Panasonic AG-DVC200, AG-DVC200P User Manual

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AG- P

F0301T2051

Printed in Japan VQT9277-2

Digital Video Camera Recorder

NTSC

This camera recorder is designed to be used exclusively with the standard size of DV tapes. Do not use DVCPRO tapes or other sizes of tapes.

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CAUTION:

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized 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 interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Contents

Introduction.......................................................4

Features.............................................................4

Features of the camera unit....................................4

Features of the VTR unit.........................................4

System configuration.......................................5

Parts and their functions..................................6

Preparation......................................................10

Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490

battery pack made by Panasonic..........................10

Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer..........11

Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony.......11

Using an AC power supply

(with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) ...............................12

Attaching the lens..................................................12

Mounting the unit on a tripod.................................13

Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment......13

Attaching the viewfinder and microphone.............13

Attaching the shoulder belt (optional accessory) ..13

Setting the camera ID ...........................................14

Setting the date and time......................................14

Lens adjustments and checks.......................15

Flange back adjustment........................................15

White shading check.............................................15

White shading adjustment.....................................15

Viewfinder displays ........................................16

Viewfinder lamp displays.......................................16

Viewfinder screen status displays.........................16

Selecting the viewfinder screen display................19

White balance and black balance adjustment

....20

Automatic white balance adjustment.....................20

Automatic black balance adjustment.....................20

Electronic shutter settings.............................21

Shutter modes.......................................................21

Setting the shutter mode and speed.....................21

Setting the synchro scanning mode......................21

Time data settings ..........................................22

Setting the user’s bit..............................................22

Setting the time code ............................................22

Scene files.......................................................23

Scene file function.................................................23

Scene file setting method......................................23

Editing scene filenames (Example: USER files) ...23

Returning a scene filename to its default..............24

How to use file select............................................24

List of scene file settings.......................................25

List of file settings..................................................25

Normal recording............................................26

Recording methods...............................................26

Scene-to-scene continuity.....................................26

Audio recording..............................................27

Selecting the audio input signals...........................27

Adjusting the audio recording level.......................27

Monitoring the sound during recording..................27

Playback (checking what has been recorded)

....28

Rec review ............................................................28

Other functions...............................................28

Still-picture playback.............................................28

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function

.......28

Variable speed (FF/REW) playback......................28

INDEX SEARCH mode.........................................28

Using the unit with external components.....29

Connection to a video component

with a DV connector..............................................29

Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing

.......29

Menu operations.............................................30

Menu display enable/disable.................................30

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings...30

Setting menu configuration...........................31

Menu contents.................................................32

SCENE menu (main menu)...................................32

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)............................33

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)............................35

Warning system..............................................38

Emergency eject .............................................39

Maintenance....................................................40

Condensation........................................................40

Replacing the backup battery................................40

Cleaning the heads...............................................40

Cleaning inside the viewfinder ..............................40

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras.................40

Error codes......................................................40

Specifications .................................................41

Features

Introduction

This is the first DV format integrated camera VTR that supports standard cassettes. It combines the digital camera technology fostered by broadcast equipment with the dependability of the DVCPRO mechanism. It has a compact size, light weight and lowpower consumption, and it is capable of recording for many hours.

Both its camera unit and VTR unit incorporate digital signal processing to achieve even greater improvements in picture quality and stability.

Features of the camera unit

≥1/2 type IT 3-CCD configuration

The camera’s high resolution of about 800 lines and its minimum subject brightness of 0.5 lux make easy work of shooting under low lighting conditions, and they achieve bright camera images with a high sensitivity.

≥Digital processing incorporated

Full-blown digital processing circuitry fostered by broadcasting applications is featured to ensure a high performance, sophisticated functions and a high level of dependability.

≥Replacement lens system

The bayonet system is employed to enable 1/2 lenses made by Fujinon or Canon to be mounted for use.

≥CC/ND filter with a 4-leaf configuration

adopted as a standard accessory

This configuration enables the optimum filter for the subject brightness and color temperature to be selected.

≥Shooting support functions

Scene file dial

This makes it easy to select six scene file settings to suit the prevailing shooting conditions.

ATW (auto tracking white) function

The auto tracking white function comes in handy when shooting successive scenes with different light sources.

Quick focus function

This automatically controls the iris and shutter to provide support for ensuring easy focusing.

Full auto function

This is useful for emergency shooting when, for instance, there is not enough time to perform the camera settings.

Auto iris mode selection function

This enables three auto iris settings to be selected. The settings can easily be switched to match the shooting conditions.

Menu jog dial system

A jog dial button enabling easy menu settings is provided on the front panel of the camera.

Features of the VTR unit

≥DV format

The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital recording system that incorporates the latest compression technology. For recording the sound, the unit uses noncompression PCM recording which achieves an excellent signalto-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproducibility of the finely detailed parts. Both picture quality and sound quality are taken to new heights by this format.

≥Standard tape drive

The DVCPRO mechanism with its proven track recorded in broadcasting applications has been put to use to ensure the same high level of dependability while at the same time enabling long recordings lasting up to a maximum of 270 minutes.

≥High system capabilities

The unit comes with DV connectors as a standard accessory. These enable hookup with other DV components and DV nonlinear devices. The battery packs made by Anton Bauer and battery systems made by other companies are all supported.

≥Other features

Frame-to-frame continuity

Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is assured with a precision of 0 to +1 frame or less.

Rec review function

This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10 seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This enables what was recorded to be monitored without delay.

Built-in time code generator/reader

This enables the time code information to be recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and played back.

Time stamp function

This superimposes the date and time onto the camera’s images and records them.

Interval rec function

This function enables simply interval shooting. It is particularly effective for shooting programs on nature or art.

System configuration

Mic kit: AJ-MC700

Wireless mic receiver:

WX-RJ700

Mic holder: AJ-MH700

Lens (bayonet type): FUJINON/CANON

Rain cover: SHAN-RC700

Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900

Battery case: AU-M402H

Battery case/holder

AC adapter: AJ-B75

Cassette tapes: AY-DV124MQ AY-DV124PQ AY-DV186MQ AY-DV186PQ AY-DV276MQ

Cleaning tape: AY-DVCL

Battery chargers:

AG-B425 AJ-B450

Panasonic batteries: AU-BP402 AJ-BP490

Anton Bauer batteries

Sony batteries: BP-90 BP-L60/L90 NP-1B

1/5˝ viewfinder: AJ-VF10 AJ-VF15

Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200

<Note> Checking the lens shading compensation

This unit comes with a function which provides shading compensation for the lens. Check that the compensation is optimum for the type of lens used. For further details, refer to “Lens adjustments and checks” (page 15).

Lens classification

Lens type

A B

S18 k 6.7BERM4 S18 k 6.7BRM4 S19 k 6.5BERM4 S19 k 6.5BRM4 YH18 k 6.7IRS YH12 k 4.8IRS

YH18 k 6.7KRS YH14 k 7.3KRS YH12 k 4.8KRS S14 k 7.5BRM4 S17 k 6.6BRM4

S14 k 7.3BRM (For AG-DVC200D)

USER

Lens other than A, B or C

Lens shading compensation data selection

Parts and their functions

POWER switch

This switch turns the power ON and OFF.

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor.

CAM, AUTO KNEE ON:

The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates.

CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF:

The images shot by the camera are output. The MANUAL KNEE circuit operates.

BARS:

Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit does not operate.

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GAIN selector switch

When the camera screen is dark, turn this switch to a position which will increase the gain and brighten the screen. The gain for each item can be selected on-screen. For further details, refer to the table for <SW MODE> in the section on the setting menu screens (page 33). L: The switch is normally set to this position. The gain at this

position was set to 0 dB at the factory prior to shipment.

M:The gain of the camera’s video amplifier is increased. The

gain at this position was set to 9 dB at the factory prior to shipment.

H:The gain of the camera’s video amplifier is increased even

more. The gain at this position was set to 18 dB at the factory prior to shipment.

VTR STBY/SAVE (tape protection) switch

This switches the power supply mode when the VTR is set to the rec pause mode in which recording is temporarily suspended. STBY:In this mode, recording starts immediately by pressing

the VTR START button.

SAVE:This is the tape protection mode. The tape drum is

stopped in the half-loading status. Less power is consumed at this position than at the STBY position so that the battery will supply power to the unit for a longer period of time. Compared with the STBY position, more time is taken to start recording after the VTR START button is pressed. When the switch is set to the SAVE position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights up.

<Note>

When the PAUSE TIMER time has elapsed in the STBY mode, the unit is automatically set to the SAVE mode. For further details, refer to the table for <VTR OPTION> in the section on the sub-menu screens (page 34).

AUTO KNEE function

When shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high-brightness background, the background will be whitened out, and the buildings and scene in the background will be blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated at times like this, the background will be reproduced clearly. This function is effective for shooting in the following situations:

≥When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky ≥When simultaneously shooting people in a car or indoors

and the outside scenery through a window

≥When shooting scenes with a strong contrast

RESET

COUNTER AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

AUTO

MIC

FRONT

REAR

MIC

LINE

MAN

TCG

TC UB

OFF

CH1 CH1 CH2

CH1

CH2

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

MIC POWER

DC E F

WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch

A or B:When the AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch on the

front panel is operated to adjust the automatic white balance, the adjusted value is automatically stored in A or B.

PRST: The color temperature is set to 3200K in the preset

mode. The AUTO W/B BAL switch does not work at this position.

The automatic tracking white balance mode (ATW) can be set to A, B or PRST. For further details, refer to the table for <SW MODE> in the section on the sub-menu screens (page 33).

Parts and their functions

MENU button

This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.

JOG dial button

This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when the MENU button B is at the ON position. When the synchro scanning mode has been selected for the shutter speed, the shutter speed can be easily adjusted more finely.

FULL AUTO button

This is pressed when there is no time to check the camera unit’s settings. The lens iris and white balance will be automatically adjusted.

FULL AUTO lamp

This lights up when FULL AUTO shooting is being performed.

AUTO IRIS MODE selector switch

This is used to select the position that matches the shooting conditions when shooting by automatically adjusting the lens iris.

BACK.L : When making a back-lit subject brighter for shooting STD :For normal shooting SPOT.L : For shooting a spot-lit subject

QUICK FOCUS button

This supports the focusing of the subject. When it is pressed, the lens iris is opened for about 10 seconds. It makes the depth of field shallower and facilitates focusing.

MODE CHECK button

This enables the setting modes of the camera’s control switches to be checked in the viewfinder.

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SCENE FILE dial

This enables the camera settings that match the shooting conditions to be selected. For further details, refer to “How to use file select” (page 24).

SPEAKER

The sound can be monitored through this speaker. When an earphone is connected to the PHONE jack, the sound of the speaker will be automatically cut off. What can be monitored is the mixed sound of CH1 and CH2.

MONITOR (volume) control

This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker or earphone.

AUDIO LEVEL CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1, 2 recording level) controls

These are used to adjust the CH1 and CH2 recording levels while monitoring the level meter inside the viewfinder.

POWER/WARNING lamp

This lamp lights up green when the power is turned on, and it flashes in green during interval recording. When a warning is given, it lights up red or flashes in red to alert the user. For further details, refer to “Warning system” (page 38).

BREAKER switch

If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to some problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off to protect the unit. Push this button in after conducting an inspection or repairs inside the unit. If there are no problems, the power will come back on.

COUNTER selector switch

This is used to switch the counter display. COUNTER: A relative numerical value is displayed by the

counter. However, when the tape recording includes discontinuous parts, the counter reading may also lack continuity.

TC : The time code is displayed. UB :The user’s bit is displayed.

TCG selector switch

This sets the time code operation mode to FREE RUN, REC RUN or SET. For further details, refer to “Setting the time data” (page 22).

