Panasonic AG-DVX100A User Manual

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PAL

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Model AG- E

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

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

FOR U.K. ONLY

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

• Under no circumstances shoul either of these wires be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol Ó .

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

indicates safety information.

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2. Replace the fuse.

Fuse

IMPORTANT

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

Operating precaution

Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation.

$ DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER

BY UNSCREWING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

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

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.

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.

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CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

O Replace only with same or specified type. O Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. O Do not store in temperatures over 60°C. O Use specified charger for rechargeable

batteries.

O Do not recharge the battery if it is not a

rechargeable type.

For Remote 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.

CAUTION:

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

indicates safety information.

Attention/Attentie

O Batteries are used for the main power source,

memory back-up in the product and remote controller. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

O Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen

van het apparaat, alsmede voor de afstandsbediening, wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij. Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u ze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen.

To remove the battery/ Verwijderen van de batterij

Main Power Battery Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding

Battery eject button Batterij verwijderknop

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Contents

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Storage tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Mounting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Supplying power from the AC adapter . . . .21

Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adjusting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Mounting the lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Viewfinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Setting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Charging the internal battery . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . .29

White balance and black balance . . . . . . . .31

Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . .32

ATW (Auto Tracking White) function . . . . .32

Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Changing the scene file settings . . . . . . . . .36

Setting menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Operation method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Configuration of setting menus . . . . . . . . . .39

SCENE FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

CAMERA SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

AUTO SW screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . .43

RECORDING SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . .44

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

DISPLAY SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . .48

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Camera mode and VCR mode . . . . . . . . . .50

VCR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Selecting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Connecting external components . . . . . . . .57

Inputting to and outputting from analog

components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Inputting to and outputting from digital

components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

REC check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Face-to-face shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Index recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the USER buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Intermittent recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Backup recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Progressive shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Tape blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Variable speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Troubleshooting (Q&A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Power supply-related problems . . . . . . . . .65

Battery-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Problems during normal video recording . .65 Problems during various kinds of video

recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Editing-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Display-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Playback-related problems (video) . . . . . . .66

Playback-related problems (audio) . . . . . . .67

Other types of problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

O “LEICA” is the registered trademark of Leica Microsystems. O “DICOMAR” is the registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

Other model names, company names, products names, etc. are the trademarks and registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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Accessories

OBattery (2)

OAC adapter (2)

OAC cable

(U.K. only: K2CT3DA00001)

OEye cup (VMG1458)

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OMicrophone holder (VYC0870)

OScrews

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

OMicrophone holder adapter (VYC0890)

OShoulder strap (VFC3891)

(All areas except U.K.: K2CR2DA00005)

ODC cable (VEK8722)

O Wireless remote control unit (VFA0402)

OBattery for remote control unit (CR2025)

OMini DV cassette tape (AY-DVM63MQ)

OFerrite Cores

Ferrite Cores for DV Interface Cable:

(J0KG00000013) When the DV Interface cable is to be connected, attach one Ferrite Core to one end of the cable and the other one to the other end.

2 :

Refer to the “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES” item (on page 70) for the model numbers of the battery and AC adapter.

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Precautions for use

Take care to prevent water from entering inside the camera recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the seashore or in other similar environments.

O Failure to heed this caution may cause the

camera recorder and/or cassette to malfunction (possibly leading to irreparable damage).

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

O When the camera recorder is used on top of or

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

O The strong magnetic fields generated by

speakers or large motors may ruin the tape recordings or distort the images.

O The electromagnetic waves from

microcomputers may have an adverse effect on the camera recorder or give rise to distortion in the images and sound.

O If the camera recorder is adversely affected by

a component that generates magnetic fields to such an extent that it can no longer operate normally, turn off the power and remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet, then re-install the battery or reconnect the AC adapter to the outlet. After this, switch the camera recorder’s power back on.

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

O If the camera recorder is used near a radio

transmitter or high-voltage equipment, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

When using the camera recorder on the seashore or other similar environment, take care to ensure that no sand or dust enter inside the camera recorder.

O Sand and dust may damage the camera

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

AC adapter and battery

O When the temperature of the battery unit has

risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time and has become fully discharged, the “CHARGE” lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically.

O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash even

though the battery temperature is normal, consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter.

O When the battery is warm, it takes longer than

usual for the battery to be charged.

O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the

radio sound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distance of at least one meter from the radio.

O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in

use; however, this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning.

When carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it.

O A strong impact may damage the camera

recorder body and render it incapable of proper operation.

O When carrying the camera recorder, always

use the hand strap or shoulder strap and handle the camera carefully.

Keep the camera recorder away from insecticide sprays and volatile liquids.

O If the camera recorder comes into contact with

insecticide sprays or volatile liquids, the camera body may become deformed or the surface coating may peel off.

O Ensure that the camera recorder does not

remain in close contact with rubber or plastic products for prolonged periods of time.

After use, be absolutely sure to remove the cassette and either remove the camera recorder’s battery or disconnect its AC cable from the power outlet.

O If a cassette is left inside the camera recorder,

tape slack may develop and result in damage to the tape.

O If the battery is left inside the camera recorder

for a prolonged period, its voltage may drop to such a low level that even after it has been recharged, it may not be possible to re-use it.

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Precautions for use

Battery characteristics

This camera recorder uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which produces electrical energy by means of an internal chemical reaction. This reaction tends to be easily affected by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the period during which the battery can be effectively used decreases as the temperature becomes very high or low. The battery charge will last for only 5 minutes if the battery is used in an environment where the temperature is extremely low. When the battery temperature rises to an abnormally high level, the protection function is activated, and it is not possible to use the battery for a while.

Always remove the battery upon completion of operation.

Never fail to remove the battery from the camera recorder. (If it is left in the camera, a small amount of current will be consumed even when the camera recorder’s power is off.) If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, it will become excessively discharged to the extent that even after it has been recharged, it may not be possible to re-use it.

Disposing of the battery

ODispose of the battery when it has reached

the end of its service life.

ODo not dispose of the battery in a fire as it

may explode.

Protect the battery terminals.

Ensure that the battery terminals are free from dust and foreign matter. If the battery has been dropped, check that the battery body and terminals have not been bent out of shape. Inserting a deformed battery into the camera recorder or mounting it in the AC adapter may result in damage to the camera recorder or AC adapter.

LCD

OIf the same image or characters are left

displayed for a prolonged period on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, the image may be burned onto the screen. If this happens, keep the power off for several hours to restore the screen to its original condition.

OThe liquid crystal parts are fabricated using

high-precision technology. The screen has effective pixels that cover more than 99.99% of its area, but pixels may be missing or remain permanently lit in less than 0.01% of the area. This is neither indicative of malfunctioning nor does it affect the images in any way.

OIn locations where the temperature fluctuates

considerably, condensation may form on the liquid crystal parts of LCD monitor. If this happens, wipe off the moisture using a soft, dry cloth.

OIf the temperature of the camera recorder

itself is very low, the LCD monitor may be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power has been turned on. Normal brightness is restored after the internal temperature has risen.

Do not point the lens or viewfinder’s eyepiece at the sun.

Doing so may damage the internal parts.

Protective caps for the connectors

Keep the protective caps in place over any connectors which are not being used.

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Storage tips

When storing the camera recorder, eject the cassette from the camera recorder and remove the battery. Store all components in a location where the humidity level is low and the temperature is relatively stable.

Recommended temperature range:

15°C to 25°C

Recommended relative humidity:

40% to 60%

Camera recorder

OWrap the camera recorder in soft cloth to

keep out dust.

Battery

OThe battery’s service life is reduced if the

battery is stored in a location where the temperature is extremely high or extremely low.

OIf the battery is stored in a location exposed

to high concentrations of oily vapors and/or dust, the terminals may corrode or other problems may develop, possibly resulting in malfunctioning.

ODo not bring metal objects (such as

necklaces or hairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. The terminals may short circuit and generate heat, and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns.

OStore the battery only when it is fully

discharged. It is recommended that the battery be charged once a year when it is being stored long-term and that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder.

Cassette tapes

OBefore storing a cassette tape, rewind the

tape to its start. If a tape that has been stopped at some interim point along its length is stored for six months or more (this period of time differs depending on the storage conditions), tape slack will develop. Always rewind the tape to its start before storing it.

OReturn cassette tapes to their original cases

before storing them. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), humidity and other such conditions may damage the tapes. Dust contains particles of hard mineral substances, and if dust should enter inside a cassette, these particles may in turn be transferred to the heads and other parts, possibly resulting in their damage. Make a habit of always returning the cassettes to their original cases.

OFast forward and rewind cassette tapes once

every six months. If tapes are kept wound up for more than a year, they may become warped or distorted due to the expansion and contraction caused by changes in the temperature and humidity. In addition, layers of tape may stick together.

ODo not place cassette tapes near matter or

equipment which emits strong magnetic fields.

OExtremely fine magnetic particles are

contained in the coating of the tape surface, and it is here that the signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys and other such items may have stronger magnetic fields than suspected, which may erase recordings or give rise to noise in the pictures and sound.

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Parts and their functions

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POWER

OFF

EJECT

;

(Eye cup)

(Eye-piece)

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1POWER switch

Move this switch while pressing the lock release button.

Lock release button

2START/STOP button

When this button is pressed in the camera mode, shooting can be started or stopped. Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button >.

3EJECT switch

To open the cassette holder, slide this switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the lock release button. Do not operate the switch while recording is in progress. The cassette holder will open but recording will continue, so external light and/or dust will adversely affect the tape.

Do not insert or eject the cassette tape holding onto the cassette holder alone.

Insert or eject the tape with the camera recorder placed on a flat and stable surface or, alternatively, support the camera recorder with both hands so that it will be kept in a stable condition even if the cassette holder is opened.

Close the cassette holder after ensuring that the cassette mechanism has completed the eject operation.

4Cassette holder

5CAM REMOTE jack (2.5 mm mini jack)

The remote control unit is connected to this jack to enable zooming and record start/stop to be initiated by remote control.

6PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)

The headphones are connected to this jack to monitor the sound.

7Remote control sensor (rear)

8Tally lamp (rear)

This lights or blinks depending on the status of the camera recorder.

Lights: While shooting is in progress.

Blinks:

O When a remote control operation has been received

(about 8 blinks per second)

O When shooting is commenced

(about 8 blinks per second)

O When the tape has come to the end

(about 4 blinks per second)

O When a problem has arisen in the tape transport

system (about 4 blinks per seconds)

O When there is little tape or battery charge remaining

(once a second)

The settings for causing the tally lamp to flash are performed using the REC LAMP item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 48)

9Viewfinder

:Diopter adjustment dial

This is adjusted in such a way that the viewfinder screen comes into sharp focus.

Lock release button

;Power socket

<DC INPUT connector (7.9V)

=Battery eject button

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Parts and their functions

>?@

White balance sensor

>CAMERA/VCR button and lamp

Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode, and the lamp of the selected mode lights. Select the camera mode for shooting. Select the VCR mode to check the tape contents or input and record video signals from an external source.

?Scene file dial

This is used to select the scene files. (See page 35) conditions are stored in the positions of this dial. be instantly loaded using the dial.

@EVF DTL/END SEARCH button

When this button is pressed inthe camera mode, the outlines of the images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are accentuated, and focusing is thereby facilitated. “EVF DTL ON” will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. However, the images which are recorded at this time will be the regular images whose outlines are not accentuated. Pressing the button once again will return the unit to its original status. “EVF DTL OFF” will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. When this button is pressed in the VCR mode, the unrecorded blanks on the video tape are searched, and the still picture mode is established about one second before an unrecorded blank. The part which was shot last can also be searched using the END SEARCH item setting on the setting menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 43) OWhen one tape is replaced with another,

the part which was shot last cannot be searched using this button.

OIf no signals have been recorded on the

tape, the tape stops at the tape end.

Settings tailored to various shooting

During shooting, the necessary file can

OThis function may not operate properly if

there is an unrecorded blank near the tape start or at a point along the tape.

OBefore proceeding with recording, check

the picture which has been searched.

AGAIN switch

When the camera screen is too dark, change the setting of this switch to boost the gain and make the screen brighter. The M and H gain values are set using the MID GAIN item and HIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42) L:The switch is normally kept at this

position. (0 dB)

M:The gain of the camera video amplifier is

boosted. (Factory setting: 6 dB)

H:The gain of the camera video amplifier is

further boosted. (Factory setting: 12 dB)

BWHITE BAL switch

This is used to set the white balance.

A or B:

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

PRST (preset):

Set the switch to this position in cases where, for instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance. The 3200K and 5600K white balance values are stored in the memory. Press the AWB button to switch between the two values.

OThe ATW (Auto Tracking White) function

can be allocated to the A, B or PRST position using the ATW item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42)

OWhat kind of light source is being used

during shooting is determined by the white balance sensor. Do not block the front of the white balance sensor with your hand or any other object during shooting or the ATW function will not operate properly.

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Parts and their functions

G D E C

Zoom ring pin

CAWB button

When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch B is set to the A or B position, the white balance is automatically adjusted, and the white balance value is stored in the memory. If this button is then held down, the black balance is adjusted.

