Panasonic AG-DVX100BE User Manual

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ESPAÑOL ENGLISHITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH

Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’emploi/Istruzioni per l’uso

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Camera-Recorder/Kamerarecorder

Caméscope/Videocamera

Videocámara-grabadora

Model No. AG- E

Mini

PAL

Before use

parts

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

Lesen Sie die Anweisungen vor der Verwendung dieses Produkts sorgfältig durch, und bewahren Sie das vorliegende Handbuch zur künftigen Referenz auf.

Avant d’utiliser ce produit, veiller à lire attentivement ce manuel et le conserver pour un usage ultérieur.

Prima di utilizzare questo prodotto, leggere queste istruzioni e conservare questo manuale per consultarlo quando necessario.

Antes de utilizar este producto, lea estas instrucciones de funcionamiento con atención y guárdelas para poder consultarlas en el futuro.

F0805G2095 -H Printed in Japan

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Menus DisplaysReference ShootingEditing Playback Preparation Description of

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 or the BSI mark 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

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse

Fuse

indicates safety information.

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g DO NOT REMOVE PANEL

COVERS BY UNSCREWING THEM.

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

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:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

• Replace only with same or specified type.

• Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.

• Do not store in temperatures over 60°C.

• Use specified charger for rechargeable batteries.

• Do not recharge the battery if it is not a rechargeable type.

For Remote Controller

• Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.

• Do not recharge the battery.

Camera-Recorder

The rating plate is on the underside of the Camera-Recorder

AC Adapter

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains

socket when not in use.

CAUTION:

THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.

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.

indicates safety information.

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Attention/Attentie

• 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.

• 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

While pressing the battery release, lift the battery out

Battery release

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Before use

Read this first!................................................ 6

Accessories.................................................... 6

Operating precautions................................... 7

Checking the system operations.................. 9

Items to prepare................................................ 9

Connect the AC power supply cord .................. 9

Insert the Mini DV cassette tape....................... 9

Turn on the camera ........................................ 10

Start shooting.................................................. 10

Check what you have shot (rec check)........... 11

Eject the tape.................................................. 11

Turn off the unit............................................... 12

Disconnect the power cord ............................. 12

Adjusting the hand strap............................. 13

Attaching the shoulder strap...................... 13

Attaching the lens hood.............................. 14

Attaching the lens-cap strap....................... 14

Cassette tapes.............................................. 14

Description of parts

Description of parts ..................................... 15

Camera-recorder ............................................ 15

Remote control ............................................... 18

Preparation

The remote control ...................................... 19

Insert the battery............................................. 19

Remote control setup...................................... 19

The battery.................................................... 20

Charging ......................................................... 20

Attaching the battery....................................... 21

Detaching the battery...................................... 21

Viewfinder..................................................... 22

Using the viewfinder ....................................... 22

Using the LCD ................................................ 23

Emphasizing outlines...................................... 23

Adjusting the screen display ........................... 24

Time data...................................................... 25

Setting the calendar........................................ 25

Recharging the built-in battery........................ 26

Setting user information .................................. 26

Setting the time code ...................................... 27

Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)......... 28

Shooting

Regular shooting ........................................ 30

Preparation and inspections ........................... 30

Shooting in auto mode ................................... 30

Shooting techniques for different targets

Check what you have shot (rec check) .......... 31

Finding specific scenes (image search)......... 31

Zoom .............................................................. 31

Low-angle shooting ........................................ 32

Self-portrait shooting...................................... 32

Zebra pattern .................................................. 32

Marker ............................................................ 32

ONE-SHOT recording .................................... 33

Changing the image size................................ 33

Optical Image Stabilizer ................................. 34

Using the USER buttons ................................ 34

Backlight compensation ................................. 34

Index recording .............................................. 34

Color bars....................................................... 34

Adding effects to images ................................ 34

Backup recording ........................................... 35

Switching to manual mode ............................. 35

Adjusting the volume while shooting .............. 35

Shooting in progressive mode .................. 36

Focus ........................................................... 37

Adjusting the shutter speed ...................... 38

Slow shutter mode ......................................... 39

Synchro scan ................................................. 39

Adjusting the white balance ...................... 40

White balance adjustments ............................ 40

Using presets ................................................. 41

Black balance adjustments ............................ 41

Auto Tracking White (ATW) ........................... 41

Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity... 42

Iris adjustments .............................................. 42

Adjusting the gain........................................... 42

Light intensity adjustments............................. 42

Switching Audio Input ................................ 43

Using the built-in microphone......................... 43

Using another microphone and audio

equipment .................................................. 43

Adjusting the recording level .......................... 43

Using scene files......................................... 44

Changing scene file settings .......................... 44

Transferring scene files ............................. 46

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Contents (continued)

Playback

Playback ....................................................... 47

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

Viewing images on a television....................... 48

Checking the date and time............................ 48

Variable-speed playback............................. 49

Slow playback ................................................. 49

Frame-by-frame playback ............................... 49

Fast-forward and rewind ................................. 49

Index search ................................................... 49

Variable speed search.................................... 50

End search...................................................... 50

Using the Counter........................................ 51

Counter display............................................... 51

Memory stop mode ......................................... 51

1394TC preset mode ...................................... 51

Editing

Connecting external units........................... 52

Headphones ................................................... 52

External microphone ....................................... 52

Digital video equipment .................................. 53

Television........................................................ 54

Video deck ...................................................... 54

Audio dubbing ............................................. 55

Dubbing ........................................................ 57

Analog input.................................................... 57

Analog output.................................................. 58

Digital input/output .......................................... 59

Menus

Using the setup menus............................... 65

Using the setup menus................................... 65

Initializing the menu settings .......................... 66

Setup menu structure.................................. 67

Camera mode menu....................................... 67

VCR mode menu............................................ 67

Setup menu list............................................ 68

SCENE FILE screen....................................... 68

CAMERA SETUP screen ............................... 70

SW MODE screen .......................................... 70

AUTO SW screen........................................... 71

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen................... 72

RECORDING SETUP screen......................... 73

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen............................. 74