AUDIO SELECT CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1, 2 auto/manual level adjustment selector) switches

Parts and their functions

2 3

5 6

789

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AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch

AWB:The white balance is automatically adjusted. When the

AWB memory selector switch on the side panel is set to A or B and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch is operated, the adjustment value is recorded in the memory. Bear in mind that the switch does not work when it is set to the ATW or PRST position.

ABB: The black balance is automatically adjusted.

CC/ND filter selector knob

This is used to select the filter to match the subject brightness.

1 :3200K 2 :5600K+1/8ND 3 :5600K 4 :5600K+1/64ND

SHUTTER switch

This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic shutter.

OFF: The electronic shutter does not operate. ON : The electronic shutter operates. SEL: This is used when the electronic shutter speed is to be

changed. The switch is a non-locking type. The shutter speed changes each time it is operated. For further details, refer to “Electronic shutter settings” (page 21).

VTR START/STOP button

This starts or stops the video recording.

Lens mount (bayonet type)

The lens is attached to this mount.

LENS jack (12-pin)

The connecting cord of the lens is connected to this jack. For further details on the lenses that can be used, refer to the operating instructions of the lenses concerned.

MIC IN (mic input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)

The accessory microphone is connected to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.

Lens lever

This lever is tightened to secure the lens after the lens has been attached to the lens mount.

GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

Supply the sync signal (black burst signal) to this connector when gen-locking the camera pictures (CAM OUT jack) of the unit.

AUDIO OUT jacks (pin jacks)

An audio component is connected to these jacks. The sound for channel 1 and channel 2 is output separately.

Viewfinder stopper screw

This screw is used to secure the viewfinder.

Light shoe

The video light or other such device is attached here.

Shoulder belt fittings

The shoulder belt (optional accessory) is attached here.

S-VIDEO OUT jack (Y/C jack)

When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected to the S-VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit’s playback pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation (such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is executed.

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CAM OUT jack

This is the dedicated output jack for the camera’s pictures.

Viewfinder connector

The viewfinder plug is connected to this connector.

Parts and their functions

External DC input socket

This is the input socket of the external power supply (DC power supply). When an AC adapter is connected here, power is automatically supplied from the external source.

AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 (audio input channel 1,

2) jacks (XLR, 3-pin)

An external microphone or line input signals are connected to these jacks.

DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket

This normally serves as the DC 12 V output socket. A current of approximately 1 A can be taken out. When the HDD adapter scheduled to be developed in the future is connected here, it will be possible to supply a 7 V voltage.

VIDEO OUT jack (BNC)

This is the composite video jack for a monitor.

<Note>

When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected to the VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit’s playback pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation (such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is executed. Use the exclusive camera output jack for backup recording.

PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

The earphones (stereo) for monitoring sound are plugged in here. When the earphones are connected, no sound will be output from the speaker.

TALLY lamp

This lights up when the unit is set to the recording mode. It flashes when it is being transferred to the recording mode.

DV I/F connector (complying with IEEE 1394 standard)

A digital video component or computer equipped with a DV connector is connected to this connector using a DV cable (optional accessory). For further details, refer to “Using the unit with external components” (page 29).

REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons/ lamps

≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the stop mode, the

high-speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established, and the corresponding lamp lights.

≥When one of these button is pressed in the playback mode,

the 4a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established, and when the same button is pressed again, the 8a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established. Each time the button is then pressed, the mode is switched between 4a speed playback and 8a speed playback.

≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the STILL or REC

PAUSE mode, the 1a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) is established while the button is held down. When the button is released, the unit returns to the previous mode (STILL or REC PAUSE). The variable speed playback mode is released by pressing the STOP button, PLAY/PAUSE button or EJECT button.

STOP button

The tape stops traveling when this button is pressed. However, the button cannot be operated during recording. To stop recording, first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the STOP button.

PLAY/PAUSE button/lamp

Playback commences when this button is pressed, and the lamp lights. When it is pressed again, the STILL mode is established, and the lamp flashes. When it is pressed once more, the playback mode is restored.

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EJECT button

When this button is pressed, the cassette holder rises, and the cassette tape can be inserted or removed. This button cannot be operated while the unit is recording, in which case first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the EJECT button.

REW FF

EJECT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

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Preparation

Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer

Attach the battery pack made by Anton Bauer.

Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Power output connector for lighting

Battery pack made by Anton Bauer

Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger made by Anton Bauer. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used.

Lighting control switch

A battery holder made by Anton Bauer is equipped with a power output connector for the lighting and a lighting control switch to enable a light to be easily attached. For details on the lighting systems available, contact Anton Bauer.

Set the battery type.

Select the battery type using <BATTERY> on the sub-menu screen. Example: Select “NiCd13” if the TRIMPAC13 is to be used;

select “NiCd14” if the TRIMPAC14 is to be used. (See page 34)

Set the battery type.

Select the battery type using <BATTERY> on the sub-menu screen. Select “NiCd12” if the NP-1B is to be used. (See page 34)

To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite direction to the one in which it was attached while keeping the release lever on the battery holder pulled down all the way.

Release lever

Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony

Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger made by Sony. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used.

Refer to step 1 on page 10.

Remove the battery holder.

Attach the battery made by Sony to the unit.

Screw provided with mounting connector for NP-1B

Mounting connector for NP-1B

Cover

Battery case

Hole

First, remove the battery holder cover.

1 Attach the mounting connector for the NP-1B. 2 Use the mounting screws to mount the battery case. 3 Tighten the screw for the power supply contact. 4 Insert the top of the cover in the direction of the arrow. 5 Align the hole in the bottom of the cover (metal part) with the

hole in the bottom of the battery case, and attach using the screw provided with mounting connector for NP-1B.

Attaching the lens

Raise the lens lever, and remove the mount cap.

Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the LENS jack.

Mark

Pull down the lens lever to secure the lens.

LENS jack

<Notes>

≥For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the operating

instructions of the lens.

≥While the lens is removed, attach the mount cap to protect the

unit.

Preparation

Using an AC power supply (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter)

Connect the unit’s external DC input socket with the DC OUT socket on the AJB75 AC adapter.

Turn on the AC adapter’s power.

Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens.

Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.

When an AC adapter other than the AJ-B75 is to be used, check the pin signals of the external DC input socket.

<Notes>

≥When both a battery pack and an AC adapter have been

connected, the power supplied from the AC adapter takes priority. It is also possible to attach/remove a battery while the AC adapter is being used.

≥When an AC adapter is to be used, the unit’s POWER switch must

be set to ON only after the AC adapter’s power has been turned on. If the power is switched on in the reverse sequence, the AC adapter’s output voltage will rise slowly, possibly causing the unit to malfunction.

Pin No Signal

1 GND

2, 3 –

4 +12 V

External DC input socket

Preparation

Tripod attachment

Mounting the unit on a tripod

Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.

Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod.

For details on the attachment and adjustments of the viewfinder and microphone, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder.

<Note>

Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole. Check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the tripod head screw.

Mount the unit on the tripod attachment.

Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks into place.

Tripod head

Tripod attachment

Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment

Red lever

While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to remove it.

<Note>

If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its original position after the unit has been detached, again move the black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down the red lever, and return the pin to its original position. Bear in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in the center.

Black lever

Attaching the shoulder belt (optional accessory)

Attaching the viewfinder and microphone

Shoulder belt

The tab opens when it is pressed.

<Note>

Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely.

To disengage the shoulder belt, open the tabs of the attachment parts, and disengage.

The tab opens when it is pressed.

Preparation

Setting the camera ID

The camera ID is set on the <CAMERA ID> screen. Up to 12 alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used.

<Note>

The camera ID does not appear while the setting menu is displayed even when color bar signals are output.

<Note>

The camera ID input above will be recorded at the same time as the color bar signals.

Proceed with the sub-menu operation (page 30), and open the <CAMERA ID> screen.

Keep turning the JOG dial button until the character to be set appears.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (on the right), and repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters.

Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

Press the MENU button to end the menu operation.

< CAMERA ID >

CAMERA ID:ID

ID:

¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ID item.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) flashes to signal that the input mode has been established.

< CAMERA ID >

CAMERA ID:ID

ID:

¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

When the button is turned, the character display is switched in the following sequence:

Space: ∏

Letters of the alphabet: A through Z

Numbers: 0 through 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

The setting menu is cleared, and the unit’s current status is displayed. To change the ; back to >, press the JOG dial button when the ; is above the colon (:).

Setting the date and time

Proceed with the sub-menu operation (page 37) to open the <TIME/DATE> screen.

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :01 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00 MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET:READY

Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to be changed, and press the JOG dial button.

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :01 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00

MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET:READY

When the setting is completed, turn the JOG dial button to select TIME/DATE SET, and press the button.

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :01 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00 MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET:OK

Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting, and then press the button to enter it.

The READY display changes from ACTIVE to OK, and the clock function starts operating.

The setting menu is cleared, and the unit’s current status is displayed.

Press the MENU button to end the menu operation.

<Note>

≥The seconds cannot be set. The time always starts from zero

seconds.

≥At normal temperature with the power off, the clock will have an

accuracy of ±30 seconds/month. When accurate time is necessary, check the time with the power on and reset to the correct time.

Lens adjustments and checks

The flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface) is adjusted when a subject cannot be brought into focus precisely using either the telephoto or the wide angle positions when performing zoom operations. Once the flange back has been adjusted, it need not be re-adjusted unless the lens is replaced. For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer to the operating instructions of the lens concerned.

Flange back adjustment

<Note>

Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near the open setting of the lens iris even when the white shading has been adjusted. This phenomenon is a characteristic inherent to lenses and optical systems, and it is not indicative of a failure.

White shading adjustment

This unit enables the fixed data supporting three types of lens and the data supporting any desired adjustments to be used for white shading compensation. This data can be selected using LENS SHADING on the sub-menu (see page 35). First, check that the type of lens used and the settings match. The fixed data settings are as follows:

Type A: Data for S18 k 6.7BERM4 (etc.) lenses. Type B: Data for YH18 k 6.7KRS (etc.) lenses. Type C: Data for S14 k 7.3BRM lens.

If the lens to be used does not correspond to any of these types, proceed to adjust the white shading described below by performing menu operations.

White shading check

SHUTTER switch

GAIN: L (0 dB)

AWB memory selector switch

AUTO W/B BAL switch

Proceed with the camera settings for the adjustment.

Repeat the operation in step 2-22.

JOG dial button

MENU button

Proceed with the image settings.

1 Shoot a piece of paper with no color unevenness. 2 Set the lens iris to manual, and adjust it so that a zebra

pattern fills the whole screen. Check that the lens iris is between f/4 and f/11.

<Notes>

≥Flicker tends to occur under fluorescent lights, mercury lamps

and other such lighting conditions. Use sunlight, halogen lamps or a light source which rarely give rises to flicker.

≥If there is unevenness in the lighting, the zebra pattern will no

longer appear on some parts of the screen. In this situation, adjust the lighting position, etc.

≥Adjust the lighting position, etc. also when the lens iris is not

between f/4 and f/11.

≥The electronic shutter must be left at the OFF setting.

Adjust the white balance and black balance.

1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B, and use the

AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the automatic white balance adjustment (AWB).

2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the automatic

black balance adjustment (ABB).

3 Once again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the

automatic white balance adjustment (AWB).

1 Mount the lens on the camera.

Do not forget to attach the lens cable.

2 Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB). 3 If the lens comes with an extender, disengage the extender

function.

4 Proceed with the menu operation (page 30) to open the sub-

menu <LENS SHADING> screen, and set “LENS SELECT” to USER.

Proceed with the white shading adjustment.

1 Proceed with the menu operation (page 30), and open the

sub-menu LENS SHADING screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to align the cursor with LENS

SELECT, and press the button. Then turn the JOG dial button further to align the cursor with USER, and press the button to select this item.

3 Use the JOG dial button to align the cursor with SHADING

(USER), and select this item.

