Panasonic AG-DP800HP User Manual

Instructions

Panasonic

Professional/Industrial Video

Model AG-

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

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1. Vibration

Avoid using this product in any location where it will be subjected to a great deal of vibration.

2. Ambient operating temperature

This product is designed to operate across a temperature range of 32“F to 104T (0°C to +40°C). Adequate care should be taken when the product has been operated outside this range since it may develop differences in interchangeability or it may not function properly, and its active service life will be shortened.

3. Rain, humidity and dust

Minimize operation in the rain or when the humidity level is high since condensation will form inside the product, thereby causing failures. Take care when using the product in very dusty locations since dust will find its way inside the product which, in particular, will cause a deterioration in its characteristics.

4. Sunlight

Do not point the lens in the camera section at the sun with the iris open. Neither should the viewfinder’s eyepiece be pointed at

the sun. Failure to heed this warning may cause malfunctioning inside the product.

5. Handling

Do not drop the product or subject it to impact. Failure to heed this warning will cause malfunctioning. Also, do not poke

objects inside the product while the cassette cover is in the raised position.

6. Strong electrical and magnetic fields

Bear in mind that using this product in an extremely strong electrical or magnetic field may result in interference with the

picture on the screen or with the sound.

7. Video tapes

VHS or S-VHS tapes can be used.

Use tapes up to 160 minutes in length. No guarantees can be given in the event that a 180-minute tape is used.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELCCTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead sym bol, within an equilateral triangle, is in tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equi lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) in structions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

FCC NOTE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any un authorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference when the equipment is operated in a commer cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com munications. Operation of this equipment in a residen tial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter ference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER FERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED AC CESSORIES ONLY.

is the safety information.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Camera recorder with compact size, light weight and low power consumption

Camera with high picture quaiity

• Smear is slashed thanks to the adoption of a 1/2-inch, 380,000-pixel FIT CCD.

•A stable, high picture quality is assured over a prolonged period of time thanks to digital processes.

•This is a high-sensitivity product with a standard sensitivity of 2000 lux at f/8 (minimum illuminance of 2 lux).

•The electronic shutter comes with a synchro shutter function.

VTR with high picture quaiity handling full-size S-VHS cassettes

•The VTR has a built-in time code reader/generator.

•With its Dolby Noise Reduction System*, this VTR can record and play back normal sound (2 channels) and Hi-Fi audio (2 channels) at a high quality.

Other features

•The camera AGC and audio AGC circuits make shooting possible in an emergency without having to perform any settings.

•Single-step backlight compensation, setting for different scene files and other useful functions are provided.

• Many functions can be easily established by on-screen menu settings.

•A 26-pin connector makes easy work of connecting a back-up VTR.

• Phantom power (-I-48 V) can be supplied to the external micjack.

‘Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

•"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol □□ are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only.

Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Features

Features .......................................................................................... 3

System Chart

Controls and their Functions

Attachment and replacement of

Peripheral Units

Date & Time Settings

Power Supply

Black Balance & White Balance

Adjustments

System chart ................................................................................. 6

Controls and their functions ........................................................ 7

Attaching the lens........................................................................24

Attaching the viewfinder.............................................................25

Attaching the microphone hoider Replacing the backup (lithium) battery

Initializing the memory and setting the Date and Time

Using the AU-BP402 battery pack Using AC power (with AU-B110 AC adaptor) Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack

Using Sony’s NP-1 battery..........................................................35

When supplying power from the 26P VTR connector

Adjusting the black balance .......................................................37

Adjusting the white balance .......................................................39

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Recording

Playback

Monitoring

Normal recording .........................................................................40

Simple editing..............................................................................42

Audio recording...........................................................................43

Power save mode

Rec review ....................................................................................45

Playback........................................................................................46

Automatic S-VHS/VHS identification & playback

Tracking ........................................................................................ 47

AUDIO SELECT switch ................................................................47

Cue and review playback ............................................................48

Monitoring ....................................................................................49

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Time Code Signals

Time code generator settings

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Menu Settings

Other Functions

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Specifications

How to set the menu items

Menu items....................................................................................55

Connector signals

Handling the phantom mic..........................................................73

Before calling the service engineer

Condensation

Head cleaning ..............................................................................75

