AGDVX 100

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save thismanual for future use.

Model AG- P

Digital Video Camera Recorder

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VQT0A97-1Printed in JapanF0802W1092 @P

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IMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes andother materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary tocopyright laws.”

indicates safety information.

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash witharrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence ofuninsulated “dangerous voltage”within the product’s enclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within anequilateral triangle is intended toalert the user to the presence ofimportant operating andmaintenance (service)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYINGINTERFERENCE, USE THERECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESONLY.

FCC Note:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. To assure continuedcompliance follow the attached installationinstructions and do not make anyunauthorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for a classA digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection againstharmful interference when the equipmentis operated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with theinstruction manual, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.Operation of this equipment in aresidential area is likely to cause harmfulinterference in which case the user will berequired to correct the interference at hisown expense.

CAUTION:Do not install or place this unit in abookcase, built-in cabinet or any otherconfined space in order to maintainadequate ventilation. Ensure thatcurtains and any other materials do notobstruct the ventilation to prevent riskof electric shock or fire hazard due tooverheating.

CAUTION:Danger of explosion or fire if battery ismistreated.O Replace only with same or specified type.O Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.O Do not store in temperatures over 60°C.O Use specified charger for rechargeable

batteries.O Do not recharge the battery if it is not a

rechargeable type.

For Remote ControllerO Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.O Do not recharge the battery.

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THISEQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALLLIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY INLOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOTEXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPINGOR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DONOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERSON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

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Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions — All the safety andoperating instructions should be read beforethe unit is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety andoperating instructions should be retained forfuture reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unitand in the operating instructions should beadhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating andmaintenance instructions should befollowed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from thewall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquidor aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth forcleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments notrecommended by the video productmanufacturer as they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this videounit near water — for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,and the like.

8. Accessories — Do not place this video uniton an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable. The video unit may fall, causingserious injury to a child or adult, and seriousdamage to the unit. Use only with a cart,stand, tripod, bracket, or tablerecommended by the manufacturer, or soldwith the video unit. Any mounting of the unitshould follow the manufacturer’s instructionsand should use a mounting accessoryrecommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cartcombination should bemoved with care. Quickstops, excessive force,and uneven surfacesmay cause the applianceand cart combination tooverturn.

9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in thecabinet are provided for ventilation and toensure reliable operation of the video unitand to protect it from overheating. Theseopenings must not be blocked or covered.Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa,rug, or other similar surface, or near or overa radiator or heat register. This video unitshould not be placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unless properventilation is provided or the manufacturer'sinstructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources — This video unit should beoperated only from the type of power sourceindicated on the marking label. If you are notsure of the type of power supply to yourhome, consult your appliance dealer or localpower company. For video units intended tobe operated from battery power, or othersources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unitmay be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (aplug having one blade wider than the other)or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug havinga third (grounding) pin.The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into thepower outlet only one way. This is a safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Ifthe plug still fails to fit, contact yourelectrician to replace your obsolete outlet.Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized plug.The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into agrounding type power outlet. This is a safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the pluginto the outlet, contact your electrician toreplace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the grounding typeplug.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supplycords should be routed so that they are notlikely to be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced upon or against them, payingparticular attention to cords of plugs,convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the unit.

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Important Safeguards

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outsideantenna or cable system is connected to thevideo unit, be sure the antenna or cablesystem is grounded so as to provide someprotection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the CanadianElectrical Code, in USA Section 810 of theNational Electrical Code, providesinformation with respect to proper groundingof the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna discharge unit,connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning — For added protection of thisvideo unit receiver during a lightning storm,or when it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of time, unplug it from the walloutlet and disconnect the antenna or cablesystem. This will prevent damage to thevideo unit due to lightning and power-linesurges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna systemshould not be located in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other electric lightor power circuits, or where it can fall intosuch power lines or circuits. When installingan outside antenna system, extreme careshould be taken to keep from touching suchpower lines or circuits as contact with themmight be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outletsand extension cords as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objectsof any kind into this video unit throughopenings as they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short out parts that couldresult in a fire or electric shock. Never spillliquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service thisvideo unit yourself as opening or removingcovers may expose you to dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Refer all servicingto qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug thisvideo unit from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into the video unit.c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain

or water.d. If the video unit does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions.Adjust only those controls that arecovered by the operating instructions, asan improper adjustment of other controlsmay result in damage and will oftenrequire extensive work by a qualifiedtechnician to restore the video unit to itsnormal peration.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or thecabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits a distinctchange in performance – this indicates aneed for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacementparts are required, be sure the servicetechnician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer or have thesame characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of anyservice or repairs to this video unit, ask theservice technician to perform safety checksto determine that the video unit is in safeoperating order.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void theuser’s authority to operate.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUNDCLAMP

ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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O “LEICA” is the registered trademark of Leica Microsystems.O “DICOMAR” is the registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.Other model names, company names, products names, etc. are the trademarks and registeredtrademarks of the companies concerned.

Contents

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Storage tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Mounting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Supplying power from the AC adapter . . . .22Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Adjusting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . .24Mounting the lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Viewfinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Setting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Charging the internal battery . . . . . . . . . . .28Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . .29White balance and black balance . . . . . . . .30

Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .30Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . .31ATW (Auto Tracking White) function . . . . .31

Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Changing the scene file settings . . . . . . . . .35

Setting menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Operation method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Configuration of setting menus . . . . . . . . . .38SCENE FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39CAMERA SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40AUTO SW screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . .42RECORDING SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . .43AV IN/OUT SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .44DISPLAY SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45OTHER FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . .46

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Camera mode and VCR mode . . . . . . . . . .47VCR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Selecting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Connecting external components . . . . . . . .54Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . .55Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55REC check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Face-to-face shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Index recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Using the USER buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Intermittent recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Backup recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Progressive shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Tape blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Variable speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Troubleshooting (Q&A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Power supply-related problems . . . . . . . . .61Battery-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Problems during normal video recording . .61Problems during various kinds of videorecording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Editing-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Display-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Playback-related problems (video) . . . . . . .62Playback-related problems (audio) . . . . . . .63Other types of problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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Accessories

OBattery (2)

OAC adapter (2)

OAC cable (K2CB2DB00001)

ODC cable (VEK8722)

OWireless remote control unit(N2QAEC000003)

OBattery for remote control unit (CR2025)

OEye cup (VMG1458)

OMicrophone holder (VYC0870)

OScrews

6 mm in length (XSB4+6FZ) a212 mm in length (XSB4+12FZ) a2

OMicrophone holder adapter (VYC0890)

OShoulder strap (VFC3891)

OCleaning tape (AY-DVMCL)

2 :Refer to the “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES”item (on page 66) for the model numbers ofthe battery and AC adapter.

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Precautions for use

Take care to prevent water from enteringinside the camera recorder when using it inthe rain or snow or at the seashore or inother similar environments.OFailure to heed this caution may cause the

camera recorder and/or cassette tomalfunction (possibly leading to irreparabledamage).

Keep the camera recorder away fromequipment (such as TV sets and TV gamemachines) that generate magnetic fields.OWhen the camera recorder is used on top of or

in the vicinity of a TV set, the radiation ofelectromagnetic waves from the set may giverise to interference in the picture and/or sound.

OThe strong magnetic fields generated byspeakers or large motors may ruin the taperecordings or distort the images.

OThe electromagnetic waves frommicrocomputers may have an adverse effecton the camera recorder or give rise todistortion in the images and sound.

O If the camera recorder is adversely affected bya component that generates magnetic fields tosuch an extent that it can no longer operatenormally, turn off the power and remove thebattery or disconnect the AC adapter from thepower outlet, then re-install the battery orreconnect the AC adapter to the outlet. Afterthis, switch the camera recorder’s power backon.

Do not use the camera recorder near radiotransmitters or high-voltage equipment.O If the camera recorder is used near a radio

transmitter or high-voltage equipment, therecorded pictures and/or sound may beadversely affected.

When using the camera recorder on theseashore or other similar environment, takecare to ensure that no sand or dust enterinside the camera recorder.OSand and dust may damage the camera

recorder and/or cassette. (Take particularcare when inserting and ejecting the cassette.)

AC adapter and batteryOWhen the temperature of the battery unit has

risen to an extremely high level or dropped toan extremely low level or when the battery isnot used for prolonged periods of time hasbecome fully discharged, the “CHARGE” lampflashes several times, and chargingcommences automatically.

O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash eventhough the battery temperature is normal,consult your dealer as a problem may havedeveloped within the battery or AC adapter.

OWhen the battery is warm, it takes longer thanusual for the battery to be charged.

OWhen the AC adapter is used near a radio, theradio sound may be distorted. Use theadapter at a distance of at least one meterfrom the radio.

ONoise may be heard while the AC adapter is inuse; however, this is normal and not indicativeof any malfunctioning.

When carrying the camera recorder, takecare not to drop it.OA strong impact may damage the camera

recorder body and render it incapable ofproper operation.

OWhen carrying the camera recorder, alwaysuse the hand strap or shoulder strap andhandle the camera carefully.

Keep the camera recorder away frominsecticide sprays and volatile liquids.O If the camera recorder comes into contact with

insecticide sprays or volatile liquids, thecamera body may become deformed or thesurface coating may peel off.

OEnsure that the camera recorder does notremain in close contact with rubber or plasticproducts for prolonged periods of time.

After use, be absolutely sure to remove thecassette and either remove the camerarecorder’s battery or disconnect its AC cablefrom the power outlet.O If a cassette is left inside the camera recorder,

tape slack may develop and result in damageto the tape.

O If the battery is left inside the camera recorderfor a prolonged period, its voltage may drop tosuch a low level that even after it has beenrecharged, it may not be possible to re-use it.

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Precautions for use

Battery characteristicsThis camera recorder uses a rechargeablelithium-ion battery which produces electricalenergy by means of an internal chemicalreaction. This reaction tends to be easilyaffected by the ambient temperature andhumidity, and the period during which thebattery can be effectively used decreases as thetemperature becomes very high or low. Thebattery charge will last for only 5 minutes if thebattery is used in an environment where thetemperature is extremely low.When the battery temperature rises to anabnormally high level, the protection function isactivated, and it is not possible to use thebattery for a while.

Always remove the battery upon completionof operation.Never fail to remove the battery from thecamera recorder. (If it is left in the camera, asmall amount of current will be consumed evenwhen the camera recorder’s power is off.) If thebattery is left in the camera for a prolongedperiod, it will become excessively discharged tothe extent that even after it has been recharged,it may not be possible to re-use it.

Disposing of the batteryODispose of the battery when it has reached

the end of its service life.ODo not dispose of the battery in a fire as it

may explode.

Protect the battery terminals.Ensure that the battery terminals are free fromdust and foreign matter.If the battery has been dropped, check that thebattery body and terminals have not been bentout of shape.Inserting a deformed battery into the camerarecorder or mounting it in the AC adapter mayresult in damage to the camera recorder or ACadapter.

LCDO If the same image or characters are left

displayed for a prolonged period on the LCDmonitor or viewfinder, the image may beburned onto the screen. If this happens,keep the power off for several hours torestore the screen to its original condition.

OThe liquid crystal parts are fabricated usinghigh-precision technology. The screen haseffective pixels that cover more than 99.99%of its area, but pixels may be missing orremain permanently lighted in less than0.01% of the area. This is neither indicativeof malfunctioning nor does it affect theimages in any way.

O In locations where the temperature fluctuatesconsiderably, condensation may form on theliquid crystal parts of LCD monitor. If thishappens, wipe off the moisture using a soft,dry cloth.

O If the temperature of the camera recorderitself is very low, the LCD monitor may beslightly darker than usual immediately afterthe power has been turned on. Normalbrightness is restored after the internaltemperature has risen.

Do not point the lens or viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sun.Doing so may damage the internal parts.

Protective caps for the connectorsKeep the protective caps in place over anyconnectors which are not being used.

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Storage tips

When storing the camera recorder, eject thecassette from the camera recorder and removethe battery.Store all components in a location where thehumidity level is low and the temperature isrelatively stable.Recommended temperature range:

59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C)Recommended relative humidity:

40% to 60%

Camera recorderOWrap the camera recorder in soft cloth to

keep out dust.

BatteryOThe battery’s service life is reduced if the

battery is stored in a location where thetemperature is extremely high or extremelylow.

O If the battery is stored in a location exposedto high concentrations of oily vapors and/ordust, the terminals may corrode or otherproblems may develop, possibly resulting inmalfunctioning.

ODo not bring metal objects (such asnecklaces or hairpins) into contact withthe battery terminals. The terminals mayshort circuit and generate heat, andtouching them in this condition may causesevere burns.

OStore the battery only when it is fullydischarged. It is recommended that thebattery be charged once a year when it isbeing stored long-term and that it be placedback in storage after it has been fullydischarged using the camera recorder.

Cassette tapesOBefore storing a cassette tape, rewind the

tape to its start. If a tape that has beenstopped at some interim point along its lengthis stored for six months or more (this periodof time differs depending on the storageconditions), tape slack will develop. Alwaysrewind the tape to its start before storing it.

OReturn cassette tapes to their original casesbefore storing them. Dust, direct sunlight(ultraviolet rays), humidity and other suchconditions may damage the tapes. Dustcontains particles of hard mineral substances,and if dust should enter inside a cassette,these particles may in turn be transferred tothe heads and other parts, possibly resultingin their damage. Make a habit of alwaysreturning the cassettes to their original cases.

OFast forward and rewind cassette tapes onceevery six months. If tapes are kept wound upfor more than a year, they may becomewarped or distorted due to the expansion andcontraction caused by changes in thetemperature and humidity. In addition, layersof tape may stick together.

ODo not place cassette tapes near matter orequipment which emits strong magneticfields.

OExtremely fine magnetic particles arecontained in the coating of the tape surface,and it is here that the signals are recorded.Magnetic necklaces, toys and other suchitems may have stronger magnetic fields thansuspected, which may erase recordings orgive rise to noise in the pictures and sound.

Lights: While shooting is in progress.

Blinks: O When a remote control operation has been received

(about 8 blinks per second)O When shooting is commenced

(about 8 blinks per second)O When the tape has come to the end

(about 4 blinks per second)O When a problem has arisen in the tape transport

system (about 4 blinks per seconds)O When there is little tape or battery charge remaining

(once a second)

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Parts and their functions

1POWER switchMove this switch while pressing the lockrelease button.

2START/STOP buttonWhen this button is pressed in the cameramode, shooting can be started or stopped.Operation is switched between the cameramode and VCR mode using theCAMERA/VCR button >.

3EJECT switchTo open the cassette holder, slide this switchin the direction of the arrow while pressingthe lock release button.Do not operate the switch while recording isin progress. The cassette holder will openbut recording will continue, so external lightand/or dust will adversely affect the tape.

Do not insert or eject the cassette tapeholding onto the cassette holder alone.Insert or eject the tape with the camerarecorder placed on a flat and stablesurface or, alternatively, support thecamera recorder with both hands so that itwill be kept in a stable condition even ifthe cassette holder is opened.

4Cassette holder

5CAM REMOTE jack (2.5 mm mini jack)The remote control unit is connected to thisjack to enable zooming and record start/stopto be initiated by remote control.

6PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)The headphones are connected to this jack tomonitor the sound.

7Remote control sensor (rear)

8Tally lamp (rear)This lights or blinks depending on the statusof the camera recorder.

