR BAR
MASTER PED
SETUP
A. IRIS LEVEL
SW MODE MID GAIN GAMMA
HIGH GAIN SKIN TONE DTL
ATW MATRIX
HANDLE ZOOM V DETAIL FREQ
IRIS DIAL PROGRESSIVE
USER1 NAME EDIT
USER2 SAVE/INIT
AUTO SW A. IRIS
AGC
ATW
AF
RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED
AUDIO REC
DISPLAY SETUP ZEBRA DETECT 1 MIC ALC
ZEBRA DETECT 2 MIC GAIN 1
MARKER MIC GAIN 2
VIDEO OUT OSD TC MODE
DATE/TIME TCG
LEVEL METER FIRST REC TC
ZOOM•FOCUS TC PRESET
TAPE•BATTERY UB MODE
OTHER DISPLAY UB PRESET
LCD BACKLIGHT INTERVAL REC
LCD/EVF SET REC TIME
SELF SHOOT INTERVAL TIME
EVF MODE
OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE
DV CONTROL
DV CMD SEL
REC LAMP
BEEP SOUND
CLOCK SET
TIME SHIFT
TAPE PROTECT
USER FILE
HOUR METER
Menus in the VCR mode
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS END SEARCH
12bit AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
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Setting menus
SCENE FILE screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
DETAIL LEVEL For adjusting the detail amount. V DETAIL FREQ For setting the detail in the vertical direction
(Camera) –7 --- 0 --- +7 (Camera) when shooting in the progressive mode.
THIN : The detail is made finer.
THICK : The detail is made coarser.
CHROMA LEVEL For adjusting the chroma level.
O When “THIN” has been selected as the
(Camera) –7 --- 0 --- +7
item’s setting and the images shot in the
progressive mode are played back using
CHROMA For finely adjusting the chroma phase. a standard TV monitor (60i: interlace),
PHASE –7 --- 0 --- +7 some flickering will occur on the
(Camera) horizontal lines and on the diagonal lines
near the horizontal.
COLOR TEMP For finely adjusting the color temperature
When playing back a tape in a
(Camera) (for performing fine adjustments after the
progressive environment, this flickering
white balance has been adjusted).
is reduced by selecting “THIN” as the
–7 --- 0 --- +7
item’s setting, which will also enable
MASTER PED For adjusting the black master pedestal images with a higher resolution than that
(Camera) which serves as the video reference. with the “THICK” setting to be obtained.
–15 --- 0 --- +15
PROGRESSIVE For setting shooting in the progressive
A. IRIS LEVEL For setting the auto iris target value. (Camera) mode.
(Camera) –4 --- 0 --- +4 OFF:
Shooting is not performed in the
GAMMA For selecting the gamma curve. progressive mode.
(Camera) CINE-LIKE: 30P:
The gamma curve which gives the Shooting is performed in the 30P mode
images a cinema-like finish is used. (30 frames/sec.).
In order to make full use of the CINE- 24P:
LIKE gamma characteristics, it is Shooting is performed in the 24P mode
recommended that the lens iris be set (24 frames/sec.).
lower (by approx. 1/2) than the regular Images are recorded on the tape using
video level. the [2:3] conversion system.
LOW: 24P(ADV):
Using a gamma curve with a moderate Shooting is performed in the 24P
gradient for the low-luminance areas, the advanced mode (24 frames/sec.).
images are given a calm, composed look. Images are recorded on the tape using
A sharp touch is conveyed by the the advanced conversion system.
contrast. NAME EDIT For editing the name of the scene file
NORM: (Camera) selected by the scene file dial.
Standard images are produced.
HIGH:
Using a gamma curve with a sharp SAVE/INIT SAVE:
gradient for the low-luminance areas, the (Camera) For saving the scene file settings after
gradations of the dark areas are changes have been made to them.
extended to make them appear brighter. O If the menu mode is released without
A soft touch is conveyed by the contrast. saving the changes, the original scene
file settings will be restored when
SKIN TONE DTL For switching the skin tone detail ON or operation is switched to the VCR mode
(Camera) OFF. or the power is turned off.
When ON is selected, the detail in the skin INITIAL:
tone areas is diminished and the graininess For returning the scene file settings
of the skin is reduced. selected by the scene file dial to the factory
OFF ON settings.
MATRIX For selecting the matrix table and
(Camera) expressing the colors during shooting.
NORM:
Colors suited to shooting outdoors or
under light sources using halogen lamps
are expressed.
FLOU:
Colors suited to shooting indoors under
fluorescent light sources are expressed.
CINE-LIKE:
Colors suited to cinema-like shooting are
expressed.
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Setting menus
CAMERA SETUP screen SW MODE screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
SYNCRO SCAN For adjusting the shutter speed of synchro MID GAIN For setting the gain value which is to be
(Camera) scan used when shooting TV screens, etc. (Camera) allocated to the M position of the GAIN
If the OPERATION lever is left tilted in the switch.
3 or 4 direction, the speed at which the 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB
setting changes is increased, and a beep is
HIGH GAIN For setting the gain value which is to be
heard.
(Camera) allocated to the H position of the GAIN
O Progressive mode OFF:
switch.
1/60.3 --- 1/250.0
0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB
O Progressive mode 30P:
1/30.1 --- 1/48.0 --- 1/250.0 ATW For setting the ATW (Auto Tracking White)
O Progressive mode 24P or 24PA: (Camera) function which is to be allocated to the
1/24.1 --- 1/48.0 --- 1/250.0 WHITE BAL switch.
OFF:
ASPECT CONV For selecting the aspect ratio of the images The ATW function is not activated.
(Camera) to be recorded. However, if it has been set in the AUTO
NORM: button or USER button, it will follow the
The images are recorded in the standard operation of the button concerned.
