Panasonic AG- P, AG-DVC30P User Manual

BEFORE USE DESCRIPTION

OF PARTS

PREPARATION

SHOOTING

PLAYBACK

EDITING DISPLAYS

MENUS TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

SPECIFI-

CATIONS,

OTHER

IMPORTANT

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

indicates safety information.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FCC Note:

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.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cable when connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate it.

CAUTION:

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space in order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

OReplace only with same or specified type. ODo not disassemble or dispose of in fire. O

Do not store in temperatures over 140°F (60°C).

OUse specified charger for rechargeable

batteries.

ODo not recharge the battery if it is not a

rechargeable type.

For Remote Controller

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

WARNING:

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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

Notice (U.S.A.only):

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Camera-Recorder

OThe rating plate is on the underside of the

Camera-Recorder

AC Adapter

OThe rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adapter.

ODisconnect the AC mains plug from the AC

mains socket when not in use.

BEFORE USE

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

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

8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources — This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

Important Safeguards

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into the video unit.

c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal peration.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct

change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the

user’s authority to operate.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

BEFORE USE

Read this first!

Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Remember to check the settings especially when you intend to use special effects or backlight compensation.

Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.

Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camerarecorder or cassette.

Respect copyrights

Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even it is intended for private use.

Caution concerning illustrations in these instructions

O Note that all illustrations (camera-recorder,

menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions will differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder.

O If the operations described can be performed

using either the camera-recorder or the remote control unit, an illustration of the remote control unit is shown alongside.

Reference pages

Reference pages are indicated as (P00).

Usable cassette tapes

Digital video cassette tapes with the Ò mark can be used with this camera-recorder.

Contents

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Storage precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Checking the system operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Getting ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Inserting the cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Checking what you have shot (rec check) . . . . . .14

Removing the tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Disconnecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Attaching the handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Attaching the large eye-cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

BEFORE USE

Camera-recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Wireless remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting the screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adjusting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Charging the internal battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Specifying the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

PREPARATION

Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Shooting techniques for different targets . . . . . .36

Low-angle shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Searching specific scenes (image search) . . . . .36

Zoom functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Self-portrait shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording the time stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

High-sensitivity shooting (SNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Vibration reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Wind noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Movie-like shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Photo shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Zebra pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Field and frame shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Frame-by-frame shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Changing the image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the USER buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

One-touch zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Backlight compensation function . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

AE lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Index recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Backup recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Switching to manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustments . . . . . .43

Shutter speed adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Iris and gain adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

White balance adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Setting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adjusting the white balance manually . . . . . . . . .46

Audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Adjusting the mic input audio level . . . . . . . . . . .47

Adjusting the headphone volume . . . . . . . . . . . .48

SHOOTING

BEFORE USE

O “LEICA” is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. O “DICOMAR” is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

Other names, company names or product names mentioned in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing back a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Connecting a TV to view images . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Checking the shooting date and time . . . . . . . . .50

Variable-speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Slow playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Frame-feed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Cue and review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Search functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Variable-speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Counter display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Counter memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

PLAYBACK

Connecting external units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Digital video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Video deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

External microphone

(connected to phono jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

External microphone

(connected to XLR connector) . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Analog input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Digital input/output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

EDITING

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes . . . . . . . .63

In VCR mode only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Using the MODE CHK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Setting the DISPLAY items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

DISPLAYS

Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Setting the menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Selecting the main items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Selecting the sub items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Entering the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setting other sub items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Returning to the main item screen . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Setting other main items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Releasing the menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Initializing the menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

CAMERA mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

VCR mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

SCENE FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

CAMERA SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

RECORDING SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

DISPLAY SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

MENUS

Before calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Normal video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Other types of video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Playback (images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Playback (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

TROUBLESHOOTING

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

System resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Cleaning the video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Maintenance cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

SPECIFICATIONS, OTHER

Contents (cont.)

Mini DV cassette tape

(AY-DVM63MQ)

Accessories

Wireless remote control

(VFA0402)

Button battery

(CR2025)

DC cord

(K2GJ2DC00002)

AC cord

(K2CB2CB00006)

AV cable

(K2KC4CB00009)

Handle

(VYH0312)

Shoulder strap

(VFC3891)

Eye-cup (large)

(VMG1370)

2: For the battery and AC adapter model

numbers, refer to the “Optional peripheral units” section. (P87)

Battery (2)

AC adapter (2)

BEFORE USE

Operating precautions

Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.