The settings for causing the tally lamp to flashare performed using the REC LAMP item onthe setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONSscreen. (See page 46)

9Viewfinder

:Diopter adjustment dialThis is adjusted in such a way that theviewfinder screen comes into sharp focus.

;Power socket

<DC INPUT connector (7.9V)

=Battery eject button

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POWER

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Lock release button

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Lock release button

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(Eye cup)

(Eye-piece)

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AGAIN switchWhen the camera screen is too dark, changethe setting of this switch to boost the gain andmake the screen brighter. The M and H gainvalues are set using the MID GAIN item andHIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SWMODE screen. (See page 40)L : The switch is normally kept at this

position. (0 dB)M : The gain of the camera video amplifier is

boosted. (Factory setting: 6 dB)H : The gain of the camera video amplifier is

further boosted. (Factory setting: 12 dB)O In the progressive mode, the screen is

controlled by a fixed gain value regardlessof the position of the GAIN switch.

BWHITE BAL switchThis is used to set the white balance.A or B:

The white balance value adjusted by theAWB button C is stored in the memory.

PRESET:Set the switch to this position in caseswhere, for instance, there is no time toadjust the white balance.The 3200K and 5600K white balancevalues are stored in the memory.Press the AWB button to switch betweenthe two values.

OThe ATW (Auto Tracking White) functioncan be allocated to the A, B or PRSTposition using the ATW item on the settingmenu SW MODE screen. (See page 40)

OWhat kind of light source is being usedduring shooting is determined by the whitebalance sensor.Do not block the front of the white balancesensor with your hand or any other objectduring shooting or the ATW function willnot operate properly.

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>CAMERA/VCR button and lampEach time this button is pressed, theoperation mode is switched between thecamera mode and VCR mode, and the lampof the selected mode lights.Select the camera mode for shooting.Select the VCR mode to check the tapecontents or input and record video signalsfrom an external source.

?Scene file dialThis is used to select the scene files. (Seepage 34)Settings tailored to various shootingconditions are stored in the positions of thisdial.During shooting, the necessary file can beinstantly loaded using the dial.

@END SEARCH buttonWhen this button is pressed in the VCRmode, the unrecorded blanks on the videotape are searched, and the still picture modeis established about one second before anunrecorded blank.The part which was shot last can also besearched using the END SEARCH itemsetting on the setting menu PLAYBACKFUNCTIONS screen. (See page 42)OWhen one tape is replaced with another,

the part which was shot last can besearched using this button.

O If no signals have been recorded on thetape, the tape stops at the tape end.

OThis function may not operate properly ifthere is an unrecorded blank near the tapestart or at a point along the tape.

OBefore proceeding with recording, checkthe picture which has been searched.

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White balance sensor

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CAWB buttonWhen this button is pressed while the WHITEBAL switch B is set to the A or B position,the white balance is automatically adjusted,and the white balance value is stored in thememory.If this button is then held down, the blackbalance is adjusted.In the progressive mode, the black balance isadjusted following the automatic adjustmentof the white balance simply by pressing thisbutton.

When this button is pressed while the WHITEBAL switch B is set to the PRESET position,the current white balance value is displayed.When the AWB button is pressed again, the3200K and 5600K white balance values areselected alternately.OWhile recording is in progress, the black

balance cannot be adjusted.

D IRIS buttonEach time this button is pressed, the methodof adjusting the lens iris is switched betweenthe auto mode and manual mode.

E IRIS dialThis is used to adjust the lens iris.When the IRIS button D is set to the manualmode, this dial is used to adjust the lens iris.Even in the auto mode, the lens iris can beadjusted using this dial.OThe direction in which the IRIS dial is

turned and iris control can be set using theIRIS DIAL item on the setting menu SWMODE screen. (See page 40)

FFOCUS switchThis is used to select the method ofcontrolling the focus.A (AUTO):

Auto focus modeM (MANUAL):

Manual focus modeThe focus ring H is controlled manually toadjust the focus.

∞:After the focal length has been set toinfinity, the manual focus mode isestablished. Even if the FOCUS switch isset to the ∞ position, it will return to the M(MANUAL) position.

OEven when the manual focus mode isestablished, the AUTO button K settingtakes priority if it is pressed.

O If flicker occurs, the auto focus control maynot be exercised properly, so select ashutter speed suited to the lighting. (Seepage 29)

O In the progressive mode, the manual focusmode is established.

GPUSH AUTO buttonWhile this button is pressed with the FOCUSswitch set to the M (MANUAL) position, theauto focus mode is established, and the focusis adjusted.

HFocus ring

IZoom ringIf the zoom ring pin is not required, fit it intothe threaded hole under the handle so that itwill not be lost.

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Zoom ring pin

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J INDEX buttonWhen the INDEX button is pressed whileshooting or recording is in progress, the indexsignal is recorded on the tape.When it is pressed while shooting orrecording has been temporarily stopped, therecording of the index signal is set to standby.If shooting or recording is commenced in thisstatus, the index signal will then be recordedon the tape.By recording the index signal, searches(index searches) can be conducted duringplayback. (See page 59)

KAUTO buttonWhen the AUTO button is pressed, theoperation mode which was set on the settingmenu AUTO SW screen is established, and“ ” appears in the upper part of theviewfinder and LCD monitor.On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, themode of the operation to be performedautomatically (auto iris, auto gain control,auto tracking white or auto focus) when theAUTO button is pressed is set. (See page 41)The setting is released when the button ispressed again.

LUSER1 and USER2 buttonsOne of nine functions can be allocated to theUSER1 button and one can be allocated tothe USER2 button.In accordance with the subject concerned,the shooting conditions can be instantlyselected or fade effects can be added to theimages.For details, refer to the USER1 item andUSER2 item (page 41) on the setting menuSW MODE screen.

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MND FILTER switchThis is used to select the ND filter (foradjusting the light quantity) to be used.OFF: The ND filter is not used.1/8 : The light quantity is reduced to about

one eighth.1/64: The light quantity is reduced to about

one sixty-fourth.

NAUDIO controlsThese are used to adjust the recording levelof the audio signals which have been input tothe built-in microphone Q and INPUT 1 and 2connectors Z.OThey cannot be used to adjust the audio

signals which have been input to theAUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectorsW.

OLight shoeA video light, for instance, is attached to thisshoe.

PMicrophone shoeThe accessory microphone holder is attachedto this shoe so that a microphone (optionalaccessory), etc. can be mounted. (See page54)

QMicrophone (built-in, stereo)Do not apply a strong load from an externalsource to this microphone as it may damagethe microphone.

RTally lamp (front)Refer to the details on the tally lamp (rear) 8.

SRemote control sensor (front)

TMENU buttonWhen this button is pressed, the menu modeis established, and the setting menu screen isdisplayed in the viewfinder and on the LCDmonitor.When it is pressed again, the menu mode isreleased.

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[In the camera mode]“5”

When the lever is tilted in the “5”direction in the shooting pause mode, thetape is played back in the “5” directionat 1a speed while the lever is tilted.

“6” When the lever is tilted in the “6”direction in the shooting pause mode, thetape is played back in the “6” directionat 1a speed while the lever is tilted.

OThe scenes shot up until now can bechecked in the shooting pause mode.

VS-VIDEO IN/OUT connectorThis is the S-video input/output connector.

WAUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors(pin jacks)These are the input/output connectors for theaudio signals.

XVIDEO IN/OUT connector(pin jack)This is the input/output connector for thevideo signals.

YDV connectorAn IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optionalaccessory) is connected here.Video signals, audio signals or time codes,for instance, can be transmitted digitally.

Z INPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR, 3-pin)External microphones or audio componentsare connected here.

[ INPUT 1/2 switchThis is used to switch the audio input signalswhich are connected to the INPUT 1 and 2connectors.LINE:

The audio input signals from the audiocomponent serving as the line input areselected; their input level is 0 dBu.

MIC:The audio input signals from the externalmicrophone(s) are selected; their inputlevel is –50 dBu.The input level can be changed to –60 dBuusing the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2items on the setting menu RECORDINGSETUP screen. (See page 43)


UOPERATION leverThis lever is used to operate the VCR andconduct the menu operations.[In the VCR mode]“1” :

When the lever is tilted in the “1” directionin the stop mode, the tape is played back.When it is tilted in the same directionduring playback, the variable speed searchmode (see page 59) is established, and thetape is played back at the 1a speed.(Sound is not played back.)

“5” :When the lever is tilted in the “5”direction in the stop mode, the tape is fastforwarded.When it is tilted in the same directionduring playback, the tape is cued at 10a

speed.“6” :

When the lever is tilted in the “6”direction in the stop mode, the tape isrewound.When it is tilted in the same directionduring playback, the tape is reviewed at10a speed.

“$” :When the lever is tilted in the “$” direction,the tape is stopped.

“;” :When the lever is pressed during playback,the tape is set to the pause (temporarystop) mode.

[In the menu mode]“3” :

When the lever is tilted in the “3” direction,the items displayed on the menu screenare moved upward.

“4” :When the lever is tilted in the “4” direction,the items displayed on the menu screenare moved downward.

“;” :Press the lever to change a setting.

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V

\ZOOM switchThis is used to select motor-driven zoomoperations or manual zoom operations.SERVO:

For motor-driven zoom operations(At this position, do not attempt to performmanual zoom operations or malfunctioningmay result.)

MANU:For manual zoom operations

]START/STOP button (on the handle)When this button is pressed in the cameramode, shooting start or stop is selected.The camera mode and VCR mode areswitched using the CAMERA/VCR button >.

^REC CHECK buttonWhen this button is pressed in the shootingpause mode, the picture and soundimmediately before shooting was stopped areplayed back for several seconds, and theshooting pause mode is established at theoriginal position on the tape.

_Zoom buttonWhen the ZOOM switch is at the SERVOposition, motor-driven zoom operations areperformed.When this button is pressed lightly, zoomoperations are performed at a low speed;when it is pressed with force, they areperformed at a high speed.

`Zoom button (on the handle)

aHANDLE ZOOM switchThis switch is used to select one of the threespeeds for the zoom operations conductedusing the zoom button ` on the handle.The speed is set using the HANDLE ZOOMitem on the setting menu SW MODE screen.(See page 40)

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bAUDIO DUB buttonWhen the pause status is established in theVCR mode and this button is pressed, themode in which audio dubbing can be startedis established.Press “;” of the OPERATION lever U torecord the sound. To stop the recording, tiltthe OPERATION lever in the “$” direction. The audio input used for audio dubbing is setusing the A DUB INPUT item on the settingmenu AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. (See page44)OBefore proceeding with the audio dubbing,

select “12 bit” as the AUDIO REC itemsetting on the setting menu RECORDINGSETUP screen and then start shooting.(See page 43)

cVCR REC buttonsWhen these two buttons are pressed at thesame time in the stop status of the VCRmode, the video signals from the connectedcomponent are recorded.When they are pressed at the same time inthe playback pause status of the VCR mode,the recording standby status is established. Each time “;” of the OPERATION lever U ispressed, the status alternates betweenrecording and recording standby.To stop recording, tilt the OPERATION leverin the “$” direction. OBefore proceeding to record, check that the

video signals have been input.

dAUDIO MON/VAR buttonsThese buttons are used to adjust the volumeat which the sound is to be output from theinternal speaker g or PHONES jack 6.They cannot be adjusted in the cameramode.The playback direction and playback speedare changed in the variable speed searchmode. (See page 59)When these buttons are pressed in the pausestatus, the tape is played back frame byframe.

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eOPEN buttonPress the OPEN button in the direction of thearrow to open the LCD monitor f.When the LCD monitor is opened, the imageon the viewfinder switches to the LCDmonitor.The image can be switched using the EVFMODE item on the setting menu DISPLAYSETUP screen. (See page 45)

jSPEED SEL buttonAfter having pressed the SHUTTER buttoni, press this button to select the shutterspeed. (See page 29)

kCH1 SELECT switchThis switch is used to select the input signalswhich are to be recorded on the audiochannel 1 track.INT (L):

Audio signals of the left (L) channel of theinternal microphone

INPUT1:Audio signals which are input to the INPUT1 connector


lCH2 SELECT switchThis switch is used to select the input signalswhich are to be recorded on the audiochannel 2 track.INT (R):

Audio signals of the right (R) channel of theinternal microphone


m INPUT 1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V)When this switch is set to ON, +48 V power(power supply for the phantom mic) issupplied to the INPUT 1 connector.

n INPUT 2 switch (MIC POWER +48 V)When this switch is set to ON, +48 V power(power supply for the phantom mic) issupplied to the INPUT 2 connector.

fLCD monitor

g Internal speaker

hRESET buttonIf the camera recorder cannot be operatedeven though its power is on or some otherform of trouble has occurred, use a pointedobject to press the RESET button. This willreset the system microcomputer.Even after resetting has been initiated, theentered setting menu values and memorycontents will not be erased.Refrain from pressing the RESET buttonwhen the camera recorder is operatingproperly.

iSHUTTER buttonPress this button to change the shutterspeed.After pressing this button, press the SPEEDSEL button j to select the shutter speed.(See page 29)

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oCOUNTER RESET buttonThis button is used to reset the counter valueon the counter display and the memorycounter value to zero.It cannot reset the time code or user’s bit.

pCOUNTER buttonThis button is used to select what data is tobe displayed on the counter display which isin the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Each time it is pressed, the data to bedisplayed changes.COUNTER:

The counter value is displayed.M COUNTER:

The counter value in the memory stopmode is displayed.

TC : The time code is displayed.UB : The user’s bit is displayed.FR : The frame rate information (30P, 24P or

24PA) when shooting is to be performedin the progressive mode, and thesequence information used for frameconversion are displayed.

Blank display :No data is displayed.

qMODE CHK buttonWhen this button is pressed, the currentcamera status setting can be checked in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

rZEBRA buttonWhen this button is pressed in camera mode,a zebra pattern or marker appears in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor, enablingthe brightness of the subject to be checked.Each time it is pressed, the display changesas shown below.

The level of each zebra pattern can be setusing the ZEBRA DETECT 1 item andZEBRA DETECT 2 item on the setting menuDISPLAY SETUP screen.Display of the marker can also be switchedON/OFF with the MARKER item on thisscreen. (See page 45)

sOIS buttonThis button is used to set camera shakecompensation to ON or OFF. When thecompensation is ON, appears in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor.Select ON or OFF to suit the shootingconditions.When shooting using a tripod, the OFFsetting is recommended.

tTripod mounting hole

Zebra patternParts that may be whitened out due to overexposureare displayed using a striped pattern.

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Memory stop modeThe memory stop mode is established when thedisplay is switched to M COUNTER using theCOUNTER button.1 Switch the display to M COUNTER, and press the

COUNTER RESET button o at any tape position toreset the counter value.

2 Proceed with playback or shooting.3 Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR

button.4 When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded, it

stops traveling automatically near where the countervalue was reset.

O If the counter value is reset at the OUT point duringaudio dubbing, audio dubbing can be stopped in thememory stop mode.

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ZEBRA 1ZEBRA 2Marker

Remote control unit

1OSD buttonWhen this button is pressed, the informationdisplayed in the viewfinder and on the LCDmonitor is added to the video signals, and itcan be displayed on a TV monitor as well.When it is pressed again, the display on theTV monitor is cleared.

2DATE/TIME buttonWhen this button is pressed, the shootingdate (year/month/day) and/or time aredisplayed in the viewfinder and on the LCDmonitor.Each time it is pressed, the display isswitched in the sequence shown below.