4:3 mode. Ach:
LETTER BOX: The ATW function is activated when the
The aspect ratio is set to the 16:9 mode, WHITE BAL switch has been set to the A
and the images are recorded in this position.
mode. Black bands are recorded at the Bch:
top and bottom of the screen. The ATW function is activated when the
COLOR BAR For setting the color bar display to ON or WHITE BAL switch has been set to the B
(Camera) OFF. (Color bars are not displayed in the position.
progressive mode.) PRE:
OFF ON The ATW function is activated when the
O Even when the color bar display has WHITE BAL switch has been set to the
been set to ON, it will return to OFF PRST position.
when operation is switched to the VCR
HANDLE ZOOM For setting the zoom speeds which are to
mode or the power is turned off.
(Camera) be allocated to the positions of the
SETUP For setting whether to add the setup level HANDLE ZOOM switch.
(Camera) (black level). L/OFF/H:
0%: LOW/OFF/HIGH are set to the 1/2/3
The setup level is not added. positions. (At OFF, no zoom operations
7.5%: are performed.)
The 7.5% setup level is added for L/M/H:
recording. LOW/MID/HIGH are set to the 1/2/3
positions.
IRIS DIAL For setting the rotational direction of the
(Camera) IRIS dial and iris control (in the MANUAL
IRIS mode).
DOWN OPEN:
The iris opens when the IRIS dial is
turned downward.
UP OPEN:
The iris opens when the IRIS dial is
turned upward.
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Setting menus
SW MODE screen AUTO SW screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
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Setting menus
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
END SEARCH For setting what kind of operation is to be 12bit AUDIO For setting the sound to be output as the
(VCR) performed when the END SEARCH button (VCR) CH1 and CH2 signals when a tape
is pressed. recorded in the 12-bit audio mode is played
BLANK: back.
The unrecorded blanks on the video tape ST1:
are searched. The sound recorded during shooting is
REC END: selected.
The part which was shot last is CH1 signals = CH1 track
searched. CH2 signals = CH2 track
<Notes> ST2:
O Even when the REC END setting is The sound recorded during audio
selected, the part which was shot last dubbing is selected.
will not be searched when the tape is CH1 signals = CH3 track
switched. CH2 signals = CH4 track
O If nothing has been recorded on the MIX:
tape, operation will stop at the end of the The sound recorded during shooting and
tape. the sound recorded during audio
O END SEARCH may not operate properly dubbing are mixed.
if there is an unrecorded blank near the CH1 signals = CH1 + CH3 tracks
tape start or at a point along the tape. CH2 signals = CH2 + CH4 tracks
<Note>
Inputs and audio tracks recorded If the sound has been recorded in the 16-bit
mode, there is no CH3 or CH4. Therefore,
When audio dubbing the correlation between the signals and
Input When shooting tracks will always be as follows:
(12-bit mode)
CH1 signals = CH1 track
Internal CH2 signals = CH2 track
CH1 CH3
microphone L
AUDIO OUT For setting the audio signals to be output
Internal (VCR) from the AUDIO IN/OUT connectors (pin
CH2 CH4
microphone R jacks) when a tape is played back.
INPUT 1 (XLR) CH1 CH3 CH1•CH2:
CH1 connector = CH1 signals
INPUT 2 (XLR) CH2 (CH1) CH4 (CH3) CH2 connector = CH2 signals
AUDIO IN/OUT CH1:
__ CH3 CH1 connector = CH1 signals
CH1 (pin jack)
CH2 connector = CH1 signals
AUDIO IN/OUT
__ CH4 CH2:
CH2 (pin jack) CH1 connector = CH2 signals
The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded during CH2 connector = CH2 signals
shooting can be changed using the CH1 SELECT switch and
CH2 SELECT switch.
The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded during
audio dubbing can be changed using the A DUB INPUT item
on the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen.
12-bit AUDIO item and AUDIO OUT item settings, and audio tracks whose
signals are output from the AUDIO IN/OUT connectors (pin jacks)
Audio recording 12-bit AUDIO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN/OUT AUDIO IN/OUT
mode item setting item setting CH1 output CH2 output
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Setting menus
RECORDING SETUP screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
REC SPEED For selecting the recording time mode. FIRST REC TC For selecting the time code which is to be
(Camera) SP : SP (standard play) mode (Camera) recorded when recording is started.
(VCR) LP : LP (long play) mode (VCR) REGEN:
Recording proceeds in such a way that
AUDIO REC For selecting the system for converting the
the time code continues on (is
(Camera) recording to PCM audio.
regenerated) from the time code on the
(VCR) 12 bit : 12-bit/32kHz
tape.
16 bit : 16-bit/48kHz
PRESET:
MIC ALC For setting the mic level automatic control The time code is not regenerated from
(Camera) function to ON or OFF. the time code on the tape.
OFF ON The time code is recorded using the
MIC GAIN 1 For setting the input level of the external value set in the TC PRESET item
(Camera) microphone which is connected to the serving as the initial value.
INPUT 1 connector. However, the time code is forcibly
-50 dB -60 dB regenerated when shooting with frame-
to-frame continuity has been performed.
MIC GAIN 2 For setting the input level of the external
(Camera) microphone which is connected to the TC PRESET For setting the initial value of the time code
INPUT 2 connector. (Camera) to be recorded.
-50 dB -60 dB (VCR) This item’s setting is valid when PRESET
has been selected as the setting for the
1394 TC REGEN For selecting the time code to be recorded FIRST REC TC item.
(VCR) when recording the signals of a component O When the progressive mode has been
connected to the DV connector. set to 24P or 24P (ADV), set the frame
OFF: value to 0 or to a multiple of 5. If any
The signals are recorded using the time other value is set, the time code
code which was set using the TC MODE recorded will shift.
item, TCG item and FIRST REC TC
item. 1394 UB REGEN For selecting the user’s bit to be recorded
ON: (VCR) when recording the signals of the
The signals are recorded using the time component connected to the DV connector.
code of the signals which have been OFF:
input to the DV connector. The user’s bit selected for the UB MODE
O When ON has been selected as this item is used for the recording.
item’s setting, this setting takes ON:
precedence over the TC MODE item, The user’s bit of the signals input to the
TCG item and FIRST REC TC item DV connector is used for the recording.
settings. O When ON has been selected as this
O When no signals are supplied to the DV item’s setting, this setting takes
connector, the TC MODE item, TCG item precedence over the UB MODE item
and FIRST REC TC item settings are setting.
followed. O The user’s bit is not recorded if the
signals do not contain the user’s bit
TC MODE For selecting the time code correction information.