O Failure to heed this caution will cause the

camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage).

Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields.

O Using the camera-recorder on top of or near

a TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits.

O The powerful magnetic fields generated by

speakers or large motors may damage your tape recordings or distort the images.

O The electromagnetic waves emitted from a

microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be distorted.

O If the camera-recorder is so adversely

affected by products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly, turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or re-connect the AC adapter. After this, turn the camera-recorder back on.

Do not use the camera-recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment.

O Using the camera-recorder near a radio

transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound.

Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the camera-recorder when using it at the beach and other similar places.

O Sand and dust can damage the camera-

recorder and cassette. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing the cassettes.)

AC adapter and battery

O If the battery has become extremely hot or

cold or if it has not been used for a long time and has no charge, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times and charging will start automatically.

O If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even

when the battery temperature is normal, it may mean that something is wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Consult your dealer.

O When the battery is warm, it will take longer

to charge than normal.

O When the AC adapter is used near a radio,

the sound from the radio may be distorted. Keep the AC adapter at least a yard away from the radio.

O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is

being used; however, this is not a sign of malfunctioning.

Do not drop the camera-recorder while carrying it.

O Strong impact may damage the camera-

recorder to the extent that it will no longer operate properly.

O When carrying the camera-recorder around,

use the hand strap, handle or shoulder strap, and remember to handle it carefully.

Do not expose the camera-recorder to insect sprays or volatile substances.

O Contact with insect sprays or volatile

substances may distort the shape of the camera-recorder and/or cause its finish to peel off.

O Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact

with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time.

After use, always remove the cassette and remove the battery or unplug the AC cord from the power outlet.

O If the cassette is left inside the camera-

recorder, the tape may become slack or damaged.

O Leaving the battery on the camera-recorder

for an extended period may cause the battery voltage to drop excessively, and it may not be possible to re-use it even after charging it.

Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod

The depth of the tripod mounting hole is

5.5 mm. When mounting this camera-recorder on a tripod, do not force the screw beyond this depth. Note that if you use any screw other than a 1/4-20UNC type you could damage the camera-recorder.

Camera mounted on a tripod

(1/4-20UNC type of screw)

Operating precautions (cont.)

Battery characteristics

This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. When the battery is used in an environment where the temperature is very low, it will not allow more than 5 minutes of operation. If you let the battery get very hot, its protection function will be triggered, which will make it unusable for some time.

Always remove the battery after use.

If it is left inside, a small amount of current will be consumed even while the camera-recorder’s power is off. Also, if it is left inside for an extended period, the battery may become overdischarged and it may not be possible to re-use it even after charging it.

To dispose of an unusable battery

O The battery has a definite service life.

In order to protect valuable natural resources, do not throw away a battery which you no longer need. Take it to a store that participates in the recycling of rechargeable batteries.

Protect the battery’s terminal area.

Keep the battery’s terminal area free of dust and other foreign matter. If a battery has been dropped, check whether its body or terminal area has been bent out of shape. Attempting to install an out-of-shape battery in the camera-recorder or mounting it in the AC adapter may damage the camera-recorder or AC adapter.

Liquid crystal displays

O If the same image or characters are left

displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder for an extended period, they may become burned onto the screen. However, if the power is kept off for several hours, the screen will return to normal.

O The liquid crystal parts are manufactured

using high-precision technology. More than

99.99% of the pixels are effective, which means that less than 0.01% of the pixels are missing or permanently lighted. Missing or lighted pixels are not a sign of malfunctioning and have no effect at all on the images which are recorded.

BEFORE USE

Storage precautions

Before storing the camera-recorder, remove both the cassette and battery. Store all of these items in a place with a low humidity and relatively constant temperature. Recommended temperature range:

59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C)

Recommended relative humidity:

40% to 60%

Camera-recorder

Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep the dust off.

Battery

O The battery life is shortened in places which

are very hot or cold.

O Storing the battery in a location with oily

vapors or high dust concentrations may corrode the terminals, cause other damage and lead to malfunctioning.

O Keep metal objects (such as necklaces

and hairpins) away from the battery. Short-circuiting may occur across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up, and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state.

O The battery should be discharged for

storage. When storing it for an extended time, we recommended that at least once a year you charge it, use up its charge by operating the camera-recorder, and then store it again.