ACTIVE appears on the screen to indicate that the white shading is being automatically adjusted. The adjustment is completed when the ACTIVE display is cleared and OK appears.

4 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen.

If the lens comes with an extender, engage the extender function, and repeat steps 2 through 5.

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SCENE F1:FLUO.

GAIN :0dB GAMMA :NORMAL FILTER:1 COLOR :+10

CH1

Viewfinder displays

REC

BATT

VTR

SAVE

234

In addition to the images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and the operation mode appear on the viewfinder screen. Also displayed are the center marker and safety zone markers. At the top, bottom and right edges of the screen are the items which have been set to ON using the sub-menu <MARKER/ZEBRA>, <VF DISPLAY 1/2> and <VF DISPLAY 2/2> screens or the switches relating to the viewfinder displays. When a setting has been changed or an adjustment is made, a message informing the user of the setting details, adjustment transition status and adjustment result is displayed for about 3 seconds. For further details, refer to the items concerned on the sub-menu <MARKER/ZEBRA>, <VF DISPLAY 1/2>, <VF DISPLAY 2/2>, <!LED>, <CAMERA ID> and <TIME DATE> screens.

The displays shown in the example are those of the AJ-VF10.

(For details on the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder available as an optional accessory.)

REC (record) lamp

This lights up red during recording. It flashes when an error has occurred. For further details, refer to “Warning system” (page

38).

BATT (battery) lamp

This starts flashing several minutes before the battery voltage drops to the level where the battery can no longer be used, and it remains lighted when the battery can no longer be used. To prevent an interruption to operation, replace the battery before the battery becomes completely discharged. For further details, refer to “Warning system” (page 38).

Viewfinder lamp displays

Viewfinder screen status displays

Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the MODE CHECK switch is ON (normal)

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FILTER:1

SCENE F1:FLUO.

GAMMA :NORMAL SKIN :OFF

CH1

Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the MODE CHECK switch is ON (FULL AUTO)

(irregular operation status warning) lamp

This lights up when the unit is placed in an irregular operation status for any of the items set to ON in the sub-menu <!LED>. For details on selecting the items subject to the lamp display, refer to sub-menu <!LED> (page 37).

VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp

This lights up when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE. It goes off during recording.

<Note>

After the period set for the pause timer is exceeded during Rec Pause, or after 1 minute has passed during Pause (Still), the unit will automatically switch to SAVE mode and the lamp will light, regardless of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch position.

Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A, and the color temperature is lower than the display range. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A, and the color temperature is higher than the display range. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B, and the color temperature is lower than the display range. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B, and the color temperature is higher than the display range. Displayed when AWB has been switched to PRE. Displayed when AUTO KNEE has been changed from OFF to ON. Displayed when AUTO KNEE has been changed from ON to OFF. Displayed when the gain has been switched. Displayed when the filter has been switched. Displayed when the shutter has been set to OFF. Displayed when the shutter has been set to ON. Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch setting has been changed. Displayed when FULL AUTO has been changed from OFF to ON. Displayed when FULL AUTO has been changed from ON to OFF.

Displayed when the scene file dial setting has been switched.

Viewfinder displays

Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear

3 Time code display

TCG 12:59:59:29 TCR 12:59:59:29 UBG AB:CD:EF:00 UBR AB:CD:EF:00 CNT 01:59:59

Indicates the TCG (time code generator) value. Indicates the TCR (time code reader) value. Indicates the UBG (user’s bit generator) value. Indicates the UBR (user’s bit reader) value. Indicates the COUNTER (counter) value.

1 Extender display

EX Displayed when the lens extender is being used.

4 Center marker

+ Displayed when ON is selected as the CENTER MARK setting (see page

35). It indicates the center of the viewfinder screen.

2 INTERVAL REC

status display

iREC Indicates the interval recording mode. For further details, refer to

“INTERVAL REC function” (page 28).

5 1st line message

display (changes in switch settings)

AWB Ach ¢.¢K AWB Ach ¢.¢K UNDER

AWB Ach ¢.¢K OVER

AWB Bch ¢.¢K AWB Bch ¢.¢K UNDER

AWB Bch ¢.¢K OVER

AWB PRE ¢.¢K AUTO KNEE ON AUTO KNEE OFF GAIN ¢¢dB FILTER ¢ SHUTTER OFF SHUTTER 1/¢¢¢¢ IRIS MODE ¢¢¢¢ FULL AUTO ON FULL AUTO OFF SCENE FILE USER SCENE FILE 1 SCENE FILE 2 SCENE FILE 3 SCENE FILE 4 SCENE FILE STD

(AWB, ABB operation

displays)

AWB ACTIVE AWB OK ¢.¢K AWB OK ¢.¢K UNDER

AWB OK ¢.¢K OVER

AWB NG AWB PRE ATW MODE ABB ACTIVE ABB OK ABB NG

Displayed while the AWB operation is in progress. Displayed when AWB is completed error-free. Displayed when AWB is completed error-free, and the color temperature is outside the display range (under ¢.¢K). Displayed when AWB is completed error-free, and the color temperature is outside the display range (over ¢.¢K). Displayed when AWB is completed with an error. Displayed when AWB cannot be performed because AWB is set to PRE. Displayed when ATW (full time auto white balance) is in progress. Displayed while the ABB operation is in progress. Displayed when ABB is completed error-free. Displayed when ABB is completed with an error.

5 2nd line message

display

(error result message

displayed after AWB or ABB has been performed)

color temp LOW color temp HIGH LEVEL OVER LOW LIGHT UNSTABLE CONDITION TIME OVER

Warns that the color temperature is too low during the AWB operation. Warns that the color temperature is too high during the AWB operation. Warns that the brightness is too high during the AWB operation. Warns that the brightness is too low during the AWB operation. Warns that the screen is not stable during the AWB or ABB operation. Warns that the AWB or ABB processing could not be completed within the allotted time.

6 IRIS MODE switch

status display

SPOT BACK

Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch is at the SPOT.L position. Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch is at the BACK.L position.

7 QUICK FOCUS

display

QUICK FOCUS Displayed when QUICK FOCUS is ON.

E Calendar/clock

display

Jan-01-01 00:00:00 The 24-hour system is used for the clock display.

(Month-day-year and hours-minutes-seconds displayed)

F Voltage display

BAR display

¢¢.¢V B ∫∫∫∫

The input voltage is displayed. The number of “∫” squares serves as a rough guideline to indicate how much battery charge remains. When the battery still has a sufficient charge, four of these squares are displayed. These squares can be displayed except when Type A or Type B has been selected as the <BATTERY SELECT> setting on the BATTERY sub-menu. (See page 34)

Viewfinder displays

; Audio level meter

display

Indicates the audio levels of CH1 and CH2 (see page 27).

Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear

9 LOW LIGHT warning

display

LOW LIGHT Displayed when the brightness has been reduced.

@ AWB color

temperature display

¢.¢K

Indicates the color temperature.

8 Shutter speed 1/¢¢.¢

1/100 - 1/2000 SUPER V

Displayed when the shutter speed has been set to SYNCHRO SCAN. Displayed when a fixed shutter speed has been set. Displayed when SUPER V (high vertical resolution mode) has been set.

: AUDIO sampling

frequency display

48k 32k

Indicates that a frequency of 48 kHz has been selected. Indicates that a frequency of 32 kHz has been selected.

<Note>

With a 1394 input, the input status is displayed.

> AWB color

temperature fine adjustment amount display

AWB+¢¢

The adjustment amount is displayed when ON has been selected as the “COLOR TEMP” setting (see page 36) and the color temperature has been adjusted finely. It is not displayed when OFF is selected or only ATW has been set.

? Zoom display

Z00 - Z99 Indicates the zoom amount. However, most 1/2-inch size lenses have no

zoom position return. In such a case, this item is not displayed even if ON has been selected as the display setting.

A ATW, AWB channel

display

Ach Bch PRE ATW

The WHITE BAL switch has been set to channel A. The WHITE BAL switch has been set to channel B. The WHITE BAL switch has been set to PRE. The full time auto white balance has been set.

B F value display

NC OPEN F2.0 - F16 CLOSE

Displayed when the lens cable has not been connected. Displayed when the lens iris has been opened. Indicates the lens iris value. Displayed when the lens iris has been closed.

<Note>

This item appears when using a lens equipped with a function that displays the aperture value.

= FULL AUTO/SCENE

FILE display

FULL Filename which has been set

Displayed when the FULL AUTO switch has been set to ON. Indicates the filenames (8 characters) set for the scene files.

< VTR warning

display/voltage warning display

REC WARNING SLACK E-¢¢

HUMID SERVO RF TAPE NEAR END TAPE END BATT NEAR END BATT END MP TAPE BACKUP BATT EMPTY

Indicates the occurrence of an error during recording. Indicates the occurrence of an error caused by the mechanism. Depending on the type of error, the power may be cut off automatically.

<Note>

For details on the codes displayed, refer to “Error codes” (page 40). Indicates that condensation has formed. Servo lock is not engaged during recording or playback. The signal level from the tape has dropped. The tape is nearing its end (there are about 2 minutes left). The tape has stopped at the tape end. The battery is nearly flat. The tape has stopped because the battery is flat. An MP tape has been loaded. The tape is automatically ejected. It is time to replace the backup battery.

C Gain display

0 - 36dB Displays the current gain value.

D Filter display

FL1 - FL4 FL–

Displays the filter position. Displayed when filter has not been set to the proper position.

Viewfinder displays

Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear

J Cause of !LED

lighting display (this item appears

only during a MODE check)

SUPER-V EXT ON FIL No1 FIL wo No1 FIL NG SHUT wo 1/100 SHUT ON WHITE ATW WHITE PRE GAIN wo 0dB

Displayed when SUPER-V is set to ON. Displayed when EXTENDER is set to ON. Displayed when FILTER is set to 1. Displayed when FILTER is set to a number other than 1. Displayed when FILTER is set to NG. Displayed when SHUTTER is set to a speed other than 1/100. Displayed when SHUTTER is set to ON. Displayed when ATW has been selected for AWB. Displayed when the AWB switch has been set to PRE. Displayed when a gain value other than 0 dB has been selected.

G Calendar/clock status

switching display

D “D” is displayed only when a VF DISPLAY setting has been selected. This is

to enable the user to differentiate between the screen displays when “TIME+DATE” (see page 36) has been selected as the TIME/DATE setting on <VF DISPLAY 2/2> and when “REC” has been selected as the TIME STAMP setting (see page 34) on <VTR OPTION>.

H Remaining

tape/recording inhibit display

¢¢¢min

END

INH

Normally, “¢¢¢min” is lighted, and it flashes when the tape is nearly at its end. When the tape reaches the end, “= END” lights. When recording is inhibited, “= INH” lights.

IND+003 This lights during an INDEX search. A positive number denotes an index

count in the forward direction, and a negative number denotes an index count in the reverse direction. With each detection, the value is decremented to zero, and when the tape stops, the remaining tape display is restored.

I Safety zone markers

Corner: 3 types Box: 3 types 16:9 full box: 3 types

The safety zone markers selected for 01 through 09 in SAFETY ZONE are displayed. For further details, refer to the table for “SAFETY ZONE” (page

35) on the <MARKER/ZEBRA> sub-menu.

1 Extender display 2 INTERVAL REC status display 3 Time code display 4 Center marker 5 Message display 6 IRIS MODE switch status display 7 QUICK FOCUS display 8 Shutter speed display 9 LOW LIGHT warning display : AUDIO sampling frequency display ; Audio level meter display < VTR warning display/voltage warning display = FULL AUTO/SCENE FILE display

AWB color temperature fine adjustment amount display

? Zoom display @ AWB color temperature display A ATW, AWB channel display B F value display C Gain display D Filter display E Calendar/clock display F Voltage display, BAR display G Calendar/clock status switching display H Remaining tape/recording inhibit display I Safety zone markers

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Selecting the viewfinder screen display

Status displayed when the corresponding status is established

Display/nondisplay selected by MARKER/ZEBRA

Display/nondisplay selected by VF DISPLAY 1/2 or 2/2

Displayed and can be cleared

Displayed during playback

White balance and black balance adjustment

Better pictures will be produced by performing the white balance and black balance adjustments in the sequence of AWB (white balance adjustment) > ABB (black balance adjustment) > AWB. Normally, there is no need to re-adjust the black balance even when the power is turned on again.