(Camera) mode in which the time code of the internal O When no signals are supplied to the DV
(VCR) time code generator is to be recorded. connector, the UB MODE item setting is
DF : The drop frame mode is used. followed.
NDF : The non-drop frame mode is used.
O When the progressive mode has been
set to 24P or 24P (ADV), the non-drop
frame mode is established regardless of
this item’s setting.
TCG For setting the operation mode in which the
(Camera) internal time code generator is to be run.
(VCR) FREE RUN:
The internal time code generator is run
regardless of the operation mode.
REC RUN:
The internal time code generator is run
during recording.
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Setting menus
RECORDING SETUP screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
UB MODE For setting what is to be recorded as the INTERVAL REC For setting the intermittent recording mode.
(Camera) user’s bit. (Camera) OFF: Intermittent recording is not performed.
(VCR) USER: ON: When the START/STOP button is
The user’s information is recorded. pressed, intermittent recording is
TIME: performed with the cycle set by the REC
The time of the recording is recorded. TIME item and INTERVAL TIME item.
DATE: ONE-SHOT: The time lapse shooting mode is
The date of the recording is recorded. established.
TCG: When the START/STOP button is
The time code generator’s value is pressed, recording is performed for the
recorded. number of seconds set by the REC TIME
FRM. RATE: item, after which the recording pause
The frame rate information for frame mode is established.
conversion is recorded. O When intermittent recording is set to ON or
ONE-SHOT, “I –” flashes on the left of the
22 02 22 22
VCR operation mode. When recording is
started, it stops flashing and lights.
Recording control O Even when intermittent recording is set to
information ON or ONE-SHOT, the intermittent
O Updated frame information recording mode returns to OFF when the
O REC START/STOP power is turned off.
information O When the progressive mode has been
set to 24P or 24P (ADV), the OFF is
Frame rate information
established regardless of this item’s
O Frame rate (60, 30 or 24)
setting.
O I/P identification information
O Conversion information REC TIME For setting the recording duration for which
O Frame rate coefficient (Camera) intermittent recording is to be performed.
0.5s : 0.5 sec. 1s : 1.0 sec.
1.5s : 1.5 sec. 2s : 2.0 sec.
Frame sequence number
O A number from 0 to 4 is displayed INTERVAL TIME For setting the duration of the interval time
in the 24P or 24P (ADV) mode. (Camera) with which intermittent recording is to be
O “F” is displayed in the 60 or 30P performed.
mode. 30s : 30 sec. 1m : 1 min.
5m : 5 min. 10m : 10 min.
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Setting menus
DISPLAY SETUP screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
ZEBRA DETECT For setting the level of the zebra pattern CAMERA DATA When ON is set, the camera information
1 leaning to the left and displayed in the (VCR) (such as camera shake correction, iris
(Camera) viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. value and gain value) is displayed when the
80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100% tape is played back.
OFF ON
ZEBRA DETECT For setting the level of the zebra pattern
2 leaning to the right and displayed in the LCD For adjusting the backlight of the LCD
(Camera) viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. BACKLIGHT monitor.
80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, OFF (Camera) When HI is set, the monitor becomes
<Note> (VCR) brighter than usual.
When OFF has been set, the zebra pattern HI NORMAL
is not displayed. LCD/EVF SET For adjusting the display level of the
MARKER For switching display of the marker (Camera) viewfinder and LCD monitor images.
(Camera) ON/OFF. (VCR) LCD BRIGHTNESS:
ON OFF The brightness of the LCD monitor’s
images is adjusted.
O When ON is set, the marker can be LCD COLOR LEVEL:
displayed by pressing the ZEBRA The color level of the LCD monitor’s
button. images is adjusted.
When the marker is displayed, the video EVF BRIGHTNESS:
level of the image near the center of the The brightness of the viewfinder’s
screen is displayed as a percentage images is adjusted.
value at the bottom left of the screen.
SELF SHOOT For selecting the LCD monitor’s mirror
VIDEO OUT OSD When ON is set, the information displayed (Camera) function for face-to-face shooting. When
(Camera) in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is MIRROR is set, the image on the LCD
(VCR) output as the video output signal together monitor is reversed at the left and right for
with the images. display during face-to-face shooting.
ON OFF NORMAL MIRROR
DATE/TIME For setting the date and/or time to be EVF MODE For selecting what is to be displayed in the
(Camera) displayed in the viewfinder, on the LCD (Camera) viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
(VCR) monitor and in the video output signals. (VCR) ON
OFF: Images are shown at all times in the
The date and time are not displayed. viewfinder.
TIME: AUTO:
The time is displayed. When the LCD monitor is opened, the
DATE: images no longer appear in the
The date is displayed. viewfinder.
TIME&DATTE:
Both the date and time are displayed.
O When a setting other than OFF is
selected, the date and/or time are
displayed in the video output signals
regardless of the setting selected for the
VIDEO OUT OSD item.
LEVEL METER For setting the audio level meter display to
(Camera) ON or OFF.
(VCR) OFF ON
ZOOM•FOCUS For setting the zoom and focus value
(Camera) displays to ON or OFF.
OFF ON
TAPE•BATTERY For setting the remaining tape amount and
(Camera) remaining battery charge displays to ON or
(VCR) OFF.
OFF ON
OTHER For setting the amount of information to be
DISPLAY displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
(Camera) monitor. (See page 53)
(VCR) OFF, PARTIAL, ALL
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Setting menus
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
Item/ Item/
Description of settings Description of settings
(display mode) (display mode)
REMOTE For setting the operations which are BEEP SOUND For setting the beep tone to ON or OFF.
(Camera) performed using the accessory wireless (Camera) OFF ON
(VCR) remote control unit. (See page 20 for the
remote control unit settings.) When ON is selected as the setting, the
VCR1: The operation performed by the beep tone is sounded at the times given
remote control unit which has been set below.
to be used for VCR1 are accepted. O When the beep tone is sounded, the
VCR2: The operation performed by the audio signals from the output connectors
remote control unit which has been set are muted, and the beep tone is output
to be used for VCR2 are accepted. instead.