When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch B is set to the PRST position, the current white balance value is displayed. When the AWB button is pressed again, the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately. OWhile recording is in progress, the black

balance cannot be adjusted.

DIRIS button

Each time this button is pressed, the method of adjusting the lens iris is switched between the auto mode and manual mode.

<Note>

The maximum aperture of the lens iris of this unit is F1.6 when the lens is at the full zoom (W) position and F2.8 at the full TELE (T) position. The display shown for the F-number in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor is “OPEN” when the lens is at the full zoom (W) position and “F2.8” or “OPEN” when the lens is at the full TELE (T) position.

EIRIS dial

This is used to adjust the lens iris. When the IRIS button D is set to the manual mode, this dial is used to adjust the lens iris. Even in the auto mode, the lens iris can be adjusted using this dial. OThe direction in which the IRIS dial is

turned and iris control can be set using the IRIS DIAL item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42)

FFOCUS switch

This is used to select the method of controlling the focus.

A (AUTO):

Auto focus mode

M (MANUAL):

Manual focus mode The focus ring H is controlled manually to adjust the focus.

∞

After the focal length has been set to infinity, the manual focus mode is established. Even if the FOCUS switch is set to the (MANUAL) position.

OEven when the manual focus mode is

established, the AUTO button J setting takes priority if it is pressed.

OIf flicker occurs, the auto focus control may

not be exercised properly, so select a shutter speed suited to the lighting. (See page 29)

OThe focus assist mode is established if the

auto focus mode is selected in the progressive mode or slow shutter mode. Focusing can be conducted more precisely than in the manual focus mode, but it takes slightly longer to exercise focus control compared with the regular auto focus mode.

GPUSH AUTO button

While this button is pressed with the FOCUS switch set to the M (MANUAL) position, the auto focus mode is established, and the focus is adjusted.

position, it will return to the M

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HFocus ring

IZoom ring

If the zoom ring pin is not required, fit it into the threaded hole under the handle so that it will not be lost.

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Parts and their functions

JAUTO button

When the AUTO button is pressed, the operation mode which was set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is established, and

“ ” appears in the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor. On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the mode of the operation to be performed automatically (auto iris, auto gain control, auto tracking white or auto focus) when the AUTO button is pressed is set. (See page 43) The setting is released when the button is pressed again.

KUSER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons

One of 11 functions can be allocated in turn to each of the USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons. In accordance with the subject concerned, the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or fade effects can be added to the images. For details, refer to the USER1 item, USER2 item and USER3 item (page 42) on the setting menu SW MODE screen.

LND FILTER switch

This is used to select the ND filter (for adjusting the light quantity) to be used.

OFF: The ND filter is not used. 1/8 : The light quantity is reduced to about

one eighth.

1/64: The light quantity is reduced to about

one sixty-fourth.

MAUDIO controls

These are used to adjust the recording level of the audio signals which have been input to the built-in microphone P and INPUT 1 and 2 connectors Y. Adjust the recording level of the audio signals using these controls, irrespective of the setting selected for the MIC ALC item on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 44). It is recommended that the centre position normally be selected for use. OThey cannot be used to adjust the audio

signals which have been input to the AUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors

NLight shoe

A video light, for instance, is attached to this shoe.

OMicrophone shoe

The accessory microphone holder is attached to this shoe so that a microphone (optional accessory), etc. can be mounted. (See page

57)

PMicrophone (built-in, stereo)

Do not apply a strong load from an external source to this microphone as it may damage the microphone.

QTally lamp (front)

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

RRemote control sensor (front)

SMENU button

When this button is pressed, the menu mode is established, and the setting menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. When it is pressed again, the menu mode is released.

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Parts and their functions

[In the camera mode] “5” :

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

“6” :

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

OThe scenes shot up until now can be

checked in the shooting pause mode.

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TOPERATION lever

This lever is used to operate the VCR and conduct the menu operations.

[In the VCR mode] “1” :

When the lever is tilted in the “1” direction in the stop mode, the tape is played back. When it is tilted in the same direction during playback, the variable speed search mode (see page 63) is established, and the tape is played back at the 1a speed. (Sound is not played back.)

“5” :

When the lever is tilted in the “5” direction in the stop mode, the tape is fast forwarded. When it is tilted in the same direction during playback, the tape is cued at 10a speed.

“6” :

When the lever is tilted in the “6” direction in the stop mode, the tape is rewound. When it is tilted in the same direction during playback, the tape is reviewed at 10a speed.

“$” :

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

“;” :

When the lever is pressed during playback, the tape is set to the pause (temporary stop) mode.

[In the menu mode] “3” :

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

“4” :

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

“;” :

Press the lever to change a setting.

US-VIDEO IN/OUT connector

This is the S-video input/output connector.

VAUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors

(pin jacks)

These are the input/output connectors for the audio signals.

WVIDEO IN/OUT connector

(pin jack)

This is the input/output connector for the video signals.

XDV connector

An IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optional accessory) is connected here. Video signals, audio signals or time codes, for instance, can be input and output digitally.

YINPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR, 3-pin)

External microphones or audio components are connected here.

ZINPUT 1/2 switch

This is used to switch the audio input signals which are connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 connectors.

LINE:

The audio input signals from the audio component serving as the line input are selected; their input level is 0 dBu.

MIC:

The audio input signals from the external microphone(s) are selected; their input level is –50 dBu. The input level can be changed to –60 dBu using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. (See page 44)

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]

ZOOM

SERVO MANU

[

Parts and their functions

[ZOOM switch

This is used to select motor-driven zoom operations or manual zoom operations.

SERVO:

For motor-driven zoom operations (At this position, do not attempt to perform manual zoom operations or malfunctioning may result.)

MANU:

For manual zoom operations

\START/STOP button (on the handle)

When this button is pressed in the camera mode, shooting start or stop is selected. The camera mode and VCR mode are switched using the CAMERA/VCR button >.

]REC CHECK button

When this button is pressed in the shooting pause mode, the picture and sound immediately before shooting was stopped are played back for several seconds, and the shooting pause mode is established at the original position on the tape.

^Zoom button

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

_Zoom button (on the handle)

`HANDLE ZOOM switch

This switch is used to select one of the three speeds for the zoom operations conducted using the zoom button _ on the handle. The speed is set using the HANDLE ZOOM item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42)

aAUDIO DUB button

When the pause status is established in the VCR mode and this button is pressed, the mode in which audio dubbing can be started is established. Press “;” of the OPERATION lever T to record the sound. To stop the recording, tilt the OPERATION lever in the “$” direction. The audio input used for audio dubbing is set using the A DUB INPUT item on the setting menu AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. (See page

46) OBefore proceeding with the audio dubbing,

select “32K (12 bit)” as the AUDIO REC item setting on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen and then start shooting. (See page 44)

bVCR REC buttons

When these two buttons are pressed at the same time in the stop status of the VCR mode, the video signals from the connected component are recorded. When they are pressed at the same time in the playback pause status of the VCR mode, the recording standby status is established. Each time “;” of the OPERATION lever T is pressed, the status alternates between recording and recording standby. To stop recording, tilt the OPERATION lever in the “$” direction. OBefore proceeding to record, check that the

video signals have been input.

cAUDIO MON/VAR buttons

These buttons are used to adjust the volume at which the sound is to be output from the internal speaker f or PHONES jack 6. The playback direction and playback speed are changed in the variable speed search mode. (See page 63) When these buttons are pressed in the pause status, the tape is played back frame by frame.

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Parts and their functions

OPEN

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dOPEN button

Press the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow to open the LCD monitor e. When the LCD monitor is opened, the image on the viewfinder switches to the LCD monitor. The image can be switched using the EVF MODE item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. (See page 48)

eLCD monitor

fInternal speaker

gRESET button

If the camera recorder cannot be operated even though its power is on or some other form of trouble has occurred, use a pointed object to press the RESET button. This will reset the system microcomputer. Even after resetting has been initiated, the entered setting menu values and memory contents will not be erased. Refrain from pressing the RESET button when the camera recorder is operating properly.

hSHUTTER button

Press this button to change the shutter speed. After pressing this button, press the SPEED SEL button i to select the shutter speed. (See page 29) This button cannot be operated in the slow shutter mode.

iSPEED SEL button

After pressing the SHUTTER button h or when the slow shutter mode is established, press this button to select the shutter speed. (See page 29)

jCH1 SELECT switch

This switch is used to select the input signals which are to be recorded on the audio channel 1 track.

INT (L):

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

INPUT1:

Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 1 connector

INPUT2:

Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector

kCH2 SELECT switch

This switch is used to select the input signals which are to be recorded on the audio channel 2 track.

INT (R):

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

INPUT2:

Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector

lINPUT 1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V)

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

mINPUT 2 switch (MIC POWER +48 V)

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

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p q

Parts and their functions

OFF

ZEBRA 1ZEBRA 2

nCOUNTER RESET button

This button is used to reset the counter value on the counter display and the memory counter value to zero. It cannot reset the time code or user’s bit.

oCOUNTER button

This button is used to select what data is to be displayed on the counter display which is in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Each time it is pressed, the data to be displayed changes.

COUNTER:

The counter value is displayed.

M COUNTER:

The counter value in the memory stop mode is displayed.

TC : The time code is displayed. UB : The user’s bit is displayed. FR : The frame rate information (25P) when

shooting is to be performed in the progressive mode is displayed.

Blank display :

No data is displayed.

Memory stop mode

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

COUNTER RESET button n at any tape position to reset the counter value.

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

button.

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

stops travelling automatically near where the counter value was reset.

O If the counter value is reset at the OUT point during

audio dubbing, audio dubbing can be stopped in the memory stop mode.

pMODE CHK button

When this button is pressed, the current camera status setting can be checked in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

qZEBRA button

When this button is pressed in camera mode, a zebra pattern or marker appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, enabling the brightness of the subject to be checked. Each time it is pressed, the display changes as shown below.

Marker

The level of each zebra pattern can be set using the ZEBRA DETECT 1 item and ZEBRA DETECT 2 item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. The zebra pattern which has been set is displayed as a percentage for the prescribed time (approx. 2 seconds). Display of the marker can also be switched ON/OFF with the MARKER item on this screen. (See page 47)

Zebra pattern

Parts that may be whitened out due to overexposure are displayed using a striped pattern.

rOIS button

This button is used to set camera shake compensation to ON or OFF. When the compensation is ON, appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Select ON or OFF to suit the shooting conditions. When shooting using a tripod, the OFF setting is recommended.

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sTripod mounting hole

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAYC/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/ TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

1 5 7

Parts and their functions

Remote control unit

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The buttons listed below are for functions which are not featured on the camera recorder.

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

1OSD button

When this button is pressed, the information displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is added to the video signals, and it can be displayed on a TV monitor as well. When it is pressed again, the display on the TV monitor is cleared.

2DATE/TIME button

When this button is pressed, the shooting date (year/month/day) and/or time are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Each time it is pressed, the display is switched in the sequence shown below.

No display

Time display

Date display

Time and date display

5COUNTER button

This button has the same function as the COUNTER button on the camera recorder body.

6COUNTER RESET button

This button has the same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the camera recorder body.

7REC button

When this button is pressed together with the PLAY button while operation is stopped in the VCR mode, the video signals from the connected component are recorded. When it is pressed together with the PLAY button during playback pause in the VCR mode, the recording standby status is established. Each time the PAUSE (;) button is pressed, the status is switched between recording and recording standby. To stop recording, press the STOP ($) button.

8A. DUB button

This button has the same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the camera recorder body.

3START/STOP button

This button has the same function as the START/STOP button on the camera recorder body.

4ZOOM/VOL buttons

During shooting, these buttons are used to conduct motor-driven zoom operations. The zoom speed is fixed at the medium speed. During tape playback, they are used to adjust the volume at which the sound is to be output from the internal speaker and PHONES jack.

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Parts and their functions

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAYC/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/ TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

;

9VCR operation buttons

C/REW button (6)

This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body.

FF/B button (5)

This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body.

PLAY button (1)

When this button is pressed in the VCR mode, the tape is played back. When it pressed together with the REC button, the video signals from the connected component are recorded.

STILL ADV buttons (E, D)

When either button is pressed during tape playback, slow-motion playback results. When it is pressed in the pause status, frame advance playback results. (E in the reverse direction, D in the forward direction)

INDEX buttons (:, 9)

When either button is pressed during tape playback, the start of a recorded section is searched. (: in the reverse direction, 9 in the forward direction)

PAUSE button (;)

This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body.

STOP button ($)

This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body.

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:VAR. SEARCH button

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

;SET buttons

MENU button:

This button has the same function as the MENU button on the camera recorder body.

“V” button:

When this is pressed in the menu mode, the items displayed on the menu screen are moved upward. When it is pressed in the search mode, the speed is changed in the forward direction.

“B” button:

When this is pressed in the menu mode, the items displayed on the menu screen are moved downward. When it is pressed in the search mode, the speed is changed in the reverse direction.

“M” button:

Press this in the menu mode to change settings.

Remote control unit

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAYC/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/ TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

VCR 2 VCR 1

Installing the battery

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

Insert the battery with the “+” marking face up.

Return the holder to its original position.

OWhen the battery (CR2025) has completely

run down, replace it with a new one. (The battery life is about one year although it depends on how often the remote control unit is used.) If the remote control unit is operated near the camera recorder’s remote control sensor and the camera recorder fails to operate, it means that the battery has run down.