<Notes>

Even though the brightness under artificial lighting and especially under fluorescent lights and mercury lamps may appear to be constant, the strengths of the red, green and blue colors change in synchronization with the power line frequency. Particularly in areas where this frequency is 50 Hz, the unit’s vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) and the lighting frequency (50 Hz) will be subject to mutual interference, causing the color phase to change as time passes and flicker to be generated. This makes it impossible to attain the white balance properly. It is recommended that the white balance be attained using the settings shown in the table below.

<Notes>

≥When the gain selection value has been changed, ensure that

white balance is attained. This will ensure better pictures.

≥If the black balance adjustment was not completed without an

error, an error message appears inside the viewfinder. Try performing the adjustment again. If the error message persists even after another attempt at adjustment, consult your dealer or a Panasonic Service Center representative.

If there is no time to adjust the white balance, set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance will be attained for the filter according to the FILTER control (outer) setting position. The automatic tracking white balance operation is performed when ATW has been set ahead of time for the A, B and PRE positions of the WHITE BAL switch: this comes in handy at such a time.

<Notes>

≥If the black balance adjustment was not completed without an

≥The gain switching circuit is automatically switched while the black

balance is being adjusted. Although flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen, this is not indicative of malfunctioning.

Automatic white balance adjustment

Power line frequency Shutter speed

50 Hz

1/100

60 Hz

OFF

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch

WHITE BAL switch

Set the switches to the positions shown in the figure.

GAIN selector switch

AUTO W/B BAL switch

CC/ND filter selector knob

1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. 2 Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM. 3 Normally, set the GAIN selector switch to 0 dB.

If it is too dark at this setting, set the gain to a more appropriate level.

4 Set the CC/ND filter selector knob to the position

corresponding to the lighting conditions.

Adjust the lens iris.

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB and release it.

A message corresponding to the AWB execution status appears inside the viewfinder.

Erect a white pattern at a location subject to the same conditions as the light source illuminating the subject, zoom in, and fill the screen with white.

Something white (a piece of white fabric or a white wall) near the subject can be used instead. The required size of the white object is shown in the figure below.

The switch returns to the center, and the white balance is automatically adjusted.

For details, refer to the viewfinder displays (page 16).

At least one-fourth of the screen width

At least one-fourth of the screen height

<Note>

Do not allow any high-brightness spots inside the screen.

Automatic black balance adjustment

The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases.

≥When the unit is to be used for the first time ≥When the unit is to be used after it has not been used for a

prolonged period

≥When the unit is to be used where the ambient temperature has

changed significantly

≥When the gain selection value has been changed ≥When the MASTER GAMMA setting has been changed

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to ABB and release it.

The switch returns to the center, the iris is automatically set to the shielded mode, and the adjustment is performed.

A message corresponding to the ABB execution status appears inside the viewfinder.

For details, refer to the viewfinder displays (page 16).

Electronic shutter settings

Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.

Press the SHUTTER switch to SEL again, and repeat until the desired mode or speed is displayed.

When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the display changes in the following sequence.

The current shutter setting appears in the area of the viewfinder screen where messages notifying the user of changes made to settings appear.

Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL and set to SYNCHRO SCAN.

The setting can be continuously selected within the 60.3 Hz to

250.0 Hz range by rotating the JOG dial button up or down.

<Notes>

≥Whatever mode is set for the electronic shutter, the faster the

shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.

≥In the automatic iris mode, the faster the shutter speed, the more

the iris opens and the shallower the depth of focus.

≥When SUPER V has been selected, the camera’s sensitivity will

be halved.

≥In the shutter speed and standard mode, the shutter speed is set

by selecting the SHUTTER switch position.

≥In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be easily

changed by operating the JOG dial button.

1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000

Shutter modes

Setting the synchro scanning mode

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Shutter modes and shutter speeds that can be set

Mode Shutter speed Applications

For shooting fast-moving subjects clearly

For improving the vertical resolution

Standard

SUPER V

1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000 (sec.)

For shooting monitor screens with minimal striping in the horizontal direction

SYNCHRO SCAN

Within the 60.3 Hz to

250.0 Hz range

JOG dial buttonSHUTTER switch

Standard mode

SUPER V

mode

SYNCHRO SCAN

mode

<Note>

The SUPER V mode is not selected as the factory setting. For this reason, it is not displayed at the factory setting. To select SUPER V mode, set the “SUPER V” of the sub-menu <SW MODE> screen to ON. (See page 33)

<Note>

After the JOG dial button is rotated up or down while being pressed, the setting will continue to change as long as the button is pressed (even without the button being rotated).

Time data settings

Setting the user’s bit Setting the time code

Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to TC.

When both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, the user’s bit is set first. The time code can be set from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.

“TCG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢” now appears in the viewfinder. Set the time code by performing the same operations used to set the user’s bit.

Set the TCG switch to SET.

Set this to F-RUN to advance the time code in the free-run mode or R-RUN to advance it in the rec-run mode.

Set the TCG switch.

Set this to DF to advance the time code in the drop frame mode or NDF to advance it in the non-drop frame mode.

Set TC MODE to DF or NDF on the submenu <VTR FUNCTION> screen.

By setting the user’s bit, memos (date, time) and other information consisting of up to 8 hexadecimal digits can be recorded on the sub-code track.

<Note>

The backup accuracy of the time code will be out by several frames when the POWER switch has been set from ON to OFF and then back to ON again.

“UBG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢” now appears in the viewfinder. Select a number for the flashing part by rotating the JOG dial button, and press the JOG dial button to enter it. When the number is entered, the flashing moves to the next character on the right so that another number can be input in the same way until the user’s bit is set.

Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to UB.

Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.

Select the “UB MODE” on the sub-menu <VTR FUNCTION> screen. (See page 34)

Set the TCG switch to SET.

Concerning the user’s bit memory function

The user’s bit settings (except for the actual time) are automatically stored in the memory and retained even after the power has been turned off.

<Notes>

≥When DATE is selected for “UB MODE” on the sub-menu <VTR

FUNCTION>, the year/month/day on the TIME/DATE screen will function in real time.

≥When TIME is selected for “UB MODE” on the sub-menu <VTR

FUNCTION>, the hours/minutes/seconds on the TIME/DATE screen will function in real time.

< SCENE FILE >

;

NAME EDIT USER:FACTORY

--------

FILE NAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO. F2:SPARKLNG F3:COOL F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY WRITE(USER) :READY INIT (USER) :READY

Scene files

Scene file function

Scene file setting method

Editing scene filenames

(Example: USER file)

The values of the camera setup tailored to different shooting conditions can be stored in the unit’s memory in the form of files. During shooting, the file required can be called instantly simply by turning the SCENE FILE dial.

The following six files were stored in the memory before the unit was shipped from the factory.

USER: FACTORY (user file) F1 : FLUO. (fluorescent light file)

This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to indoor shooting where the characteristics of fluorescent lights are taken into consideration.

F2 : SPARKLNG (sparkling file)

This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to wedding receptions, etc. where the subject is to be livened up.

F3 : COOL (cool file)

This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to outdoor shooting to produce images with an overall bluish tinge.

F4 : RETRO (retro file)

This file’s settings establish the mode for producing images with an overall reddish tinge to create the atmosphere of bygone days.

STD : FACTORY (standard file)

CH1

RESET

COUNTER

TCG

TC UB

OFF

CH1 CH2

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

MIC POWER

AUDIO

QUICK FOCUS

MODE CHECK

SCENE FILE

MONITOR

AUTO IRIS MODE

FULL AUTO

VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHITE BAL

ON OFF

POWER

BACK.L

USER

STD

SPOT.L

STD

BARS CAM

SAVESTBY

H LM

OFF

AUTO KNEE

PRST

A B

The scene file settings are changed using the SCENE FILE dial and the sub-menu <SCENE FILE> screen.

To change the

; back to >, press the JOG dial button when

the ; is above the colon (:).

SCENE FILE dial

Rotate

the

SCENE

FILE

dial

select

the

scene file whose name is to be c

hang

ed.

Proceed with the menu operations (pag e

30) to open the <SCENE FILE> screen.

Rotate the JOG dial button to move“>>” to the NAME EDIT item, and press the JOG dial button.

< SCENE FILE >

NAME EDIT USER:FACTORY

--------

FILE NAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO. F2:SPARKLNG F3:COOL F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY WRITE(USER) :READY INIT (USER) :READY

Rotate the JOG dial button to move “;” to a point above the character of the filename to be changed.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the “

;

” position flashes, and the input mode

is established.

Rotate the JOG dial button until the next character to be changed appears.

When the button is turned, the character display is switched in the following sequence:

Space: ∏

Letters of the alphabet: A through Z

Numbers: 0 through 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

Rotate the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (on the right), and repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 to enter the remaining characters. (Not more than 8 characters may be used for a filename.)

Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

< SCENE FILE >

NAME EDIT USER:TARO

--------

FILE NAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO. F2:SPARKLNG F3:COOL F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

WRITE(USER) :NO INIT (USER) :READY

Scene files

How to use file select

Returning a scene filename to its default

Rotate the JOG dial button to move “>” to the INIT item, and perform steps 10 and 11 of “Editing scene filenames” in the previous section. The scene filenames are returned to their defaults (factory settings).

<Note>

The scene file setting data are also returned to their default values.

1 To write the unit’s setting statuses in the file with the

selected number when it is selected, execute FILE WRITE (

¢)

(where the number of the selected file is input into “¢”).

2 To call the unit’s setting statuses from the file with the

selected number, execute FILE READ (¢).

3 To return to the default statuses, execute READ FACTORY. For details on this operation, refer to the scene file settings.

The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear on the viewfinder screen.

When the data has been written (saved), the following message is displayed.

Proceed with writing setting statuses in a file or calling them from a file.

Rotate the JOG dial button to move “>” to the WRITE item.

< SCENE FILE >

NAME EDIT USER:TARO

--------

FILE NAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO. F2:SPARKLNG F3:COOL F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

WRITE(USER) :READY INIT (USER) :READY

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message is displayed.

< SCENE FILE >

NAME EDIT USER:TARO

--------

FILE NAME USER:TARO

F1:FLUO. F2:SPARKLNG F3:COOL F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

WRITE(USER) :OK INIT (USER) :READY

Rotate the JOG dial button to select YES, and press the JOG dial button.

<Note>

Repeat step 11 if the NG display appears.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operation.

Up to four menu setting parameters other than scene files can be stored in the memory. These parameters are MAIN 1/2 and MAIN 2/2 menu items. For further details, refer to “List of file settings” (page 25). Files are written and read on the sub-menu <DATA READ/WRITE> screen (page 33). When the unit was shipped from the factory, the default values (factory settings) were stored in four files. Proceed with the menu operations (page 30) to display the submenu <DATA READ/WRITE> screen.

Operate the JOG dial button to select 1, 2, 3 or 4 as the FILE SELECT number.

< DATA READ/WRITE >

FILE SELECT :1

FILE READ (1):READY FILE WRITE(1):READY READ FACTORY :READY

Scene files

List of scene file settings

The scene file factory settings are listed in the tables below. Use them as a reference when making changes to a USER file.