OFF: Operations performed by the remote [Beep tone sounds once]
control unit are not accepted. OWhen the POWER switch has been set
to ON
DV CONTROL For setting the control method when
OWhen shooting has commenced
(Camera) backup shooting is to be performed by
[Beep tone sounds twice]
connecting a component for backup
OWhen shooting has been temporarily
purposes to the DV connector.
stopped
OFF: The component for backup purposes
[Beep tone sounds 10 times]
is not controlled.
OWhen the cassette tape has not been
EXT: The component for backup purposes
inserted
is controlled using the START/STOP
OWhen the cassette tape is in the
button on the camera recorder. The
recording pause mode
images shot by the camera recorder are
OWhen condensation has formed inside
recorded by the component for backup
the camera recorder
purposes.
OWhen a problem has occurred in the
However, the camera recorder does not
camera recorder
record the images.
BOTH: The images shot by the camera CLOCK SET For setting the internal calendar of the
recorder are recorded by both camera (Camera) camera recorder.
recorder and the component for backup (VCR)
purposes.
TIME SHIFT For adding the time which was set using
CHAIN: When the tape in the camera
(Camera) this item to the time of the internal calendar
recorder approaches the end during
(VCR) (to compensate for time differences) for
shooting, recording is automatically
display in the viewfinder and on the LCD
commenced by the component for
monitor. The clock time after the
backup purposes, which has been set to
compensation is also recorded on the tape.
the recording standby mode.
+23h --- +1h, OFF, –1h --- –23h
DV CMD SEL For setting the recording operation to be (In 1-hour increments)
(Camera) performed by the component for backup
TAPE PROTECT When the camera recorder is left on
purposes when the START/STOP button
(Camera) standby for about 5 minutes in the shooting
on the camera recorder has been pressed.
pause mode, it is automatically set to the
REC_P:
tape protection mode. Which tape
The mode is switched between recording
protection mode is to be established is
and recording pause.
selected using this item.
STOP:
POWEROFF: The camera recorder’s power is
The mode is switched between recording
set to the OFF mode.
and stop.
STBY: The cylinder head is set to the stop
<Note>
mode.
Select STOP as the item’s setting if the
component for backup purposes is not USER FILE LOAD: The settings stored last in the user
equipped with a recording pause function. (Camera) file are loaded.
(VCR) SAVE: The user file settings which have
REC LAMP For setting the lighting of the tally lamps.
been changed are saved.
(Camera) OFF: The tally lamps do not light.
INITIAL: The user file settings are restored
FRONT: The front tally lamp (by the
to the factory settings.
microphone) lights.
O When the LOAD or INITIAL operation
REAR: The rear tally lamp (by the
has been performed, set the POWER
viewfinder) lights.
switch on the camera recorder to OFF
BOTH: Both the front and rear tally lamps
and then to ON again in order to enable
light.
the settings.
HOUR METER For indicating the total rotational time of the
(Camera) cylinder head (5-digit display in 1-hour
(VCR) increments).
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
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Screen displays
Camera mode and VCR mode
1
Marker
A I –PAUSE USER - 1
DV O TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 Z78
4 SP
24PA MF 2 5
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O
2
2222222222 P 3.2 K
5 22222222222222222 F 5 . 6
22222222222222222 1 8 dB
6 SPOT L OW L I G H T ND 1/ 64
7 1/ 1 2 3 . 4 ND 1/ 64 I ND E X
ALC AUG 3 1 2 0 0 2 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
CH1
4 8 K CH2 2 2m i n
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Screen displays
< :
A I –PAUSE USER - 1
DV O TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 Z78 =
SP
; 24PA MF 2 5 ?
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O @
2222222222 P 3.2 K >
22222222222222222 F 5 . 6 A
22222222222222222 1 8 dB B
SPOT L OW L I G H T ND 1/ 64 C
1/ 1 2 3 . 4 ND 1/ 64 I ND E X
ALC AUG 3 1 2 0 0 2 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
CH1
4 8 K CH2 2 2m i n
9 8 D
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Screen displays
A I –PAUSE USER - 1
I DV O TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 Z78
SP H
24PA MF 2 5
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O
2222222222 P 3.2 K
22222222222222222 F 5 . 6
22222222222222222 1 8 dB
SPOT L OW L I G H T ND 1/ 64
1/ 1 2 3 . 4 ND 1/ 64 I ND E X
ALC AUG 3 1 2 0 0 2 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9 E
CH1
4 8 K CH2 2 2m i n
G F
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Screen displays
N K J
A I –PAUSE USER - 1
DV O TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 Z78
SP
24PA MF 2 5
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O
2222222222 P 3.2 K
22222222222222222 F 5 . 6
22222222222222222 1 8 dB
SPOT L OW L I G H T ND 1/ 64
1/ 1 2 3 . 4 ND 1/ 64 I ND E X M
L ALC AUG 3 1 2 0 0 2 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
CH1
4 8 K CH2 2 2m i n
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Screen displays
A I –PAUSE USER - 1
DV O TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 Z78
SP
24PA MF 2 5
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O
2222222222 P 3.2 K
22222222222222222 F 5 . 6
O
22222222222222222 1 8 dB
SPOT L OW L I G H T ND 1/ 64
1/ 1 2 3 . 4 ND 1/ 64 I ND E X
ALC AUG 3 1 2 0 0 2 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9
CH1
4 8 K CH2 2 2m i n
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Screen displays
VCR mode
F05 17 S 1 P
TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00
SP Q
F5 . 6 R
22222222222222 1 8 dB S
2222222222
22222222222222222
22222222222222222
AUG 31 2002 23 : 59 : 59
CH1
4 8 K CH2 2 2m i n
V O L UM E – ? ? ? ? ? ? –– + T
RIris display
When ON has been selected as the setting
for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the F-
number during shooting is displayed also
during tape playback as the camera data.