3START/STOP buttonThis button has the same function as theSTART/STOP button on the camera recorderbody.

4ZOOM/VOL buttonsDuring shooting, these buttons are used toconduct motor-driven zoom operations.The zoom speed is fixed at the mediumspeed.During tape playback, they are used to adjustthe volume at which the sound is to be outputfrom the internal speaker and PHONES jack.

OSD

COUNTER RESET TITLE

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.SEARCH

– V

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PB.ZOOM

MENU

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/P-IN-P REC A.DUB

PLAYC/REW FF/ B

ZOOM

DATE/TIME

PHOTOSHOT

START/STOP

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No display

Time display

Date display

Time and date display

The buttons listed below are for functionswhich are not featured on the camerarecorder.OPHOTO SHOT OTITLEOMULTI/P-IN-P OSELECTOSTORE OOFF/ONOPB. ZOOM O N

5COUNTER buttonThis button has the same function as theCOUNTER button on the camera recorderbody.

6COUNTER RESET buttonThis button has the same function as theCOUNTER RESET button on the camerarecorder body.

7REC buttonWhen this button is pressed together with thePLAY button while operation is stopped in theVCR mode, the video signals from theconnected component are recorded.When it is pressed together with the PLAYbutton during playback pause in the VCRmode, the recording standby status isestablished.Each time the PAUSE (;) button is pressed,the status is switched between recording andrecording standby.To stop recording, press the STOP ($)button.

8A. DUB buttonThis button has the same function as theAUDIO DUB button on the camera recorderbody.

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:VAR. SEARCH buttonWhen this button is pressed during playback,the variable search mode is established, and“1a” is displayed in the viewfinder and on theLCD monitor. When the “V” or “B” buttonamong the SET buttons ; is pressed, theplayback speed is changed.Each time the “V” or “B” button is pressed,the playback speed is changed by one settingin the following sequence: 1/5a (or 1/3a inthe LP mode), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10a and 20a.Use the “V” button to change the speed inthe forward direction and the “B” button tochange it in the reverse direction.

;SET buttonsMENU button:

This button has the same function as theMENU button on the camera recorderbody.

“V” button:When this is pressed in the menu mode,the items displayed on the menu screenare moved upward.When it is pressed in the search mode, thespeed is changed in the forward direction.

“B” button:When this is pressed in the menu mode,the items displayed on the menu screenare moved downward.When it is pressed in the search mode, thespeed is changed in the reverse direction.

“M” button:Press this in the menu mode to changesettings.

9VCR operation buttonsC/REW button (6)

This button has the same function as theOPERATION lever on the camera recorderbody.

FF/C button (5)This button has the same function as theOPERATION lever on the camera recorderbody.

PLAY button (1)When this button is pressed in the VCRmode, the tape is played back.When it pressed together with the RECbutton, the video signals from theconnected component are recorded.

STILL ADV buttons (E, D)When either button is pressed during tapeplayback, slow-motion playback results.When it is pressed in the pause status,frame advance playback results.(E in the reverse direction, D in theforward direction)

INDEX buttons (:, 9)When either button is pressed during tapeplayback, the start of a recorded section issearched.(: in the reverse direction, 9 in theforward direction)

PAUSE button (;)This button has the same function as theOPERATION lever on the camera recorderbody.

STOP button ($)This button has the same function as theOPERATION lever on the camera recorderbody.

OSD

COUNTER RESET TITLE


INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.SEARCH

– V

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PB.ZOOM

MENU

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX


PLAYC/REW FF/ B

ZOOM

DATE/TIME

PHOTOSHOT

START/STOP

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Remote control unit

Remote control unit settingsIn order to prevent mistakes made in operationsperformed using remote control when twocamera recorders are operated at the sametime, the operation buttons on the camerarecorder and accessory wireless remote controlunit can be set to work for “VCR1” applicationsand for “VCR2” applications.

Setting methodOWireless remote control unit

When the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (D)buttons among the VCR operation buttonsare pressed at the same time, the operationbuttons on the remote control unit are set tobe used for VCR1.Similarly, when the STOP ($) and STILL ADV(E) buttons among the VCR operationbuttons are pressed at the same time, theoperation buttons on the remote control unitare set to be used for VCR2.When the battery in the remote control unithas been replaced, the operation buttons areset to be used for VCR1.

OCamera recorder bodySet VCR1 and VCR2 using the REMOTEitem on the setting menu OTHERFUNCTIONS screen. (See page 46)

If the camera recorder body and remote controlunit settings are at variance, “REMOTE” in redletters lights up and is displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

1 While pushing the knob in the direction of thearrow, pull out the holder.

2 Insert the battery with the “+” marking faceup.

3 Return the holder to its original position.

Installing the battery

OWhen the battery (CR2025) has completelyrun down, replace it with a new one. (Thebattery life is about one year although itdepends on how often the remote control unitis used.) If the remote control unit isoperated near the camera recorder’s remotecontrol sensor and the camera recorder failsto operate, it means that the battery has rundown.

OKeep batteries out of the reach of smallchildren.

OSD

COUNTER RESET TITLE


INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.SEARCH

– V

OL

+

PB.ZOOM

MENU

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX


PLAYC/REW FF/ B

ZOOM

DATE/TIME

PHOTOSHOT

START/STOP

VCR 2 VCR 1

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Charging the battery

Fully charge the battery using the AC adapterbefore use. It is recommended that a spare battery be kepton hand just in case it is needed.

Charging and recording times of accessorybattery

Charging time Continuous recording time

1 Place the battery flat along the markon the AC adapter, and slide it intoposition.O If the DC cable is connected to the AC

adapter, disconnect it before proceeding.The battery cannot be charged if this cableis connected.

2 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.OThe “POWER” lamp and “CHARGE” lamp

on the AC adapter light up, and chargingcommences.

O If the “CHARGE” lamp fails to light whenthe battery has been mounted, re-mountthe battery.

3 Upon completion of the charging, the“CHARGE” lamp on the AC adapter goesoff.

4 Slide the battery out of position andremove it.

POWER

CHARGE

Approx. 120 minutes Approx. 90 (80) minutes

O The table above gives the approximate durations. Thefigure in parentheses is the duration when the LCD monitoris used.

O The durations in the above table apply when the ambienttemperature is 68°F (20°C) and the relative humidity is60%. Charging may take longer at other temperature andhumidity levels.

ODo not bring metal objects (such asnecklaces or hairpins) into contact withthe battery terminals. The terminalsmay short circuit and generate heat, andtouching them in this condition maycause severe burns.

OThe battery heats up during operation andduring charging, as does the camerarecorder body.

O If recording and stop operations arerepeated more than is necessary, therecording time will be less than the valuesgiven in the above table.

OStore the battery only when it is fullydischarged. It is recommended that thebattery be charged once a year when it isbeing stored long-term and that it be placedback in storage after it has been fullydischarged using the camera recorder.

OWhen the temperature of the battery unithas risen to an extremely high level ordropped to an extremely low level or whenthe battery is not used for prolongedperiods of time has become fullydischarged, the “CHARGE” lamp flashesseveral times, and charging commencesautomatically.

O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flasheven though the battery temperature isnormal, consult your dealer as a problemmay have developed within the battery orAC adapter.

OWhen the battery is warm, it takes longerthan usual for the battery to be charged.

OWhen the AC adapter is used near a radio,the radio sound may be distorted. Use theadapter at a distance of at least one meterfrom the radio.

ONoise may be heard while the AC adapteris in use; however, this is normal and notindicative of any malfunctioning.

OThe battery cannot be charged whilesupplying power from the AC adapter to thecamera recorder.

CAUTION:This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. AnAC plug adapter may be required for voltages otherthan 120V AC. If a conversion plug is required, consult with yourdealer as to which one is to be purchased.

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Mounting the battery

1 Raise the viewfinder.

2 Push the battery straight in, and slide itdownward until it clicks into position.

3 Return the viewfinder to its originalposition.

5 Return the viewfinder to its originalposition.

Supplying power from the AC adapter

1 Raise the viewfinder.

2 Push the battery-type connector on theDC cable straight in, and slide itdownward until it clicks into position.

3 Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter.

4 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.

Removing the batteryWhile pressing the battery eject button, slidethe battery upward to remove.OSet the POWER switch to OFF, and check

that the CAMERA/VCR lamp has gone offbefore removing the battery.

OSupport the battery with your hand toensure that it will not drop.

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Battery eject button

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3

4

2

Connect the AC adapter correctly asshown in the figure.OThe battery cannot be charged while

supplying power from the AC adapter to thecamera recorder.

4 Push the part marked “ ” to closethe cassette holder securely.OOperations cannot be performed while the

cassette holder is open.

PUSH CLOSE

PUSH CLOSE

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Cassette tapes

Inserting a cassette tape

Do not insert or eject a cassette tape bytaking hold of the cassette holder alone.Insert or eject the tape with the camerarecorder placed on a flat and stable surfaceor, alternatively, support the camera recorderwith both hands so that it will be kept in astable condition even if the cassette holder isopened.

1 Check that the power supply (battery or ACadapter) is connected to the camerarecorder.

2 While pressing the lock release button, slidethe EJECT switch in the direction of thearrow to open the cassette holder.

3 Insert the cassette tape as shown in thefigure below.

OAlso, before removing the cassette tape,check that the power supply is connected tothe camera recorder, then slide the EJECTswitch.

O If the a cassette is not going to be insertedimmediately after one has been removed,keep the cassette holder closed.

ODo not attempt this operation whilerecording is in progress. The cassetteholder will open but recording will continue,so external light and/or dust will adverselyaffect the tape.

To prevent accidental erasure of recordingsSet the cassette tab to “SAVE” in order toprevent what has been recorded on the tapefrom being erased by mistake.

REC

SAVE

$ Use of the following mini DV cassette tapesis recommended for this camera recorder: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 butmosaic-type noise may occur or certainrestrictions may apply to some of thefunctions.In the following cases, mosaic-type noisemay occur and/or proper operation may notbe possible.O When a tape which was shot by this

camera recorder in the LP mode isplayed back in another digital videocomponent

O When a tape which was shot by anotherdigital video component in the LP modeis played back in this camera recorder

O When a tape which was shot by thiscamera recorder in the LP mode isplayed back in a digital video componentwhich is not equipped with the LP mode

O When slow or frame advance playback isperformed

O When the camera search function is used$ Audio dubbing is not possible in the LP

mode as the track width on the tape isnarrower than the head width.

EJECT

Lock release button

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Adjusting the hand strap

1 Open the cover, and adjust the strap length.

Adjust the hand strap to match the size of yourhand.

2 Return the cover to its original position.OEnsure that the cover is closed securely

and tightly.

Attaching the shoulder strap

20 mm ormore

Fixing screw

Mark

20 mm ormore

Mounting the lens hood

Removing the lens hoodOLoosen the fixing screw, and turn the lens

hood counterclockwise to remove.

Mounting the lens hoodOPosition the lens hood so that its mark is

facing upward, and fit the hood onto the lens.OTurn the lens hood clockwise, and secure it

using the fixing screw.

It is recommended that the shoulder strap beattached to ensure that you do not drop thecamera recorder.

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Viewfinders

Using the viewfinder

1 Set the POWER switch on the camerarecorder to ON, and check that an imageappears in the viewfinder.OKeep the LCD monitor closed.

2 Position the viewfinder where its screenimages can be seen most comfortably.OThe viewfinder can be raised

perpendicularly up to angle of about 90degrees.

3 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial in such away that the characters on the viewfinderscreen come into sharp focus.

4 Select YES as the setting for the LCD/EVFSET item on the setting menu DISPLAYSETUP screen.OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 37.

When ON is selected as the setting for theEVF MODE item on the setting menuDISPLAY SETUP screen, images will alwaysappear in the viewfinder even when the LCDmonitor is opened.

Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece atthe sun.This may damage the internal parts.

5 Select the EVF BRIGHTNESS item, and tiltthe OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction to adjust the screen’s brightness.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

6 Press the MENU button three times torelease the menu mode.

This camera recorder has two viewfinders: aviewfinder that uses a small LCD, and a 3.5-inch LCD monitor.Use the one that better suits the application andthe shooting conditions concerned.OThe brightness and color tones may differ

between the images in the viewfinder and onthe LCD monitor and the images on a TVmonitor.Use the TV monitor when performing the finalcheck of the images.

LCD BRIGHTNESS[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

EVF BRIGHTNESS

LCD/EVF SET

Attaching the eye cupTo attach the eye cup, align the projectionson the eye cup holder and eye cup, and fit theholder and eye cup together.OTurning the eye cup after attaching it to its

holder may cause the holder to becomedisengaged.If the eye cup holder becomes disengaged,refer to the procedure described in“Viewfinder maintenance” (page 64) toreattach it.

Eye cup

Eye cup holder

Protrusion

Eye-pieceDiopter adjustmentdial

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Viewfinders

Using the LCD monitor

1 Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch toON.

2 Press the OPEN button in the direction of thearrow 1 to open the LCD monitor.

3 Position the LCD monitor where its screenimages can be seen most comfortably.OThe LCD monitor can be rotated up to 180

degrees toward the lens and up to 90degrees toward you.Forcing it beyond these angles orclosing it while it is still in the rotatedposition may cause the camerarecorder to malfunction.


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OWhen closing the LCD monitor, ensure thatit is closed properly.

OWhen the LCD monitor has been turnedtoward the lens (for face-to-face shooting),both the viewfinder and LCD monitor lightup at the same time.

4 Select YES as the setting for the LCD/EVFSET item on the setting menu DISPLAYSETUP screen.OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 37.

5 Select the LCD BRIGHTNESS item, and tiltthe OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction to adjust the screen’s brightness.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

[–]? ? ? ? ––––[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD/EVF SET

6 Select the LCD COLOR LEVEL item, and tiltthe OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction to adjust the screen’s color level.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

LCD BRIGHTNESS[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS[–] ? ? ? ? ––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD COLOR LEVEL

LCD/EVF SET

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Setting the calendar


Presented below is a sample setting where thecalendar is set to December 7, 2002 and thetime is set to 5:20 PM.


2 Select YES as the setting for the CLOCKSET item on the setting menu OTHERFUNCTIONS screen.OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 37.

3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction and set YEAR to 2002.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

22000022MONTH APRDAY 24HOUR 13MIN. 7

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YYEEAARR

CLOCK SET

4 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, andmove the setting item to MONTH.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“B” button among the SET buttons.)

YEAR 2002AAPPRR

DAY 24HOUR 13MIN. 7

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

MMOONNTTHH

CLOCK SET


direction and set MONTH to DEC.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

YEAR 2002DDEECC

DAY 24HOUR 13MIN. 7

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

MMOONNTTHH

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2002MONTH DECDAY 7HOUR 17

2200

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

MMIINN..

CLOCK SET

6 In the same way, press “;” of theOPERATION lever, and move the settingitem to DAY, HOUR and MIN.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“B” button among the SET buttons.)

7 Similarly, tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3or 4 direction and set 7 for DAY, 17 forHOUR and 20 for MIN.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

The 24-hour system is used to display thehours.The year can be set from 2000 to 2089.

22000000MONTH APRDAY 24HOUR 13MIN. 7

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YYEEAARR

CLOCK SET

An error will develop in the time, so checkwhether the correct time is displayed beforeshooting.