OKeep batteries out of the reach of small

children.

Remote control unit settings

In order to prevent mistakes made in operations performed using remote control when two camera recorders are operated at the same time, the operation buttons on the camera recorder and accessory wireless remote control unit can be set to work for “VCR1” applications and for “VCR2” applications.

Setting method

OWireless remote control unit

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

OCamera recorder body

Set VCR1 and VCR2 using the REMOTE item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 48)

If the camera recorder body and remote control unit settings are at variance, “REMOTE” in red letters lights up and is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

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Charging the battery

POWER

CHARGE

Fully charge the battery using the AC adapter before use. It is recommended that a spare battery be kept on hand just in case it is needed.

Place the battery flat along the mark on the AC adapter, and slide it into position.

OIf the DC cable is connected to the AC

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

Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.

OThe “POWER” lamp and “CHARGE” lamp

on the AC adapter light up, and charging commences.

OIf the “CHARGE” lamp fails to light when

the battery has been mounted, re-mount the battery.

Upon completion of the charging, the

“CHARGE” lamp on the AC adapter goes off.

Slide the battery out of position and

remove it.

Charging and recording times of accessory battery

Charging time Continuous recording time

Approx. 330 minutes Approx. 330 (310) minutes

O The table above gives the approximate durations. The

figure in parentheses is the duration when the LCD monitor is used.

O The durations in the above table apply when the ambient

temperature is 20°C and the relative humidity is 60%. Charging may take longer at other temperature and humidity levels.

O Do not bring metal objects (such as

necklaces or hairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. The terminals may short circuit and generate heat, and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns.

O The battery heats up during operation and

during charging, as does the camera recorder body.

O If recording and stop operations are

repeated more than is necessary, the recording time will be less than the values given in the above table.

O Store the battery only when it is fully

O When the temperature of the battery unit

has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time has become fully discharged, the “CHARGE” lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically.

O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash

even though the battery temperature is normal, consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter.

O When the battery is warm, it takes longer

than usual for the battery to be charged.

O When the AC adapter is used near a radio,

the radio sound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distance of at least one meter from the radio.

O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter

is in use; however, this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning.

O The battery cannot be charged while

supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder.

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Mounting the battery

Raise the viewfinder.

Push the battery straight in, and slide it

downward until it clicks into position.

Removing the battery

While pressing the battery eject button, slide the battery upward to remove.

O Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check

that the CAMERA/VCR lamp has gone off before removing the battery.

O Support the battery with your hand to

ensure that it will not drop.

Battery eject button

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Return the viewfinder to its original

position.

Supplying power from the AC adapter

Raise the viewfinder.

Push the battery-type connector on the

DC cable straight in, and slide it downward until it clicks into position.

Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter.

Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.

Return the viewfinder to its original

position.

Connect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figure.

O The battery cannot be charged while

supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder.

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PUSH CLOSE

Cassette tapes

REC

SAVE

EJECT

Inserting a cassette tape

Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by taking hold of the cassette holder alone.

Check that the power supply (battery or AC

adapter) is connected to the camera recorder.

While pressing the lock release button, slide

the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow to open the cassette holder.

Insert the cassette tape as shown in the

figure below.

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

cassette holder is open.

O Also, before removing the cassette tape,

check that the power supply is connected to the camera recorder, then slide the EJECT switch.

O If the a cassette is not going to be inserted

immediately after one has been removed, keep the cassette holder closed.

O Do not attempt this operation while

recording is in progress. The cassette holder will open but recording will continue, so external light and/or dust will adversely affect the tape.

To prevent accidental erasure of recordings

Set the cassette tab to “SAVE” in order to prevent what has been recorded on the tape from being erased by mistake.

Lock release button

$ Use of the following mini DV cassette tapes

is recommended for this camera recorder: AY-DVM30 (30 minutes in the SP mode) AY-DVM60 (60 minutes in the SP mode)

O Do not use 80-minute mini DV cassette

tapes.

$ Even when material is shot in the LP mode,

the picture quality will not deteriorate but mosaic-type noise may occur or certain restrictions may apply to some of the functions. In the following cases, mosaic-type noise may occur and/or proper operation may not be possible.

O When a tape which was shot by this

camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in another digital video component

O When a tape which was shot by another

digital video component in the LP mode is played back in this camera recorder

O When a tape which was shot by this

camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in a digital video component which is not equipped with the LP mode

O When slow or frame advance playback is

performed

O When the camera search function is used

$ Audio dubbing is not possible in the LP

mode as the track width on the tape is narrower than the head width.

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Adjusting the hand strap

Adjust the hand strap to match the size of your hand.

Open the cover, and adjust the strap length.

Return the cover to its original position.

OEnsure that the cover is closed securely

and tightly.

Attaching the shoulder strap

It is recommended that the shoulder strap be attached to ensure that you do not drop the camera recorder.

20 mm or more

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20 mm or more

Mounting the lens hood

Removing the lens hood

OLoosen the fixing screw, and turn the lens

hood counterclockwise to remove.

Mounting the lens hood

OPosition the lens hood so that its mark is

facing upward, and fit the hood onto the lens.

OTurn the lens hood clockwise, and secure it

using the fixing screw.

Mark

Fixing screw

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Viewfinders

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

between the images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor and the images on a TV monitor. Use the TV monitor when performing the final check of the images.

Using the viewfinder

Set the POWER switch on the camera

recorder to ON, and check that an image appears in the viewfinder. OKeep the LCD monitor closed.

Position the viewfinder where its screen

images can be seen most comfortably. OThe viewfinder can be raised

perpendicularly up to angle of about 90 degrees.

Adjust the diopter adjustment dial in such a

way that the characters on the viewfinder screen come into sharp focus.

Diopter adjustment dial

Eye-piece

Select YES as the setting for the EVF SET

item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 38.

Select the EVF COLOUR LEVEL item, tilt

the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction, and adjust the colour level of the screen. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

EVF SET

EVF COLOUR LEVEL

EVF BRIGHTNESS

EVF CONTRAST

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Select the EVF BRIGHTNESS item, and tilt

[–]

?? ?? ?? ??

––––

[+]

the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction to adjust the screen’s brightness. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

EVF SET

EVF COLOUR LEVEL

EVF BRIGHTNESS

EVF CONTRAST

[–]

?? ?? ?? ??

––––

[+]

Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sun.

This may damage the internal parts.

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PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Select the EVF CONTRAST item, tilt the

OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction, and adjust the contrast of the screen. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

EVF SET

EVF COLOUR LEVEL

EVF BRIGHTNESS

EVF CONTRAST

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

[–]

?? ?? ?? ??

––––

[+]

Viewfinders

180° 90°

Press the MENU button three times to

release the menu mode.

OThe setting for the EVF SET item can be

returned to the factory setting by pressing the COUNTER RESET button when the item concerned has been selected so that it is possible to change the setting.

OWhen ON is selected as the setting for the

EVF MODE item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, images will always appear in the viewfinder even when the LCD monitor is opened.

O Either colour or monochrome can be

selected to display the images in the viewfinder (EVF COLOUR item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen). The resolution is the same with either setting.

O When the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button

is pressed, the outlines of the images in the viewfinder are accentuated, and focusing is thereby facilitated.

Attaching the eye cup

To attach the eye cup, align the projections on the eye cup holder and eye cup, and fit the holder and eye cup together.

O Turning the eye cup after attaching it to its

holder may cause the holder to become disengaged. If the eye cup holder becomes disengaged, refer to the procedure described in “Viewfinder maintenance” (page 68) to reattach it.

Using the LCD monitor

Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to

ON.

Press the OPEN button in the direction of the

arrow 1 to open the LCD monitor.

Position the LCD monitor where its screen

images can be seen most comfortably. OThe LCD monitor can be rotated up to 180

degrees toward the lens and up to 90 degrees toward you.

Do not allow an unreasonable amount of force to be applied to the LCD monitor while it is open. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.

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Eye cup holder

Eye cup

Projection

Select YES as the setting for the LCD SET

item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 38.

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Viewfinders

Select the LCD COLOUR LEVEL item, and

tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction to adjust the screen’s colour level. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

LCD SET

LCD COLOUR LEVEL

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD CONTRAST

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Select the LCD BRIGHTNESS item, and tilt

[–]

?? ?? ?? ??

––––

[+]

the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction to adjust the screen’s brightness. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

LCD SET

LCD COLOUR LEVEL

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD CONTRAST

[–]

?? ?? ?? ??

––––

[+]

Press the MENU button three times to

release the menu mode.

OThe setting for the LCD SET item can be

returned to the factory setting by pressing the COUNTER RESET button when the item concerned has been selected so that it is possible to change the setting.

O When closing the LCD monitor, ensure that

it is closed properly.

O When the LCD monitor has been turned

toward the lens (for face-to-face shooting), both the viewfinder and LCD monitor light up at the same time.

O When the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button

is pressed, the outlines of the images on the LCD monitor are accentuated, and focusing is thereby facilitated.

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Select the LCD CONTRAST item, tilt the

OPERATION lever in 3 or 4 directions, and adjust the contrast of the screen. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

LCD SET

LCD COLOUR LEVEL

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD CONTRAST

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

[–]

?? ?? ?? ??

––––

[+]

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Setting the calendar

Presented below is a sample setting where the calendar is set to December 25, 2003 and the time is set to 5:20 PM.

Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to

ON.

Select YES as the setting for the CLOCK

SET item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 38.

CLOCK SET

22000000

YYEEAARR

MONTH APR DAY 24 HOUR 13 MIN. 7

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction and set YEAR to 2003. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

CLOCK SET

22000033

YYEEAARR

MONTH APR DAY 24 HOUR 13 MIN. 7

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

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

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2003

MMOONNTTHH

DAY 24 HOUR 13 MIN. 7

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

In the same way, press “;” of the

DDEECC

OPERATION lever, and move the setting item to DAY, HOUR and MIN. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “B” button among the SET buttons.)

Similarly, tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3

or 4 direction and set 25 for DAY, 17 for HOUR and 20 for MIN. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2003 MONTH DEC DAY 25 HOUR 17

MMIINN

2200

ENGLISH

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

The year can be set from 2000 to 2089.

Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and

move the setting item to MONTH. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “B” button among the SET buttons.)

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2003

MMOONNTTHH

DAY 24 HOUR 13 MIN. 7

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

AAPPRR

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

The 24-hour system is used to display the hours.

Press the MENU button three times to

release the menu mode.

An error will develop in the time, so check whether the correct time is displayed before shooting.

27 (E)

Charging the internal battery

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

Connect the AC adapter to the camera

recorder.

Return the viewfinder to its original position.

Leave the camera recorder’s POWER switch

at the OFF position.

Keep the camera recorder like this for about

4 hours. OThe internal battery is charged during this

time.

28 (E)

Setting the electronic shutter

SYNCHRO

SCAN

1/25

1/5001/1000

1/60 1/120

1/250

SYNCHRO

SCAN

1/60

1/10001/2000

1/120 1/250

1/500

120

Shutter speeds which can be set

Progressive mode

OFF (50i) 1/50 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/20001/50.2 --- 1/248.0

25P 1/50

Each time the SHUTTER button is pressed,

Standard (OFF)

shutter speed

1/25.1 --- 1/248.0

the standard (OFF) shutter speed and the shutter speed selected by the SPEED SEL button are selected alternately.

After pressing the SHUTTER button, press

the SPEED SEL button to select the shutter speed. Each time the SPEED SEL button is pressed, the shutter speed changes by one setting in the following sequence.

When the progressive mode is OFF (50i)

In the progressive mode (25P)

OThe higher the shutter speed, the lower

the sensitivity of the camera.

OWhen the iris is controlled automatically, it

opens more and more and the depth of focus becomes shallower and shallower as the shutter speed increases.

OEven when the SHUTTER button is

pressed while the slow shutter mode (see page 30) is established, “INVALID” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and it is not possible to switch to the above shutter speed. First, release the slow shutter mode using the USER button to which SLOWSHUT was allocated, and then set to the above shutter speed.

Shutter speeds which can be selected using SPEED SEL button

Shutter speed settingsSYNCHRO SCAN

1/25, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

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

The luminance level of artificial lighting— particularly that of fluorescent lights and mercury lamps—changes in synchronization with the power line frequency. Especially in areas with a power line frequency of 60 Hz, the vertical sync frequency (approx. 50 Hz) of the camera recorder and frequency of the lighting (60 Hz) will interfere with each other, possibly causing the white balance to change cyclically. When shooting under artificial lighting or when adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed as shown below.

Progressive mode

OFF (50i) 1/60 OFF (1/50)

25P 1/60 OFF (1/50)

Shutter speed

50 Hz60 Hz

ENGLISH

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Setting the electronic shutter

1/6 1/12

1/3

1/6 1/12 1/25

1/3

SLOW

Slow shutter mode

Allocate SLOWSHUT to the USER1, USER2

or USER3 item from the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42)

The slow shutter mode is established by

pressing the USER button to which SLOWSHUT has been allocated. Each time the SPEED SEL button is pressed, the shutter speed changes in the sequences shown below.