SGain display
When ON has been selected as the setting
for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the gain
value during shooting is displayed also during
tape playback as the camera data.
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Screen displays
Selecting the display
The items listed below which appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are displayed by the
setting selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item (see page 45) of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP
screen.
1 Counter display ≤ == == ==
A Iris display ≤ ≤ ≤ k
B Gain display ≤ ≤ k k
C ND filter display ≤ ≤ k k
D Recommended ND filter display ≤ ≤ ≤ k
E Date and time display ≤ == == ==
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Connecting external components
OBefore recording signals from an external
$ When an external component is to be
component, check that the video signals are
connected and its video and audio signals
input.
are to be input to the camera recorder,
OWhen signals from an external component
connect the camera recorder to the output
are being recorded, do not stop the signal
connectors on the external component.
output at the external component side or
$ Conversely, when an external component is
disconnect any of the cables. It may not be
to be connected and the video and audio
possible for the component to be recognized
signals of the camera recorder are to be
when recording is resumed.
input to the component, connect the camera
recorder to the input connectors on the
external component.
O If video signals have been input to both the $ A digital video component equipped with a
S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEO DV connector can be connected, and its
IN/OUT connector, the signals of the S- video signals, audio signals and time code,
VIDEO IN/OUT connector take precedence. etc. can be transmitted digitally.
O It is not possible to record the audio signals
if video signals are not input to the S-VIDEO O When an IEEE 1394 cable has been
IN/OUT connector or VIDEO IN/OUT connected to the DV connector, do not
connector except when performing audio apply a strong load from outside. Doing so
dubbing. may damage the connector.
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L) INT(R)
INPUT 1 INPUT 2
INPUT 2
INPUT 1 INPUT 2
$ When connecting an audio component, set OTo supply the signals from an external
the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the microphone to CH1 and CH2, connect the
LINE position. external microphone to the INPUT2 jack,
The input level is 0 dBu; the recording level and set both the CH1 SELECT and CH2
is adjusted using the AUDIO controls. SELECT switches to the INPUT2 position.
$ When connecting an external microphone, (See page 16)
set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to Microphone
the MIC position. holder
Microphone
OSet the input level (–50 dBu and –60
holder adapter
dBu) using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC
GAIN 2 items on the setting menu
RECORDING SETUP screen.
OWhen mounting an external microphone 12 mm
(XSB4+12FZ)
on the microphone shoe of the camera
recorder, use the accessory microphone
holder and microphone holder adapter.
6 mm
(XSB4+6FZ)
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Shooting
Preparation and inspections Regular shooting
Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to
Before shooting, check that the camera recorder ON, and switch between shooting and shooting
is operating properly. Also check that the pause using the START/STOP button.
equipment is set up in a way that is suited to the When shooting from a low angle, the
shooting conditions. START/STOP button on the handle can be used
to initiate shooting.
$ Batteries
START/STOP button
Have a fully charged battery ready. It is also
recommended that a spare battery be kept on
hand as well.
$ Cassette tapes
Check that the cassette tapes available can
be recorded on.
OCheck that they have not been set to the
accidental erasure prevention status.
OCheck that they do not contain valuable
video recordings.
OCheck that the cassette holder is closed
properly.
$ Viewfinder
Check that the diopter adjustment has been
performed for the viewfinder. REC check
When the REC CHECK button is pressed in the
$ Zoom, focus and iris shooting pause mode, the picture and sound 2
OCheck whether the motor-driven zoom seconds before the shooting was suspended
operations and manual zoom operations are played back, and the shooting pause mode
can be performed. is then established again at the original position
OCheck whether the auto focus and manual on the tape.
focus operations can be performed. OIf recording has not been performed for 1 or
OCheck whether the auto iris and manual iris more seconds, the rec check function cannot
operations can be performed. be used.
OBear in mind that when a backup component
$ Time data has been connected and used to record
OCheck whether the calendar and time are backup images, the rec check images will be
correct. recorded.
OCheck whether the time code and user’s bit
have been set correctly. REC CHECK button
$ External components
OCheck whether the external components
connected are operating properly.
OCheck whether the external components
have been connected properly.
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Shooting
Face-to-face shooting Index recording
When the LCD monitor is opened and rotated When the INDEX button is pressed during
180 degrees toward the lens, and the person shooting or recording, the index signal is
operating the camera recorder records images recorded on the tape.
of himself or herself, the impression of the shot When it is pressed while shooting or recording
images may appear to be different from usual. is temporarily stopped, the index signal is set to
If MIRROR is selected as the setting for the the recording standby status. When the
SELFSHOOT item on the setting menu shooting or recording is then resumed, the index
DISPLAY SETUP screen, a left-right reversed signal is recorded on the tape at that time.
image appears on the LCD monitor, and the Searches (index searches) can be performed
person operating the camera recorder can shoot during playback once the index signals have
images of himself or herself that appear as if he been recorded.
or she is looking at himself or herself in the
mirror.
However, even when shooting images in the Using the USER buttons
mirror mode, the recorded images will be the One of nine functions can be allocated to the
same as ones which have been shot regularly USER1 button and one can be allocated to the
as the images are not recorded as a mirror USER2 button.
reflection. In accordance with the subject concerned, the
When shooting in the mirror mode, the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or
information which appears in the viewfinder and fade effects can be added to the images.
on the LCD monitor is limited to the following For details, refer to the USER1 and USER2
items: items (page 41) on the setting menu SW MODE
screen.
O : Shooting
O; : Shooting pause
: Remaining battery charge display Intermittent recording
: Warning display There are two intermittent recording modes: the
When appears, return the LCD monitor to mode in which images are shot at fixed
its original position, and check the message intervals, and the frame-by-frame shooting
of the warning display. mode.
1 Set the shooting mode for intermittent
recording using the INTERVAL REC item on
the setting menu RECORDING SETUP
screen. (See page 44)
O If the progressive 24P mode or 24P (ADV)
mode has been established, the
INTERVAL REC item cannot be set.
2 Set the recording time using the REC TIME
item.
3 Set the standby time using the INTERVAL
TIME item.