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Charging the internal battery

The date and time are stored in the memoryusing the internal battery. When the “ ”display appears in the viewfinder and on theLCD monitor screens, it means that the internalbattery has run down.Recharge it by following the steps below.Upon completion of charging, reset the date andtime.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the camerarecorder.

3 Leave the camera recorder’s POWER switchat the OFF position.

4 Keep the camera recorder like this for about4 hours.OThe internal battery is charged during this

time.

1

2

3

4

2 Return the viewfinder to its original position.

The luminance level of artificial lighting—particularly that of fluorescent lights andmercury lamps—changes in synchronizationwith the power line frequency. Especially inareas with a power line frequency of 50 Hz, thevertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) of thecamera recorder and frequency of the lighting(50 Hz) will interfere with each other, possiblycausing the white balance to change cyclically.When shooting under artificial lighting or whenadjusting the white balance, set the shutterspeed as shown below.

Progressive modeShutter speed

60 Hz50 Hz

OFF (60i) 1/100 OFF (1/60)

30P OFF (1/50) 1/60

24P/24PA OFF (1/50) 1/60

Progressive modeStandard (OFF)shutter speed

Shutter speeds which can be selected using SPEED SEL button

Shutter speed settingsSYNCHRO SCAN

OFF (60i) 1/60 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/20001/60.3 --- 1/250

30P 1/50 1/30, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

1/24, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

1/30.1 --- 1/250.0

24P/24PA 1/50 1/24.1 --- 1/250.0

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Setting the electronic shutter

1 Each time the SHUTTER button is pressed,the standard (OFF) shutter speed and theshutter speed selected by the SPEED SELbutton are selected alternately.

2 After pressing the SHUTTER button, pressthe SPEED SEL button to select the shutterspeed.Each time the SPEED SEL button ispressed, the shutter speed changes by onesetting in the following sequence.

When the progressive mode is OFF (60i)

In the progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24PA)

OThe higher the shutter speed, the lowerthe sensitivity of the camera.

OWhen the iris is controlled automatically, itopens more and more and the depth offocus becomes shallower and shalloweras the shutter speed increases.

SYNCHROSCAN (1/24)

1/30

1/5001/1000

1/60 1/120

1/250

SYNCHROSCAN 1/100

1/10001/2000

1/120 1/250

1/500

Shutter speeds which can be set

Synchro scanThe shutter speed of synchro scan used whenshooting TV screens or computer monitorscreens is set using the SYNCHRO SCAN itemon the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen.(See page 40)OWhen the shutter is adjusted to suit the

frequency of a TV screen or computermonitor screen, the horizontal noise thatoccurs when shooting TV screens isminimized.

OWhen the progressive mode is set, TVscreens which have been played back withthe PAL system can be shot as well.

If a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHERDISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen,the current shutter speed setting is displayed in the viewfinderand on the LCD monitor. However, it is not displayed if thestandard (OFF) shutter speed has been set.

1/ 1 0 0

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White balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balanceThe white balance must always be re-adjustedwhen the lighting conditions have changed.

The white balance adjustment values can bestored in the memory at the A and B positions ofthe WHITE BAL switch.Use A or B, whichever better suits the shootingconditions concerned.The 3200K and 5600K white balance valueshave been stored in the memory at the PRESETposition of the WHITE BAL switch.When the AWB button is pressed while theWHITE BAL switch is at the PRESET position,the current white balance value is displayed.When the AWB button is pressed again, the3200K and 5600K white balance values areselected alternately.Use 3200K or 5600K, whichever better suits theshooting conditions concerned when, forinstance, there is no time to adjust the whitebalance.

AWB Ach ACTIVE

Message that appears while adjustment isunderway

AWB Ach OK

Message that appears upon completion of theadjustment

AWB Ach NG

Message that appears when adjustment is notpossible

1 Set the shutter speed.

2 Place a white pattern in a location subject tothe same conditions as the lighting source ofthe subject, zoom in on it, and fill the wholescreen with white.A white object (white cloth or white wall) nearthe subject may be used instead of the whitepattern.OEnsure that there are no high-luminance

spotlights on the screen.

3 The WHITE BAL switch can be set to the Aor B position and white balance values herecan be stored in the memory.Set the switch to the position (A or B) wherethe white balance adjustment value is to bestored, and press the AWB button.O It takes a few seconds to complete the

adjustment.(The following messages appear on thescreen.)

If it has not been possible to adjust the whitebalance automatically, an error messageappears in the viewfinder and on the LCDmonitor screen.OWhen the ATW (Auto Tracking White)

function is operating, the white balancecannot be adjusted automatically.

If one of the above error messages hasappeared, implement the suggestedcountermeasure, and then try adjusting thewhite balance again.If the error message persists even afterrepeated attempts at adjustment, consult yourdealer.

Errormessage

Countermeasure

LOW LIGHT Increase the amount of light. Alternatively,boost the gain.

LEVEL OVER Reduce the amount of light. Alternatively,lower the gain.

Adjusting the black balance

There is normally no need to re-adjust the blackbalance. Adjustment is required only in thefollowing cases.OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for

the first timeOWhen the camera recorder is to be used after

it has not been used for an extended periodOWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a

situation where the ambient temperature willvary significantly

OWhen the progressive mode has beenswitched to the standard (60i) mode or viceversa

In the standard (60i) modeThe white balance is adjusted automatically bypressing the AWB button.If the button is then held down, the blackbalance is adjusted.

In the progressive modeBy simply pressing the AWB button, the whitebalance is adjusted automatically, and then theblack balance is adjusted.

OWhen the AWB button is pressed, the whitebalance is adjusted first. Therefore, ensurethat the conditions under which the whitebalance is adjusted are satisfied beforepressing the button.

OWhile recording is in progress, the blackbalance cannot be adjusted.

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White balance and black balance

ATW (Auto Tracking White)function

The ATW function can be allocated to theWHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position)using the ATW item on the setting menu SWMODE screen. (See page 40)Similarly, the ATW function can be allocated tothe AUTO button using the ATW item on thesetting menu AUTO SW screen. (See page 41)

When material is shot using the ATW function, itis recorded while the white balance is beingcontinually adjusted automatically.OThe ATW function automatically identifies the

shooting environment and adjusts the whitebalance optimally. In some environments, aslight adjustment error may arise.If an extremely accurate white balanceadjustment is required, adjust the whitebalance by following the instructions on theprevious page.

ABB ACTIVE

Message that appears while adjustment isunderway

ABB END

Message that appears upon completion of theadjustment

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Setting the time data

Setting the user’s bitBy setting the user’s bit, memos (dates, times)and other information consisting of up to 8 digitsin hexadecimal notation can be recorded on thesub-code track. The user’s bit settings areautomatically stored in the memory and retainedeven after the power has been turned off.


2 Select USER as the setting for the UBMODE item on the setting menuRECORDING SETUP screen.OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 37.

:FIRST REC TC H PRESET

TC PRESET H ––––H UUSSEERR TTIIMMEE

DDAATTEE TTCCGG FFRRMM..RRAATTEEUB PRESET H ––––

;PUSH MENU TO RETURN

UUBB MMOODDEE

RECORDING SETUP

3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 directionand move to the UB PRESET item.


TC PRESET H ––––UB MODE H USER

H –––––––– YYEESS


UUBB PPRREESSEETT

RECORDING SETUP

4 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, andmove “1” to YES.


TC PRESET H ––––UB MODE H USER

–––––––– HYYEESS


UUBB PPRREESSEETT

RECORDING SETUP

5 The screen shown below appears. Set theuser’s bit using the OPERATION lever.Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction, select the user’s bit characters,press “;” of the OPERATION lever, andmove to the next digit.OThe numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F can

be used as the user’s bit characters.OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is

pressed on the screen shown below, theuser’s bit is reset to zero.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

+ :PUSH PLAY– :PUSH STOPSEL:PUSH STILL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

0

UB PRESET

PRESET OK?

–––. PUSH STILLYESNNOO

UB PRESET

6 Upon completion of the user’s bit setting,press the MENU button. The screen shownbelow appears. Tilt the OPERATION leverin the 4 direction, select YES, and press“;” of the OPERATION lever.

7 Press the MENU button twice to release themenu mode.

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Setting the time data

Setting the time code

The various settings related to the time code areperformed using the following items on thesetting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.OTC MODE itemOTCG itemOFIRST REC TC itemOTC PRESET itemO1394 TC REGEN item (appears in the VCR

mode)

For further details, refer to page 43.OWhen ON has been selected as the setting

for the 1394 TC REGEN item in the VCRmode, the settings of the items listed abovecannot be changed.


2 Select PRESET as the setting for the FIRSTREC TC item on the setting menuRECORDING SETUP screen.OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 37.

3 Tilt the OPERATION lever is the 4 directionand move to the TC PRESET item.


H –––––––– YYEESSUB MODE H USER

UB PRESET H ––––


TTCC PPRREESSEETT

RECORDING SETUP

:RREEGGEENN

H PPRREESSEETTTC PRESET H ––––UB MODE H USER



FFIIRRSSTT RREECC TTCC

RECORDING SETUP



–––––––– HYYEESSUB MODE H USER



TTCC PPRREESSEETT

RECORDING SETUP

5 The screen shown below appears. Set thetime code value using the OPERATIONlever.Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction, select the time code value, press“;” of the OPERATION lever, and move tothe next digit.OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is

pressed on the screen shown below, thetime code value is reset to zero.

0h00m00s00f


PUSH MENU TO RETURN

0

TC PRESET

PRESET OK?


TC PRESET

6 Upon completion of the time code valuesetting, press the MENU button. The screenshown below appears. Tilt the OPERATIONlever in the 4 direction, select YES, andpress “;” of the OPERATION lever.

7 Press the MENU button twice to release themenu mode.

How to select the TC PRESET item settingWhen the time code at the start of the recordingis to be recorded using the value specified bythe user as its initial value, set the time codevalue using the TC PRESET item.

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Scene files

The settings selected to suit various shootingsituations are stored in the positions of thescene file dial. During shooting, the required filecan be read out in an instant using this dial.

The following files were stored as factorysettings prior to shipment.

OEven when a scene file has been changedduring recording, the progressive mode willnot be changed.To change this mode, establish the recordingstandby mode.

F1: SCENE File containing the settings suited tostandard shooting

F2: SCENE FLOU.File containing the settings suited toshooting where consideration is given tothe characteristics of fluorescent lights (forshooting indoors, etc.)

F3: SCENE SPARKFile containing the settings suited toshooting for accentuating the subjects (forshooting wedding receptions, etc.)

F4: SCENE B-STRFile containing the settings suited toshooting with extended gradations for thedark areas (for shooting scenes at dusk,etc.)

F5: SCENE 24PFile containing the settings suited toshooting in the progressive 24P mode

F6: SCENE ADVANCFile for the progressive 24P advancedmode

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2 Turn the scene file dial, and select the scenefile in which changes are to be made.

3 Change the item on the setting menuSCENE FILE screen.OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 37. 7 Upon completion of the filename setting,press the MENU button.

4 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 directionand move to the NAME EDIT item.

:SKIN TONE DTL H OFFMATRIX H NORM

V DETAIL FREQ THINPROGRESSIVE H OFF

H –––––––– YYEESSSAVE/INIT H ––––

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

NNAAMMEE EEDDIITT

SCENE F1:

Changing the scene file settings

Scene file settings can be changed.In addition, scene files in which changes havebeen made can be stored in the positions of thescene file dial.




–––––––– HYYEESSSAVE/INIT H ––––

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

NNAAMMEE EEDDIITT

SCENE F1:

6 The screen shown below appears. Set afilename consisting of six characters usingthe OPERATION lever.OCharacters which can be set

) (space), letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9,:, ;, <, =, >, ?, @, [, ¥, ], ^, _

SW POSITION F1


PUSH MENU TO RETURN

NAME EDIT

Scene files

8 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 directionand move to the SAVE/INIT item.



NAME EDIT H ––––H –––––––– YYEESS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SSAAVVEE//IINNIITT

SCENE F1:222222




NAME EDIT H –––––––––––– HYYEESS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SSAAVVEE//IINNIITT

SCENE F1:222222

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Scene files

10 The screen shown below appears. Press“;” of the OPERATION lever, and move“1” to YES.

H –––––––– YYEESSINITIAL H ––––

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SSAAVVEE

FILE F1:222222

11 The screen shown below appears. Tilt theOPERATION lever in the 4 direction,select YES, and press “;” of theOPERATION lever.

SAVE ?


FILE F1:222222

12 A beep sounds ten times in succession,the following message appears, and thescene file changes are completed.

SAVE

COMPLETED !


If the menu mode is released without savingthe changes, the original scene file settingswill be restored when operation is switched tothe VCR mode or the power is turned off.

To return the scene file settings to the factorysettings, select INITIAL in step 10, and thenperform the same steps 11 to 13.

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Setting menus

The camera recorder’s settings can be changedto suit the scenes to be shot or what is to berecorded using the setting menus.

Operation method

1 In any operation mode except the shootingmode or recording mode, press the MENUbutton.The menu mode is established, and thefunction screen shown below appears in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor.


direction, and move the highlighted part tothe function which is to be set.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.)

2.CAMERA SETUP3.SW MODE4.AUTO SW5.RECORDING SETUP6.DISPLAY SETUP7.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

1.SCENE FILE

CAMERA MENU

[Camera mode]

2.RECORDING SETUP3.AV IN/OUT SETUP4.DISPLAY SETUP5.OTHER FUINCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

VCR FUNCTIONS

[VCR mode]

3 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, anddisplay the setting item.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

HVVCCRR11 VVCCRR22OOFFFF

DV CONTROL HOFF

DV CMD SEL HREC PREC LAMP HBOTH

BEEP SOUND HON;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

REMOTE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Example:


direction, and move the highlighted part tothe function which is to be set.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.)

REMOTE HVCR1

DV CONTROL HOFF

DV CMD SEL HREC POOFFFF FFRROONNTTRREEAARR H BBOOTTHH

BEEP SOUND HON;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

REC LAMP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Example:

5 Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, andmove “1” to the setting which is to bechanged.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“M” button among the SET buttons.)

To change a numerical value, for example,move “1” to the position of the value to bechanged, tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3or 4 direction, and change the setting.(If the remote control unit is used, press the“V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.)

6 To change another item, repeat steps 4 and5.To exit the settings, press the MENU buttonto return to the function screen.

7 To change another function, repeat steps 2to 5.To exit the menu mode, press the MENUbutton to return to the normal screen.