When the progressive mode is OFF (50i)

When the progressive mode is established (25P)

OWhen the slow shutter mode is

established, “PROCESSING...” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor for the prescribed period, and the various settings for the slow shutter mode are performed.

OWhen the USER button to which

SLOWSHUT has been allocated is pressed again, the slow shutter mode is released, and operation returns to the mode immediately before the slow shutter mode was established.

OWhen the power is turned off and turned

back on while the slow shutter mode is established, the normal mode is established.

OThe gain cannot be controlled in the slow

shutter mode. It is controlled at the fixed value (0 dB).

OThe slow shutter mode settings cannot be

changed or released during recording.

OEven if the USER button to which

SLOWSHUT has been allocated is pressed while the shutter speed set using the SPEED SEL button is being used (see page 29), “INVALID” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and it is not possible to switch to the slow shutter mode. First, set to the standard (OFF) status using the SHUTTER button, and then establish the slow shutter mode.

When a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the currently set slow shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen.

Synchro scan

The shutter speed of synchro scan used when shooting TV screens or computer monitor screens is set using the SYNCHRO SCAN item on the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen. (See page 41) OWhen the shutter is adjusted to suit the

frequency of a TV screen or computer monitor screen, the horizontal noise that occurs when shooting TV screens is minimized.

The setting for progressive mode can be switched with the PROGRESSIVE item on the SCENE FILE screen of the setting menu. (See page 41)

30 (E)

White balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the lighting conditions have changed.

The white balance adjustment values can be stored in the memory at the A and B positions of the WHITE BAL switch. Use A or B, whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned. The 3200K and 5600K white balance values have been stored in the memory at the PRST position of the WHITE BAL switch. When the AWB button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch is at the PRST position, the current white balance value is displayed. When the AWB button is pressed again, the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately. Use 3200K or 5600K, whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned when, for instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance.

Set the shutter speed.

Place a white pattern in a location subject to

the same conditions as the lighting source of the subject, zoom in on it, and fill the whole screen with white. A white object (white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used instead of the white pattern. OEnsure that there are no high-luminance

spotlights on the screen.

If it has not been possible to adjust the white balance automatically, an error message appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen. OWhen the ATW (Auto Tracking White)

function is operating, the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically.

Message that appears when adjustment is not possible

AWB Ach NG

Error

message

LOW LIGHT Increase the amount of light. Alternatively,

boost the gain.

LEVEL OVER Reduce the amount of light. Alternatively,

lower the gain.

If one of the above error messages has appeared, implement the suggested countermeasure, and then try adjusting the white balance again. If the error message persists even after repeated attempts at adjustment, consult your dealer.

Countermeasure

ENGLISH

The WHITE BAL switch can be set to the A

or B position and white balance values here can be stored in the memory. Set the switch to the position (A or B) where the white balance adjustment value is to be stored, and press the AWB button. OIt takes a few seconds to complete the

adjustment. (The following messages appear on the screen.)

Message that appears while adjustment is underway

AWB Ach ACTIVE

Message that appears upon completion of the adjustment

AWB Ach OK

31 (E)

White balance and black balance

Adjusting the black balance

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

the first time

OWhen the camera recorder is to be used after

it has not been used for an extended period

OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a

situation where the ambient temperature will vary significantly

OWhen the standard (OFF) shutter speed or

slow shutter mode has been selected

OWhen the progressive mode has been

switched to the standard (50i) mode or vice versa

The white balance is adjusted automatically by pressing the AWB button. If the button is then held down, the black balance is adjusted.

OWhen the AWB button is pressed, the white

balance is adjusted first. Therefore, ensure that the conditions under which the white balance is adjusted are satisfied before pressing the button.

OWhile recording is in progress, the black

balance cannot be adjusted.

ATW (Auto Tracking White) function

The ATW function can be allocated to the WHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position) using the ATW item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42) Similarly, the ATW function can be allocated to the AUTO button using the ATW item on the setting menu AUTO SW screen. (See page 43)

When material is shot using the ATW function, it is recorded while the white balance is being continually adjusted automatically. OThe ATW function automatically identifies the

shooting environment and adjusts the white balance optimally. In some environments, a slight adjustment error may arise. If an extremely accurate white balance adjustment is required, adjust the white balance by following the instructions on the previous page.

Message that appears while adjustment is underway

ABB ACTIVE

Message that appears upon completion of the adjustment

ABB END

32 (E)

Setting the time data

Setting the user’s bit

By setting the user’s bit, memos (dates, times) and other information consisting of up to 8 digits in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the sub-code track. The user’s bit settings are automatically stored in the memory and retained even after the power has been turned off.

Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to

ON.

Select USER as the setting for the UB

MODE item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 38.

RECORDING SETUP

TCG

FIRST REC TC

TC PRESET

UUBB MMOODDEE

DDAATTEE TTCCGG FFRRMM..RRAATTEE

UB PRESET

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

FREE RUN

PRESET

––––

UUSSEERR TTIIMMEE

––––

The screen shown below appears. Set the

user’s bit using the OPERATION lever. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction, select the user’s bit characters, press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and move to the next digit. OThe numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F can

be used as the user’s bit characters.

OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is

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

UB PRESET

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

+ :PUSH PLAY – :PUSH STOP

SEL:PUSH STILL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Upon completion of the user’s bit setting,

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

ENGLISH

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction

and move to the UB PRESET item.

RECORDING SETUP

TCG

FIRST REC TC

TC PRESET UB MODE

UUBB PPRREESSEETT

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and

FREE RUN

PRESET

––––

USER

–––––––– YYEESS

move “1” to YES.

RECORDING SETUP

TCG

FIRST REC TC

TC PRESET UB MODE

UUBB PPRREESSEETT

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

FREE RUN

PRESET

––––

USER

–––––––– HYYEESS

UB PRESET

PRESET OK?

NNOO

––––––..PPUUSSHH SSTTIILLLL

YES

Press the MENU button twice to release the

menu mode.

33 (E)

Setting the time data

Setting the time code

The various settings related to the time code are performed using the following items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.

OTCG item OFIRST REC TC item OTC PRESET item O1394 TC REGEN item (appears in the VCR

mode)

For further details, refer to page 45. OWhen ON has been selected as the setting

for the 1394 TC REGEN item in the VCR mode, the settings of the items listed above cannot be changed.

How to select the TC PRESET item setting

When the time code at the start of the recording is to be recorded using the value specified by the user as its initial value, set the time code value using the TC PRESET item.

Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to

ON.

Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and

move “1” to YES.

TC PRESET

TCG

FIRST REC TC

TTCC PPRREESSEETT

UB MODE

UB PRESET

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

The screen shown below appears. Set the

FREE RUN

PRESET

–––––––– HYYEESS USER

––––

time code value using the OPERATION lever. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction, select the time code value, press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and move to the next digit. OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is

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

TC PRESET

Select PRESET as the setting for the FIRST

REC TC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 38.

TC PRESET

TCG

FFIIRRSSTT RREECC TTCC

TC PRESET UB MODE

UB PRESET

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction

FREE RUN

RREEGGEENN PPRREESSEETT

––––

USER

––––

and move to the TC PRESET item.

TC PRESET

TCG

FIRST REC TC

TTCC PPRREESSEETT

UB MODE

UB PRESET

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

FREE RUN

PRESET

–––––––– YYEESS

USER

––––

0h00m00s00f

+ :PUSH PLAY – :PUSH STOP

SEL:PUSH STILL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Upon completion of the time code value

setting, press the MENU button. The screen shown below appears. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction, select YES, and press “;” of the OPERATION lever.

TC PRESET

PRESET OK?

NNOO

––––––..PPUUSSHH SSTTIILLLL

YES

Press the MENU button twice to release the

menu mode.

34 (E)

Scene files

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

The following files were stored as factory settings prior to shipment.

OEven when a scene file has been changed

during recording, the progressive mode will not be changed. To change this mode, establish the recording standby mode.

F1: SCENE

File containing the settings suited to standard shooting

F2: SCENE FLUO.

File containing the settings suited to shooting where consideration is given to the characteristics of fluorescent lights (for shooting indoors, etc.)

F3: SCENE SPARK

File containing the settings suited to shooting for accentuating the subjects (for shooting wedding receptions, etc.)

F4: SCENE B-STR

File containing the settings suited to shooting with extended gradations for the dark areas (for shooting scenes at dusk, etc.)

F5: SCENE 25P

File containing the settings suited to cinema-like shooting using the progressive 25P mode (The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE FILE setting menu screen is set to THICK.)

F6: SCENE CINE

File containing the settings suited to cinema-like shooting using the progressive 25P mode (The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE FILE setting menu screen is set to THIN.)

ENGLISH

35 (E)

Scene files

Changing the scene file settings

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

Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to

ON.

Turn the scene file dial, and select the scene

file in which changes are to be made.

Change the item on the setting menu

SCENE FILE screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer

to page 38.

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction

and move to the NAME EDIT item.

SCENE F1:

V DETAIL FREQ THIN

PROGRESSIVE

NNAAMMEE EEDDIITT

SAVE/INIT

OFF

–––––––– YYEESS

––––

The screen shown below appears. Set a

filename consisting of six characters using the OPERATION lever. OCharacters which can be set

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

NAME EDIT

SW POSITION F1

+ :PUSH PLAY – :PUSH STOP

SEL:PUSH STILL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Upon completion of the filename setting,

press the MENU button.

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction

and move to the SAVE/INIT item.

SCENE F1:

V DETAIL FREQ THIN

PROGRESSIVE

NAME EDIT

SSAAVVEE//IINNIITT

222222

OFF

––––

–––––––– YYEESS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and

move “1” to YES.

SCENE F1:

V DETAIL FREQ THIN

PROGRESSIVE

NNAAMMEE EEDDIITT

SAVE/INIT

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

OFF

–––––––– HYYEESS ––––

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and

move “1” to YES.

SCENE F1:

V DETAIL FREQ THIN

PROGRESSIVE

NAME EDIT

SSAAVVEE//IINNIITT

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

222222

OFF

––––

–––––––– HYYEESS

36 (E)

Scene files

The screen shown below appears. Press

“;” of the OPERATION lever, and move “1” to YES.

FILE F1:

SSAAVVEE

INITIAL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

The screen shown below appears. Tilt the

OPERATION lever in the 4 direction, select YES, and press “;” of the OPERATION lever.

FILE F1:

SAVE ?

–––.PUSH STILL

NNOO

YES

222222

–––––––– YYEESS

––––

222222

To return the scene file settings to the factory settings, select INITIAL in step perform the same steps

11 to 13.

10, and then

ENGLISH

A beep sounds ten times in succession,

the following message appears, and the scene file changes are completed.

SAVE

COMPLETED !

Press the MENU button three times to

release the menu mode.

If the menu mode is released without saving the changes, the original scene file settings will be restored when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is turned off.

37 (E)

Setting menus

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

Operation method

In any operation mode except the shooting

mode or recording mode, press the MENU button. The menu mode is established, and the function screen shown below appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

[Camera mode]

CAMERA MENU

1.SCENE FILE

2.CAMERA SETUP

3.SW MODE

4.AUTO SW

5.RECORDING SETUP

6.DISPLAY SETUP

7.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

[VCR mode]

VCR FUNCTIONS

1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

2.RECORDING SETUP

3.AV IN/OUT SETUP

4.DISPLAY SETUP

5.OTHER FUINCTIONS

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

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

Example:

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE

DV CONTROLHOFF

DV CMD SELHREC P

REC LAMP

BEEP SOUNDHON

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and

VCR1

OOFFFF FFRROONNTT RREEAARRHBBOOTTHH

move “1” to the setting which is to be changed. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

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

Example:

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

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

Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and

display the setting item. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M” button among the SET buttons.)

Example:

OTHER FUNCTIONS

VVCCRR11 VVCCRR22

REMOTE

DV CONTROLHOFF

DV CMD SELHREC P REC LAMP

BEEP SOUNDHON

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

OOFFFF

BOTH

38 (E)

REMOTE

DV CONTROLHOFF

DV CMD SELHREC P

REC LAMP

BEEP SOUNDHON

;

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

To change another item, repeat steps 4 and

VCR1

OOFFFF HFFRROONNTT RREEAARR BBOOTTHH

To exit the settings, press the MENU button to return to the function screen.

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

Setting menus

SCENE FILE

CAMERA SETUP

DETAIL LEVEL

CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOUR TEMP MASTER PED A. IRIS LEVEL

KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ PROGRESSIVE NAME EDIT SAVE/INIT

AUTO SW A. IRIS

AGC ATW AF

RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED

AUDIO REC MIC ALC MIC GAIN 1 MIC GAIN 2 TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET UB MODE UB PRESET INTERVAL REC REC TIME INTERVAL TIME

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE DV CONTROL DV CMD SEL REC LAMP BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT TAPE PROTECT USER FILE HOUR METER

SYNCRO SCAN ASPECT CONV COLOUR BAR

SW MODE

MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL USER1 USER2

DISPLAY SETUP

ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER

DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM•FOCUS TAPE•BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY

VIDEO OUT OSD

LCD BACKLIGHT

EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE

GAMMA

V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING

USER3

LCD SET

EVF COLOUR

RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED

AUDIO REC

TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET

1394 TC REGEN

UB MODE UB PRESET

1394 UB REGEN

OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE

CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT USER FILE HOUR METER

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

END SEARCH 32K(12bit)AUDIO AUDIO OUT

AV IN/OUT SETUP

A DUB INPUT DV OUT

DISPLAY SETUP

DATE/TIME LEVEL METER TAPE•BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY VIDEO OUT OSD CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET

EVF MODE

EVF SET

Configuration of setting menus

Menus in the camera mode

ENGLISH

Menus in the VCR mode

39 (E)

Setting menus

SCENE FILE screen

Item/

(display mode)

DETAIL LEVEL (Camera)

V DETAIL (Camera)

DTL CORING (Camera)

CHROMA LEVEL (Camera)

CHROMA PHASE (Camera)

COLOUR TEMP (Camera)

MASTER PED (Camera)

A. IRIS LEVEL (Camera)

Description of settings

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

For adjusting the strength of the outline compensation in the vertical direction of the images. –7 --- 0 --- +7

For adjusting the level at which the noise in the detail signals is to be eliminated.