Specifications ..............................................................................76

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Microphones WM-L30 WV-MC35

M;c Holder AG-MH800

AC Adaptor AU-B110

VTR Cable AQ-C2605

VTR Cable

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Mil VTR AU-55H

VTR AG-6400 AG-7450A

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AC Adaptor AG-B640

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Lens (1/2-inch bayonet type)

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S-VHS Camera recorder AG-DP800H

Tripod Mounting Adaptor

WV-QT700

Carrying Case SHAN'BSOO

Battery Holder AU-M402

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Battery Holder SHAN-B220

Battery

AU-BP402

Battery AU-BP220

Battery Charger AG-B425

Battery Charger AG-B745

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Anton/Bauer Battery

MAGNUM 14/ COMPAC MAGNUM 14 PROPACK

Anton/Bauer Battery Charger ABC800

SONY Battery Holder

SONY Battery

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NP-1/NP-90

Controls and their Functions

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GAIN Selector Switch

AGC (Camera AGC function): The gain is automatically adjusted to the appropriate value between

When the camera screen is dark, change the position of this switch to increase the gain and make the screen brighter.

0 dB; The switch is normally kept at this position.

HIGH: The gain of the camera video amplifier is increased to the value

(9 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or super high gain) which has been preset

using the on-screen menu. (Increasing the gain results in an in-

crease in noise.)

0 dB and 18 dB depending on the brightness of the screen.

(If the lens iris is in the manual setting, it will be forcibly set to auto.) The gain is set to 0 dB when the light is adequate, and if is in creased automalicaly when the lens iris is close to being kept open all the time and yet the amount of light is insufficient. 'The camera AGC will not function properly when a lens without an

automatic aperture function is used.

AWB Memory Selector Switch

OUTPUT Selector Switch

A orB; When the front panel AUTO W/B BAL switch is set to AWB, the

white balance is adjusted automatically, and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the A or B memory.

PRE: The white balance is preset to the color temperature of 3200K (the

illuminance temperature of a halogen lamp). At this position, the front panel AUTO W/B BAL switch does not function when it is set to AWB.

This selects either the video signals being shot by the camera or the color bar signals. The video signals shot by the camera are output.

CAM:

The color bar signals are output.

BAR:

SHUTTER Switch

POWER Switch

This sets the electronic shutter ON or OFF.

OFF: The electronic shutter is not activated.

ON: The electronic shutter is activated. The shutter speed is set using

the SET + or SET - switch.

S/S: The synchro scan shutter mode is established.

The shutter speed can be changed almost continuously from about

1/60 to 1/200 by operating the SET + and SET - switches.

ON:

The entire camera recorder is operated.

SAVE:

The recorder is set to the power save status. The VTR START (REC start) operation can be performed but it takes some moments for the recording to commence. The power save mode is restored when the VTR START (REC stop) button is pressed.

OFF:

Power to the camera recorder is switched off.

MODE CHECK Button

BREAKER Button (Bottom panel)

Earphone jack

Audio Input Connectors

fm 26P VTR Connector

Speaker

This enables the settings of the camera switches to be checked on the viewfinder.

If trouble should cause an excessively high current to flow inside the camera recorder, the circuit breaker is tripped to cut off the power automatically and protect the unit. Push this button in after inspecting inside the product and taking corrective action. The power is restored if no trouble has occurred.

The sound can be monitored by connecting an earphone to this

jack. When connected, no sound is heard through the speaker.

External microphones or line input signals are connected to these

connectors.

This is for a back-up VTR. The AG-7400 VTR or similar model can be connected.

•Do not connect the Remote Control Unit (RCU).

The sound can be monitored through this speaker,

•The sound from the speaker is automatically cut off when an earphone is connected to the earphone jack.

•The MONITOR switch is used to select the channel whose sound is to be monitored.

Audio Monitor Level Control

This is used to adjust the volume of the sound which is being monitored.

Controls and their Functions (Continued)

Scene File Selector Button

Super Iris Button

Normal mode: Normal shooting takes place in this mode.

Super iris mode: Used for backlight shooting.

This enables scene files to be selectd. For details, refer to the next page.

Press this button to toggle between the normal mode and super Iris mode.