REMOTE HVCR1

DV CONTROL HOFF

DV CMD SEL HREC POOFFFF H FFRROONNTTRREEAARR BBOOTTHH

BEEP SOUND HON;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

REC LAMP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Example:

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Setting menus

Configuration of setting menus

Menus in the camera mode

SCENE FILE

CAMERA SETUP

DETAIL LEVELCHROMA LEVELCHROMA PHASECOLOR TEMPMASTER PEDA. IRIS LEVELGAMMA

MATRIXSKIN TONE DTL

V DETAIL FREQPROGRESSIVENAME EDITSAVE/INIT

AUTO SW A. IRISAGCATWAF

RECORDING SETUP REC SPEEDAUDIO RECMIC ALCMIC GAIN 1MIC GAIN 2TC MODETCGFIRST REC TCTC PRESETUB MODEUB PRESETINTERVAL RECREC TIMEINTERVAL TIME

OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTEDV CONTROLDV CMD SELREC LAMPBEEP SOUNDCLOCK SETTIME SHIFTTAPE PROTECTUSER FILEHOUR METER

SYNCRO SCANASPECT CONVCOLOR BARSETUP

SW MODE MID GAINHIGH GAINATWHANDLE ZOOMIRIS DIALUSER1USER2

DISPLAY SETUP ZEBRA DETECT 1ZEBRA DETECT 2MARKER

DATE/TIMELEVEL METERZOOM•FOCUSTAPE•BATTERYOTHER DISPLAY

VIDEO OUT OSD

LCD BACKLIGHTLCD/EVF SETSELF SHOOTEVF MODE

Menus in the VCR mode

RECORDING SETUP REC SPEEDAUDIO REC

TC MODETCGFIRST REC TCTC PRESET

1394 TC REGEN

UB MODEUB PRESET

1394 UB REGEN

OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTECLOCK SETTIME SHIFTUSER FILEHOUR METER

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS END SEARCH12bit AUDIOAUDIO OUT

AV IN/OUT SETUP A DUB INPUTDV OUT

DISPLAY SETUP DATE/TIMELEVEL METERTAPE•BATTERYOTHER DISPLAYVIDEO OUT OSDCAMERA DATALCD BACKLIGHTLCD/EVF SETEVF MODE

Item/(display mode)

Description of settings

DETAIL LEVEL(Camera)

For adjusting the detail amount.–7 --- 0 --- +7

CHROMA LEVEL(Camera)

For adjusting the chroma level.–7 --- 0 --- +7

CHROMAPHASE(Camera)

For finely adjusting the chroma phase.–7 --- 0 --- +7

COLOR TEMP(Camera)

For finely adjusting the color temperature(for performing fine adjustments after thewhite balance has been adjusted).–7 --- 0 --- +7

MASTER PED(Camera)

For adjusting the black master pedestalwhich serves as the video reference.–15 --- 0 --- +15

A. IRIS LEVEL(Camera)

For setting the auto iris target value.–4 --- 0 --- +4

SKIN TONE DTL(Camera)

For switching the skin tone detail ON orOFF.When ON is selected, the detail in the skintone areas is diminished and the graininessof the skin is reduced.OFF ON

GAMMA(Camera)

For selecting the gamma curve.CINE-LIKE:

The gamma curve which gives theimages a cinema-like finish is used.In order to make full use of the CINE-LIKE gamma characteristics, it isrecommended that the lens iris be setlower (by approx. 1/2) than the regularvideo level.

LOW:Using a gamma curve with a moderategradient for the low-luminance areas, theimages are given a calm, composed look. A sharp touch is conveyed by thecontrast.

NORM:Standard images are produced.

HIGH:Using a gamma curve with a sharpgradient for the low-luminance areas, thegradations of the dark areas areextended to make them appear brighter. A soft touch is conveyed by the contrast.

MATRIX(Camera)

For selecting the matrix table andexpressing the colors during shooting.NORM:

Colors suited to shooting outdoors orunder light sources using halogen lampsare expressed.

FLOU:Colors suited to shooting indoors underfluorescent light sources are expressed.

CINE-LIKE:Colors suited to cinema-like shooting areexpressed.

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Setting menus

SCENE FILE screen

V DETAIL FREQ(Camera)

For setting the detail in the vertical directionwhen shooting in the progressive mode.THIN : The detail is made finer.THICK : The detail is made coarser.O When “THIN” has been selected as the

item’s setting and the images shot in theprogressive mode are played back usinga standard TV monitor (60i: interlace),some flickering will occur on thehorizontal lines and on the diagonal linesnear the horizontal. When playing back a tape in aprogressive environment, this flickeringis reduced by selecting “THIN” as theitem’s setting, which will also enableimages with a higher resolution than thatwith the “THICK” setting to be obtained.

Item/(display mode)


PROGRESSIVE(Camera)

For setting shooting in the progressivemode.OFF:

Shooting is not performed in theprogressive mode.

30P:Shooting is performed in the 30P mode(30 frames/sec.).

24P:Shooting is performed in the 24P mode(24 frames/sec.).Images are recorded on the tape usingthe [2:3] conversion system.

24P(ADV):Shooting is performed in the 24Padvanced mode (24 frames/sec.). Images are recorded on the tape usingthe advanced conversion system.

NAME EDIT(Camera)

For editing the name of the scene fileselected by the scene file dial.

SAVE/INIT(Camera)

SAVE:For saving the scene file settings afterchanges have been made to them.O If the menu mode is released without

saving the changes, the original scenefile settings will be restored whenoperation is switched to the VCR modeor the power is turned off.

INITIAL:For returning the scene file settingsselected by the scene file dial to the factorysettings.

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Setting menus

CAMERA SETUP screen

Item/(display mode)


SYNCRO SCAN(Camera)

For adjusting the shutter speed of synchroscan used when shooting TV screens, etc.If the OPERATION lever is left tilted in the3 or 4 direction, the speed at which thesetting changes is increased, and a beep isheard.O Progressive mode OFF:

1/60.3 --- 1/250.0O Progressive mode 30P:

1/30.1 --- 1/48.0 --- 1/250.0O Progressive mode 24P or 24PA:

1/24.1 --- 1/48.0 --- 1/250.0

ASPECT CONV(Camera)

For selecting the aspect ratio of the imagesto be recorded.NORM:

The images are recorded in the standard4:3 mode.

LETTER BOX:The aspect ratio is set to the 16:9 mode,and the images are recorded in thismode. Black bands are recorded at thetop and bottom of the screen.

SETUP(Camera)

For setting whether to add the setup level(black level).0%:

The setup level is not added.7.5%:

The 7.5% setup level is added forrecording.

COLOR BAR(Camera)

For setting the color bar display to ON orOFF. (Color bars are not displayed in theprogressive mode.)OFF ONO Even when the color bar display has

been set to ON, it will return to OFFwhen operation is switched to the VCRmode or the power is turned off.

SW MODE screen

Item/(display mode)


MID GAIN(Camera)

For setting the gain value which is to beallocated to the M position of the GAINswitch.0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB

HIGH GAIN(Camera)

For setting the gain value which is to beallocated to the H position of the GAINswitch.0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB

ATW(Camera)

For setting the ATW (Auto Tracking White)function which is to be allocated to theWHITE BAL switch.OFF:

The ATW function is not activated.However, if it has been set in the AUTObutton or USER button, it will follow theoperation of the button concerned.

Ach:The ATW function is activated when theWHITE BAL switch has been set to the Aposition.

Bch:The ATW function is activated when theWHITE BAL switch has been set to the Bposition.

PRE:The ATW function is activated when theWHITE BAL switch has been set to thePRST position.

HANDLE ZOOM(Camera)

For setting the zoom speeds which are tobe allocated to the positions of theHANDLE ZOOM switch.L/OFF/H:

LOW/OFF/HIGH are set to the 1/2/3positions. (At OFF, no zoom operationsare performed.)

L/M/H:LOW/MID/HIGH are set to the 1/2/3positions.

IRIS DIAL(Camera)

For setting the rotational direction of theIRIS dial and iris control (in the MANUALIRIS mode).DOWN OPEN:

The iris opens when the IRIS dial isturned downward.

UP OPEN:The iris opens when the IRIS dial isturned upward.

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

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Setting menus

SW MODE screen

Item/(display mode)


USER1(Camera)

For setting the operation of the functionallocated to the USER1 button.COLOR BAR:

The color bar display is set to ON orOFF.

SPOTLIGHT:The auto iris control for the spotlight isset to ON or OFF.

BACKLIGHT:The auto iris control for backlightcompensation is set to ON or OFF.

BLACKFADE:When the button is held down, the wholeimage is faded out into black. Thesound is also faded out at the sametime.

WHITEFADE:When the button is held down, the wholeimage is faded out into white. Thesound is also faded out out at the sametime.

MODECHECK:When the button is pressed, the camerastatus currently set is displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitorwhere it can be checked.

ATW:The operation of the ATW function is setto ON or OFF.

ATWLOCK:When the button is pressed, the whitebalance value is fixed; when it is pressedagain, the operation of the ATW functionis performed.

GAIN:18 dB:When this button is pressed, the gain isset to 18 dB.O The picture may be temporarily

disturbed when the gain has beenswitched to 18 dB or from 18 dB toanother value.

USER2(Camera)

For setting the operation of the function tobe allocated to the USER2 button.The settings are the same as for the onesfor the USER1 items.BACKLIGHT


AUTO SW screen

Item/(display mode)


A. IRIS(Camera)

ON:When the AUTO button is pressed, theauto iris control operation is performed.The IRIS button does not work at thistime.

OFF:The auto iris control operation is notperformed even if the AUTO button ispressed.The iris control operation selected by theIRIS button is performed.

ATW(Camera)

ON:The ATW (auto tracking white balance)function operation is set to ON or OFFusing the AUTO button.At this time, the operation of this functioncannot be set to ON or OFF using theWHITE BAL switch and USER button.However, when ATWLOCK is allocatedto the USER button, the white balancevalue can be fixed using the USERbutton.

OFF:The ATW function operation is notperformed even if the AUTO button ispressed.The ATW function operation selected bythe WHITE BAL switch is performed.

AF(Camera)

ON:When the AUTO button has beenpressed, the auto focus operation isperformed.The FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTObutton do not work at this time.

OFF:The auto focus operation is notperformed even if the AUTO button ispressed.The focus operation selected by theFOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO buttonis performed.

AGC(Camera)

For setting the auto gain control operationwhen ON is selected as the A. IRIS itemsetting.6 dB:

Auto gain control up to 6 dB is performedwhen the AUTO button is pressed.

12 dB:Auto gain control up to 12 dB isperformed when the AUTO button ispressed.

OFF:Auto gain control is not performed evenif the AUTO button is pressed.

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Setting menus


PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen

Inputs and audio tracks recorded

Item/(display mode)


END SEARCH(VCR)

For setting what kind of operation is to beperformed when the END SEARCH buttonis pressed.BLANK:

The unrecorded blanks on the video tapeare searched.

REC END:The part which was shot last issearched.

<Notes>O Even when the REC END setting is

selected, the part which was shot lastwill not be searched when the tape isswitched.

O If nothing has been recorded on thetape, operation will stop at the end of thetape.

O END SEARCH may not operate properlyif there is an unrecorded blank near thetape start or at a point along the tape.

Item/(display mode)


AUDIO OUT(VCR)

For setting the audio signals to be outputfrom the AUDIO IN/OUT connectors (pinjacks) when a tape is played back.CH1•CH2:

CH1 connector = CH1 signalsCH2 connector = CH2 signals

CH1:CH1 connector = CH1 signalsCH2 connector = CH1 signals

CH2:CH1 connector = CH2 signalsCH2 connector = CH2 signals

12bit AUDIO(VCR)

For setting the sound to be output as theCH1 and CH2 signals when a taperecorded in the 12-bit audio mode is playedback.ST1:

The sound recorded during shooting isselected.CH1 signals = CH1 trackCH2 signals = CH2 track

ST2:The sound recorded during audiodubbing is selected.CH1 signals = CH3 trackCH2 signals = CH4 track

MIX:The sound recorded during shooting andthe sound recorded during audiodubbing are mixed.CH1 signals = CH1 + CH3 tracksCH2 signals = CH2 + CH4 tracks

<Note>If the sound has been recorded in the 16-bitmode, there is no CH3 or CH4. Therefore,the correlation between the signals andtracks will always be as follows:

CH1 signals = CH1 trackCH2 signals = CH2 track

InputWhen audio dubbing

(12-bit mode)When shooting

Internalmicrophone L

CH1 CH3

Internalmicrophone R

CH2 CH4

INPUT 1 (XLR) CH1 CH3

INPUT 2 (XLR) CH2 (CH1) CH4 (CH3)

AUDIO IN/OUTCH1 (pin jack)

__ CH3

AUDIO IN/OUTCH2 (pin jack)

The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded duringshooting can be changed using the CH1 SELECT switch andCH2 SELECT switch.The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded duringaudio dubbing can be changed using the A DUB INPUT itemon the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen.

__ CH4

12-bit AUDIO item and AUDIO OUT item settings, and audio tracks whosesignals are output from the AUDIO IN/OUT connectors (pin jacks)

Audio recordingmode

AUDIO OUTitem setting

AUDIO IN/OUTCH1 output

AUDIO IN/OUTCH2 output

12-bit AUDIOitem setting

12 bit

16 bit

CH1•CH2CH1CH2

CH1CH1CH2

CH2CH1CH2

ST1

CH1•CH2CH1CH2

CH3CH3CH4

CH4CH3CH4

ST2

__ CH1+CH3 CH2+CH4MIX

CH1•CH2CH1CH2

CH1CH1CH2

CH2CH1CH2

__

Item/(display mode)


1394 TC REGEN(VCR)

For selecting the time code to be recordedwhen recording the signals of a componentconnected to the DV connector.OFF:

The signals are recorded using the timecode which was set using the TC MODEitem, TCG item and FIRST REC TCitem.

ON:The signals are recorded using the timecode of the signals which have beeninput to the DV connector.

O When ON has been selected as thisitem’s setting, this setting takesprecedence over the TC MODE item,TCG item and FIRST REC TC itemsettings.

O When no signals are supplied to the DVconnector, the TC MODE item, TCG itemand FIRST REC TC item settings arefollowed.

1394 UB REGEN(VCR)

For selecting the user’s bit to be recordedwhen recording the signals of thecomponent connected to the DV connector.OFF:

The user’s bit selected for the UB MODEitem is used for the recording.

ON:The user’s bit of the signals input to theDV connector is used for the recording.

O When ON has been selected as thisitem’s setting, this setting takesprecedence over the UB MODE itemsetting.

O The user’s bit is not recorded if thesignals do not contain the user’s bitinformation.

O When no signals are supplied to the DVconnector, the UB MODE item setting isfollowed.

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item/(display mode)


REC SPEED(Camera)(VCR)

For selecting the recording time mode.SP : SP (standard play) modeLP : LP (long play) mode

AUDIO REC(Camera)(VCR)

For selecting the system for converting therecording to PCM audio.12 bit : 12-bit/32kHz16 bit : 16-bit/48kHz

TC MODE(Camera)(VCR)

For selecting the time code correctionmode in which the time code of the internaltime code generator is to be recorded.DF : The drop frame mode is used.NDF : The non-drop frame mode is used.O When the progressive mode has been

set to 24P or 24P (ADV), the non-dropframe mode is established regardless ofthis item’s setting.

TCG(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the operation mode in which theinternal time code generator is to be run.FREE RUN:

The internal time code generator is runregardless of the operation mode.

REC RUN:The internal time code generator is runduring recording.

FIRST REC TC(Camera)(VCR)

For selecting the time code which is to berecorded when recording is started.REGEN:

Recording proceeds in such a way thatthe time code continues on (isregenerated) from the time code on thetape.

PRESET:The time code is not regenerated fromthe time code on the tape.The time code is recorded using thevalue set in the TC PRESET itemserving as the initial value.However, the time code is forciblyregenerated when shooting with frame-to-frame continuity has been performed.

TC PRESET(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the initial value of the time codeto be recorded.This item’s setting is valid when PRESEThas been selected as the setting for theFIRST REC TC item.O When the progressive mode has been

set to 24P or 24P (ADV), set the framevalue to 0 or to a multiple of 5. If anyother value is set, the time coderecorded will shift.