–7 --- 0 --- +7

When this is adjusted in the “–” direction, clearer images are produced but the noise increases slightly. When it is adjusted in the “+” direction, the noise decreases.

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

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

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

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

For setting the auto iris target value.

–4 --- 0 --- +4

Item/

(display mode)

GAMMA (Camera)

Description of settings

For selecting the gamma curve.

LOW:

Using a gamma curve with a moderate gradient for the low-luminance areas, the images are given a calm, composed look. A sharp touch is conveyed by the contrast.

NORM:

Standard images are produced.

HIGH:

Using a gamma curve with a sharp gradient for the low-luminance areas, the gradations of the dark areas are extended to make them appear brighter. A soft touch is conveyed by the contrast.

B.PRESS:

Images giving the sense of a sharper contrast than at the LOW setting are produced.

CINE-LIKE:

The gamma curve which gives the images a cinema-like finish is used. Images with less noise than at the CINE_LIKE_D setting are produced.

CINE-LIKE_D:

The dynamic range is higher than at the CINELIKE setting.

CINE-LIKE_V:

This uses the gamma curve for finishing the images into movie-like images where priority is given to contrast.

In order to make full use of the CINELIKE gamma characteristics, it is recommended that the lens iris be set lower (by approx. 1/2) than the regular video level.

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

40 (E)

KNEE (Camera)

MATRIX (Camera)

For setting the level (knee point) at which the high-brightness video signals sensed by the CCD are to be compressed in order to minimize colour saturation in the highlights of the image.

AUTO:

The knee point is set automatically in accordance with the signals sensed.

LOW:

The knee point is set on the low side (with compression starting from around 80%).

MID:

The knee point is set at an interim value (with compression starting from around 90%).

HIGH:

The knee point is set on the high side (with compression starting from around 100%).

For selecting the matrix table and expressing the colours during shooting.

NORM1:

NORM2:

FLUO:

CINE-LIKE:

Colors suited to shooting outdoors or under light sources using halogen lamps are expressed. More vivid colors are expressed than with the NORM1 setting. Colours suited to shooting indoors under fluorescent light sources are expressed. Colours suited to cinema-like shooting are expressed.

Setting menus

SCENE FILE screen CAMERA SETUP screen

Item/

(display mode)

SKIN TONE DTL (Camera)

V DETAIL FREQ (Camera)

PROGRESSIVE (Camera)

NAME EDIT (Camera)

SAVE/INIT (Camera)

Description of settings

For switching the skin tone detail ON or OFF. When ON is selected, the detail in the skin tone areas is diminished and the graininess of the skin is reduced.

OFF ON

For setting the detail in the vertical direction when shooting in the progressive mode.

THIN :

The detail is made finer.

MID :

The detail is made somewhat coarser.

THICK :

The detail is made coarser.

O When “THIN” or “MID” has been selected

as the item’s setting and the images shot in the progressive mode are played back using a standard TV monitor (50i: interlace), some flickering will occur on the horizontal lines and on the diagonal lines near the horizontal. When playing back a tape in a progressive environment, this flickering is reduced by selecting “THIN” or “MID” as the item’s setting, which will also enable images with a higher resolution than that with the “THICK” setting to be obtained.

For setting shooting in the progressive mode.

OFF:

Shooting is not performed in the progressive mode.

25P:

Shooting is performed in the 25P mode (25 frames/sec.).

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

SAVE:

For saving the scene file settings after changes have been made to them. O If the menu mode is released without

saving the changes, the original scene file settings will be restored when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is turned off.

INITIAL:

For returning the scene file settings selected by the scene file dial to the factory settings.

Item/

(display mode)

SYNCRO SCAN (Camera)

ASPECT CONV (Camera)

COLOUR BAR (Camera)

Description of settings

For adjusting the shutter speed of synchro scan used when shooting TV screens, etc. If the OPERATION lever is left tilted in the 3 or 4 direction, the speed at which the setting changes is increased, and a beep is heard.

O Progressive mode OFF:

1/50.2 --- 1/248.0

O Progressive mode 25P:

1/25.1 --- 1/50.0 --- 1/248.0

For selecting the aspect ratio of the images to be recorded.

NORM:

The images are recorded in the standard 4:3 mode.

LETTER BOX:

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

SQUEEZE:

The camera images are compressed horizontally so that they will be displayed optimally on a 16:9 monitor.

<Note>

The images appearing in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor may be disrupted for a moment when SQUEEZE is selected as the item setting; this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

For setting the colour bar display to ON or OFF.

OFF ON

O Even when the colour bar display has

been set to ON, it will return to OFF when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is turned off.

ENGLISH

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

41 (E)

Setting menus

SW MODE screen

Item/

(display mode)

MID GAIN (Camera)

HIGH GAIN (Camera)

ATW (Camera)

HANDLE ZOOM (Camera)

IRIS DIAL (Camera)

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Description of settings

For setting the gain value which is to be allocated to the M position of the GAIN switch.

0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB

For setting the gain value which is to be allocated to the H position of the GAIN switch.

0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB

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

OFF:

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

Ach:

The ATW function is activated when the WHITE BAL switch has been set to the A position.

Bch:

The ATW function is activated when the WHITE BAL switch has been set to the B position.

PRE:

The ATW function is activated when the WHITE BAL switch has been set to the PRST position.

For setting the zoom speeds which are to be allocated to the positions of the HANDLE ZOOM switch.

L/OFF/H

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

L/M/H:

LOW/MID/HIGH are set to the 1/2/3 positions.

For setting the rotational direction of the IRIS dial and iris control (in the MANUAL IRIS mode).

DOWN OPEN:

The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned downward.

UP OPEN:

The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward.

Item/

(display mode)

USER1 (Camera)

USER2 (Camera)

USER3 (Camera)

Description of settings

For setting the operation of the function allocated to the USER1 button.

COLOUR BAR:

The colour bar display is set to ON or OFF.

SPOTLIGHT:

The auto iris control for the spotlight is set to ON or OFF.

BACKLIGHT:

The auto iris control for backlight compensation is set to ON or OFF.

BLACKFADE:

When the button is held down, the whole image is faded out into black. The sound is also faded out at the same time.

WHITEFADE:

When the button is held down, the whole image is faded out into white. The sound is also faded out at the same time.

MODECHECK:

When the button is pressed, the camera status currently set is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor where it can be checked.

ATW:

The operation of the ATW function is set to ON or OFF.

ATWLOCK:

When the button is pressed, the white balance value is fixed; when it is pressed again, the operation of the ATW function is performed.

GAIN:18 dB:

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

disturbed when the gain has been switched to 18 dB or from 18 dB to another value.

INDEX:

When the button is pressed during shooting or recording, an index signal is recorded on the tape. If it is pressed while shooting or recording is temporarily stopped, the index signal recording standby mode is established. When shooting or recording is commenced from this mode, the index signal will be recorded on the tape. Recording index signals enables index searches to be performed during playback. (See page 62)

SLOWSHUT:

When the button is pressed, the slow shutter mode is established. Each time it is pressed, the mode is turned ON or OFF alternatively.

For setting the operation of the function to be allocated to the USER2 button. The settings are the same as for the ones for the USER1 items.

BACKLIGHT

For setting the operation of the function to be allocated to the USER3 button. The settings are the same as for the ones for the USER1 items.

INDEX

42 (E)

Setting menus

AUTO SW screen

Item/

(display mode)

A. IRIS (Camera)

AGC (Camera)

ATW (Camera)

AF (Camera)

Description of settings

When the AUTO button is pressed, the auto iris control operation is performed. The IRIS button does not work at this time.

OFF:

The auto iris control operation is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed. The iris control operation selected by the IRIS button is performed.

For setting the auto gain control operation when ON is selected as the A. IRIS item setting.

6 dB

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

12 dB:

Auto gain control up to 12 dB is performed when the AUTO button is pressed.

OFF:

Auto gain control is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed.

The ATW (auto tracking white balance) function operation is set to ON or OFF using the AUTO button. At this time, the operation of this function cannot be set to ON or OFF using the WHITE BAL switch and USER button. However, when ATWLOCK is allocated to the USER button, the white balance value can be fixed using the USER button.

OFF:

The ATW function operation is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed. The ATW function operation selected by the WHITE BAL switch is performed.

When the AUTO button has been pressed, the auto focus operation is performed. The FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO button do not work at this time.

OFF:

The auto focus operation is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed. The focus operation selected by the FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO button is performed.

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(display mode)

END SEARCH (VCR)

32K (12bit) AUDIO (VCR)

For setting what kind of operation is to be performed when the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button is pressed.

BLANK:

REC END:

<Notes>

O Even when the REC END setting is

O If nothing has been recorded on the

O END SEARCH may not operate properly

For setting the sound to be output as the CH1 and CH2 signals when a tape recorded in the 32K (12-bit) audio mode is played back.

ST1:

ST2:

MIX:

<Note>

If the sound has been recorded in the 48K (16-bit) mode, there is no CH3 or CH4. Therefore, the correlation between the signals and tracks will always be as follows:

Description of settings

The unrecorded blanks on the video tape are searched.

The part which was shot last is searched.

selected, the part which was shot last will not be searched when the tape is switched.

tape, operation will stop at the end of the tape.

if there is an unrecorded blank near the tape start or at a point along the tape.

The sound recorded during shooting is selected. CH1 signals = CH1 track CH2 signals = CH2 track

The sound recorded during audio dubbing is selected. CH1 signals = CH3 track CH2 signals = CH4 track

The sound recorded during shooting and the sound recorded during audio dubbing are mixed. CH1 signals = CH1 + CH3 tracks CH2 signals = CH2 + CH4 tracks

CH1 signals = CH1 track CH2 signals = CH2 track

ENGLISH

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

43 (E)

Setting menus

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(display mode)

AUDIO OUT (VCR)

Inputs and audio tracks recorded

Input

Internal

microphone L

Internal

microphone R INPUT 1 (XLR) CH1 CH3

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

AUDIO IN/OUT

CH1 (pin jack)

AUDIO IN/OUT

CH2 (pin jack)

The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded during shooting can be changed using the CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch. The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded during audio dubbing can be changed using the A DUB INPUT item on the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen.

Description of settings

For setting the audio signals to be output from the AUDIO IN/OUT connectors (pin jacks) when a tape is played back.

CH1•CH2:

CH1 connector = CH1 signals CH2 connector = CH2 signals

CH1:

CH1 connector = CH1 signals CH2 connector = CH1 signals

CH2:

CH1 connector = CH2 signals CH2 connector = CH2 signals

When shooting

CH1 CH3

CH2 CH4

When audio dubbing

(12-bit mode)

CH3

CH4

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item/

(display mode)

REC SPEED (Camera) (VCR)

AUDIO REC (Camera) (VCR)

MIC ALC (Camera)

MIC GAIN 1 (Camera)

MIC GAIN 2 (Camera)

For selecting the recording time mode.

SP : LP :

For selecting the system for converting the recording to PCM audio.

32K (12 bit) : 48K (16 bit) :

For setting the mic level automatic control function to ON or OFF.

OFF ON

Audio distortion caused by excessively high input level can be minimized by selecting ON for this item. O The recording level of the audio signals

For setting the input level of the external microphone which is connected to the INPUT 1 connector.

For setting the input level of the external microphone which is connected to the INPUT 2 connector.

Description of settings

SP (standard play) mode LP (long play) mode

12-bit/32kHz 16-bit/48kHz

must be adjusted using the AUDIO controls, irrespective of this setting.

50 dB-60 dB

32K (12-bit) AUDIO item and AUDIO OUT item settings, and audio tracks whose signals are output from the AUDIO IN/OUT connectors (pin jacks)

Audio recording

mode

32K (12 bit)

48K (16 bit)

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

32K (12-bit) AUDIO

item setting

ST1

ST2

MIX

AUDIO OUT item setting

CH1•CH2

CH1 CH2

CH1•CH2

CH1 CH2

CH1•CH2

CH1 CH2

AUDIO IN/OUT

CH1 output

CH1 CH1 CH2

CH3 CH3 CH4

CH1+CH3 CH2+CH4

CH1 CH1 CH2

AUDIO IN/OUT

CH2 output

CH2 CH1 CH2

CH4 CH3 CH4

CH2 CH1 CH2

44 (E)

Setting menus

22 0F 22 22

22 22 22 22

22 22 22 00

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item/

(display mode)

1394 TC REGEN (VCR)

TCG (Camera) (VCR)

FIRST REC TC (Camera) (VCR)

TC PRESET (Camera) (VCR)

Description of settings

For selecting the time code to be recorded when recording the signals of a component connected to the DV connector.