Note: This function operates when the lens is in the automatic iris

adjustment mode.

Filter Selector Control Set this control as shown below according to the light sources

illuminating the subject.

Control No. and color temperature of filter

Control No. Color temp. Shooting condition

Sunrise, sunset, subjects

1 3200 K

5600 K+

1/8 ND

5600 K

illuminated by incandescent bulbs

Outdoors under a clear sky

Outdoors on a cloudy/rainy day

Viewfinder

Shoulder Strap Mount

This is used to attach the shoulder strap provided with the product.

Power Selector Switch

BATT/EXT DC:

VTR:

This selects the power supply to be used. Set to this position when supplying power from the external DC input socket or battery. Set to this position when supplying power from the 26P VTR con nector.

External DC Input Socket

AUDIO OUT Connectors (Phono jacks)

VTR VIDEO OUT Connector (Y/C)

VTR VIDEO OUT Connector (BNC)

When the video signals which are output from the VTR VIDEO OUT connector (YC or BNC) are viewed on an underscanning TV monitor, parts along the left edge of the picture will have no color. This is not, however, indicative

of malfunctioning.

The AC adaptor is connected to this external power input socket, and when it is connected, power is automatically supplied from the external source.

Scene file selection

When the scene file selector button is pressed, the settings change in the sequence given below:

pNQRMAL-^FILE A->FILE B^FLUO.LAMP^SPARKLING^SPECIAL-|

NORMAL: For the standard picture quality FILE A: For file A with the picture quality set by the

user

FILE B: For file B with the picture quality set by the

user

FLUO.LAMP: For improved color reproduction under fluo

rescent lighting

SPARKLING: For darkening the color and making the pic

ture sharper.

SPECIAL: The colors are made lighter and soft images

are produced.

Controls and their Functions (Continued)

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PEAKING Control

CONTRAST Control

BRIGHT Control

TALLY ON/OFF Switch

OFF:

ZEBRA ON/OFF Switch

OFF:

CHARACTER ON/OFF Switch

OFF:

Turning this control intensifies the outlines of the images in the viewfinder for easier focusing. However, this has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

This adjusts the contrast of the image in the viewfinder. However, it has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

This adjusts the brightness of the image in the viewfinder. Turning it clockwise makes the image brighter. However, it has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

ON:

The tally lamp on the front of the viewfinder lights. The tally lamp on the front of the viewfinder does not light.

ON:

A zebra pattern is displayed in the viewfinder. No zebra pattern is displayed.

This turns the character which are displayed in the viewfinder ON or OFF.

ON:

Characters are displayed in the viewfinder.

No characters are displayed in the viewfinder.

Lens Clamp Lever

After attaching the lens to the lens mount, tighten this lever to hold the lens in place.

Lens Mount (Bayonet type) LENS Connector (12-pin)

AUTO W/B (WHITE/BLACK)

BAL Switch

AWB:

ABB:

VTR START/STOP Button TALLY Lamp

CAMERA GENLOCK IN Connector (BNC)

The lens is attached to this mount.

The connecting cable of the tens is connected to this connector. For

a detailed description of the lens to be used, refer to the Operating Instructions accompanying the lens.

The white balance is adjusted automatically.

Setting the AWB Selector switch at the side to A or B and then

operating the AUTO W/B BAL switch enters the adjusted value into

memory A or B. Bear in mind that this operation will not be per formed when the selector switch has been set to PRE. The black balance is adjusted automatically. The value to which it has been adjusted is entered in an exclusive

memory. When it is released, the switch automatically returns to its center position.

This is for starting or stopping the recording.

This lights while the image being shot by the camera is being re

corded by the VTR. It lights and flashes in tandem with the TALLY

lamp inside the viewfinder.

To apply genlock to the camera recorder from an external unit,

connect the unit to this connector.

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CAMERA VIDEO OUT Connector (BNC)

SC Rough Adjustment Switches

SC Fine Control

Horizontal Sync Phase

Control

The camera’s encoder (composite signal) output is sent to this

connector.

These roughly adjust the subcarrier phase in the genlock mode.

This finely adjusts the subcarrier phase in the genlock mode.

This adjusts the horizontal sync phase in the genlock mode.