4 When the START/STOP button is pressed,
recording starts in the shooting mode for
intermittent recording.
5 When the OPERATION lever is tilted in the
“$” direction, “I –” blinks, and intermittent
recording is set to the temporary stop status.
O While intermittent recording is in progress,
no other operations are accepted.
O While intermittent recording is in progress,
the remaining tape amount is not
displayed.
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Shooting
Backup recording Bear in mind the following points when
The camera images of the camera recorder can performing backup recording.
be recorded and their recording can be backed O The menu item settings remain stored in
up automatically on the external component the memory even after the power has been
connected to the DV connector. turned off. Therefore, if the camera
OSet the external component control method recorder is used while the settings for
using the DV CONTROL item and DV CMD backup recording are still in place, the
SEL item on the setting menu OTHER images may be overwritten on the tape in
FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 46) the connected component.
Upon completion of the backup recording,
check the menu item settings before
operating the camera recorder.
O If another model AG-DVX100 is to be used
as the external component which will
perform the backup recording, select OFF
as the setting for the DV CONTROL item of
the external component, and set the
camera recorder to the VCR mode for use.
O When backup recording is to be performed,
operation may not proceed properly if two
or more external components are
connected.
O Ensure that the IEEE 1394 cable used for
the connection is not more than 4.5 meters
long.
O Before proceeding with backup recording,
establish the status in which the DV signals
can be recorded by the external
component.
O When the tape in the camera recorder is
approaching the end during shooting while
backup recording is being performed with
“CHAIN” selected as the setting for the DV
CONTROL item (page 46), recording is
automatically started by the back-up
component which has been set to the
recording standby mode.
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Shooting
Progressive shooting When editing images using the conventional
The progressive mode can be selected using 24P [2:3] conversion system, the images of
the PROGRESSIVE item (see page 39) of the different frames are expanded for the [BoCe]
setting menu SCENE FILE screen. [CoDe] [FoGe] [GoHe] frames in the figure,
causing the picture quality to further deteriorate.
30P mode: Under the 24P advanced conversion system,
Images are shot in the progressive mode at images with minimal picture quality deterioration
30 frames per second. in the 24P mode can be obtained by weeding
The 30 frames per second images are out the [BoCe] [FoGe] frames in the figure.
converted into 60-field interlace signals, and Furthermore, when an editing system that
the resulting video signals are output or supports the advanced conversion system is
recorded. used, editing can be performed with minimal
Shift-free, high-quality still pictures can be picture quality deterioration compared with the
obtained in this mode. 24P mode.
OWhen an editing system that supports the
30 P A B C D E F G H I J advanced conversion system is not going to
be used, shoot in the regular 24P mode.
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Bear in mind the following points when
shooting in any of the progressive modes.
24P mode:
O The color bars cannot be displayed.
Images are shot in the progressive mode at
O The gain cannot be controlled. The gain
24 frames per second.
value is controlled using a fixed value.
The 24 frames per second images are
O The auto focus cannot be controlled.
converted into 60-field interlace signals using
O When the progressive mode has been
the regular [2:3] conversion system, and the
selected, the sync signals of the images are
resulting video signals are output or recorded.
temporarily disturbed.
Cinema-like images can be obtained in this
Furthermore, no images are output for
mode.
approximately 3 seconds.
24 P A B C D E F G H O A shutter speed setting of 1/50 (OFF) or
1/60 is recommended.
O Since the images are recorded in 5-frame
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increments when shooting in the 24P mode
or 24P advance mode, the timing at which
recording starts may be delayed slightly.
24P advance mode:
O When shooting in the progressive mode
Images are shot in the progressive mode at
using the ATW (Auto Tracking White)
24 frames per second.
function, it will not be possible to adjust the
The 24 frames per second images are
black balance even by pressing the AWB
converted into 60-field interlace signals by the
button.
advanced conversion system, and the
resulting video signals are output or recorded.
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Playback
Normal playback Variable speed search
Set the POWER switch to ON, and press the This function changes the playback speed to
CAMERA/VCR button to switch to the VCR locate scenes.
mode. OWhen the OPERATION lever is tilted in the 1
Normal playback operations can be performed direction during tape playback, the variable
using the OPERATION lever or accessory search mode is established, “1a” appears in
wireless remote control unit. the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and
the tape is played back at the 1a speed. No
OPERATION lever sound is played back at this time.
OThe playback speed changes when the
AUDIO MON/VAR button is pressed. Each
time the button is pressed, the playback
speed changes by one setting in the following
sequence: 1/5a (or 1/3a in the LP mode),
1a, 2a, 5a, 10a and 20a.
3 MENU OThe speed is varied in the forward direction
1
6 ; 5
using the “+” button; conversely it is varied in
the reverse direction using the “–” button.
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4 PUSH-SET OWhen the remote control is used, pressing
the VAR.SEARCH button establishes the
variable speed search mode, and the
playback direction and playback speed are
Tape protection mode changed using the “V” and “B” buttons
When the camera recorder remains in the among the SET buttons.
playback pause or recording pause mode for OTo return to normal playback, tilt the
more than 5 minutes, it is automatically set to OPERATION lever in the 1 direction.
the stop mode in order to protect the tape.
However, if it remains in the playback pause
mode when the temperature is low, the stop
mode may be established sooner. Index search
This function is used to search the index signals
recorded on the tape. An index search can be
performed using the accessory wireless remote
Tape blank search control unit.
By pressing the END SEARCH button in the ODuring tape playback, press the INDEX
VCR mode, it is possible to search for button (9 or :) on the wireless remote
unrecorded parts on the tape or the part which control unit.
was shot last. For details, refer to the section “S1” appears in the viewfinder and on the
on the END SEARCH button (page 11). LCD monitor, and the search for the next
scene is started.
OTo stop the search at any time, press the
END SEARCH button STOP ($) button.
OEach time the INDEX button is pressed after
the search operation has commenced, “S2”
“S3” are displayed, and the second or any
subsequent scene can be searched. When a
scene is located, playback commences from
that part of the tape. (Any scene up to the
ninth in the reverse or forward direction from
the present position of the tape can be
specified.)