OFF:

The signals are recorded using the time code which was set using the TC MODE item, TCG item and FIRST REC TC item.

ON:

The signals are recorded using the time code of the signals which have been input to the DV connector.

O When ON has been selected as this

item’s setting, this setting takes precedence over the TC MODE item, TCG item and FIRST REC TC item settings.

O When no signals are supplied to the DV

connector, the TC MODE item, TCG item and FIRST REC TC item settings are followed.

For setting the operation mode in which the internal time code generator is to be run.

FREE RUN:

The internal time code generator is run regardless of the operation mode.

REC RUN:

The internal time code generator is run during recording.

For selecting the time code which is to be recorded when recording is started.

REGEN:

Recording proceeds in such a way that the time code continues on (is regenerated) from the time code on the tape.

PRESET:

The time code is not regenerated from the time code on the tape. The time code is recorded using the value set in the TC PRESET item serving as the initial value. However, the time code is forcibly regenerated when shooting with frameto-frame continuity has been performed.

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

set to 24P or 24P (ADV), set the frame value to 0 or to a multiple of 5. If any other value is set, the time code recorded will shift.

Item/

(display mode)

1394 UB REGEN (VCR)

UB MODE (Camera) (VCR)

UB PRESET (Camera) (VCR)

Description of settings

For selecting the user’s bit to be recorded when recording the signals of the component connected to the DV connector.

OFF:

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

ON:

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

When ON has been selected as this item’s setting, this setting takes precedence over the UB MODE item setting.

O The user’s bit is not recorded if the

signals do not contain the user’s bit information.

O When no signals are supplied to the DV

connector, the UB MODE item setting is followed.

For setting what is to be recorded as the user’s bit.

USER

The user’s information is recorded.

TIME:

The time of the recording is recorded.

Hours

Minutes

DATE:

The date of the recording is recorded.

Year

Month

TCG:

The time code generator’s value is recorded.

FRM. RATE:

The frame rate information for frame conversion is recorded.

Recording control information

O Updated frame information O REC START/STOP

information

Frame rate information

O Frame rate (50 or 25) O I/P identification information O Frame rate coefficient

User’s bit value verification information

For setting the user’s bit. However, USER must be selected for the UB MODE item setting.

Seconds

Hours Day

ENGLISH

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

45 (E)

Setting menus

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item/

(display mode)

INTERVAL REC (Camera)

REC TIME (Camera)

INTERVAL TIME (Camera)

Description of settings

For setting the intermittent recording mode.

OFF:

Intermittent recording is not performed.

ON:

When the START/STOP button is pressed, intermittent recording is performed with the cycle set by the REC TIME item and INTERVAL TIME item.

ONE-SHOT:

O Even when intermittent recording is set to

For setting the recording duration for which intermittent recording is to be performed.

0.5s :

1.5s :

For setting the duration of the interval time with which intermittent recording is to be performed.

15s : 1m : 10m :

The time lapse shooting mode is established. When the START/STOP button is pressed, recording is performed for the number of seconds set by the REC TIME item, after which the recording pause mode is established. When intermittent recording is set to ON or ONE-SHOT, “I –” flashes on the left of the VCR operation mode. When recording is started, it stops flashing and lights.

ON or ONE-SHOT, the intermittent recording mode returns to OFF when the power is turned off.

0.5 sec.

1.5 sec.

15 sec. 1 min. 10 min.

1s : 2s :

30s : 5m :

1.0 sec.

2.0 sec.

30 sec. 5 min.

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen

Item/

(display mode)

A DUB INPUT (VCR)

DV OUT (VCR)

For selecting the sound which is to be recorded when audio dubbing is performed.

MIC:

A_IN:

<Note>

If audio dubbing is performed when the sound has been recorded in the 16-bit audio mode, the sound will be recorded over the sound heard during shooting.

For setting the function, which converts the analogue signals which have been input into digital signals and outputs them from the DV connector, to ON or OFF.

OFF ON

Description of settings

The sound from the internal microphone or the sound from the external components connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 connectors is recorded. (The sound is selected using the CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch.)

The sound of the audio component connected to the AUDIO IN/OUT connectors (pin jacks) is recorded.

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

46 (E)

Setting menus

DISPLAY SETUP screen

Item/

(display mode)

ZEBRA DETECT 1 (Camera)

ZEBRA DETECT 2 (Camera)

MARKER (Camera)

VIDEO OUT OSD (Camera) (VCR)

DATE/TIME (Camera) (VCR)

LEVEL METER (Camera) (VCR)

ZOOM•FOCUS (Camera)

TAPE•BATTERY (Camera) (VCR)

OTHER DISPLAY (Camera) (VCR)

Description of settings

For setting the level of the zebra pattern leaning to the left and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%

For setting the level of the zebra pattern leaning to the right and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%, OFF <Note>

When OFF has been set, the zebra pattern is not displayed.

For switching display of the marker ON/OFF.

ON OFF

O When ON is set, the marker can be

displayed by pressing the ZEBRA button. When the marker is displayed, the video level of the image near the centre of the screen is displayed as a percentage value at the bottom left of the screen.

When ON is set, the information displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is output as the video output signal together with the images.

ON OFF

For setting the date and/or time to be displayed in the viewfinder, on the LCD monitor and in the video output signals.

OFF:

The date and time are not displayed.

TIME:

The time is displayed.

DATE:

The date is displayed.

TIME&DATE:

Both the date and time are displayed.

O When a setting other than OFF is

selected, the date and/or time are displayed in the video output signals regardless of the setting selected for the VIDEO OUT OSD item.

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

OFF ON

For setting the zoom and focus value displays to ON or OFF.

OFF ON

For setting the remaining tape amount and remaining battery charge displays to ON or OFF.

OFF ON

For setting the amount of information to be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. (See page 56)

OFF, PARTIAL, ALL

Item/

(display mode)

CAMERA DATA (VCR)

LCD BACKLIGHT (Camera) (VCR)

LCD SET (Camera) (VCR)

EVF SET (Camera) (VCR)

Description of settings

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

OFF ON

For adjusting the backlight of the LCD monitor. When HI is set, the monitor becomes brighter than usual.

HI NORMAL

For adjusting the display level of the LCD monitor images.

LCD COLOUR LEVEL:

The colour level of the LCD monitor’s images is adjusted.

LCD BRIGHTNESS:

The brightness of the LCD monitor’s images is adjusted.

LCD CONTRAST:

The contrast of the LCD monitor’s images is adjusted.

For adjusting the display level of the viewfinder images.

EVF COLOUR LEVEL:

The colour level of the viewfinder’s images is adjusted.

EVF BRIGHTNESS:

The brightness of the viewfinder’s images is adjusted.

EVF CONTRAST:

The contrast of the viewfinder’s images is adjusted.

ENGLISH

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

47 (E)

Setting menus

DISPLAY SETUP screen

Item/

(display mode)

SELF SHOOT (Camera)

EVF MODE (Camera) (VCR)

EVF COLOUR (Camera)

Description of settings

For selecting the LCD monitor’s mirror function for face-to-face shooting. When MIRROR is set, the image on the LCD monitor is reversed at the left and right for display during face-to-face shooting.

NORMAL MIRROR

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

ON:

Images are shown at all times in the viewfinder.

AUTO:

When the LCD monitor is opened, the images no longer appear in the viewfinder.

For selecting colour or monochrome for the viewfinder display.

ON:

Colour display

OFF

Monochrome display

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(display mode)

REMOTE (Camera) (VCR)

DV CONTROL (Camera)

DV CMD SEL (Camera)

REC LAMP (Camera)

For setting the operations which are performed using the accessory wireless remote control unit. (See page 19 for the remote control unit settings.)

VCR1:

VCR2:

OFF:

For setting the control method when backup shooting is to be performed by connecting a component for backup purposes to the DV connector.

OFF:

EXT:

BOTH:

CHAIN:

For setting the recording operation to be performed by the component for backup purposes when the START/STOP button on the camera recorder has been pressed.

REC_P:

STOP:

<Note>

Select STOP as the item’s setting if the component for backup purposes is not equipped with a recording pause function.

For setting the lighting of the tally lamps.

OFF: FRONT:

REAR:

BOTH:

Description of settings

The operation performed by the remote control unit which has been set to be used for VCR1 are accepted.

The operation performed by the remote control unit which has been set to be used for VCR2 are accepted.

Operations performed by the remote

control unit are not accepted.

The component for backup purposes

is not controlled.

The component for backup purposes is controlled using the START/STOP button on the camera recorder. The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by the component for backup purposes. However, the camera recorder does not record the images.

The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by both camera recorder and the component for backup purposes.

When the tape in the camera recorder approaches the end during shooting, recording is automatically commenced by the component for backup purposes, which has been set to the recording standby mode.

The mode is switched between recording and recording pause.

The mode is switched between recording and stop.

The tally lamps do not light.

The front tally lamp (by the

microphone) lights.

The rear tally lamp (by the

viewfinder) lights.

Both the front and rear tally lamps

light.

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

48 (E)

Setting menus

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(display mode)

BEEP SOUND (Camera)

CLOCK SET (Camera) (VCR)

TIME SHIFT (Camera) (VCR)

TAPE PROTECT (Camera)

USER FILE (Camera) (VCR)

HOUR METER (Camera) (VCR)

Description of settings

For setting the beep tone to ON or OFF.

OFF ON

When ON is selected as the setting, the beep tone is sounded at the times given below. O When the beep tone is sounded, the

audio signals from the output connectors are muted, and the beep tone is output instead.

[Beep tone sounds once]

OWhen the POWER switch has been set

to ON

OWhen shooting has commenced

[Beep tone sounds twice]

OWhen shooting has been temporarily

stopped

[Beep tone sounds 10 times]

OWhen the cassette tape has not been

inserted

OWhen the cassette tape is in the

recording pause mode

OWhen condensation has formed inside

the camera recorder

OWhen a problem has occurred in the

camera recorder

For setting the internal calendar of the camera recorder.

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

When the camera recorder is left on standby for about 5 minutes in the shooting pause mode, it is automatically set to the tape protection mode. Which tape protection mode is to be established is selected using this item.

POWEROFF:

STBY:

LOAD:

SAVE:

INITIAL:

O When the LOAD or INITIAL operation

For indicating the total rotational time of the cylinder head (5-digit display in 1-hour increments).

The camera recorder’s power is

set to the OFF mode.

The cylinder head is set to the stop

mode.

The settings stored last in the user

file are loaded.

The user file settings which have

been changed are saved.

The user file settings are restored

to the factory settings.

has been performed, set the POWER switch on the camera recorder to OFF and then to ON again in order to enable the settings.

ENGLISH

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

49 (E)

Screen displays

A I –PAUSE US ER - 1

ALC

TC 12:34:56:00 Z78

25P MF25

SQU

2222 222222222

MACR O

22 222222

P 3.2 K

222222 22 2222222

F5. 6

SPOT LOW LIGHT

ND1/64

123. 4

ND1/64

INDEX

AUG 3 1 20 23 : 5 9 : 5 9

48K

mi n

CH1 CH2

Camera mode and VCR mode

Marker

1Counter display

Each time the COUNTER button is pressed, the data is selected in the sequence given below.

COUNTER:

Counter value

M COUNTER:

Counter value in the memory stop mode

TC:

Time code value “TC2” is displayed when the time code value could not be read out properly from the tape.

UB:

User’s bit value “UB

2” is displayed when the user’s bit

value could not be read out properly from the tape.

FR:

Information on the frame rate used when shooting

FR 50I : Standard (50i interlace) mode

(50 fields per sec.)

FR 25P : 25P progressive mode

(25 frames per sec.)

2AWB/ABB operation status display

The operation statuses of the auto white balance and auto black balance are displayed here.

4Recording time mode display (SP or LP)

5Squeeze recording display

This appears when SQUEEZE has been selected (see page 41) as the ASPECT CONV item setting on the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen and squeeze recording is being performed or when squeeze recorded images are being played back.

6Setting selection display

The selected setting appears here when a switch has been selected or a button has been pressed to select a setting.

7Auto iris control status display

STD : Standard auto iris control SPOT : Auto iris control for spotlight BACK : Auto iris control for backlight

compensation

Detect area

Marker

3AWB error display

LOW LIGHT:

This appears when the luminance is too low during the auto white balance adjustment.

50 (E)

Screen displays

AI– PAUSE USER - 1

ALC

TC 12:34:56:00 Z78

25P MF25

22222222222222

MACR O

2222222222

P 3.2 K

22222222222222222

F5. 6

SPOT LOW LIGHT

ND1/64

123. 4

ND1/64

INDEX

AUG 3 1 20 23 : 5 9 : 5 9

48K

mi n

CH1 CH2

A ?

;

SQU

CH1 CH2

–12 dB–34 dB 0 dB

ENGLISH

8Shutter speed display

The shutter speed is normally displayed here. “SLOW” is displayed in the slow shutter mode. When the ZEBRA button is pressed and the marker is displayed (see page 17), the video level of the image near the center of the screen is displayed as a value from 0% to 90%. When the level exceeds 90%, “90%::” is displayed.