Setting item USERF1 F2 F3 F4 STD Remarks

<SCENE FILE NAME> FACTORYFLUO. SPARKLNG COOL RETRO FACTORY

<ADDTIONAL PROCESS> ADJADJ ADJ ADJ ADJ ADJ

A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE A. IRIS SPEED BLACK STR/PRESS MASTER GAMMA

PEAK, 0

NORM

PEAK, 0

NORM

PEAK, 0

NORM

PEAK, 0

NORM

PEAK, 0

NORM

–10

PEAK, 0

NORM

PRE COLOR TEMP Ach Bch SKIN TONE DTL SKIN TONE RANGE

0 0 0

OFF

NORM

0 0 0

OFF

NORM

0 0 0

OFF

NORM

0 +10 +10

OFF

NORM

0 –20 –20

OFF

NORM

0 0 0

OFF

NORM

H DETAIL V DETAIL DTL CORING H. DTL FREQ. MATRIX CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE MASTER PED KNEE POINT

0 0 0

3 MHz

0 0 0

88%

0 0 0

3 MHz

0 0

88%

+5 +5 +5

3 MHz

0 0

88%

+5 +5 +5

3 MHz

A 0 0 0

88%

–5 –4

3 MHz

88%

0 0 0

3 MHz

A 0 0 0

88%

Setting item Remarks <SW MODE>

LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW SUPER V QUICK FOCUS FULL AUTO SCENE FILE

1 to 4

0 dB 9 dB

18 dB

OFF

OFF ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE

VIDEO OUT MENU VIDEO OUT SEL INPUT SELECT REMOTE SELECT SET UP

ENC

CAMERA

LOCAL

0 %

TC MODE UB MODE FIRST REC TC BACK TALLY FF/REW SPEED AUDIO SAMPLING

USER

REGEN

ON x100 48 K

TIME STAMP

REC TIME INTERVAL TIME

PAUSE TIMER

NO-REC

00m05s

00h0m010s

10 min

Setting item Remarks <BATTERY>

BATTERY SELECT

TYPE A NEAR END TYPE A END TYPE B NEAR END TYPE B END

1 to 4

NiCd14

11.6 V

11.2 V

13.0 V

12.5 V

FRONT MIC POWER FRONT MIC REAR MIC CH1 REAR MIC CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 LINE CH1 LINE CH2

ON –50 dB –60 dB –60 dB

–6 dB –6 dB

SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 VF DTL

70% 85%

SPOT

Setting item Remarks

FILTER GAIN WHITE BAL COLOR TEMP IRIS (F Number) ZOOM TCG LEVEL METER TAPE REMAIN BATTERY

1 to 4

ON ON ON ON ON

ON TCG/TCR CH1+CH2

VOLT

SHUTTER SPEED IRIS (SPOT, BACK) AUTO/SCENE NAME LOW LIGHT TIME/DATE EXTENDER AUDIO SAMPLING

OFF

<! LED>

GAIN WHITE SHUTTER FILTER EXTENDER SUPER V

W/O 0 dB

OFF

List of file settings

The items which can be selected by the file select function are listed in the tables below. The factory settings have been set for all the default values. Changes can be made to the settings in file numbers 1 to 4 to suit the prevailing application in mind.

≥For details on the above switches, refer to “Parts and their

functions” (pages 6 to 8).

Set the camera unit’s switches as follows.

Set the GAIN selector switch to the setting that supports the subject brightness.

Use the white balance selector switch to select the desired white balance mode.

Select the desired shutter speed as required. (Normally, the shutter is used at the OFF setting.)

Set the OUTPUT selector switch to CAM.

When the white balance selector switch is set to A or B, adjust the white balance.

Normal recording

Set the POWER switch to ON.

≥Before proceeding with the recording, check that the

cassette tab has been set to the REC position.

≥This unit is used exclusively for standard cassettes.

Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment, and insert the cassette tape.

Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the lens iris, focus and zoom.

Press the VTR START/STOP button to start the recording.

Press the VTR START/STOP button to stop the recording.

POWER

OFF

REC

SAVE

Recording methods

Scene-to-scene continuity is possible after the tape has been allowed to run or after the cassette has been ejected or when ensuring continuity on a tape which has been recorded only in part.

Scene-to-scene continuity

While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.

At the place on the tape where continuity is to be maintained, press the PLAY/ PAUSE (or STOP) button again to stop the tape.

Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start the recording.

Press the lens RET button. It takes about two seconds to complete the preparation for the scene-to-scene continuity.

Audio recording

Select the desired input signals using the AUDIO IN switch.

To use the front microphoneiSelect FRONT (MIC). To use the rear microphone

Select REAR (MIC).

To use the audio products

Select REAR (LINE).

AUDIO SELECT switch

AUDIO IN switch

PHONES jack

Mic power switch

<Note>

≥When the front microphone has been selected, select ON as the

<FRONT MIC POWER> setting for the MIC/AUDIO sub-menu item if the phantom mic (+48 V) needs to be supported. (See page 35)

≥When the exterior microphone is selected and phantom mic

(+48 V) needs to be supported, set the mic power switch to ON.

When the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of the CH1 and CH2 sound are automatically adjusted. To adjust the input levels of the CH1 and CH2 sound manually, proceed as follows:

The audio input signals can be monitored through the monitor speaker or earphone. When the PHONES jack is used, no sound will be heard through the monitor speaker. The volume of the monitored sound can be adjusted using the MONITOR control.

<Note>

Howl may be caused if the volume of the audio monitor speaker is too high. In a this situation, rotate the audio monitor level control to a lower level which does not give rise to howl.

Monitoring the sound during recording

Selecting the audio input signals

Adjusting the audio recording level

Set the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN.

AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control

Monitor speaker

AUDIO LEVEL CH2 control

While monitoring the audio level meter inside the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls in such a way that the maximum input level does not exceed “- - - - - + - - +.”

JOG dial button MONITOR control

CH1 CH2

–32 –28 –24 –20 –16 –12 –8 –4 0dB

The reference value

EX TAPE NEAR END FLUO. iREC TCG 12:34:56:00

¢1¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ ¢2¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

SPOT QUICK FOCUS 1100 LOW LIGHT

CH1

48K

=========

CH2

DJan-01-01 23:59:00

AWB+02

min

¢¢¢

Z78 32K

. ATW F56

FL1

13.4V

Playback

(checking what has been recorded)

When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback images can be viewed in black and white on the viewfinder screen. At the same time, color playback images can be monitored from the VIDEO OUT connector.

Other functions

Rec review

When recording is temporarily stopped and the RET button on the lens is pressed, the last two seconds of the recording on the tape is automatically rewound, and the playback images for those seconds appear in the viewfinder. These functions makes it possible to check whether the recording has been performed as intended. After the images have been played back, the recording start standby status is restored. If the RET button is held down, up to 10 seconds on the tape can be rewound and played back.

<Notes>

≥The rec review function cannot be used unless the recording is at least one second long. ≥During the rec review operation, the rec review images are output to not only the viewfinder but the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT

connector, S-VIDEO connector) as well. Bear in mind that the rec review images will be recorded on a backup VTR if a back VTR has been connected and backup images are being recorded.

Variable speed (FF/REW) playback

Index areas can be searched in this mode. ≥With the unit in the stop mode, press the REW or FF button while

holding down the mode check button.

≥During the INDEX SEARCH operation, a display such as “IND +

001” appears at the remaining tape display position in the viewfinder. “+” indicates the forward direction and “–” denotes the reverse direction while the number indicates how many times the index areas are to be detected before the operation stops.

≥The index area is searched in the forward or reverse direction for

the number of times that corresponds to the number of times the FF or REW button was pressed. Example: Press the REW button 3 times.

>The third index area back from the stop area is

searched. (Viewfinder display: IND –003) Press the FF button twice. >The second index area ahead from the stop area is

searched. (Viewfinder display: IND +002)

≥To stop index search at any time, press the STOP button.

Operation stops at the tape position where the button was pressed.

<Note>

The maximum INDEX SEARCH number is –127 in the reverse direction and +128 in the forward direction.

INDEX SEARCH mode

≥When the FF (fast forward) or REW (rewind) button is pressed

during playback, playback is performed at 4a normal speed in the forward or reverse direction. When it is pressed again, playback is performed at 8a normal speed in the forward or reverse direction.

≥By pressing the button again, it is possible to switch playback from

4a to 8a normal speed or vice versa.

Still-picture playback

When the PLAY button is pressed during playback, the PLAY lamp flashes, the still-picture mode is established, and still pictures can be played back. If the PLAY button is pressed again, normal playback is resumed.

This unit is capable of simple interval shooting (intermittent recording). This function is very useful for shooting programs with nature themes and art programs. The INTERVAL REC function settings are selected on the submenu VTR OPTION screen. ≥ INTERVAL REC:

This sets the INTERVAL REC function to ON, OFF or ONE SHOT.

≥ REC TIME:

This sets the recording time (1 cut) for interval shooting.

≥ INTERVAL TIME:

This sets the rec pause time for interval shooting.

When the items above are set, the INTERVAL REC mode is established, and “ i ” starts flashing in the viewfinder. When the VTR START button is pressed, interval shooting starts, and the flashing “ i ” changes to a lighted “i REC.” When the first interval shooting is completed and the rec pause mode is established, “i REC” which had remained lighted now starts flashing in the viewfinder. When “i REC” is set, the POWER/WARNING LED flashes in green.

<Note>

To release the INTERVAL REC mode, press the VTR START button during recording or press the STOP button during Rec Pause. Until INTERVAL REC mode is fully released, no other operations are possible.

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function

Using the unit with external components

Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing

By connecting the unit to a PC capable of non-linear editing using a DV cable, the unit can be controlled from the PC and pictures and sound can be input from or output to the PC. Select 1394 as both the REMOTE SELECT and INPUT SELECT settings on the sub-menu VIDEO IN/OUT screen. Refer to the figure below for the connections. (See page 34)

DV/IF connector

DV cable

AG-DVC200

To DV connector

Connection to a video component with a DV connector

The unit can be used as a player or recorder by connecting it to a video component equipped with a DV connector using a DV cable. In either case, refer to the figure below for the connections.

Using the unit as a player

Select 1394 as the REMOTE SELECT setting on the sub-menu VIDEO IN/OUT screen. (See page 34) The unit can now be controlled from the external video component with the DV connector.

Using the unit as a recorder

Select 1394 as the INPUT SELECT setting on the sub-menu VIDEO IN/OUT screen. (See page 34) The pictures and sound of the external video component with the DV connector can now be recorded on the unit.

DV/IF connector

DV cable

Video component with DV connector

AG-DVC200

To DV connector

<Note>

When the unit is connected by cable to an exterior device, set the VTR STBY/SAVE switch to STBY to improve response by the unit.

Menu operations

The MENU button and JOG dial button are used for the setting menu operations. The menus consist of main menus and submenus. The data set on the sub-menus is saved in the non-volatile memory and stored for a prolonged period of time.

Menu display enable/disable

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings

Press the MENU button.

Rotate the JOG dial button while the main menu is displayed.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the main menu MAIN 1/2 screen is displayed.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the main menu MAIN 2/2 screen is displayed.

When the JOG dial button is pressed again, the display returns to the SCENE screen.

Rotate the JOG dial button to change the setting, and press the JOG dial button at the desired setting. The setting is now entered.

If there is another item to be set, rotate the JOG dial button to move the cursor, and decide on the setting by performing steps

3 and 4.

Upon completion of the settings, press the MENU button.

To move to another sub-menu, rotate the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the sub-menu title, and press the JOG dial button.

To clear the menu screen, press the MENU button.

SCENE

MAIN 1/2

MAIN 2/2

Press the MENU

button.

Press the MENU

button.

Press the JOG dial

button.

Press the JOG dial

button.

Press the JOG dial

button.

}

Menu screen is

cleared.

Press the MENU

button.

Press the MENU

button.

¢¢¢¢

MAIN 2/2

¢¢¢¢

MARKER/ZEBRA.. VF DISPLAY 1/2.. VF DISPLAY 2/2.. ! LED.. GENLOCK.. CAMERA ID.. TIME/DATE.. DIAGNOSTIC..