The index search function may not operate
smoothly if any of the intervals between one
index and the next are less than one minute.
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Condensation
How to tell when condensation has formed 3After two or three hours have elapsed,
inside and what to do about it turn on the power, and check whether the
If, after the camera recorder’s power has been condensation display has gone off.
turned on, the condensation display symbol Even if the condensation display has gone
flashes, it means that condensation has formed off, wait another hour to be on the safe side
inside the camera recorder. If this happens, the before attempting to operate the camera
power will be automatically turned off after recorder.
several seconds.
Take the following action. Bear in mind that condensation may be
forming before the condensation display
1Remove the cassette. comes on.
No other functions will work. Depending on OCondensation forms gradually so that the
the degree of condensation, it may not be condensation display may not appear for the
possible to eject the cassette, either. In this first 10 to 15 minutes after it has started to
case, wait two or three hours, and then try form inside.
ejecting the cassette. OIn very cold climates, condensation may
freeze and turn into frost. In this case, it will
2Wait two or three hours with the cassette take two or three hours for the frost to melt
holder open. and become condensation again.
The wait time differs depending on the
degree of condensation and the ambient
temperature.
Video heads
If the video heads are dirty, mosaic-type noise 5If the images are not clear, repeat steps 1
may occur in some areas or the whole image to 4.
may turn blue when playing back a tape. (Do not run the cleaning tape continuously
If the dirt accumulates, the recording capability more than 4 times.)
will deteriorate, and in the end it will not be
possible to record. ODo not rewind the cleaning tape at any
interim point. At the end of the tape, rewind
Causes of dirty heads it, and use it again from the start.
OHigh concentrations of dust in the OIf the heads are still dirty even after cleaning,
atmosphere it may mean that the tape itself has
OEnvironments which are very hot and very deteriorated so stop using it immediately.
humid OOveruse of the cleaning tape causes head
OTape damage wear. If the heads are worn, clear pictures
OProlonged operation will not be played back even immediately
after the heads have been cleaned.
Using the cleaning cassette tape (accessory) OIf the cleanliness of the heads is not improved
1Insert the cleaning tape in the camera by the cleaning tape, the camera recorder
recorder, and set the POWER switch to must be cleaned and/or repaired by your local
ON. dealer. Consult with your dealer.
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Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Power supply-related problems Battery-related problems
Q1: No power. Q1: The battery runs down quickly.
A1: Has the battery or AC adapter been A1-1: Has the battery been adequately
connected correctly? Check the charged? Charge it until the CHARGE
connections. (See page 22) lamp of the AC adapter has gone off.
(See page 21)
Q2: The power goes off on its own. A1-2: Is the camera recorder being used in cold
A2: The power will automatically go off if place?
shooting is temporarily stopped for more The battery is easily affected by the
than 5 minutes in order to prevent the ambient temperature. Its operating time is
battery from running down and keep the reduced in cold locations.
tape from wearing. A1-3: Has the battery reached the end of its
Check the setting selected for the TAPE service life?
PROTECT item on the setting menu The service life of the battery differs
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page depending on how it is used. If it works
46) only for a short time even after it has
adequately charged, it means that the
Q3: The power is turned on but it goes off battery has reached the end of its service
immediately. life.
A3-1: Has the battery run down?
If the remaining battery charge display Q2: The battery cannot be charged.
flashes or the display has A2: Is the DC cable connected to the AC
appeared, it means that the battery has adapter? The battery cannot be charged
run down. if this cable is connected.
Recharge the battery or insert an
adequately charged battery. (See page Problems during normal video
21)
A3-2: Has condensation formed?
recording
Q1: Recording is not possible even though
When the camera recorder has been
the cassette tape has been inserted
carried into a warm room from a cold
properly.
place, condensation may form inside. If
A1-1: Has the accidental erasure prevention
this happens, the power is automatically
knob on the cassette tape been set to
turned off, and ejecting the cassette is the
“SAVE?” If it has, recording cannot be
only operation which can be performed.
performed. (See page 23)
Wait until the condensation has dried up.
A1-2: Has the cassette tape reached the end?
(See page 60)
Replace it with a new one.
A1-3: Is the POWER switch at the ON position?
A1-4: Is the VCR lamp lighted?
Shooting is not possible in the VCR mode.
A1-5: Is the cassette holder open?
If the cassette holder is open, it is not
possible to perform any VCR operations.
A1-6: Has condensation formed?
If condensation has formed, ejecting the
cassette tape is the only operation which
can be performed. Wait until the
condensation dries up. (See page 60)
A1-7: If AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK appears on
the display, the tape may have snapped.
Check the tape.
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Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Problems during various kinds of Display-related problems
video recording Q1: Something is wrong with the time code
Q1: No automatic focusing display.
A1-1: Has the manual focus mode been set? A1: When the reverse slow playback mode is
The focus is adjusted automatically in the set, the count shown on the time code
auto focus mode. (See page 12) display becomes inconsistent; however,
A1-2: Is a scene which is hard to bring into this is normal and not indicative of
focus in the auto focus mode being shot? malfunctioning.
Some scenes are hard to bring into focus
using auto focus. In cases like this, use Q2: The remaining tape display does not
the manual focus mode instead for match the actual amount of tape
focusing. remaining.
Scenes hard to bring into focus A2-1: The remaining tape is not displayed
O Shooting both distant and close-up accurately with continuous shooting
subjects sessions lasting less than 30 seconds.
O Shooting subjects through dirty window A2-2: A display which is two to three minutes
panes less than the actual tape remaining time
O Shooting subjects in dark locations sometimes appears.
O Shooting while objects that glitter or
dazzle are around the subject Playback-related problems
O Shooting fast-moving subjects (video)
O Shooting subjects with minimal contrast Q1: No playback, even when the play
button is pressed.
Editing-related problems A1: Has the CAMERA/VCR button been
Q1: No audio dubbing. pressed and has the VCR lamp lighted?
A1-1: Has the accidental erasure prevention If the VCR lamp is not lighted, playback-
knob on the cassette tape been set to related operations cannot be performed.