9Audio level meter display

:Audio sampling frequency display

;Scene filename display

<Progressive display

The information on the frame rate when shooting in the progressive mode is displayed here.

=Warning information displays

REMOTE:

This flashes when the component for which the wireless remote control unit is set is the wrong one.

This lights when condensation has formed inside the camera recorder.

This flashes when the cylinder head is dirty.

This flashes when the cassette tape has not been inserted or when it has been set to the recording inhibit mode.

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

This lights when the internal battery used for the calendar has run down.

>Zoom position display

The zoom position from Z00 (max. wide angle) to Z99 (max. telephoto) appears here.

?AWB information display

The white balance information appears here.

@Focus control information display

The focus control information from 99 to 00 appears here.

95 (focal length: infinity)

: 50 (focal length: approx. 1 meter) Under 49 (macro range)

: 00 (focal length: approx. 2 cm)

ODepending on the zoom position, the focus

may not be within the macro range. Similarly, depending on the zoom position, the lower limit of the macro range may differ.

AMacro control display

BIris display

The F-number appears here.

51 (E)

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

Screen displays

AI– PAUSE USER - 1

ALC

TC 12:34:56:00 Z78

25P MF25

22222222222222

MACR O

2222222222

P 3.2 K

22222222222222222

F5. 6

SPOT LOW LIGHT

ND1/64

123. 4

ND1/64

INDEX

AUG 3 1 20 23 : 5 9 : 5 9

48K

mi n

CH1 CH2

SQU

CGain display

The gain value setting of the video amplifier appears here.

DND filter display

The selected ND filter appears here.

“ND – –” appears on the display when the ND FILTER switch has shifted out of position (to a position other than OFF, 1/8 or 1/64). Check the ND FILTER switch position.

ERecommended ND filter display

Displayed here is the ND filter which is recommended under the current shooting conditions.

FDate and time display

Month:

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

Day of the month Year:

2002 --- 2089

Hours: (24-hour clock) Minutes

Seconds

HRemaining tape display

Nothing appears here while the remaining tape is being calculated.

The remaining tape amount is not displayed when intermittent recording or slow-motion playback has been performed.

ICamera shake compensation display

This appears when ON has been selected as the camera shake compensation function setting.

JBackup component status displays

The status of the backup component connected to the DV connector appears here. It does not appear when OFF has been selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.

DVO : Recording DV

;

: Recording standby : Status in which the backup

component cannot be controlled

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

connected, but the recording or recording standby mode has not been established.

GRemaining battery charge display

As the remaining battery charge diminishes, the display changes in the following sequence:

When the battery has run down completely,

(When the AC adapter is used, a display

(and then ) flashes.

other than may appear: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.)

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555

Screen displays

AI– PAUSE USER - 1

ALC

TC 12:34:56:00 Z78

25P MF25

22222222222222

MACR O

2222222222

P 3.2 K

22222222222222222

F5. 6

SPOT LOW LIGHT

ND1/64

123. 4

ND1/64

INDEX

AUG 3 1 20 23 : 5 9 : 5 9

48K

mi n

CH1 CH2

O K

SQU

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KOperation mode displays

REC : Recording

O : Recording (during face-to-face

shooting)

PAUSE : Recording standby

;

: Recording standby (during face-

to-face shooting)

;;

: Playback pause

STNDBY : Standby (cylinder head rotation

stopped)

A. DUB A. DUB

11 55(66 ??11(22??

;;

: Audio dubbing recording standby

: Audio dubbing : Playback

):Fast forward/cue (rewind/review)

):Slow playback (reverse slow

playback)

CHK : Rec check

99(:: ;;11(22;;

):Search (reverse search) ):Frame advance playback

(reverse frame advance playback)

BLANK : Blank search REC END : Rec end search

/aa55

(aa22

/aa66

Variable speed search (reverse variable speed search)

NIndex recording display

This lights when an index signal is recorded during recording by pressing the USER button to which the INDEX function has already been allocated. It flashes when the INDEX button is pressed before recording (index signal recording standby status).

OAUTO button operation display

“” appears when the AUTO button has been pressed and the function which was set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen has been activated.

LIntermittent recording display

This appears when ON or ONE-SHOT has been selected as the setting for the INTERVAL REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.

MMic level automatic control display

This appears when ON has been selected as the setting for the MIC ALC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.

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Screen displays

SQU

AI– PAUSE USER - 1

ALC

TC 12:34:56:00 Z78

25P MF25

22222222222222

MACR O

2222222222

P 3.2 K

22222222222222222

F5. 6

SPOT LOW LIGHT

ND1/64

123. 4

ND1/64

INDEX

AUG 3 1 20 23 : 5 9 : 5 9

48K

mi n

CH1 CH2

2222222222 222

22222222222222

VOLUME –

??????

–– +

PWarning displays

UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT)

The tape cannot be played back since it has the wrong format.

COPY INHIBITED

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

UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED)

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

INCOMPATIBLE TAPE

Since the tape has different specifications (it may be a data storage tape, for instance), it cannot be used.

EXTERNAL DV DISCONNECT

This appears when EXT has been selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and shooting has been performed without an external component connected to the DV connector.

AUTO OFF

This appears when a problem has occurred in the tape transport system. When this display appears, the camera recorder’s power is automatically turned off.

CYLINDER LOCK LOADING LOCK UNLOADING LOCK T REEL LOCK (take-up reel lock) S REEL LOCK (supply reel lock)

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WARNING

This appears when a problem has occurred in the camera system.

FOCUS LOCK

(problem with focus operation)

PSD NG

(problem with camera shake compensation control)

QUSER button information display

The functions allocated to the USER buttons are displayed here while the mode check button is held down.

RMonitor volume level meter display

The volume level meter for output from the built-in speaker and PHONES jack is displayed here when the AUDIO MON/VAR button is pressed.

Screen displays

TC 12:34:56:00

F5. 6

22222222222222

2222222222

22222222222222

2222222222222

222

2 222

48K

mi n

AUG 3 1 20 23 : 5 9 : 5 9

CH1 CH2

VCR mode

SSearch number display

The index number used to perform the index search appears here. (S1 to S9)

TCamera shake compensation display

When ON has been selected as the setting for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, is displayed also during tape playback for the camera data when images were shot in the camera shake compensation mode.

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UIris display

When ON has been selected as the setting for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the Fnumber during shooting is displayed also during tape playback as the camera data.

VGain display

When ON has been selected as the setting for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the gain value during shooting is displayed also during tape playback as the camera data.

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Screen displays

Selecting the display

The items listed below which appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are displayed by the setting selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item (see page 47) of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Display item MODE CHK button

1 Counter display ≤ == == ==

4 Recording time mode display (SP or LP) ≤≤

5 Squeeze recording display ≤≤

7 Auto iris control status display ≤≤≤

8 Shutter speed display ≤≤≤

9 Audio level meter display ≤ == == ==

: Audio sampling frequency display ≤≤

; Scene filename display ≤≤

< Progressive display ≤≤

> Zoom position display ≤ == == ==

? AWB information display ≤≤≤

@ Focus control information display ≤ == == ==

B Iris display ≤≤≤

C Gain display ≤≤

D ND filter display ≤≤

E Recommended ND filter display ≤≤≤

F Date and time display ≤ == == ==

G Remaining battery charge display ≤ == == ==

H Remaining tape display ≤ == == ==

I Camera shake compensation display ≤≤≤

M Mic level automatic control display ≤≤

O AUTO button operation display ≤≤≤

Q USER button information display ≤

OTHER DISPLAY item setting

ALL PARTIAL OFF

(Camera)

≤ (VCR)

k k

(Camera)

≤ (VCR)

kk kk

k kk kk

k kk

kkk

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≤ : Displayed

k : Not displayed

== : Displayed by another setting

INT(L) INPUT 1 INPUT 2

CH 2 SELECTCH 1 SELECT

INT(R)

INPUT 2

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

VCR REC

Connecting external components

6 mm

(XSB4+6FZ)

12 mm

(XSB4+12FZ)

Inputting to and outputting from analog components

$ When an external component is to be

connected and its video and audio signals are to be input to the camera recorder, connect the camera recorder to the output connectors on the external component.

$ Conversely, when an external component is

to be connected and the video and audio signals of the camera recorder are to be input to the component, connect the camera recorder to the input connectors on the external component. When signals from an external component

are to be recorded, set the unit to the VCR mode and operate the VCR REC button to initiate recording.

O The functions provided for the input

connectors and the ones provided for the output connectors are switched automatically.

OBefore recording signals from an external

component, check that the video signals are input.

OWhen signals from an external component

are being recorded, do not stop the signal output at the external component side or disconnect any of the cables. It may not be possible for the component to be recognized when recording is resumed.

O If video signals have been input to both the S-

VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEO IN/OUT connector, the signals of the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector take precedence.

O It is not possible to record the audio signals if

video signals are not input to the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector or VIDEO IN/OUT connector except when performing audio dubbing.

OWhen images containing copy-guarded

signals (signals that protect copyrights) are recorded using this unit, they will appear as mosaic patterns when they are played back.

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$ When connecting an audio component, set

the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the LINE position. The input level is 0 dBu; the recording level is adjusted using the AUDIO controls.

$ When connecting an external microphone,

set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the MIC position. OSet the input level (–50 dBu and –60

dBu) using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.

OWhen mounting an external microphone

on the microphone shoe of the camera recorder, use the accessory microphone holder and microphone holder adapter.

OTo supply the signals from an external

microphone to CH1 and CH2, connect the external microphone to the INPUT2 jack, and set both the CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT switches to the INPUT2 position. (See page 15)

Microphone

holder Microphone holder adapter

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VCR REC

Connecting external components

Inputting to and outputting from digital components

A digital video component equipped with a DV connector can be connected for digitally recording and playing back video and audio signals as well as time codes, etc.

When signals from an external component are to be recorded, set the unit to the VCR mode and operate the VCR REC button to initiate recording.

O The functions provided for the input

connectors and the ones provided for the output connectors are switched automatically.

OBefore recording signals from an external

component, check that the video signals are input.

OWhen signals from an external component

are being recorded, do not stop the signal output at the external component side or disconnect any of the cables. It may not be possible for the component to be recognized when recording is resumed.

OWhen an IEEE 1394 cable has been

connected to the DV connector, do not apply a strong load from outside. Doing so may damage the connector.

OWhen signals are recorded using this unit,

audio signals will be recorded in the same mode as the one which was set for the playback tape regardless of the menu setting.

OWhen signals are recorded using this unit, the

bottom part of the images being monitored (the images which are seen on an LCD monitor, viewfinder or TV set) may be distorted or they may shake vertically: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. The images actually recorded are free of this distortion and shaking.

OWhen images containing copy-guarded

signals (signals that protect copyrights) are recorded using this unit, they will appear as mosaic patterns when they are played back.

OIt may not be possible to input or output

digital signals to or from some components even if the component concerned is equipped with a DV connector. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected.

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Shooting

Preparation and inspections

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

$ Batteries

Have a fully charged battery ready. It is also recommended that a spare battery be kept on hand as well.

$ Cassette tapes

Check that the cassette tapes available can be recorded on. OCheck that they have not been set to the

accidental erasure prevention status.

OCheck that they do not contain valuable

video recordings.

OCheck that the cassette holder is closed

properly.

$ Viewfinder

Check that the diopter adjustment has been performed for the viewfinder.

$ Zoom, focus and iris

OCheck whether the motor-driven zoom

operations and manual zoom operations can be performed.

OCheck whether the auto focus and manual

focus operations can be performed.

OCheck whether the auto iris and manual iris

operations can be performed.

$ Time data

OCheck whether the calendar and time are

correct.

OCheck whether the time code and user’s bit

have been set correctly.

Regular shooting

Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to ON, and switch between shooting and shooting pause using the START/STOP button. When shooting from a low angle, the START/STOP button on the handle can be used to initiate shooting.

START/STOP button

REC check

When the REC CHECK button is pressed in the shooting pause mode, the picture and sound 2 seconds before the shooting was suspended are played back, and the shooting pause mode is then established again at the original position on the tape. OIf recording has not been performed for 1 or

more seconds, the rec check function cannot be used.

OBear in mind that when a backup component

has been connected and used to record backup images, the rec check images will be recorded.

REC CHECK button

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$ External components

OCheck whether the external components

connected are operating properly.

OCheck whether the external components

have been connected properly.

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Shooting

Face-to-face shooting

When the LCD monitor is opened and rotated 180 degrees toward the lens, and the person operating the camera recorder records images of himself or herself, the impression of the shot images may appear to be different from usual. If MIRROR is selected as the setting for the SELFSHOOT item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, a left-right reversed image appears on the LCD monitor, and the person operating the camera recorder can shoot images of himself or herself that appear as if he or she is looking at himself or herself in the mirror. However, even when shooting images in the mirror mode, the recorded images will be the same as ones which have been shot regularly as the images are not recorded as a mirror reflection. When shooting in the mirror mode, the information which appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is limited to the following items:

O : Shooting

;

When appears, return the LCD monitor to its original position, and check the message of the warning display.