Rotate the JOG

dial button.

Example:

Move the “#” to the desired sub-menu item, and press the JOG dial button.

< MARKER/ZEBRA >

SAFETY ZONE :06 CENTER MARK :ON ZEBRA1 DETECT :070% ZEBRA2 DETECT :085% ZEBRA2 :SPOT VF DTL :1

Rotate the JOG

dial button.

Example:

Rotate the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the sub-menu item to be changed, and press the JOG dial button. The setting now flashes.

< MARKER/ZEBRA >

SAFETY ZONE :06 CENTER MARK :ON ZEBRA1 DETECT :070% ZEBRA2 DETECT :085% ZEBRA2 :SPOT VF DTL :1

The main menu SCENE screen is displayed.

The cursor moves to the sub-menu items.

The sub-menu screen now appears. (“#” appears at the submenu title.

The settings are stored in the memory, the setting menu mode is exited, and the normal operation mode is restored.

The main menu screen now appears. Follow the same procedure.

Rotate the JOG

dial button.

Example:

Setting menu configuration

SCENE

SCENE FILE

IRIS/GAMMA

COLOR/SKIN TONE

PROCESS

NAME EDIT

A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE A. IRIS SPEED BLACK STR/PRESS MASTER GAMMA

PRE COLOR TEMP

SKIN TONE DTL SKIN TONE RANGE

H DETAIL V DETAIL DTL CORING H.DTL FREQ MATRIX CHROMA LEVEL

MASTER PED KNEE POINT

WRITE INIT

WRITE

CHROMA PHASE

Ach Bch

ADDITIONAL PROCESS

MATRIX ADJ.R-G

G-B B-R B-G

WRITE

R-B G-R

MAIN 1/2

DATA READ/WRITE

VIDEO IN/OUT

VTR FUNCTION

BATTERY

MIC/AUDIO

FILE SELECT

VIDEO OUT MENU VIDEO OUT SEL

REMOTE SELECT

UB MODE FIRST REC TC BACK TALLY FF/REW SPEED AUDIO SAMPLING

BATTERY SELECT TYPE A NEAR END TYPE A END TYPE B NEAR END TYPE B END

FRONT MIC POWER FRONT MIC REAR MIC CH1 REAR MIC CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 LINE CH1 LINE CH2

VTR OPTION

TIME STAMP INTERVAL REC REC TIME INTERVAL TIME PAUSE TIMER

SW MODE

LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW SUPER V QUICK FOCUS FULL AUTO

LENS SHADING LENS SELECT

SHADING (USER)

FILE READ FILE WRITE READ FACTORY

SCENE FILE

INPUT SELECT SETUP TC MODE

MAIN 2/2

MARKER/ZEBRA

VF DISPLAY 1/2

! LED

CAMERA ID

DIAGNOSTIC

SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 VF DTL

FILTER GAIN WHITE BAL COLOR TEMP IRIS (F Number) ZOOM

VF DISPLAY 2/2 SHUTTER SPEED

IRIS (SPOT, BACK) AUTO/SCENE NAME

H PHASE SC PHASE COARSE

GENLOCK

CAMERA ID

TIME/DATE

YEAR

OPERATION DRUM RUN THREADING SYSCON Ver CAMERA Ver SERVO Ver

TCG LEVEL METER TAPE REMAIN BATTERY

LOW LIGHT TIME/DATE EXTENDER AUDIO SAMPLING

SC PHASE FINE

GAIN WHITE SHUTTER FILTER EXTENDER SUPER V

MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE

TIME/DATE SET

Menu contents

SCENE menu (main menu)

SCENE FILE

“ ” indicates the factory setting.

¢¢¢¢

SCENE

¢¢¢¢

F1:FLUO. SCENE FILE.. IRIS GAMMA.. COLOR/SKIN TONE.. PROCESS.. ADDTIONAL PROCESS..

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

NAME EDIT USER

F1 - F4 STD

For editing scene filenames. For further details, refer to “Editing scene filenames” (page 23).

IRIS/GAMMA

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

A. IRIS LEVEL –10

+00

+10

For setting the AUTO IRIS target value. The brightness (IRIS) is controlled using this value. The higher the setting, the brighter the images shot.

WRITE

For writing a scene filename.

INIT

For returning the scene filenames to their factory settings.

WRITE

For saving the data.

WRITE

For saving the data.

A. IRIS PEAK/AVE AVE

01 PEAK

For setting the ratio between the AUTO IRIS peak value control and average value control. With a setting of 10 for AVE, control is exercised completely by the average value; with a setting of 10 for PEAK, control is exercised completely by the peak value.

A. IRIS SPEED –2

For setting the AUTO IRIS speed.

BLACK STR/PRESS

PRESS NORM STR

For selecting the low-brightness black rise. PRESS:The black is compressed, and the

images appear tight.

NORM: Standard setting STR: The black is extended, and the

gradations in the dark areas are expanded.

COLOR/SKIN TONE

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

PRE COLOR TEMP –30

+00

+30

For finely adjusting the color temperature from the white balance when the WHITE BAL switch is set to the PRE position. This does not function with the ATW mode.

Ach –30

+00

+30

For finely adjusting the color temperature from the white balance when the WHITE BAL switch is set to the A position. This does not function with the ATW mode.

Bch –30

+00

+30

For finely adjusting the color temperature from the white balance when the WHITE BAL switch is set to the B position. This does not function with the ATW mode.

SKIN TONE DTL ON

OFF

For setting the skin tone detail ON or OFF. When the skin tone detail is set to ON, the detail in the skin tone areas is reduced, diminishing the feeling of roughness in the skin.

<Note>

When ON has been set for SKIN TONE DTL and the SKIN TONE RANGE or SKIN TONE CORING menu item is being set, the SKIN TONE ZEBRA pattern will appear for 10 seconds.

SKIN TONE RANGE

NORM WIDE

For setting the skin tone detail range.

NORM:Normal range WIDE: Wide range

MASTER GAMMA –17

+00

+03

For setting the master gamma.

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)

¢¢¢¢

MAIN 1/2

¢¢¢¢

DATA READ/WRITE.. SW MODE.. VIDEO IN/OUT.. VTR FUNCTION.. VTR OPTION.. BATTERY.. MIC/AUDIO.. LENS SHADING..

DATA READ/WRITE

Item

Setting options

Remarks

FILE SELECT 1/2/3/4

For storing the menu setting parameters in the memory. For further details, refer to “How to use file select.” (page 28)

SW MODE

Item

Setting options

Remarks

LOW GAIN 0dB

36dB

For setting the gain allocated to the LOW GAIN switch. A setting from 0 to 36 dB can be selected.

SUPER V ON

OFF

For selecting the vertical high resolution mode.

QUICK FOCUS ENABLE

DISABLE

For enabling or disabling the quick focus function.

MID GAIN 0dB

9dB

36dB

For setting the gain allocated to the MID GAIN switch. A setting from 0 to 36 dB can be selected.

HIGH GAIN 0dB

18dB

36dB

For setting the gain allocated to the HIGH GAIN switch. A setting from 0 to 36 dB can be selected.

ATW PRE

Ach Bch OFF

For setting at which WHITE BAL switch position the full time auto white balance mode is to be enabled.

PRE:ATW is enabled at the PRE position. Ach: ATW is enabled at the Ach position. Bch: ATW is enabled at the Bch position. OFF:Full time auto balance is not

performed.

FULL AUTO ENABLE

DISABLE

For enabling or disabling the full auto function.

SCENE FILE ENABLE

DISABLE

For enabling or disabling the scene file function. ENABLE: The scene file function is

enabled.

DISABLE:The scene file function is

restricted to the user files.

Menu contents

SCENE MENU (main menu)

“ ” indicates the factory setting.

PROCESS

Item

Setting options

Remarks

H DETAIL –10

+00

+10

For setting the amount of detail in the horizontal direction.

V DETAIL –06

+00

+10

For setting the amount of detail in the vertical direction.

DTL CORING –2

For setting the amount of detail coring.

CHROMA LEVEL –2

For setting the chroma level.

MASTER PED –26

+00

+26

For setting the master pedestal level.

KNEE POINT 90%

100%

For setting the knee point position.

H.DTL FREQ. 2MHz

3MHz 4MHz

For setting the detail boost frequency in the horizontal direction.

MATRIX A

B ADJ

For selecting the color compensation matrix table.

A: Standard setting B:

For shooting under fluorescent lighting.

ADJ:Changes to the MATRIX value set for

<ADDITIONAL PROCESS>.

CHROMA PHASE –31

+00

+31

For setting the chroma phase. The skin tone takes on a reddish tinge in the “+” direction.

WRITE

For saving the data.

ADDITIONAL PROCESS

Item

Setting options

Remarks

MATRIX ADJ.R-G

R-B G-R G-B B-R B-G

+00 +00 +12 +00 +00 +00

This is effective when ADJ has been selected for the “MATRIX” item of <PROCESS>. The MATRIX table can be adjusted/set as desired.

WRITE

For saving the data.

Menu contents

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)

VIDEO IN/OUT

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

VIDEO OUT MENU ON

OFF

For selecting whether to output the menu screens to the VIDEO OUT connector.

ON: For the screens are output. OFF:For the screens are not output. <Note>

The VIDEO OUT MENU item is valid only when ENC has been selected as the VIDEO OUT setting.

SET UP 0%

7.5%

For selecting the CAM OUT/VIDEO OUT output setup. For selecting the CAM OUT/VIDEO OUT output setup. When 7.5% is selected,

7.5% setup is also applied to the tape.

VIDEO OUT SEL ENC

For selecting whether the VTR signals or VF signals are to be output from the VIDEO OUT connector.

ENC:For VTR output VG: For VF output

INPUT SELECT CAMERA

1394

For selecting the input signals of the VTR to be recorded.

CAMERA: For unit’s camera signals 1394: For signals from 1394

REMOTE SELECT LOCAL

1394

For selecting the VTR control.

LOCAL: For control from the unit only 1394: For control from 1394

VTR FUNCTION

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

TC MODE DF

NDF

For setting the time code to the DF or NDF mode.

DF: For drop frame mode NDF:For non-drop frame mode

FF/REW SPEED

a32 a64 a

100

For setting the fast forward and rewind speed.

32: 32 times normal speed

64: 64 times normal speed

100:100 times normal speed

AUDIO SAMPLING 32K

48K

For selecting the audio sampling frequency. 32K: 32 kHz 48K: 48 kHz

UB MODE USER

TIME DATE TCG

For selecting what is to be recorded in the user’s bit area.

USER:User setting (fixed) TIME: Real time value in hours/minutes/

seconds

DATE:Real time value in year/month/day/

hours

TCG: Time code generator value

FIRST REC TC REGEN

PRESET

For selecting whether the TC REGEN mode is to be established when recording is started. REGEN: The regeneration mode is

established for the time code on the tape.

PRESET:The regeneration mode is not

established for the time code on the tape. However, it is forcibly established when the unit is transferred from REC PAUSE to REC.

BACK TALLY ON

OFF

For selecting whether the back tally lamp is to light.

ON: The lamp lights. OFF:The lamp does not light.

VTR OPTION

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

TIME STAMP REC

NO-REC

For selecting whether to superimpose the date and time onto the camera’s video recording.

REC: For superimposed NO-REC:For not superimposed <Note>

When REC is selected, select the type of date and time to be superimposed with the TIME/DATE item of <VF DISPLAY 2/2> sub-menu.

PAUSE TIME 3min

6min 10min

For setting the time that is allowed to elapse before REC PAUSE is replaced with SAVE.

INTERVAL REC OFF

ON ONE-SHOT

For setting whether to perform intermittent recording.

OFF: Not performed ON: Performed ONE-SHOT:

Recording is performed once for the period set for REC TIME, and then stops.