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Microphone

Accessory Hole Viewfinder Clamp Ring

Eye Cup (Eyepiece) Eye Cup Removal Lever

Viewfinder Stopper

Shoulder Strap Mount Diopter Adjustment Control

This is a compact, unidirectional type of microphone. However, by

replacing it with the optional holder, a highly directional microphone

can be attached instead.

This is for mounting video lights or other accessories.

This is used to attach and detach the viewfinder. By loosening the clamp ring, the viewfinder can be rotated by 90° so that it is pointing upward.

This is used to remove the eye cup. Move the lever in the direction shown by the arrow and then simply slide the eye cup to remove it.

This is used to adjust the viewfinder’s position. Loosen the stopper and move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its position. After the position has been adjusted, tighten the stopper to hold the viewfinder in place.

This is used to attach the shoulder strap provided with the product.

This is adjusted to the eyesight of the operator so that he or she can clearly see the images on the viewfinder screen.

Eyepiece front/back adjustment ring

At the unlock position, the eyepiece can be moved further toward the front or back. After moving the eyepiece to the desired position,

lock the ring to secure it there.

Controls and their Functions (Continued)

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MONiTOR Switch

AUDIO IN Selector Switches

FRONT MIC:

REAR MIC: For connecting an external microphone to the audio input connec

REAR LINE: For connecting line signals to the audio input connector (XLR 3P)

SHIFT Button SET-, SET + Buttons

This is for selecting the speaker or earphone sound,

cm: The CH1 sound can be monitored.

MIX: The CH1 and CH2 mixed sound can be monitored.

CH2: The CH2 sound can be monitored.

These switches select the CH1 and CH2 audio inputs. For recording the audio signals from the microphone built into the camera.

tor (XLR 3P) on the rear panel and recording its audio signals.

on the rear panel and recording them.

This is used for time code generator and menu item settings.

These are used for changing the time code generator, menu, elec

tronic shutter speed or synchro scan shutter speed settings and for adjusting the VTR tracking,

START Button

MENU ON/OFF Selector Switch

TC/UB/COUNTER Selector Switch

COUNTER:

REC/FREE Selector

Switch

Press this button to indicate the time code generator setting on the

display. The button is used to make the time code generator and

menu item settings.

OFF: The switch is normally kept at this position when the camera re

corder is being operated.

ON: For displaying or changing a menu item.

For setting or displaying the time code data.

TC:

For setting or displaying the user bit data.

UB:

For indicating the reei counter on the display.

For counting the time code only in the VTR’s recording mode;

REC:

REGEN operation is performed when LTC is ON (set using the menu item).

FREE: For counting the time code in the same way as for the time regard

less of the VTR mode.

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Display

□ DOLBY-NR display Q Audio level meter Ft Mode displays

RF SERVO HUMID

SLACK END

Lights when the DOLBY NR menu item has been set to ON.

Indicates the CH1 and CH2 audio levels.

TC: Lights when the counter is in the TO (time code) mode. UB: Lights when the counter is in the UB (user bit) mode.

DF: Lights when the time code is in the DF (drop frame) mode.

COUNTER: Lights when the counter is in the reel count mode.

TCG: Lights when the counter is in the TCG (time code generator) mode.

—M: Lights in the counter memory mode (0000 stop mode).

CTL: The counter memory mode is set using the menu item.

SVUS: Lights in the S-VHS mode.

B551: This denotes that a cassette tape has been loaded.

Counter

Remaining battery level display

This indicates the time code and user bit data in units of hours,

minutes, seconds and frames. It serves as a 4-digit counter in the

reel count mode.

REMAIN

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This indicates the remaining battery levei. The battery is set using the menu item. For further details, refer to "How to set the menu items” (page 52). Different kinds of batteries and their operating times are shown in

the tabie below. (The operating times shown apply when the unit is

used in the continuous recording mode.) Bear in mind that the actual operating time will vary greatly depend ing on what shooting methods are used, whether old or new batter ies are used and on other such conditions.

Warning displays

Battery

Model

number

TRIMPAK14 DIGITAL

DIGITAL HD MAG 14

AU-BP402 Panasonic

AU-BP220

NP-1B

RF: Flashing denotes that the video heads are clogged.

SERVO: Flashing denotes that the servo system is not iocked.