: Shooting pause : Remaining battery charge display : Warning display

Index recording

(When the INDEX function has been allocated to one of the USER buttons) When the INDEX button is pressed during shooting or recording, the index signal is recorded on the tape. When it is pressed while shooting or recording is temporarily stopped, the index signal is set to the recording standby status. When the shooting or recording is then resumed, the index signal is recorded on the tape at that time. Searches (index searches) can be performed during playback once the index signals have been recorded.

Using the USER buttons

One of 11 functions can be allocated in turn to each of the USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons. In accordance with the subject concerned, the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or fade effects can be added to the images. For details, refer to the USER1 and USER2 items (page 42) on the setting menu SW MODE screen.

Intermittent recording

There are two intermittent recording modes: the mode in which images are shot at fixed intervals, and the frame-by-frame shooting mode. 1 Set the shooting mode for intermittent

recording using the INTERVAL REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. (See page 46)

2 Set the recording time using the REC TIME

item.

3 Set the standby time using the INTERVAL

TIME item.

4 When the START/STOP button is pressed,

recording starts in the shooting mode for intermittent recording.

5 When the OPERATION lever is tilted in the

“$” direction, “I –” blinks, and intermittent recording is set to the temporary stop status. O While intermittent recording is in progress,

no other operations are accepted.

O While intermittent recording is in progress,

the remaining tape amount is not displayed.

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Even when the intermittent recording mode has been set, it will be returned to OFF when the power is turned off.

Shooting

Backup recording

The camera images of the camera recorder can be recorded and their recording can be backed up automatically on the external component connected to the DV connector. OSet the external component control method

using the DV CONTROL item and DV CMD SEL item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 48)

Bear in mind the following points when performing backup recording.

O The menu item settings remain stored in

the memory even after the power has been turned off. Therefore, if the camera recorder is used while the settings for backup recording are still in place, the images may be overwritten on the tape in the connected component. Upon completion of the backup recording, check the menu item settings before operating the camera recorder.

O If another model AG-DVX100A is to be

used as the external component which will perform the backup recording, select OFF as the setting for the DV CONTROL item of the external component, and set the camera recorder to the VCR mode for use.

O When backup recording is to be performed,

operation may not proceed properly if two or more external components are connected.

O Ensure that the IEEE 1394 cable used for

the connection is not more than 4.5 meters long.

O Before proceeding with backup recording,

establish the status in which the DV signals can be recorded by the external component.

O When the tape in the camera recorder is

approaching the end during shooting while backup recording is being performed with “CHAIN” selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item (page 48), recording is automatically started by the back-up component which has been set to the recording standby mode.

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Shooting

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Ao Ae Bo BeCoCeDoDe Eo Ee Fo Fe GoGeHo He Io Ie Jo Je

25 P

ABCDEFGH I J

Progressive shooting

The progressive mode can be selected using the PROGRESSIVE item (see page 42) of the setting menu SCENE FILE screen.

25P mode:

Images are shot in the progressive mode at 25 frames per second. The 25 frames per second images are converted into 50-field interlace signals, and the resulting video signals are output or recorded. Shift-free, high-quality still pictures can be obtained in this mode.

Bear in mind the following points when shooting in any of the progressive modes.

O The gain cannot be set to18 dB. O When the progressive mode has been

selected, the sync signals of the images are temporarily disturbed.

O A shutter speed setting of 1/50 (OFF) is

recommended.

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Playback

Normal playback

Set the POWER switch to ON, and press the CAMERA/VCR button to switch to the VCR mode. Normal playback operations can be performed using the OPERATION lever or accessory wireless remote control unit.

OPERATION lever

;

∫ 4

PUSH-SET

Tape protection mode

When the camera recorder remains in the playback pause or recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes, it is automatically set to the stop mode in order to protect the tape. However, if it remains in the playback pause mode when the temperature is low, the stop mode may be established sooner.

Tape blank search

By pressing the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button in the VCR mode, it is possible to search for unrecorded parts on the tape or the part which was shot last. For details, refer to the section on the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button (page

10).

EVF DTL/END SEARCH button

Variable speed search

This function changes the playback speed to locate scenes. OWhen the OPERATION lever is tilted in the 1

direction during tape playback, the variable search mode is established, “1a” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and the tape is played back at the 1a speed. No sound is played back at this time.

OThe playback speed changes when the

AUDIO MON/VAR button is pressed. Each time the button is pressed, the playback speed changes by one setting in the following sequence: 1/5a (or 1/3a in the LP mode), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10a and 20a.

OThe speed is varied in the forward direction

using the “+” button; conversely it is varied in the reverse direction using the “–” button.

OWhen the remote control is used, pressing

the VAR.SEARCH button establishes the variable speed search mode, and the playback direction and playback speed are changed using the “V” and “B” buttons among the SET buttons.

OTo return to normal playback, tilt the

OPERATION lever in the 1 direction.

Index search

This function is used to search the index signals recorded on the tape. An index search can be performed using the accessory wireless remote control unit. ODuring tape playback, press the INDEX

button (9 or :) on the wireless remote control unit. “S1” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and the search for the next scene is started.

OTo stop the search at any time, press the

STOP ($) button.

OEach time the INDEX button is pressed after

the search operation has commenced, “S2” “S3” are displayed, and the second or any subsequent scene can be searched. When a scene is located, playback commences from that part of the tape. (Any scene up to the ninth in the reverse or forward direction from the present position of the tape can be specified.) The index search function may not operate smoothly if any of the intervals between one index and the next are less than one minute.

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Condensation

How to tell when condensation has formed inside and what to do about it

If, after the camera recorder’s power has been turned on, the condensation display symbol flashes, it means that condensation has formed inside the camera recorder. If this happens, the power will be automatically turned off after several seconds. Take the following action.

1Remove the cassette.

No other functions will work. Depending on the degree of condensation, it may not be possible to eject the cassette, either. In this case, wait two or three hours, and then try ejecting the cassette.

2Wait two or three hours with the cassette

holder open.

The wait time differs depending on the degree of condensation and the ambient temperature.

Video heads

3After two or three hours have elapsed,

turn on the power, and check whether the condensation display has gone off.

Even if the condensation display has gone off, wait another hour to be on the safe side before attempting to operate the camera recorder.

Bear in mind that condensation may be forming before the condensation display comes on.

OCondensation forms gradually so that the

condensation display may not appear for the first 10 to 15 minutes after it has started to form inside.

OIn very cold climates, condensation may

freeze and turn into frost. In this case, it will take two or three hours for the frost to melt and become condensation again.

If the video heads are dirty, mosaic-type noise may occur in some areas or the whole image may turn blue when playing back a tape. If the dirt accumulates, the recording capability will deteriorate, and in the end it will not be possible to record.

Causes of dirty heads

OHigh concentrations of dust in the

atmosphere

OEnvironments which are very hot and very

humid

OTape damage OProlonged operation

Using the cleaning cassette tape 1Insert the cleaning tape in the camera

recorder, and set the POWER switch to ON.

2Press the CAMERA/VCR button, and

check that the VCR lamp has lit.

3Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 1

direction, and allow 10 seconds to pass before tilting it in the $ direction.

(Do not rewind the tape at this point.)

4Remove the cleaning tape, proceed with a

test recording and playback using another tape, and check the images.

5If the images are not clear, repeat steps 1

to 4.

(Do not run the cleaning tape continuously more than 4 times.)

ODo not rewind the cleaning tape at any

interim point. At the end of the tape, rewind it, and use it again from the start.

OIf the heads are still dirty even after cleaning,

it may mean that the tape itself has deteriorated so stop using it immediately.

OOveruse of the cleaning tape causes head

wear. If the heads are worn, clear pictures will not be played back even immediately after the heads have been cleaned.

OIf the cleanliness of the heads is not improved

by the cleaning tape, the camera recorder must be cleaned and/or repaired by your local dealer. Consult with your dealer.

Regular inspections

In order to view clean and clear images, it is recommended that the video heads and other worn parts be replaced after they have been used for about 1,000 hours. (This period will vary significantly depending on the temperature, humidity, dust and other conditions in the operating environment.)

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)

Power supply-related problems

Q1: No power.

A1: Has the battery or AC adapter been

connected correctly? Check the connections. (See page 21)

Q2: The power goes off on its own.

A2: The power will automatically go off if

shooting is temporarily stopped for more than 5 minutes in order to prevent the battery from running down and keep the tape from wearing. Check the setting selected for the TAPE PROTECT item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page

49)

Q3: The power is turned on but it goes off

immediately.

A3-1: Has the battery run down?

If the remaining battery charge display flashes or the display has appeared, it means that the battery has run down. Recharge the battery or insert an adequately charged battery. (See page

20)

A3-2: Has condensation formed?

When the camera recorder has been carried into a warm room from a cold place, condensation may form inside. If this happens, the power is automatically turned off, and ejecting the cassette is the only operation which can be performed. Wait until the condensation has dried up. (See page 64)

Battery-related problems

Q1: The battery runs down quickly.

A1-1: Has the battery been adequately

charged? Charge it until the CHARGE lamp of the AC adapter has gone off. (See page 20)

A1-2: Is the camera recorder being used in cold

place? The battery is easily affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating time is reduced in cold locations.

A1-3: Has the battery reached the end of its

service life? The service life of the battery differs depending on how it is used. If it works only for a short time even after it has adequately charged, it means that the battery has reached the end of its service life.

Q2: The battery cannot be charged.

A2: Is the DC cable connected to the AC

adapter? The battery cannot be charged if this cable is connected.

Problems during normal video recording

Q1: Recording is not possible even though

the cassette tape has been inserted properly.

A1-1: Has the accidental erasure prevention

knob on the cassette tape been set to “SAVE?” If it has, recording cannot be performed. (See page 22)

A1-2: Has the cassette tape reached the end?

Replace it with a new one. A1-3: Is the POWER switch at the ON position? A1-4: Is the VCR lamp lit?

Shooting is not possible in the VCR mode. A1-5: Is the cassette holder open?

If the cassette holder is open, it is not

possible to perform any VCR operations. A1-6: Has condensation formed?

If condensation has formed, ejecting the

cassette tape is the only operation which

can be performed. Wait until the

condensation dries up. (See page 64) A1-7: If AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK appears on

the display, the tape may have snapped.

Check the tape.

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)

Problems during various kinds of video recording

Q1: No automatic focusing

A1-1: Has the manual focus mode been set?

The focus is adjusted automatically in the auto focus mode. (See page 11)

A1-2: Is a scene which is hard to bring into

focus in the auto focus mode being shot? Some scenes are hard to bring into focus using auto focus. In cases like this, use the manual focus mode instead for focusing.

Scenes hard to bring into focus

O Shooting both distant and close-up

subjects

O Shooting subjects through dirty window

panes

O Shooting subjects in dark locations O Shooting while objects that glitter or

dazzle are around the subject

O Shooting fast-moving subjects O Shooting subjects with minimal contrast

Editing-related problems

Q1: No audio dubbing.

A1-1: Has the accidental erasure prevention

knob on the cassette tape been set to “SAVE?” If it has, recording cannot be performed. (See page 22)

A1-2: Has an attempt been made to edit parts

shot in the LP mode? Audio dubbing cannot be performed as the track width on the tape is narrower than the head width in the LP mode.

Display-related problems

Q1: Something is wrong with the time code

display.

A1: When the reverse slow playback mode is

set, the count shown on the time code display becomes inconsistent; however, this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

Q2: The remaining tape display does not

match the actual amount of tape remaining.

A2-1: The remaining tape is not displayed

accurately with continuous shooting sessions lasting less than 30 seconds.

A2-2: A display which is two to three minutes

less than the actual tape remaining time sometimes appears.

Playback-related problems (video)

Q1: No playback, even when the play

button is pressed.

A1: Has the CAMERA/VCR button been

pressed and has the VCR lamp lit? If the VCR lamp is not lit, playback-related operations cannot be performed. (See page 10)

Q2: Mosaic-type noise is generated during

cue and review.

A2: This is a phenomenon inherent to digital

video. It is not indicative of malfunctioning.

Q3: No playback images are seen even

though the camera recorder is connected with the TV set correctly.

A3: Is the TV set’s input selector at “video

input?” Read through the operating instructions of the TV set, and select the video input connector to which the camera recorder has been connected.

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Q4: The playback images are not displayed

clearly.

A4: Are the camera recorder’s heads dirty?

If they are dirty, the playback images will not be displayed clearly.

Troubleshooting (Q&A)

Playback-related problems (audio)

Q1: No playback sound is heard from the

camera recorder’s speaker.

A1: Has the camera recorder’s volume level

been set too low? In the VCR mode, press the AUDIO MON/VAR button “+” to increase the volume. (See page 14)

Q2: More than one recorded stream of

sound is heard.

A2: Has MIX been selected as the setting for

the 32K (12-bit) AUDIO item on the setting menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen? (See page 44) If audio dubbing editing is performed on a tape recorded with 32K (12-bit) selected as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen, the sound heard during the recording and the sound recorded later will be heard together. It is also possible to listen to each stream of sound separately. (See page 44

Q3: When audio dubbing is performed, the

original sound is erased.

A3: When audio dubbing is performed for a

part which was shot with 48K (16-bit) selected as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen, the original sound will be erased. Use the 32K (12bit) setting during shooting. (See page

44)

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