Cassette tapes

O Always rewind your tapes to the start before

storing them. If a cassette that has been stopped part the way through is left standing for six months or more (this timeframe differs depending on the storage conditions), the tape will become slack.

O Always put tapes back into their original

cases before storing them as factors such as dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and humidity may damage the tapes. Dust contains particles of hard minerals which may damage the camera-recorder’s heads and other parts if they get inside the cassette.

O Fast forward and rewind your tapes once

every six months. If tapes are kept wound up for more than a year, the expansion and contraction caused by changes in the temperature and humidity may distort the tapes. Also, parts of the tape may get stuck together.

O Do not place cassettes near equipment or

anything else with strong magnetic fields.

O The top surface of tapes is coated with

microscopically small magnetic particles where the signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys and other products may have a stronger magnetic field than you might suspect: they may be strong enough to erase recordings and generate noise on the screen and in the sound.

Checking the system operations

Connecting the power cord

Getting ready

Connect the DC cord to the DC input socket.

After purchasing your camera-recorder, follow the instructions for checking the system operations to ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything.

Connect the other end of the DC cord and one end of the AC cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the other end of the AC cord into the power outlet.

BEFORE USE

Checking the system operations (cont.)

Turning on the power

Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the cassette holder. When the holder is closed properly, the cassette holder is retracted automatically.

Close the cassette cover after the cassette holder has been completely retracted.

O Do not take hold of the cassette cover alone

to insert or remove tapes. Insert and remove cassette tapes after putting the camera-recorder down on a stable, flat surface or hold it with both hands to keep it stable.

O Do not forcibly push the cassette holder into

place as this may cause malfunctioning.

O Wait until the cassette holder is completely

retracted before closing the cassette cover.

Checking the system operations (cont.)

Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to AUTO.

Squeeze both sides of the lens cap and remove it.

Look through the viewfinder and check what you want to shoot.

Shooting starts when you press the START/STOP (red) button on the POWER lever. Press this button again to pause shooting (shooting pause mode).

Shooting

Viewfinder

MANUALAUTO

In the shooting pause mode, press the

button. The last two or three seconds of the scenes you have shot are now played back. After playback, the shooting pause mode is restored.

Open the LCD monitor while holding down the panel locking button.

The LCD monitor can be opened to a maximum angle of 90°. Forcing it past this point will damage the camera-recorder.

Checking what you have shot (rec check)

90°

You can conduct an image search (P36) by holding down the 6 button in the shooting pause mode. Do not hold down the 6 button when conducting a rec check.

Tape protection mode

If you leave the camera-recorder in the shooting pause mode for 5 minutes or so, the camera-recorder will automatically switch to the tape protection mode and its power will turn off. However, when “STBY” has been selected as the TAPE PROTECT item setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen using the menus (P68-P71), the cylinder head will stop instead of the power being turned off. (P80)

RESET

REC

COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS

DIGITAL ZOOM

BARS

MANUALAUTO

PHOTO SHOT

BEFORE USE

Hold down the white button and turn the POWER lever to the OFF position. The power is now turned off, and the CAMERA lamp goes off.

Disconnect the DC cord from the DC input socket.

POWER

CAMERA

VCR

Turning off the power

Disconnecting the power cord

Disconnect the DC cord and AC cord from the AC adapter.

Disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet.

Checking the system operations (cont.)

Removing the tape

Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow, and open the cassette cover. When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder pops out automatically.

Take out the cassette tape.

Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the cassette holder.

Close the cassette cover after the cassette holder has been completely retracted.

OPEN/EJECT

O Check that the camera-recorder’s power is

on before sliding the OPEN/EJECT lever.

O Close the cassette cover if you are not

going to insert a cassette tape immediately after removing another.

O Do not attempt to remove a tape while you

are recording. The cassette cover opens but recording will continue, allowing outside light and dust to adversely affect the tape.

Adjusting the hand strap

Open the cover and adjust the strap length.

Adjust the hand strap to fit your hand.

BEFORE USE

Attaching the shoulder strap

/16

inch (20 mm)

or more

/16 inch (20 mm)

or more

/16

inch (20 mm)

or more

/16 inch (20 mm)

or more

We recommended that you attach the shoulder strap to help you avoid dropping the camerarecorder.

When the handle is not attached

When the handle is attached

Cassette tapes

Preventing accidental erasure

To prevent erasing the recordings on a tape by accident, set the tab on the cassette to SAVE.