HUMID: Fiashing denotes that condensation has formed on the cylinder.

SLACK: Flashing denotes tape slack or some other problem in the tape

transport system.

END: Flashing denotes that the tape has come to its end.

Manufacturer Capacity

Anton/Bauer

Anton/Bauer 60 WH

Panasonic

SONY

40 WH 90 minutes

4 AH 140 minutes

2,2 AH 70 minutes

2.3 AH 70 minutes

Operating time

(during

continuous

recording)

160 minutes

Viewfinder display

LED displays

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AUDIO (yellow): Not used by this system.

TALLY (reiDj Liahts durina recordinq; flashes durina taoe ap-

Character displays (displays when changes have occurred)

•Camera warning display

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-I- + + Camera warning display

Filter display | I AWB/ABB operation display | 1 AWB memory display] I Electronic shutter speed display |

Scene file display |

VTR warning display |

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A warning message appears when AWB or ABB has not been set properly.

• Filter display

The filter number and name are displayed for about 3 seconds

when the CC filter setting is selected.

•AWB/ABB operation display

"ACTIVE" appears while the AWB or ABB operation is in prog ress. “OK” appears upon completion of the operation.

•AWB memory display

This indicates the AWB channel A and B memory statuses and switch status. The displays appear for about 3 seconds when the AWB switch setting is selected.

•Electronic shutter speed display

This indicates the electronic shutter speed. When the electronic shutter has been selected or the shutter speed has been changed, the display appears for about 3 seconds.

•Scene file display

This indicates the name of the present scene file for about 3 sec onds when the scene file selector button is pressed.

•VTR warning display

This appears when trouble has occurred in the VTR.

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Automatic Iris Controi

Lens Iris Selector Switch

[IRIS]

Power Zoom Control Switch

Hand Strap Return Switch

[RET/REC CHECK]

This enables the automatic iris speed to be adjusted. The control can be found inside when the rubber cap is removed. The speed is increased by turning the control clockwise but bear in

mind that turning it too far will cause hunting (the operation does not stop). Be absolutely sure to adjust the control when replacing the lens or when attaching the lens for the first time.

A: The iris is adjusted automatically. M: For adjusting the iris manually.

Note: When the camera’s AGC function has been activated, the

iris is adjusted automatically even if this switch is set at the [M] position.

The zoom can be controlled electrically by setting the power/

manual zoom selector switch to SERVO and by pressing this con trol switch. The zoom speed changes according to how firmly the

switch is pressed.

Adjust the strap to fit the size of your hand.

This switch is used to check recordings. When it is pressed during

recording pause, the recording check function is activated to play

back the section which has been recorded and then establish the

recording pause mode.

VTR Start/Stop Switch

This easily accessible switch is for handily starting and stopping the VTR recording, When it is pressed once, recording commences; when pressed again, recording stops. When this lens is mounted on the camera recorder, the VTR can be controlied by either this switch or the VTR start/stop switch on the camera.

Lens Cable (12-pin) Focus Ring

Zoom Ring

Qj] Iris Ring

Flange Back Control Ring

Macro Ring

Flange back clamp knob

Power/Manual Zoom Selector Switch

This cable is connected to the iens connector.

Turn this ring to bring the subject into focus.

The size of the picture can be adjusted by setting the power/manuai zoom selector switch to MANU and then turning this ring.

The iris is adjusted by setting the lens iris selector switch to M and then turning this ring. Be absoiutely sure to adjust this ring when replacing the lens or when attaching the lens for the first time.

The flange back adjustment is performed by loosening the flange back clamp knob and then turning this ring.

Close-up shooting is achieved by setting the lens all the way to the wide position and then rotating this ring.

Use this knob for clamping purposes after the flange back has been adjusted.

When this is set to SERVO, the zoom can be adjusted using the power zoom control switch; when set to MANU, it can be adjusted using the zoom ring.

Attaching the lens

Align the lens with the lens mount on the camera recorder, insert the

lens Into the mount, and secure it in place using the lens clamp lever.

Connect the cable to the LENS connector, and secure it In place using

the cable clamp.

NOTE

For details on the handling of the lens, refer to the Operating Instructions accompanying the lens.

•When the lens has been detached from the camera recorder, attach the lens cap to protect the unit.

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