“SAVE?” If it has, recording cannot be (See page 11)
performed. (See page 23)
A1-2: Has an attempt been made to edit parts Q2: Mosaic-type noise is generated during
shot in the LP mode? Audio dubbing cue and review.
cannot be performed as the track width on A2: This is a phenomenon inherent to digital
the tape is narrower than the head width video. It is not indicative of malfunctioning.
in the LP mode.
Q3: No playback images are seen even
though the camera recorder is
connected with the TV set correctly.
A3: Is the TV set’s input selector at “video
input?” Read through the operating
instructions of the TV set, and select the
video input connector to which the camera
recorder has been connected.
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Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Playback-related problems Other types of problems
(audio) Q1: The cassette tape cannot be ejected.
Q1: No playback sound is heard from the A1: Is power being supplied?
camera recorder’s speaker. Has the AC adapter been plugged in or
A1: Has the camera recorder’s volume level the battery inserted properly?
been set too low? When the power is supplied, the cassette
In the VCR mode, press the AUDIO can be ejected without setting the
MON/VAR button “+” to increase the POWER switch to ON.
volume. (See page 15)
Q2: Ejecting the cassette tape is the only
Q2: More than one recorded stream of operation which can be performed.
sound is heard. A2: Has any condensation formed?
A2: Has MIX been selected as the setting for If condensation forms, ejecting the
the 12-bit AUDIO item on the setting cassette tape is the only operation which
menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen? can be performed. Wait until the
(See page 42) condensation dries up. (See page 60)
If audio dubbing editing is performed on a
tape recorded with 12-bit selected as the Q3: The remote control unit does not work.
setting for the AUDIO REC item on the A3-1: Has the battery in the remote control unit
setting menu RECORDING SETUP run down?
screen, the sound heard during the If the remote control unit fails to operate
recording and the sound recorded later even when it is operated near the remote
will be heard together. It is also possible control sensor of the camera recorder, it
to listen to each stream of sound means that the button battery has run
separately. (See page 43) down.
Replace it with a new one. (See page 20)
Q3: When audio dubbing is performed, the A3-2: Do the remote control settings match
original sound is erased. properly?
A3: When audio dubbing is performed for a If the [REMOTE] settings of the remote
part which was shot with 16-bit selected control unit and camera recorder do not
as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on match, the remote control unit will not
the setting menu RECORDING SETUP work even when it is operated. (See page
screen, the original sound will be erased. 20)
Use the 12-bit setting during shooting.
(See page 43) Q4: A rattling sound is heard when the
camera recorder is tilted toward the
front or back.
A4: When the VCR mode is established or the
power switch is at OFF, a rattling sound
may be heard from the camera unit due to
its structure. This is not indicative of
malfunctioning.
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Maintenance
Do not use benzine or paint thinners to clean Viewfinder maintenance
the camera recorder. When dust has collected inside the viewfinder,
O Use of benzine or paint thinners may cause take off the eye cup holder, and remove the
the camera recorder body to become dust.
deformed or the surface coating to peel off. OThe inside of the eye cup holder has a
O When cleaning or otherwise maintaining the special coating: for this reason, it must not be
camera recorder, either remove its battery or wiped under any circumstances. When dust
disconnect its AC cable from the power outlet. has collected, use an air blower or similar
O Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera device to blow off the dust.
recorder. To remove stubborn stains, dilute OPoint the viewfinder slightly upward, then
some kitchen detergent, dip a cloth into the remove the eye cup holder by turning it
solution and use it to wipe off the dirt, and then counterclockwise.
remove any remaining moisture with a dry OTo attach the eye cup holder, turn it clockwise
cloth. with the index mark on the eye cup holder
face up.
Index mark
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Specifications
Pick-up device
[GENERAL] Interline transfer 1/3-inch CCD image senser
(a3)
Supply voltage: DC 7.2/7.9 V Number of pixels
Power consumption: Total number of pixels: 410,000,
6.8 W (when viewfinder is used) Number of effective pixels: 380,000
7.8 W (when LCD monitor is used) (pixel offset system)
9.2 W (max.) Lens
Leica DICOMAR optical image stabilizer lens,
indicates safety information. motorized/manual mode switching, 10a zoom
F1.6 (f = 4.5 to 45 mm)
Ambient operating temperature
(35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)
32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Optical system
Ambient operating humidity
Prism system
10% to 85% (no condensation)
ND filters
Weight
1/8, 1/64
3.652 lb (1.66 kg)
Gain
(excluding battery and accessories)
0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18 dB (60i mode only)
Dimensions (WaHaD)
Shutter speeds
5 1/2a6 5/16a14 3/8 inches
Preset
(139a160a364 mm)
60i mode:
Recording format
1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
Digital video SD format
1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
Tape format
30P mode:
Mini DV
1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
Recorded video signals
1/500, 1/1000 sec.
525i (NTSC)
24P, 24P (ADV) mode:
In the progressive mode, the signals are
1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
converted into the 525i system and recorded.
1/500, 1/1000 sec.
Shooting mode
Synchro scan
60i (525i)
60i mode:
Progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24P
1/60.3 to 1/250.0 sec.
advance)
30P mode:
Recorded audio signals
1/30.1 to 1/250.0 sec.
PCM digital recording
24P, 24P (ADV) mode:
16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels
1/24.1 to 1/250.0 sec.
12 bits: 32 kHz/4 channels
Minimum subject illuminance
Recording tracks
3 lux (F1.6, 18 dB gain, 50 IRE video output)
Digital video, audio signals:
Lens hood
helical track
Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of
Time code:
view
helical track (sub-code area)
Filter diameter
Tape speed
72 mm
SP mode: 18.812 mm/sec.
LCD monitor
LP mode: 12.555 mm/sec.
3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 200,000 pixels
Recording time (when AY-DVM60 is used)
Viewfinder
SP mode: 60 minutes
0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 180,000
LP mode: 90 minutes
pixels
Tape used
Internal microphone
6.35 mm wide metal tape
Stereo microphone
FF/REW time
Internal speaker
Approx. 85 sec. (when AY-DVM60 is used)
20 mm diameter
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