REC

SAVE

$ We recommend that you use the following

mini DV cassette tapes with this camerarecorder. AY-DVM30 (30 minutes in SP mode) AY-DVM60 (60 minutes in SP mode)

$ Although the picture quality of material shot

in the LP mode is not bad, mosaic-like noise may appear, limitations may apply to some of the memory functions and/or regular playback may not be possible when:

O a tape shot in the LP mode using this

camera-recorder is played back in another digital video unit;

O a tape shot in the LP mode using another

digital video unit is played back in this camera-recorder;

O a tape shot in the LP mode using this

camera-recorder is played back in another digital video unit that does not have an LP mode capability;

O slow or frame-feed playback is performed; or O an image search is conducted

$ Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP

mode as the tracks on the tape are narrower than the heads.

Larger flat area

Lens hood

Removing the lens hood

O Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to

remove it.

Attaching the lens hood

O Make sure that the larger flat part of the lens

hood is pointing upward, then fit it into place.

O Turn the lens hood clockwise to attach it.

DESCRIPTION

OF PARTS

Description of parts (cont.)

Camera-recorder

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

MIC

IN/OUT

XLR ADAPTER

White balance sensor (P45)

S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector

(P56)

XLR ADAPTER connector

(P57, P59)

Tally lamp (P79, P84)

Focusing ring (P36,

P42, P44, P76)

Infrared light (P37, P80)

MIC jack (P57, P59, P64, P78)

AV IN/OUT jack (P56,

P58-P61, P74, P78, P80)

Lens hood (P18)

Lens (P10)

DESCRIPTION

OF PARTS

Description of parts (cont.)

Camera-recorder

RESET

DIGITAL ZOOM

REC

COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS

PHOTO SHOT

BARS

MANUALAUTO

–SEARCH (6) button

(P14, P36, P49, P51)

Built-in speaker

(P50, P59, P64)

REC button

(P60, P62)

REC sub button

(P60, P62)

COUNTER button

(P54, P65)

RESET button (counter)

(P28, P32, P34, P54)

SNS button (P37, P64)

USER2 button (P41, P52, P58,

P63, P64, P75)

USER3 button

(P41, P52, P58, P63, P64, P75)

FOCUS button (P42)

WHITE BAL button

(P45, P46)

Remote control sensor (P25)

MENU button (P27, P29, P32, P34,

P47, P48, P68, P71)

MODE CHK button (P67)

Multi dial (P27, P29, P31-P34, P43, P44,

P47, P48, P50-P53, P66, P69, P70, P76)

RESET button (P84)

Digital zoom (1) button

(P36, P49, P51, P52, P61, P62)

SEARCH + (5) button

(P36, P49, P51)

BARS ($) button (P39, P49, P60-P62, P64)

PHOTO SHOT (;) button

(P39, P49, P51)

OIS button (P38)

ZEBRA button (P39, P64)

AUTO/MANUAL selector switch (P14, P35, P42,

P43, P45, P46)

Panel locking button

(P14, P26, P49)

Description of parts (cont.)

Wireless remote control unit

Note that the following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder.

OTITLE OMULTI/P-IN-P OSELECT OSTORE OOFF/ON OPB. ZOOM O N

1. DATE/TIME button (P50)

2. OSD button (P50)

3. COUNTER button (P54)

4. RESET button (counter)

(P28, P32, P34, P54)

5. A.DUB button (P58)

6. REC button (P60, P62)

7. PLAY button (1)

(P49, P51, P52, P60-P62)

8. PAUSE button (;)

(P49, P51, P58)

9. C/REW button (6)

(P36, P49, P54)

10. STILL ADV button (E, D)

(P25, P51)

11. INDEX button (:, 9)

(P53, P74)

12. STOP button ($)

(P25, P49, P60-P62)

13. FF/B button (5)

(P36, P49, P54)

: During playback, these buttons function in

exactly the same way as the corresponding buttons on the camera-recorder.

14. PHOTO SHOT button

(P39)

15. START/STOP button

(P35)

16. ZOOM/VOL buttons

(P50)

: During shooting, these buttons function in

exactly the same way as the corresponding buttons on the camera-recorder.

17. VAR.SEARCH button (P52)

18. MENU button

(P27, P29, P31, P32, P34, P47, P48, P68, P71)

19. [V] [B], [M] buttons

(P27, P29, P31-P34, P47, P48, P52, P53, P69, P70)

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

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STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

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215

9 8

10 12

11 17

5 16

PREPARATION

Battery

Before using the battery, fully charge it in the AC adapter. We recommend that you keep a spare battery with you whenever you use the battery to run the camera-recorder.