INTERVAL TIME 00h00m10s

23h59m59s

For setting the REC PAUSE time during intermittent recording.

<Note>

The INTERVAL TIME item is valid only when ON has been selected as the INTERVAL REC setting.

REC TIME 00m05s

59m59s

For setting the recording time for intermittent recording.

<Note>

The REC TIME setting is effective only when ON or ONE-SHOT is set for INTERVAL REC.

BATTERY

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

BATTERY SELECT NiCd12

NiCd13 NiCd14 TYPE A TYPE B

For selecting the type of battery used.

NiCd12: NP-1B made by Sony NiCd13: TRIM13 made by Anton Bauer NiCd14: TRIM14 made by Anton Bauer TYPE A:AJ-BP490 TYPE B:Digital 14 V (Hitron 100) made by

Anton Bauer

TYPE B END 11.0V

12.5V :

15.0V

For designating the type B voltage. When the voltage set here is reached, the battery is considered to be flat, and a warning is displayed. A voltage from 11.0 V to 15.0 V is used as the setting.

TYPE A NEAR END

11.0V :

11.6V :

15.0V

For designating the type A voltage. When the voltage set here is reached, the battery is considered to have a minimal remaining charge, and a warning is displayed. A voltage from 11.0 V to 15.0 V is used as the setting.

TYPE B NEAR END

11.0V :

13.0V :

15.0V

For designating the type B voltage. When the voltage set here is reached, the battery is considered to have a minimal remaining charge, and a warning is displayed. A voltage from 11.0 V to 15.0 V is used as the setting.

TYPE A END 11.0V

11.2V :

15.0V

For designating the type A voltage. When the voltage set here is reached, the battery is considered to be flat, and a warning is displayed. A voltage from 11.0 V to 15.0 V is used as the setting.

“ ” indicates the factory setting.

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)

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MAIN 2/2

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MARKER/ZEBRA.. VF DISPLAY 1/2.. VF DISPLAY 2/2.. ! LED.. GENLOCK.. CAMERA ID.. TIME/DATE.. DIAGNOSTIC..

MARKER/ZEBRA

Item

Setting options

Remarks

SAFETY ZONE OFF

For selecting the shape of the safety markers.

OFF:No markers are displayed. 01: 80% and 90% corner display 02: 80% corner display 03: 90% corner display 04: 80% and 90% box display 05: 80% box display 06: 90% box display 07:

16:9 picture frame and 90% of 16:9 display

08:

16:9 picture frame and 80% of 16:9 display

09: 16:9 picture frame (100%) display

ZEBRA2 ON

OFF SPOT

For selecting the zebra 2 pattern type. ON: Zebra patterns 1 and 2 are

displayed.

OFF: Only zebra pattern 1 is displayed. SPOT:Zebra pattern 1 is displayed from

the level set for ZEBRA1 DETECT to the level set for ZEBRA2 DETECT.

VF DTL 1

2 3 OFF

For selecting VF DTL. The higher the number, the more the detail of the signals for the viewfinder is emphasized. When OFF is set, the detail signals are not output.

CENTER MARK ON

OFF

For setting the center marker display to ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

ZEBRA1 DETECT 070%

104%

For setting the boundary at which the zebra 1 pattern appears.

ZEBRA2 DETECT 071%

085%

105%

When the next menu item, ZEBRA2, is set to SPOT or OFF: >This item sets the boundary at which the

zebra 1 pattern appears. When the next menu item, ZEBRA2, is set to ON: >This item sets the boundary level at

which the pattern is switched to zebra 1.

<Note>

The ZEBRA2 DETECT level must be set higher than the ZEBRA1 DETECT level.

Menu contents

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)

LENS SHADING

Item

Setting options

Remarks

SHADING (USER)

For performing shading compensation for the USER lens.

MIC/AUDIO

Item

Setting options

Remarks

FRONT MIC POWER

ON OFF

ON: Phantom power is supplied to the

front microphone.

OFF:Phantom power is not supplied to the

front microphone.

LINE CH2 +4dB

0dB –6dB

For selecting the rear jack AUDIO CH2 line input level.

FRONT MIC –40dB

–50dB –60dB

For selecting the camera mic input level.

REAR MIC CH2 –40dB

–50dB –60dB

For setting the input mic level for the rear jack AUDIO CH2 input.

MIC LOWCUT CH1 ON

OFF

ON: The low-cut filter is set to ON for the

CH1 mic input.

OFF:The low-cut filter is set to OFF for the

CH1 mic input.

MIC LOWCUT CH2 ON

OFF

ON: The low-cut filter is set to ON for the

CH2 mic input.

OFF:The low-cut filter is set to OFF for the

CH2 mic input.

LINE CH1 +4dB

0dB –6dB

For selecting the rear jack AUDIO CH1 line input level.

LENS SELECT A

B C USER

For selecting the type of lens mounted on the unit. A: S18 k 6.7BERM4

S18 k 6.7BRM4 S19 k 6.5BERM4 S19 k 6.5BRM4 YH18 k 6.7IRS YH12 k 4.8IRS

B: YH18 k 6.7KRS

YH14 k 7.3KRS YH12 k 4.8KRS S14 k 7.5BRM4 S17 k 6.6BRM4

C: S14 k 7.3BRM

(For AG-DVC200L)

USER:Lens other than A, B or C

REAR MIC CH1 –40dB

–50dB –60dB

For setting the input mic level for the rear jack AUDIO CH1 input.

“ ” indicates the factory setting.

Menu contents

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)

VF DISPLAY 1/2

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

FILTER ON

OFF

For setting the filter position display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

BATTERY VOLT

BAR OFF

This selects the method used to display the remaining battery charge.

VOLT:

The charge is displayed as a voltage.

BAR: The charge is displayed as a number

of “

∫

” squares.

OFF: Not displayed

GAIN ON

OFF

For setting the gain switch position display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

COLOR TEMP ON

OFF ATW ONLY

For setting the color temperature and fine color temperature adjustment amount displays ON or OFF.

ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed ATW ONLY:The color temperature is

displayed only with ATW, and the fine color temperature adjustment amount is not displayed.

IRIS (F Number)

ON OFF

For setting the F-value display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

ZOOM ON

OFF

For setting the zoom display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

TCG TCG

TCR TCG/TCR OFF

For setting the time code display ON or OFF. TCG: The value set using the TC/UB/

COUNTER switch is displayed in the EE mode only.

TCR: The value set using the TC/UB/

COUNTER switch is displayed in the VV mode only.

TCG/TCR:Depending on the TC/UB/

COUNTER switch setting, the TCG/UBG/ COUNTER value is displayed in the EE mode, and the TCR/UBR/COUNTER value is displayed in the VV mode.

OFF: Not displayed

LEVEL METER OFF

CH1 CH2 CH1+CH2

For setting the audio level meter display ON or OFF.

OFF: Not displayed CH1: Only the CH1 audio level is

displayed.

CH2: Only the CH2 audio level is

displayed.

CH1+CH2:The CH1 and CH2 audio levels

are displayed.

TAPE REMAIN ON

OFF

For setting the tape type and remaining tape display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

WHITE BAL ON

OFF

For setting the WHITE BAL switch position and ATW display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this menu.

VF DISPLAY 2/2

Item

Setting

options

Remarks

SHUTTER SPEED ON

OFF

For setting the shutter speed display ON or OFF when the shutter is ON. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

AUDIO SAMPLING ON

OFF

For setting the sampling frequency display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

IRIS (SPOT, BACK) ON

OFF

For selecting whether SPOT or BACK is to be displayed when the auto iris selector switch is at SPOT.L or BACK.L. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

LOW LIGHT ON

OFF

For setting the LOW LIGHT display ON or OFF when shooting under low-light conditions. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

TIME/DATE TIME

DATE TIME+DATE OFF

For selecting whether to display the date and time when the camera’s images are output.

TIME: Only the time is displayed. DATE: Only the date is displayed. TIME+DATE:The time and date are

displayed.

OFF: Neither the time nor date is

displayed.

<Note>

When REC has been selected as the setting for the TIME STAMP item on the <VTR OPTION> sub-menu, the contents of the display selected for this item will be superimposed on the camera’s video recording.

EXTENDER ON

OFF

For setting the EXT display ON or OFF when the extender is ON. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

AUTO/SCENE NAME

ON OFF

For setting the AUTO or SCENE FILE name display ON or OFF when FULL AUTO or SCENE FILE has been selected. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this menu.

“

” indicates the factory setting.

TIME/DATE

Item

Setting options

Remarks

YEAR 00

For setting the year.

MINUTE 00

For setting the minutes.

MONTH 01

For setting the month.

HOUR 00

For setting the hour.

DAY 01

For setting the day of the month.

DIAGNOSTIC

Item

Setting options

Remarks

OPERATION

VTR ON time (indicated in hour increments)

SERVO Ver

SERVO software version display

DRUM RUNNING

Head cylinder rotation time (indicated in hour increments)

SYSCON Ver

SYSCON software version display

CAMERA Ver

CAMERA software version display

THREADING

Number of loading/unloading times

CAMERA ID

Item

Setting options

Remarks

CAMERA ID ID

ID+ (TIME+ DATE) OFF

For displaying and recording the ID data when color bar signals are supplied.

ID:

The ID data is displayed and recorded.

ID+(TIME+DATE):

The ID data and time/date are displayed

and recorded.

OFF:

The ID data is neither displayed nor

recorded.

Menu contents

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)

!LED

Item

Setting options

Remarks

GAIN OFF

W/O 0d

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF at any gain setting except 0 dB.

OFF: Not displayed W/0 dB:Displayed at any gain setting

except 0 dB.

SUPER V ON

OFF

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF when SUPER V is ON. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

WHITE ATW

PRE OFF

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF when the WHITE BAL switch is at the PRE position or ATW has been set.

ATW:Displayed in the ATW mode. PRE: Displayed when PRE is the position

setting.

OFF: Not displayed

FILTER OFF

W/O No 1 No 1 NG

For setting the !LED display relating to the filter ON or OFF.

OFF: Not displayed W/0 No.1:Displayed except when filter 1 is

set.

No.1: Displayed when filter 1 is set. NG: Displayed when the filter position

is not fixed.

EXTENDER ON

OFF

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF when the extender is ON. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

SHUTTER ON

OFF

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF when the shutter is ON. ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

Whether the !LED display is to appear on the viewfinder screen is selected on this menu.

GENLOCK

Item

Setting options

Remarks

SC PHASE FINE 000

128

255

For finely adjusting the burst phase during gen-lock.

H PHASE 000

200

255

For finely adjusting the horizontal sync phase during gen-lock.

SC PHASE COARSE

For coarsely adjusting the burst phase during gen-lock.

“ ” indicates the factory setting.

Warning system

When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.

∫ SLACK

WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second. Tally lamp Flashes four times per second. Viewfinder The SLACK display flashes. Description of warning Trouble has occurred in the motor, solenoid or

other mechanism.

VTR unit operation The tape stops traveling. When solenoid trouble

has been detected, the power is turned off.

Remedial action Check the error code (see page 40) shown in

the viewfinder and consult your nearest service center.

∫ REC WARNING

WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (for over 3

seconds during recording).

Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (for over 3

seconds during recording).

Viewfinder The REC WARNING display flashes (for over 3

seconds during recording).

Description of warning A problem has occurred with the recording

control signals.

VTR unit operation Recording continues but it may not be

performed properly while the warning is displayed.

Remedial action This problem has occurred with the control

signals inside the unit. Consult your nearest service center.

∫ RF

WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (during

recording).

Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during

recording).

Viewfinder The RF display flashes (during recording). Description of warning The video heads are clogged. This problem

occurs in the recording system.

VTR unit operation The cleaning roller is actuated to clean the

heads (max. 3 seconds). Recording continues but it may not be performed properly. The warning display remains flashing up to the REC/PAUSE mode. It goes out when the unit’s mode is transferred from REC/PAUSE.