MIC ALC(Camera)

For setting the mic level automatic controlfunction to ON or OFF.OFF ON

MIC GAIN 1(Camera)

For setting the input level of the externalmicrophone which is connected to theINPUT 1 connector.-50 dB -60 dB

MIC GAIN 2(Camera)

For setting the input level of the externalmicrophone which is connected to theINPUT 2 connector.-50 dB -60 dB

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Setting menus


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Setting menus


Item/(display mode)


REC TIME(Camera)

For setting the recording duration for whichintermittent recording is to be performed.0.5s : 0.5 sec. 1s : 1.0 sec.1.5s : 1.5 sec. 2s : 2.0 sec.

INTERVAL TIME(Camera)

For setting the duration of the interval timewith which intermittent recording is to beperformed.30s : 30 sec. 1m : 1 min.5m : 5 min. 10m : 10 min.

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen

Item/(display mode)


A DUB INPUT(VCR)

For selecting the sound which is to berecorded when audio dubbing is performed.MIC: The sound from the internal microphone

or the sound from the externalcomponents connected to the INPUT 1and 2 connectors is recorded. (Thesound is selected using the CH1 SELECTswitch and CH2 SELECT switch.)

A_IN: The sound of the audio componentconnected to the AUDIO IN/OUTconnectors (pin jacks) is recorded.

<Note>If audio dubbing is performed when thesound has been recorded in the 16-bitaudio mode, the sound will be recordedover the sound heard during shooting.

DV OUT(VCR)

For setting the function, which converts theanalog signals which have been input intodigital signals and outputs them from theDV connector, to ON or OFF.OFF ON

INTERVAL REC(Camera)

For setting the intermittent recording mode.OFF: Intermittent recording is not performed.ON: When the START/STOP button is

pressed, intermittent recording isperformed with the cycle set by the RECTIME item and INTERVAL TIME item.

ONE-SHOT: The time lapse shooting mode isestablished.When the START/STOP button ispressed, recording is performed for thenumber of seconds set by the REC TIMEitem, after which the recording pausemode is established.

O When intermittent recording is set to ON orONE-SHOT, “I –” flashes on the left of theVCR operation mode. When recording isstarted, it stops flashing and lights.

O Even when intermittent recording is set toON or ONE-SHOT, the intermittentrecording mode returns to OFF when thepower is turned off.

O When the progressive mode has beenset to 24P or 24P (ADV), the OFF isestablished regardless of this item’ssetting.

UB PRESET(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the user’s bit. However, USERmust be selected for the UB MODE itemsetting.

UB MODE(Camera)(VCR)

For setting what is to be recorded as theuser’s bit.USER:

The user’s information is recorded.TIME:

The time of the recording is recorded.DATE:

The date of the recording is recorded.TCG:

The time code generator’s value isrecorded.

FRM. RATE:The frame rate information for frameconversion is recorded.

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item/(display mode)


22 02 22 22

Recording controlinformationO Updated frame informationO REC START/STOP

information

Frame rate informationO Frame rate (60, 30 or 24)O I/P identification informationO Conversion informationO Frame rate coefficient

Frame sequence numberO A number from 0 to 4 is displayed

in the 24P or 24P (ADV) mode.O “F” is displayed in the 60 or 30P

mode.

User’s bit value verificationinformation

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Setting menus


DISPLAY SETUP screen

Item/(display mode)


ZEBRA DETECT1(Camera)

For setting the level of the zebra patternleaning to the left and displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor.80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%

ZEBRA DETECT2(Camera)

For setting the level of the zebra patternleaning to the right and displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor.80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, OFF<Note>When OFF has been set, the zebra patternis not displayed.

MARKER(Camera)

For switching display of the markerON/OFF.ON OFF

O When ON is set, the marker can bedisplayed by pressing the ZEBRAbutton.When the marker is displayed, the videolevel of the image near the center of thescreen is displayed as a percentagevalue at the bottom left of the screen.

DATE/TIME(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the date and/or time to bedisplayed in the viewfinder, on the LCDmonitor and in the video output signals.OFF:

The date and time are not displayed.TIME:

The time is displayed.DATE:

The date is displayed.TIME&DATTE:

Both the date and time are displayed.O When a setting other than OFF is

selected, the date and/or time aredisplayed in the video output signalsregardless of the setting selected for theVIDEO OUT OSD item.

LEVEL METER(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the audio level meter display toON or OFF.OFF ON

ZOOM•FOCUS(Camera)

For setting the zoom and focus valuedisplays to ON or OFF.OFF ON

TAPE•BATTERY(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the remaining tape amount andremaining battery charge displays to ON orOFF.OFF ON

OTHERDISPLAY(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the amount of information to bedisplayed in the viewfinder and on the LCDmonitor. (See page 53)OFF, PARTIAL, ALL

VIDEO OUT OSD(Camera)(VCR)

When ON is set, the information displayedin the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor isoutput as the video output signal togetherwith the images.ON OFF

LCDBACKLIGHT(Camera)(VCR)

For adjusting the backlight of the LCDmonitor.When HI is set, the monitor becomesbrighter than usual.HI NORMAL

CAMERA DATA(VCR)

When ON is set, the camera information(such as camera shake correction, irisvalue and gain value) is displayed when thetape is played back.OFF ON

Item/(display mode)


LCD/EVF SET(Camera)(VCR)

For adjusting the display level of theviewfinder and LCD monitor images.LCD BRIGHTNESS:

The brightness of the LCD monitor’simages is adjusted.

LCD COLOR LEVEL:The color level of the LCD monitor’simages is adjusted.

EVF BRIGHTNESS:The brightness of the viewfinder’simages is adjusted.

SELF SHOOT(Camera)

For selecting the LCD monitor’s mirrorfunction for face-to-face shooting. WhenMIRROR is set, the image on the LCDmonitor is reversed at the left and right fordisplay during face-to-face shooting.NORMAL MIRROR

EVF MODE(Camera)(VCR)

For selecting what is to be displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD monitor.ON

Images are shown at all times in theviewfinder.

AUTO:When the LCD monitor is opened, theimages no longer appear in theviewfinder.

Item/(display mode)


BEEP SOUND(Camera)

CLOCK SET(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the internal calendar of thecamera recorder.

HOUR METER(Camera)(VCR)

For indicating the total rotational time of thecylinder head (5-digit display in 1-hourincrements).

TIME SHIFT(Camera)(VCR)

For adding the time which was set usingthis item to the time of the internal calendar(to compensate for time differences) fordisplay in the viewfinder and on the LCDmonitor. The clock time after thecompensation is also recorded on the tape.+23h --- +1h, OFF, –1h --- –23h(In 1-hour increments)

TAPE PROTECT(Camera)

When the camera recorder is left onstandby for about 5 minutes in the shootingpause mode, it is automatically set to thetape protection mode. Which tapeprotection mode is to be established isselected using this item.POWEROFF: The camera recorder’s power is

set to the OFF mode.STBY: The cylinder head is set to the stop

mode.

USER FILE(Camera)(VCR)

LOAD: The settings stored last in the userfile are loaded.

SAVE: The user file settings which havebeen changed are saved.

INITIAL: The user file settings are restoredto the factory settings.

O When the LOAD or INITIAL operationhas been performed, set the POWERswitch on the camera recorder to OFFand then to ON again in order to enablethe settings.

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Setting menus


OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item/(display mode)


REMOTE(Camera)(VCR)

For setting the operations which areperformed using the accessory wirelessremote control unit. (See page 20 for theremote control unit settings.)VCR1: The operation performed by the

remote control unit which has been setto be used for VCR1 are accepted.

VCR2: The operation performed by theremote control unit which has been setto be used for VCR2 are accepted.

OFF: Operations performed by the remotecontrol unit are not accepted.

DV CONTROL(Camera)

For setting the control method whenbackup shooting is to be performed byconnecting a component for backuppurposes to the DV connector.OFF: The component for backup purposes

is not controlled.EXT: The component for backup purposes

is controlled using the START/STOPbutton on the camera recorder. Theimages shot by the camera recorder arerecorded by the component for backuppurposes.However, the camera recorder does notrecord the images.

BOTH: The images shot by the camerarecorder are recorded by both camerarecorder and the component for backuppurposes.

CHAIN: When the tape in the camerarecorder approaches the end duringshooting, recording is automaticallycommenced by the component forbackup purposes, which has been set tothe recording standby mode.

DV CMD SEL(Camera)

For setting the recording operation to beperformed by the component for backuppurposes when the START/STOP buttonon the camera recorder has been pressed.REC_P:

The mode is switched between recordingand recording pause.

STOP:The mode is switched between recordingand stop.

<Note>Select STOP as the item’s setting if thecomponent for backup purposes is notequipped with a recording pause function.

REC LAMP(Camera)

For setting the lighting of the tally lamps.OFF: The tally lamps do not light.FRONT: The front tally lamp (by the

microphone) lights.REAR: The rear tally lamp (by the

viewfinder) lights.BOTH: Both the front and rear tally lamps

light.

For setting the beep tone to ON or OFF.OFF ON

When ON is selected as the setting, thebeep tone is sounded at the times givenbelow.O When the beep tone is sounded, the

audio signals from the output connectorsare muted, and the beep tone is outputinstead.

[Beep tone sounds once]OWhen the POWER switch has been set

to ONOWhen shooting has commenced

[Beep tone sounds twice]OWhen shooting has been temporarily

stopped[Beep tone sounds 10 times]OWhen the cassette tape has not been

insertedOWhen the cassette tape is in the

recording pause modeOWhen condensation has formed inside

the camera recorderOWhen a problem has occurred in the

camera recorder

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Screen displays

Camera mode and VCR mode

1Counter displayEach time the COUNTER button is pressed,the data is selected in the sequence givenbelow.COUNTER:

Counter valueM COUNTER:

Counter value in the memory stop modeTC:

Time code value“TC2” is displayed when the time codevalue could not be read out properly fromthe tape.During operation in the drop frame mode, acolon (:) appears between the seconds andframes.

UB:User’s bit value“UB2” is displayed when the user’s bitvalue could not be read out properly fromthe tape.

FR:Information on the frame rate used whenshootingFR 60I : Standard (60i interlace) mode

(60 fields per sec.)FR 30P : 30P progressive mode

(30 frames per sec.)FR 24P : 24P progressive mode

(24 frames per sec.)FR 24PA: 24P advance mode

(24 frames per sec.)In the FR 24P and FR 24PA modes, thesequence information used for frameconversion is displayed at the last digits.

2AWB/ABB operation status displayThe operation statuses of the auto whitebalance and auto black balance are displayedhere.

3AWB error displayLOW LIGHT:

This appears when the luminance is toolow during the auto white balanceadjustment.

4Recording time mode display (SP or LP)

5Setting selection displayThe selected setting appears here when aswitch has been selected or a button hasbeen pressed to select a setting.

6Auto iris control status displaySTD : Standard auto iris controlSPOT : Auto iris control for spotlightBACK : Auto iris control for backlight

compensation

7Shutter speed displayThe shutter speed is normally displayed here.When the ZEBRA button is pressed and themarker is displayed (see page 17), the videolevel of the image near the center of thescreen is displayed as a value from 0% to90%.When the level exceeds 90%, “90%::” isdisplayed.

A I – P A U S E U S E R - 1DV

ALC

O T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8S P

2 4 P A M F 2 52 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 F 5 . 62 2 2 2 1 8 dB

S P O T L OW L I G H T ND 1/ 641/ 1 2 3 . 4 ND 1/ 64

0 2I N D E X

A U G 3 1 2 0 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 94 8 K 2 2m i nCH1

CH2

4

6

7

5

3

2

1Marker

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Screen displays

=Zoom position displayThe zoom position from Z00 (max. wideangle) to Z99 (max. telephoto) appears here.

>AWB information displayThe white balance information appears here.

?Focus control information displayThe focus control information from 99 to 00appears here.

95 (focal length: infinity):50 (focal length: approx. 1 meter)Under 49 (macro range):00 (focal length: approx. 2 cm)

ODepending on the zoom position, the focusmay not be within the macro range.Similarly, depending on the zoom position,the lower limit of the macro range maydiffer.

@Macro control display

A Iris displayThe F-number appears here.

BGain displayThe gain value setting of the video amplifierappears here.

CND filter displayThe selected ND filter appears here.“ND – –” appears on the display when the NDFILTER switch has shifted out of position (toa position other than OFF, 1/8 or 1/64).Check the ND FILTER switch position.

DRecommended ND filter displayDisplayed here is the ND filter which isrecommended under the current shootingconditions.


ALC

O T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8S P

2 4 P A M F 2 52 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 F 5 . 62 2 2 2 1 8 dB


0 2I N D E X

A U G 3 1 2 0 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 94 8 K 2 2m i nCH1

CH2

; ?

A

C

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B

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D

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89

CH1CH2

–12 dB–34 dB 0 dB

9Audio sampling frequency display

:Scene filename display

;Progressive displayThe information on the frame rate whenshooting in the progressive mode is displayedhere.

<Warning information displaysREMOTE:

This flashes when the component for whichthe wireless remote control unit is set is thewrong one.:

This lights when condensation has formedinside the camera recorder.:This flashes when the cylinder head isdirty.:

This flashes when the cassette tape hasnot been inserted or when it has been setto the recording inhibit mode.:

This lights if a problem occurs in thecamera recorder when face-to-faceshooting is performed in the mirror mode.

:This lights when the internal battery usedfor the calendar has run down.

8Audio level meter display

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FRemaining battery charge displayAs the remaining battery charge diminishes,the display changes in the followingsequence: 5 5 5

5 .When the battery has run down completely,

(and then ) flashes.(When the AC adapter is used, a displayother than may appear: this is normaland not indicative of malfunctioning.)

GRemaining tape displayNothing appears here while the remainingtape is being calculated.The remaining tape amount is not displayedwhen intermittent recording or slow-motionplayback has been performed.

HCamera shake compensation displayThis appears when ON has been selected asthe camera shake compensation functionsetting.

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

Screen displays

EDate and time display

Month:JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR(April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL (July), AUG(August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV(November), DEC (December)

Day of the month

Year:2002 --- 2089

Hours: (24-hour clock)

Minutes

Seconds

IBackup component status displaysThe status of the backup componentconnected to the DV connector appears here.It does not appear when OFF has beenselected as the setting for the DV CONTROLitem on the setting menu OTHERFUNCTIONS screen.DVO : RecordingDV ; : Recording standby

: Status in which the backupcomponent cannot be controlled

DV : Backup component not connectedDV – –: The backup component is

connected, but the recording orrecording standby mode has notbeen established.


ALC

O T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8S P

2 4 P A M F 2 52 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 F 5 . 62 2 2 2 1 8 dB


0 2I N D E X

A U G 3 1 2 0 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 94 8 K 2 2m i nCH1

CH2

I

E

H

FG

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Screen displays

M Index recording displayThis lights when the INDEX button is pressedduring recording and the index signal isrecorded.It flashes when the INDEX button is pressedbefore recording (index signal recordingstandby status).

NAUTO button operation display“ ” appears when the AUTO button hasbeen pressed and the function which was seton the setting menu AUTO SW screen hasbeen activated.