Charging time Continuous recording time

Align the battery with the “” marking on the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the direction shown below. O Before doing this, disconnect the DC cord

from the AC adapter as the battery cannot be charged if it is connected.

Connect the AC cord to the power outlet. O The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on

the AC adapter light, and charging begins.

O If the CHARGE lamp does not light when

the battery is placed in the AC adapter, remove the battery and place it in the adapter once again.

When the battery has been charged, the CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes off.

Slide the battery, and remove it.

Raise the viewfinder.

Press the battery straight against the camera-recorder body and slide it down until it clicks into place.

Return the viewfinder to its original position.

O Turn the POWER lever to the OFF position,

check that the POWER lamp (CAMERA/VCR) has gone off, and then remove the battery.

O Support the battery with your hand so that it

does not drop off.

Battery (cont.)

Mounting

To remove the battery, hold down the battery release button and slide it up.

Removing

PREPARATION

Remote control unit

Setting the remote control unitInstalling the battery

When two camera-recorders are used simultaneously, either [VCR1] or [VCR2] can be set for this camera-recorder and the wireless remote control unit so that the remote control unit will not be used to operate the wrong camera-recorder by mistake. O The remote control sensor used for this is

located at the lower side of the lens on the camera recorder. Point the wireless remote control unit towards the sensor when operating the camera-recorder with it.

Setting procedure

O Wireless remote control unit

Press the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (D) buttons at the same time to set the remote control unit for use with VCR1. Alternatively, press the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (E) buttons at the same time to set the remote control unit for use with VCR2. When the battery in the remote control unit is replaced, the remote control unit is set for use with VCR1.

O Camera-recorder

Use the menus (P68-P71) to set the REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (P79)

If different settings are used for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, “REMOTE” will light up in red on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Viewfinder

Set the POWER lever to the ON position, and check that images appear in the viewfinder. O Keep the LCD monitor closed.

Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the screen is positioned where it is easiest to see.

Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that the characters on the viewfinder screen are seen most clearly.

Do not point the viewfinder at the sun.

Doing so may damage the parts inside.

This camera-recorder offers a choice of viewfinders: a viewfinder with a small LCD screen and one with a 3.5-inch LCD monitor. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. O The brightness and hue may differ between

the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor.

Using the viewfinder

Diopter adjustment lever

Viewfinder

Using the LCD monitor

Set the POWER lever to the ON position.

Open the LCD monitor while holding down the panel locking button.

The LCD monitor can be opened to a maximum angle of 90°. Forcing it past this point will damage the camera-recorder.

Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see. O The monitor can be rotated by 180

degrees toward the lens and 90 degrees toward you.

Forcing the monitor beyond these angles or attempting to close the monitor while it has been rotated by 90 degrees will damage the camerarecorder.

180° 90°

90°

O When closing the LCD monitor, ensure that

it is closed securely.

O When the LCD monitor is rotated toward

the lens (for self-portrait shooting), the viewfinder and LCD monitor will light up at the same time.

PREPARATION

When the [M] button on the remote control unit is used to make adjustments, the level meter reading starts changing in the opposite direction once it has reached the maximum (or minimum) position.

Viewfinder (cont.)

Use the menus (P68-P71) to select “YES” as the LCD/EVF SET item setting on the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Adjusting the screen display

The LCD/EVF SET screen with “LCD BRIGHTNESS” selected appears. Turn the multi dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.

DISPLAY SETUPDISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETLCD/EVF SET –––––––– YES YES

SELF SHOOT NORMAL

EVF MODE AUTO

EVF COLOR ON

PUSH MENU TO RETURNPUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

LCD/EVF SETLCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURNPUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Upon completion of the settings, press the multi dial to select “LCD COLOR LEVEL.”

LCD/EVF SETLCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL LCD COLOR LEVEL

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURNPUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Turn the multi dial to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen.

LCD/EVF SETLCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS EVF BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURNPUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Upon completion of the settings, press the multi dial to select “EVF BRIGHTNESS.”

LCD/EVF SETLCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS EVF BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURNPUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Turn the multi dial to adjust the color level of the LCD monitor screen.

LCD/EVF SETLCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL LCD COLOR LEVEL

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[–]

? ? ? ?

––––[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURNPUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Press the MENU button three times to exit the menu mode.

PB.

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SET

ITEM

PB.

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ITEM

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

SELECT

VAR.

PB.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

ZOOM

SET

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