Remedial action Clean the heads. If recording still cannot be

performed properly even after they have been cleaned, turn off the unit’s power, and consult your nearest service center.

∫ SERVO

WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (during recording

and playback).

Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during recording

and playback).

Viewfinder The SERVO display flashes (during recording

and playback).

Description of warning The servo is out of sync. VTR unit operation Operation continues but it may not be performed

properly.

Remedial action Turn off the unit’s power, and consult your

dealer.

∫ HUMID

WARNING lamp

≥ Lights when condensation has been detected. ≥ Flashes once a second from 10 minutes after

the condensation detection has been released for a duration of 80 minutes.

Tally lamp

≥ Flashes four times per second starting at the

time when the condensation was detected until 10 minutes have elapsed after the condensation detection was released.

≥ The lamp turns off 10 minutes after the

condensation detection status is released.

Viewfinder The HUMID display flashes starting at the time

when the condensation was detected until 90 minutes have elapsed after the condensation detection was released.

Description of warning Condensation has formed. VTR unit operation The recording operation continues but it will stop

if the tape sticks. For 80 minutes after the condensation detection was released, the operation which causes the drum to rotate is not acknowledged.

Remedial action Stop the tape travel, and turn off the unit’s

power. If the HUMID display fails to go out even after the power has been turned back on, wait until it goes out.

∫ TAPE NEAR END

WARNING lamp Flashes once per second (during recording). Tally lamp Flashes once per second (during recording). Viewfinder

≥ The remaining tape display flashes (in the EE

mode)

≥

flashes for 3 seconds one minute before

the tape-end.

Description of warning The tape is approaching its end (2 minutes

remain).

VTR unit operation Operation continues. Remedial action Replace the cassette tape as necessary.

∫ BATTERY NEAR END

WARNING lamp Flashes once per second. Tally lamp Flashes once per second. Viewfinder The BATT NEAR END display flashes. Description of warning The battery is nearly flat. VTR unit operation Operation continues. Remedial action Replace the battery as necessary.

∫ BATTERY END

WARNING lamp Lights. Tally lamp Flashes once per second. Viewfinder The BATT END display flashes. Description of warning The battery is flat. VTR unit operation All operations are stopped, and the tape is

unloaded. Only the cassette tape eject operation is acknowledged.

Remedial action Replace the battery.

∫ TAPE END

WARNING lamp Lights (during stop and standby OFF). Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during stop and

standby OFF).

Viewfinder

END lights, and the TAPE END display

flashes (during stop and standby OFF).

Description of warning The tape has come to the end. VTR unit operation If the unit is in the recording, playback or fast

forward mode, operation is stopped.

Remedial action Rewind the tape. Alternatively, replace the

cassette tape.

Warning system

Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, the tape can still be removed by using a screwdriver to simultaneously push and rotate the EMERGENCY screw.

Set the power to OFF.

Remove the cassette.

Return the rubber cap to its original position.

As shown in the figure, remove the rubber cap, to reveal the EMERGENCY screw (red).

While pushing the screwdriver (Philips head), keep turning the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.

≥It takes about 20 turns for unloading to commence. ≥It takes about 90 turns for the tape to be ejected.

2•52•5

Cassette holder

EMERGENCY screw

Set the power to OFF.

Simultaneously push and rotate.

<Notes>

≥This procedure should only be used in an emergency. ≥Do not turn the screw clockwise. Do not turn the screw any more

after the tape has been ejected. Doing so may damage the mechanism.

≥After the tape has been ejected, the cassette holder will not lock

even when it is closed. The power must be turned back on, and the mechanical operations reset before closing the cassette holder.

≥When the EMERGENCY screw is turned, a clicking sound will be

heard: this is the sound of the reel drive operating which is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

<Note>

Given below is the sequence of priority for the WARNING lamp, tally lamp and warnings in the viewfinder. If more than one error has occurred at the same time, the display with the higher priority appears.

1. SLACK

2. BATTERY END

3. REC WARNING

4. TAPE END

5. HUMID

6. SERVO

7. RF

8. BATTERY NEAR END

9. TAPE NEAR END

Maintenance

When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact with the head drum. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and if the tape is run while condensation has formed inside the unit, the tape tends to stick to the head drum. Bear in mind the following points: ≥Remove the tape before starting to use the unit under

conditions which may be conducive to the formation of condensation.

≥Before inserting the tape, set the power switch to ON, and

check that the HUMID display has not lighted in the viewfinder.

<Note>

To ensure safety, the HUMID display remains flashing and the head drum is rotated for 80 minutes after the condensation detection has been released. During this period, none of the control buttons will operate.

Condensation

Use the AY-DVCL cleaning cassette as necessary to clean the heads. Since the video heads may be damaged if the proper directions for using cleaning cassette are not followed, read the handling instructions which accompany the cleaning tape prior to use.

Cleaning the heads

≥Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt. ≥Use any of the lens cleaners available on the market to

wipe the lens.

≥Never wipe the mirror under any circumstances.

If dirt or dust has adhered to the mirror, blow it away using an air blower available on the market.

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

Smear

This may occur when extremely bright subjects are shot. The higher the electronic shutter speed, the more this phenomenon is liable to occur.

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras

Replacing the backup battery

The backup battery is mounted in the unit prior to the unit’s shipment from the plant. When the backup battery is used up and the power switch is set to ON, the BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY message appears in the viewfinder for 5 seconds. Consult your dealer before replacing the old backup battery with a new one (CR2032). After replacing the battery, press the backup battery cover firmly into place until a click is heard. For details on the battery position, refer to “Parts and their functions” (pages 6 and 7).

Error codes

When an error has occurred in the unit for some reason or other, one of the error codes shown on the right will be displayed in the viewfinder.

Code No.

Description

04 Problem with the pinch solenoid or reel brake

solenoid 08 Problem with the cleaning solenoid 0B Problem with the supply reel

0C Problem with the take-up reel 0D Problem with the capstan

0E Problem with the head cylinder 0F Problem with loading 3F Problem with the servo reference signal

Specifications

[GENERAL]

Power requirements: DC 12V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption: 17 W

Operating temperature: 32 F to 104 F (0 °C to +40 °C) Storage temperature: –4 F to 140 F (–20 to +60 °C) Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 120 min. (continuous recording time using the

TRIMPAC14 made by Anton Bauer)

Dimensions (W kH kD): 4-7/8˝ k7-1/2˝ k11-1/2˝ (123 k190 k292 mm (excluding

grip) )

Weight: Approx. 6.6 bs (3 kg) (main unit only)

[CAMERA UNIT]

Pickup device: 1/2-inch IT type CCD (410,000 pixels) System: RGB 3-CCD system Total number of pixels: 811(H) k508(V) Number of effective pixels: 768(H) k494(V) Spectral system: f/1.4 prism system Internal filters: 1: 3200K (clear)

2: 5600K + 1/8ND 3: 5600K 4: 5600K + 1/64ND

Quantizing: 10 bits, non-linear Sampling frequency: 14.31818 MHz (4 fsc) Digital signal processing: 28.63636 MHz (8 fsc) Horizontal drive frequency: 28.63636 MHz (8 fsc) Programmable gain: 3 positions (L, M and H) selected from 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,

21, 24, 30, 36 dB

Shutter speed Preset: 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

Variable:1/60.3 to 1/250.0

Lens mount: Bayonet type Sensitivity: F11 (2000 lux) Minimum subject brightness: 0.5 lux (at f/1.4 +36 dB) Video S/N ratio: 62 dB (standard) Horizontal resolution: 800 lines (at center) (CAM OUT connector) Registration: Less than 0.05% (total area, lens distortion excluded) Geometric distortion: Negligible (lens distortion excluded)

indicates safety information.

Video system

[VTR UNIT]

Recording format: DV format Sampling frequency Y: 13.5 MHz

B/PR: 3.375 MHz

Quantizing: 8 bits

Audio system

Tape transport system

Recording format: Digital PCM stereo recording

16 bits (48 kHz/2 channels) 12 bits (32 kHz/2 channels)

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (at 48 kHz)

Tape format: DV standard cassettes Tape speed: 18.812 mm/sec. Maximum recording time: 270 min.

DV 1394 (4 pins): IEEE1394 input/output DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male): DC 12 V (DC 11 V to 17 V) DC OUT (4 pins): DC 12 V (DC 11 V to 17 V), max. 1 A (DC 7 V, max. 1 A

output also available)

LENS (multi-connector, 12 pins) EVF (multi-connector, 20 pins)

Other

[CONNECTOR SECTION]

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR k2, 3 pins): LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switching system

MIC: –40, –50, –60 dBu menu-selectable LINE: –6, 0, +4 dBu menu-selectable MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported

MIC IN (XLR, 3 pins): MIC/MIC+48V switching system

MIC: –40, –50, –60 dBu menu-selectable MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported (menu-selectable)

GEN LOCK IN (BNC): 1.0 V

P-P

, 75

≠

Input

CAMERA OUT (BNC): 1.0 V[p-p], 75

≠

VIDEO OUT (BNC): 1.0 V[p-p], 75

≠

S-VIDEO OUT (S connector) Y signal: 1.0 V[p-p], 75

≠

C signal: 0.286 V[p-p], 75

≠

AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 (RCA k2): –6 dBu, low impedance, unbalanced PHONE OUT (stereo mini jack): –30 to –80 dBu

Output

Specifications

[VIEWFINDER]

(Optional accessory AJ-VF10)

CRT: 1.5-inch high-resolution monochrome CRT Video system: 525i/59.94 Hz External controls Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING

Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/ OFF

[ACCESSORIES]

≥

Battery holder (already installed on unit) for Anton Bauer products

≥

Microphone

≥

Tripod plate

[RELATED EQUIPMENT]

Power supply-related products

Battery packs: AU-BP402, AJ-BP490 Battery chargers: AJ-B425 (for charging the AU-BP402 battery pack)

AJ-B450 (for charging the AU-BP402 and the AJ-BP490 battery pack)

Battery case: AU-M402H AC adapter: AJ-B75

Audio products

Microphone kit: AJ-MC700P Microphone holder: AJ-MH700P Wireless mic receiver: WX-RJ700 Camera attachment: WX-ZJ770

Maintenance products

Cleaning tape: AY-DVCL Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900 Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Shoulder strap: VFC2588 (service part)

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Panasonic AG-DVC200, AG-DVC200P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features

Introduction

Features of the camera unit

Features of the VTR unit

System configuration

Parts and their functions

Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer

Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony

Attaching the lens

Using an AC power supply (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter)

Mounting the unit on a tripod

Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment

Attaching the shoulder belt (optional accessory)

Attaching the viewfinder and microphone

Setting the camera ID

Setting the date and time

Lens adjustments and checks

Flange back adjustment

White shading adjustment

White shading check

Viewfinder displays

Viewfinder lamp displays

Viewfinder screen status displays

Selecting the viewfinder screen display

White balance and black balance adjustment

Automatic white balance adjustment

Automatic black balance adjustment

Electronic shutter settings

Shutter modes

Setting the synchro scanning mode

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Time data settings

Setting the user’s bit Setting the time code

Scene files

Scene file function

Scene file setting method

How to use file select

Returning a scene filename to its default

List of scene file settings

List of file settings

Normal recording

Recording methods

Scene-to-scene continuity

Audio recording

Monitoring the sound during recording

Selecting the audio input signals

Adjusting the audio recording level

Other functions

Rec review

Variable speed (FF/REW) playback

INDEX SEARCH mode

Still-picture playback

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function

Using the unit with external components

Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing

Connection to a video component with a DV connector

Menu operations

Menu display enable/disable

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings

Setting menu configuration

Menu contents

SCENE menu (main menu)

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)

Warning system

Emergency eject

Maintenance

Condensation

Cleaning the heads

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras

Replacing the backup battery

Error codes

Specifications