A

JOperation mode displaysREC : RecordingO : Recording (during face-to-face

shooting)PAUSE : Recording standbyO; : Recording standby (during face-

to-face shooting);; : Playback pauseSTNDBY : Standby (cylinder head rotation

stopped)A. DUB ;; : Audio dubbing recording standbyA. DUB 11 : Audio dubbing11 : Playback55 (66) : Fast forward/cue (rewind/review)??11 (22??) : Slow playback (reverse slow

playback)CHK : Rec check99 (::) : Search (reverse search);;11 (22;;) : Frame advance playback

(reverse frame advanceplayback)

BLANK : Blank searchREC END : Rec end searchaa11/aa55 (aa22/aa66):

Variable speed search (reverse variablespeed search)

K Intermittent recording displayThis appears when ON or ONE-SHOT hasbeen selected as the setting for theINTERVAL REC item on the setting menuRECORDING SETUP screen.

LMic level automatic control displayThis appears when ON has been selected asthe setting for the MIC ALC item on thesetting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.


ALC

O T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8S P

2 4 P A M F 2 52 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 F 5 . 62 2 2 2 1 8 dB


0 2I N D E X

A U G 3 1 2 0 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 94 8 K 2 2m i nCH1

CH2

L

M

KN J

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Screen displays

OWarning displaysUNPLAYABLE TAPE(OTHER FORMAT)

The tape cannot be played back since ithas the wrong format.

COPY INHIBITEDSince the input signals are copy-guarded,they cannot be recorded properly.

UNABLE TO A. DUB(LP RECORDED)

Since the tape was recorded in the LPmode, audio dubbing cannot be performed.

INCOMPATIBLE TAPESince the tape has different specifications(it may be a data storage tape, forinstance), it cannot be used.

EXTERNALDV DISCONNECT

This appears when EXT has been selectedas the setting for the DV CONTROL itemon the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONSscreen, and shooting has been performedwithout an external component connectedto the DV connector.

AUTO OFFThis appears when a problem has occurred inthe tape transport system.When this display appears, the camerarecorder’s power is automatically turned off.

CYLINDER LOCKLOADING LOCKUNLOADING LOCKT REEL LOCK (take-up reel lock)S REEL LOCK (supply reel lock)

WARNINGThis appears when a problem has occurred inthe camera system.

FOCUS LOCK(problem with focus operation)

PSD NG(problem with camera shake detection)

GYRO NG(problem with camera shakecompensation control)


ALC

O T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8S P

2 4 P A M F 2 52 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MA C R O

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 F 5 . 62 2 2 2 1 8 dB


0 2I N D E X

A U G 3 1 2 0 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 94 8 K 2 2m i nCH1

CH2

O

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Screen displays

PSearch number displayThe index number used to perform the indexsearch appears here. (S1 to S9)

QCamera shake compensation displayWhen ON has been selected as the settingfor the CAMERA DATA item on the settingmenu DISPLAY SETUP screen, isdisplayed also during tape playback for thecamera data when images were shot in thecamera shake compensation mode.

R Iris displayWhen ON has been selected as the settingfor the CAMERA DATA item on the settingmenu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the F-number during shooting is displayed alsoduring tape playback as the camera data.

SGain displayWhen ON has been selected as the settingfor the CAMERA DATA item on the settingmenu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the gainvalue during shooting is displayed also duringtape playback as the camera data.

TPlayback volume level meter displayWhen one of the AUDIO MON/VAR (+/–)buttons is pressed, the playback volume levelmeter is displayed.

F 0 5 1 7 S 1T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0

S PF 5 . 6

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2

2 2 2 2

1 8 dB

4 8 K 2 2m i n0 2A U G 3 1 2 0 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9

CH1CH2

R

P

Q

S

TV O L UM E – ? ? ? ? ? ? – – +

VCR mode

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Screen displays

Display item MODE CHK buttonALL PARTIAL OFF

OTHER DISPLAY item setting

Selecting the display

The items listed below which appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are displayed by thesetting selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item (see page 45) of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUPscreen.

1 Counter display ≤ == == ==

4 Recording time mode display (SP or LP) ≤ ≤ k (Camera)≤ (VCR)

k

6 Auto iris control status display ≤ ≤ ≤ k

7 Shutter speed display ≤ ≤ ≤ k

8 Audio level meter display ≤ == == ==

: Scene filename display ≤ ≤ k k

; Progressive display ≤ ≤ k k

= Zoom position display ≤ == == ==

> AWB information display ≤ ≤ ≤ k

? Focus control information 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 ≤ == == ==

F Remaining battery charge display ≤ == == ==

G Remaining tape display ≤ == == ==

9 Audio sampling frequency display ≤ ≤ k (Camera)≤ (VCR)

k

H Camera shake compensation display ≤ ≤ ≤ k

L Mic level automatic control display ≤ ≤ k k

N AUTO button operation display ≤ ≤ ≤ k

≤ : Displayedk : Not displayed

== : Displayed by another setting

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INT(L)INPUT 1INPUT 2

CH 2 SELECTCH 1 SELECTINT(R)

INPUT 2

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

Connecting external components

$ When connecting an audio component, setthe INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to theLINE position.The input level is 0 dBu; the recording levelis adjusted using the AUDIO controls.

$ When connecting an external microphone,set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch tothe MIC position.OSet the input level (–50 dBu and –60

dBu) using the MIC GAIN 1 and MICGAIN 2 items on the setting menuRECORDING SETUP screen.

OWhen mounting an external microphoneon the microphone shoe of the camerarecorder, use the accessory microphoneholder and microphone holder adapter.

OTo supply the signals from an externalmicrophone to CH1 and CH2, connect theexternal microphone to the INPUT2 jack,and set both the CH1 SELECT and CH2SELECT switches to the INPUT2 position.(See page 16)

$ When an external component is to beconnected and its video and audio signalsare to be input to the camera recorder,connect the camera recorder to the outputconnectors on the external component.

$ Conversely, when an external component isto be connected and the video and audiosignals of the camera recorder are to beinput to the component, connect the camerarecorder to the input connectors on theexternal component.

O If video signals have been input to both theS-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEOIN/OUT connector, the signals of the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector take precedence.

O It is not possible to record the audio signalsif video signals are not input to the S-VIDEOIN/OUT connector or VIDEO IN/OUTconnector except when performing audiodubbing.

$ A digital video component equipped with aDV connector can be connected, and itsvideo signals, audio signals and time code,etc. can be transmitted digitally.

O When an IEEE 1394 cable has beenconnected to the DV connector, do notapply a strong load from outside. Doing somay damage the connector.

OBefore recording signals from an externalcomponent, check that the video signals areinput.

OWhen signals from an external componentare being recorded, do not stop the signaloutput at the external component side ordisconnect any of the cables. It may not bepossible for the component to be recognizedwhen recording is resumed.

6 mm(XSB4+6FZ)

12 mm(XSB4+12FZ)

Microphoneholder adapter

Microphoneholder

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Shooting

Preparation and inspections

Before shooting, check that the camera recorderis operating properly. Also check that theequipment is set up in a way that is suited to theshooting conditions.

$ BatteriesHave a fully charged battery ready. It is alsorecommended that a spare battery be kept onhand as well.

$ Cassette tapesCheck that the cassette tapes available canbe 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.

$ ViewfinderCheck that the diopter adjustment has beenperformed for the viewfinder.

$ Zoom, focus and irisOCheck whether the motor-driven zoom

operations and manual zoom operationscan be performed.

OCheck whether the auto focus and manualfocus operations can be performed.

OCheck whether the auto iris and manual irisoperations can be performed.

$ Time dataOCheck whether the calendar and time are

correct.OCheck whether the time code and user’s bit

have been set correctly.

$ External componentsOCheck whether the external components

connected are operating properly.OCheck whether the external components

have been connected properly.

Regular shootingSet the camera recorder’s POWER switch toON, and switch between shooting and shootingpause using the START/STOP button.When shooting from a low angle, theSTART/STOP button on the handle can be usedto initiate shooting.

REC checkWhen the REC CHECK button is pressed in theshooting pause mode, the picture and sound 2seconds before the shooting was suspendedare played back, and the shooting pause modeis then established again at the original positionon the tape.O If recording has not been performed for 1 or

more seconds, the rec check function cannotbe used.

OBear in mind that when a backup componenthas been connected and used to recordbackup images, the rec check images will berecorded.

START/STOP button

REC CHECK button

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Shooting

Face-to-face shootingWhen the LCD monitor is opened and rotated180 degrees toward the lens, and the personoperating the camera recorder records imagesof himself or herself, the impression of the shotimages may appear to be different from usual.If MIRROR is selected as the setting for theSELFSHOOT item on the setting menuDISPLAY SETUP screen, a left-right reversedimage appears on the LCD monitor, and theperson operating the camera recorder can shootimages of himself or herself that appear as if heor she is looking at himself or herself in themirror.However, even when shooting images in themirror mode, the recorded images will be thesame as ones which have been shot regularlyas the images are not recorded as a mirrorreflection.When shooting in the mirror mode, theinformation which appears in the viewfinder andon the LCD monitor is limited to the followingitems:

O : Shooting

O; : Shooting pause

: Remaining battery charge display

: Warning display

When appears, return the LCD monitor toits original position, and check the messageof the warning display.

Index recordingWhen the INDEX button is pressed duringshooting or recording, the index signal isrecorded on the tape. When it is pressed while shooting or recordingis temporarily stopped, the index signal is set tothe recording standby status. When theshooting or recording is then resumed, the indexsignal is recorded on the tape at that time.Searches (index searches) can be performedduring playback once the index signals havebeen recorded.

Using the USER buttonsOne of nine functions can be allocated to theUSER1 button and one can be allocated to theUSER2 button.In accordance with the subject concerned, theshooting conditions can be instantly selected orfade effects can be added to the images.For details, refer to the USER1 and USER2items (page 41) on the setting menu SW MODEscreen.

Intermittent recordingThere are two intermittent recording modes: themode in which images are shot at fixedintervals, and the frame-by-frame shootingmode.1 Set the shooting mode for intermittent

recording using the INTERVAL REC item onthe setting menu RECORDING SETUPscreen. (See page 44)O If the progressive 24P mode or 24P (ADV)

mode has been established, theINTERVAL REC item cannot be set.

2 Set the recording time using the REC TIMEitem.

3 Set the standby time using the INTERVALTIME item.

4 When the START/STOP button is pressed,recording starts in the shooting mode forintermittent recording.

5 When the OPERATION lever is tilted in the“$” direction, “I –” blinks, and intermittentrecording is set to the temporary stop status.OWhile intermittent recording is in progress,

no other operations are accepted.OWhile intermittent recording is in progress,

the remaining tape amount is notdisplayed.

Even when the intermittent recording mode hasbeen set, it will be returned to OFF when thepower is turned off.

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Shooting

Backup recordingThe camera images of the camera recorder canbe recorded and their recording can be backedup automatically on the external componentconnected to the DV connector.OSet the external component control method

using the DV CONTROL item and DV CMDSEL item on the setting menu OTHERFUNCTIONS screen. (See page 46)

Bear in mind the following points whenperforming backup recording.OThe menu item settings remain stored in

the memory even after the power has beenturned off. Therefore, if the camerarecorder is used while the settings forbackup recording are still in place, theimages may be overwritten on the tape inthe connected component.Upon completion of the backup recording,check the menu item settings beforeoperating the camera recorder.

O If another model AG-DVX100 is to be usedas the external component which willperform the backup recording, select OFFas the setting for the DV CONTROL item ofthe external component, and set thecamera recorder to the VCR mode for use.

OWhen backup recording is to be performed,operation may not proceed properly if twoor more external components areconnected.

OEnsure that the IEEE 1394 cable used forthe connection is not more than 4.5 meterslong.

OBefore proceeding with backup recording,establish the status in which the DV signalscan be recorded by the externalcomponent.

OWhen the tape in the camera recorder isapproaching the end during shooting whilebackup recording is being performed with“CHAIN” selected as the setting for the DVCONTROL item (page 46), recording isautomatically started by the back-upcomponent which has been set to therecording standby mode.

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Shooting

When editing images using the conventional24P [2:3] conversion system, the images ofdifferent frames are expanded for the [BoCe][CoDe] [FoGe] [GoHe] frames in the figure,causing the picture quality to further deteriorate.Under the 24P advanced conversion system,images with minimal picture quality deteriorationin the 24P mode can be obtained by weedingout the [BoCe] [FoGe] frames in the figure.Furthermore, when an editing system thatsupports the advanced conversion system isused, editing can be performed with minimalpicture quality deterioration compared with the24P mode.OWhen an editing system that supports the

advanced conversion system is not going tobe used, shoot in the regular 24P mode.

Progressive shootingThe progressive mode can be selected usingthe PROGRESSIVE item (see page 39) of thesetting menu SCENE FILE screen.

30P mode:Images are shot in the progressive mode at30 frames per second.The 30 frames per second images areconverted into 60-field interlace signals, andthe resulting video signals are output orrecorded.Shift-free, high-quality still pictures can beobtained in this mode.

24P mode:Images are shot in the progressive mode at24 frames per second.The 24 frames per second images areconverted into 60-field interlace signals usingthe regular [2:3] conversion system, and theresulting video signals are output or recorded.Cinema-like images can be obtained in thismode.

24P advance mode:Images are shot in the progressive mode at24 frames per second.The 24 frames per second images areconverted into 60-field interlace signals by theadvanced conversion system, and theresulting video signals are output or recorded.

60 i

A B C D E F G H24 PA

AoAeBoBeBoCeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo Fe FoGeGoGeHoHe

60 i

24 P A B C D E F G H

AoAeBoBeBoCeCoDeDoDeEoEe Fo Fe FoGeGoHeHoHe

60 i AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je

30 P A B C D E F G H I J

Bear in mind the following points whenshooting in any of the progressive modes.OThe color bars cannot be displayed.OThe gain cannot be controlled. The gain

value is controlled using a fixed value.OThe auto focus cannot be controlled.OWhen the progressive mode has been

selected, the sync signals of the images aretemporarily disturbed.Furthermore, no images are output forapproximately 3 seconds.

OA shutter speed setting of 1/50 (OFF) or1/60 is recommended.

OSince the images are recorded in 5-frameincrements when shooting in the 24P modeor 24P advance mode, the timing at whichrecording starts may be delayed slightly.

OWhen shooting in the progressive modeusing the ATW (Auto Tracking White)function, it will not be possible to adjust theblack balance even by pressing the AWBbutton.

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Playback

Normal playbackSet the POWER switch to ON, and press theCAMERA/VCR button to switch to the VCRmode.Normal playback operations can be performedusing the OPERATION lever or accessorywireless remote control unit.

Tape blank searchBy pressing the END SEARCH button in theVCR mode, it is possible to search forunrecorded parts on the tape or the part whichwas shot last. For details, refer to the sectionon the END SEARCH button (page 11).

Index searchThis function is used to search the index signalsrecorded on the tape. An index search can beperformed using the accessory wireless remotecontrol unit.ODuring tape playback, press the INDEX

button (9 or :) on the wireless remotecontrol unit.“S1” appears in the viewfinder and on theLCD monitor, and the search for the nextscene is started.

OTo stop the search at any time, press theSTOP ($) button.

OEach time the INDEX button is pressed afterthe search operation has commenced, “S2”“S3” are displayed, and the second or anysubsequent scene can be searched. When ascene is located, playback commences fromthat part of the tape. (Any scene up to theninth in the reverse or forward direction fromthe present position of the tape can bespecified.)The index search function may not operatesmoothly if any of the intervals between oneindex and the next are less than one minute.

Variable speed searchThis function changes the playback speed tolocate scenes.OWhen the OPERATION lever is tilted in the 1

direction during tape playback, the variablesearch mode is established, “1a” appears inthe viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, andthe tape is played back at the 1a speed. Nosound is played back at this time.

OThe playback speed changes when theAUDIO MON/VAR button is pressed. Eachtime the button is pressed, the playbackspeed changes by one setting in the followingsequence: 1/5a (or 1/3a in the LP mode),1a, 2a, 5a, 10a and 20a.

OThe speed is varied in the forward directionusing the “+” button; conversely it is varied inthe reverse direction using the “–” button.

OWhen the remote control is used, pressingthe VAR.SEARCH button establishes thevariable speed search mode, and theplayback direction and playback speed arechanged using the “V” and “B” buttonsamong the SET buttons.

OTo return to normal playback, tilt theOPERATION lever in the 1 direction.

MENU

PUSH-SET

1

5

∫

6

3

4

;

OPERATION lever

END SEARCH button

Tape protection modeWhen the camera recorder remains in theplayback pause or recording pause mode formore than 5 minutes, it is automatically set tothe stop mode in order to protect the tape.However, if it remains in the playback pausemode when the temperature is low, the stopmode may be established sooner.

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Condensation

How to tell when condensation has formedinside and what to do about itIf, after the camera recorder’s power has beenturned on, the condensation display symbolflashes, it means that condensation has formedinside the camera recorder. If this happens, thepower will be automatically turned off afterseveral seconds.Take the following action.

1Remove the cassette.No other functions will work. Depending onthe degree of condensation, it may not bepossible to eject the cassette, either. In thiscase, wait two or three hours, and then tryejecting the cassette.

2Wait two or three hours with the cassetteholder open.The wait time differs depending on thedegree of condensation and the ambienttemperature.

3After two or three hours have elapsed,turn on the power, and check whether thecondensation display has gone off.Even if the condensation display has goneoff, wait another hour to be on the safe sidebefore attempting to operate the camerarecorder.

Bear in mind that condensation may beforming before the condensation displaycomes on.OCondensation forms gradually so that the

condensation display may not appear for thefirst 10 to 15 minutes after it has started toform inside.

O In very cold climates, condensation mayfreeze and turn into frost. In this case, it willtake two or three hours for the frost to meltand become condensation again.

Video heads

If the video heads are dirty, mosaic-type noisemay occur in some areas or the whole imagemay turn blue when playing back a tape.If the dirt accumulates, the recording capabilitywill deteriorate, and in the end it will not bepossible to record.

Causes of dirty headsOHigh concentrations of dust in the

atmosphereOEnvironments which are very hot and very

humidOTape damageOProlonged operation

Using the cleaning cassette tape (accessory)1 Insert the cleaning tape in the camera

recorder, and set the POWER switch toON.

2Press the CAMERA/VCR button, andcheck that the VCR lamp has lighted.

3Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 1

direction, and allow 10 seconds to passbefore tilting it in the $ direction.(Do not rewind the tape at this point.)

4Remove the cleaning tape, proceed with atest recording and playback using anothertape, and check the images.

5 If the images are not clear, repeat steps 1to 4.(Do not run the cleaning tape continuouslymore than 4 times.)

ODo not rewind the cleaning tape at anyinterim point. At the end of the tape, rewindit, and use it again from the start.

O If the heads are still dirty even after cleaning,it may mean that the tape itself hasdeteriorated so stop using it immediately.

OOveruse of the cleaning tape causes headwear. If the heads are worn, clear pictureswill not be played back even immediatelyafter the heads have been cleaned.

O If the cleanliness of the heads is not improvedby the cleaning tape, the camera recordermust be cleaned and/or repaired by your localdealer. Consult with your dealer.

Regular inspectionsIn order to view clean and clear images, it isrecommended that the video heads and otherworn parts be replaced after they have beenused for about 1,000 hours (This period willvary significantly depending on the temperature,humidity, dust and other conditions in theoperating environment.)

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)

Power supply-related problemsQ1: No power.A1: Has the battery or AC adapter been

connected correctly? Check theconnections. (See page 22)

Q2: The power goes off on its own.A2: The power will automatically go off if

shooting is temporarily stopped for morethan 5 minutes in order to prevent thebattery from running down and keep thetape from wearing.Check the setting selected for the TAPEPROTECT item on the setting menuOTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page46)

Q3: The power is turned on but it goes offimmediately.

A3-1: Has the battery run down?If the remaining battery charge displayflashes or the display hasappeared, it means that the battery hasrun down.Recharge the battery or insert anadequately charged battery. (See page21)

A3-2: Has condensation formed?When the camera recorder has beencarried into a warm room from a coldplace, condensation may form inside. Ifthis happens, the power is automaticallyturned off, and ejecting the cassette is theonly operation which can be performed.Wait until the condensation has dried up.(See page 60)

Battery-related problemsQ1: The battery runs down quickly.A1-1: Has the battery been adequately

charged? Charge it until the CHARGElamp of the AC adapter has gone off.(See page 21)

A1-2: Is the camera recorder being used in coldplace?The battery is easily affected by theambient temperature. Its operating time isreduced in cold locations.

A1-3: Has the battery reached the end of itsservice life?The service life of the battery differsdepending on how it is used. If it worksonly for a short time even after it hasadequately charged, it means that thebattery has reached the end of its servicelife.

Q2: The battery cannot be charged.A2: Is the DC cable connected to the AC

adapter? The battery cannot be chargedif this cable is connected.

Problems during normal videorecordingQ1: Recording is not possible even though

the cassette tape has been insertedproperly.

A1-1: Has the accidental erasure preventionknob on the cassette tape been set to“SAVE?” If it has, recording cannot beperformed. (See page 23)

A1-2: Has the cassette tape reached the end?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 notpossible to perform any VCR operations.

A1-6: Has condensation formed?If condensation has formed, ejecting thecassette tape is the only operation whichcan be performed. Wait until thecondensation dries up. (See page 60)

A1-7: If AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK appears onthe display, the tape may have snapped.Check the tape.

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Problems during various kinds ofvideo recordingQ1: No automatic focusingA1-1: Has the manual focus mode been set?

The focus is adjusted automatically in theauto focus mode. (See page 12)

A1-2: Is a scene which is hard to bring intofocus in the auto focus mode being shot?Some scenes are hard to bring into focususing auto focus. In cases like this, usethe manual focus mode instead forfocusing.Scenes hard to bring into focusOShooting both distant and close-up

subjectsOShooting subjects through dirty window

panesOShooting subjects in dark locationsOShooting while objects that glitter or

dazzle are around the subjectOShooting fast-moving subjectsOShooting subjects with minimal contrast

Editing-related problemsQ1: No audio dubbing.A1-1: Has the accidental erasure prevention

knob on the cassette tape been set to“SAVE?” If it has, recording cannot beperformed. (See page 23)

A1-2: Has an attempt been made to edit partsshot in the LP mode? Audio dubbingcannot be performed as the track width onthe tape is narrower than the head widthin the LP mode.

Display-related problemsQ1: Something is wrong with the time code

display.A1: When the reverse slow playback mode is

set, the count shown on the time codedisplay becomes inconsistent; however,this is normal and not indicative ofmalfunctioning.

Q2: The remaining tape display does notmatch the actual amount of taperemaining.

A2-1: The remaining tape is not displayedaccurately with continuous shootingsessions lasting less than 30 seconds.

A2-2: A display which is two to three minutesless than the actual tape remaining timesometimes appears.

Playback-related problems(video)Q1: No playback, even when the play

button is pressed.A1: Has the CAMERA/VCR button been

pressed and has the VCR lamp lighted?If the VCR lamp is not lighted, playback-related operations cannot be performed.(See page 11)

Q2: Mosaic-type noise is generated duringcue and review.

A2: This is a phenomenon inherent to digitalvideo. It is not indicative of malfunctioning.

Q3: No playback images are seen eventhough the camera recorder isconnected with the TV set correctly.

A3: Is the TV set’s input selector at “videoinput?” Read through the operatinginstructions of the TV set, and select thevideo input connector to which the camerarecorder has been connected.

Q4: The playback images are not displayedclearly.

A4: Are the camera recorder’s heads dirty?If they are dirty, the playback images willnot be displayed clearly.

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Other types of problemsQ1: The cassette tape cannot be ejected.A1: Is power being supplied?

Has the AC adapter been plugged in orthe battery inserted properly?When the power is supplied, the cassettecan be ejected without setting thePOWER switch to ON.

Q2: Ejecting the cassette tape is the onlyoperation which can be performed.

A2: Has any condensation formed? If condensation forms, ejecting thecassette tape is the only operation whichcan be performed. Wait until thecondensation dries up. (See page 60)

Q3: The remote control unit does not work.A3-1: Has the battery in the remote control unit

run down?If the remote control unit fails to operateeven when it is operated near the remotecontrol sensor of the camera recorder, itmeans that the button battery has rundown.Replace it with a new one. (See page 20)

A3-2: Do the remote control settings matchproperly?If the [REMOTE] settings of the remotecontrol unit and camera recorder do notmatch, the remote control unit will notwork even when it is operated. (See page20)

Q4: A rattling sound is heard when thecamera recorder is tilted toward thefront or back.

A4: When the VCR mode is established or thepower switch is at OFF, a rattling soundmay be heard from the camera unit due toits structure. This is not indicative ofmalfunctioning.

Playback-related problems(audio)Q1: No playback sound is heard from the

camera recorder’s speaker.A1: Has the camera recorder’s volume level

been set too low?In the VCR mode, press the AUDIOMON/VAR button “+” to increase thevolume. (See page 15)

Q2: More than one recorded stream ofsound is heard.

A2: Has MIX been selected as the setting forthe 12-bit AUDIO item on the settingmenu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen?(See page 42)If audio dubbing editing is performed on atape recorded with 12-bit selected as thesetting for the AUDIO REC item on thesetting menu RECORDING SETUPscreen, the sound heard during therecording and the sound recorded laterwill be heard together. It is also possibleto listen to each stream of soundseparately. (See page 43)

Q3: When audio dubbing is performed, theoriginal sound is erased.

A3: When audio dubbing is performed for apart which was shot with 16-bit selectedas the setting for the AUDIO REC item onthe setting menu RECORDING SETUPscreen, the original sound will be erased.Use the 12-bit setting during shooting.(See page 43)

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Maintenance

Viewfinder maintenanceWhen dust has collected inside the viewfinder,take off the eye cup holder, and remove thedust.OThe inside of the eye cup holder has a

special coating: for this reason, it must not bewiped under any circumstances. When dusthas collected, use an air blower or similardevice to blow off the dust.

OPoint the viewfinder slightly upward, thenremove the eye cup holder by turning itcounterclockwise.

OTo attach the eye cup holder, turn it clockwisewith the index mark on the eye cup holderface up.

Do not use benzine or paint thinners to cleanthe camera recorder.OUse of benzine or paint thinners may cause

the camera recorder body to becomedeformed or the surface coating to peel off.

OWhen cleaning or otherwise maintaining thecamera recorder, either remove its battery ordisconnect its AC cable from the power outlet.

OUse a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camerarecorder. To remove stubborn stains, dilutesome kitchen detergent, dip a cloth into thesolution and use it to wipe off the dirt, and thenremove any remaining moisture with a drycloth.

Index mark

Eye cup holder

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Specifications


Supply voltage: DC 7.2/7.9 VPower consumption:

6.8 W (when viewfinder is used)7.8 W (when LCD monitor is used)9.2 W (max.)

Ambient operating temperature32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)

Ambient operating humidity10% to 85% (no condensation)

Weight3.652 lb (1.66 kg) (excluding battery and accessories)

Dimensions (WaHaD)5 1/2a6 5/16a14 3/8 inches(139a160a364 mm)

Recording formatDigital video SD format

Tape formatMini DV

Recorded video signals525i (NTSC)In the progressive mode, the signals areconverted into the 525i system and recorded.

Shooting mode60i (525i)Progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24Padvance)

Recorded audio signalsPCM digital recording

16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels12 bits: 32 kHz/4 channels

Recording tracksDigital video, audio signals:

helical trackTime code:

helical track (sub-code area)Tape speed

SP mode: 18.812 mm/sec.LP mode: 12.555 mm/sec.

Recording time (when AY-DVM60 is used)SP mode: 60 minutesLP mode: 90 minutes

Tape used6.35 mm wide metal tape

FF/REW timeApprox. 85 sec. (when AY-DVM60 is used)

[GENERAL] Pick-up deviceInterline transfer 1/3-inch CCD image senser(a3)

Number of pixelsTotal number of pixels: 410,000, Number of effective pixels: 380,000(pixel offset system)

LensLeica DICOMAR optical image stabilizer lens,motorized/manual mode switching, 10a zoomF1.6 (f = 4.5 to 45 mm)(35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)

Optical systemPrism system

ND filters1/8, 1/64

Gain0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18 dB (60i mode only)

Shutter speedsPreset

60i mode:1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

30P mode:1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,1/500, 1/1000 sec.

24P, 24P (ADV) mode:1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Synchro scan60i mode:

1/60.3 to 1/250.0 sec.30P mode:

1/30.1 to 1/250.0 sec.24P, 24P (ADV) mode:

1/24.1 to 1/250.0 sec.Minimum subject illuminance

3 lux (F1.6, 18 dB gain, 50 IRE video output)Lens hood

Large-sized lens hood with wide angle ofview

Filter diameter72 mm

LCD monitor3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 200,000 pixels

Viewfinder0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 180,000pixels

Internal microphoneStereo microphone

Internal speaker20 mm diameter

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Specifications

[VIDEO]Sampling frequency

Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHzQuantizing

8 bitsVideo compression system

DCT + variable length codeError correction

Reed-Solomon product code

[AUDIO]Sampling frequency

48 kHz/32 kHzQuantizing

16 bits/12 bitsFrequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHzWow & flutter

Below measurable limits

[CONNECTORS]VIDEO IN/OUT (input/output automaticallyswitched)

Pin jack, analog composite input/output, 1.0 V[p-p], 75 Ω

S-VIDEO IN/OUT (input/output automaticallyswitched)

S-connector, Y/C separate signalinput/output, Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p],75 Ω

AUDIO IN/OUT (input/output automaticallyswitched)

Pin jacks a2 (CH1, CH2)Input: 316 mV, high impedanceOutput: 316 mV, 600 Ω

DV4-pin, digital input/output, IEEE 1394standard complied with

INPUT 1, INPUT 2XLR (3 pins) a2 (CH1, CH2)LINE/MIC switching, high impedance

LINE : 0 dBuMIC : –50 dBu/–60 dBu (menu selection)

DC INPUT7.9 V

PHONESStereo (3.5 mm diameter), 77 mV, 32 Ω

CAM REMOTEMini jack (2.5 mm diameter)

[OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES]Wide conversion lens

AG-LW7208G16:9 conversion lens

AG-LA7200GXLR microphone

AG-MC100GHard carrying case

AG-HT100GSoft carrying case

AG-SC100GBattery

CGR-D08 (800 mAh)CGR-D16 (1600 mAh: product equivalent tobattery supplied)CGP-D28 (2800 mAh)

AC adapter kitAG-B15 (product equivalent to AC cable, DCcable and AC adapter supplied)

Cleaning tapeAY-DVMCL


Power Source:110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:18 W

Weight0.35 Ib (0.16 kg)

Dimensions (WaHaD)2 13/16a1 13/16a4 5/8 inches(70a44.5a116 mm)

[AC ADAPTER]

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.Specifications are subject to change withoutnotice.

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