DISPLAY SETUP screen ............................... 75

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen ......................... 76

Reference

Before calling for service ............................ 78

Condensation............................................... 81

Tally lamp ..................................................... 81

System resetting.......................................... 81

Video Heads .................................................82

Cleaning ........................................................82

Storage Precautions.................................... 83

Specifications .............................................. 84

Displays

Screen displays ........................................... 60

Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes........... 60

In VCR mode only........................................... 63

Warnings......................................................... 63

Setting the DISPLAY items ............................. 64

• LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH.

• DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG. All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of the respective companies.

IMPORTANT

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

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Read this first!

Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.

Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.

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

Respect copyrights

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

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

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

References

• References are shown as (Page 10).

Tapes you can use

• You can use tapes with this mark- .

Accessories

Battery * AC Adapter * AC power supply cord

(For the U.K.) (For areas other than the

U.K.)

Before use

DC cord Wireless remote

2x 6-mm screws 2x 12-mm screws

Mini DV cassette tape (AY-DVM63MQ)

* For part numbers for the battery and AC adapter, see “OPTIONAL UNITS” (Page 85).

control and button battery (CR2025)

Microphone holder adapter

Ferrite cores

Ferrite cores for DV (IEEE1394) cablel

Eye cup Microphone holder

Shoulder belt Lens cap strap

Attach one core to each end of the DV (IEEE1394) cable.

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Operating precautions

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

• Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage).

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

• Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits.

• The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage your tape recordings or distort the images.

• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer will adversely affect the camerarecorder, causing the images and/or sound to be distorted.

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

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

• Using the camera-recorder near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound.

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

• Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder and cassette. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing the cassettes.)

AC adapter and battery

• If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times before charging starts.

• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal, there may be something wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Contact your dealer.

• The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm.

• The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.

• The AC adapter may make some noise when you are using it, but this is normal.

Take precautions not to drop the camera when moving it.

• Strong impacts may damage the camera and cause it to stop working.

• Handle the camera with care, using the hand strap or shoulder strap to carry it.

Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or other volatile substances.

• These can warp the camera or cause the finish to come off.

• Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time.

After use, remove the cassette and battery and disconnect the AC power supply cord.

• The tape can become slack or damaged if you leave it in the camera.

• The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the camera and it may become impossible to recharge it.

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Battery characteristics

This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. In very low temperatures, the battery may last only 5 minutes. Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery where it is very hot and you will have to wait before you can use it again.

Remove the battery after use

Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be used even if you have turned the camera off.) The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the camera and it may become impossible to recharge it.

Disposing of spent batteries

The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a store that can assist in recycling it.

Protect the battery terminals.

Keep the battery’s terminal area free of dust and other foreign matter. If you accidentally drop the batter y, check that the battery and its terminals have not been damaged. You can damage the camera and AC adapter if you try to use or recharge a damaged battery.

Liquid crystal displays

• Images or letters can get burned onto the screen of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours.

• The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with

99.99% of the pixels effective. This leaves less than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time. These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot.

• Condensation may form if you use the camera where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.

• The LCD may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the camera warms up.

Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.

Doing so may damage the parts inside.

Protective caps for the connectors

Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that are not being used.

Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod

The tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this depth. You can damage the camera-recorder if you use any screw other than 1/4-20UNC.

Before use

Attach the tripod to the tripod hole

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Checking the system operations

After purchase, do these system checks to ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything.

Items to prepare

AC adapter AC power supply cord

DC cord Mini DV cassette tape

Connect the AC power supply cord

Connect the cords properly as shown in the figure above.

• You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter.

Insert the Mini DV cassette tape

1 Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shown

by the arrow to open the cassette holder. The cassette holder opens automatically when the cassette cover is fully open.

• The cassette holder will not open if the camera is not supplied with power (AC adapter or battery).

EJECT switch

2 Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram.

1 Lift up the viewfinder.

2 Press on the DC cord’s battery connector and

move it down until it clicks into place.

3 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.

4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.

5 Return the viewfinder to its original position.

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3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

The holder automatically goes into position when you close it correctly.

PUSH

S U P

• Do not try to insert or eject the tape by just holding the cassette cover.

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

• Do not force the cassette holder while it is moving. Trying to do so could damage the camera.

• Close the cassette cover only after the cassette holder is completely in position. Trying to close the cover while the cassette holder is moving could damage the camera.

Start shooting

Viewfinder

POWER

OFF

1 Look at your subject through the viewfinder.

2 Press the START/STOP button on the POWER

switch to start shooting. Press START/STOP again to return the camera to the shooting standby mode.

Before use

Turn on the camera

CAMERA

VCR

Lock release

While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to ON. The CAMERA lamp lights red (camera mode) and the camera is now in the shooting standby mode.

OFF

POWER

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Checking the system operations (continued)

Check what you have shot (rec check)

1 Press the OPEN button in the direction shown

by arrow (1) to open the LCD. It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to open it further as this will damage the camera.

120

2 While in the shooting standby mode, press the

REC CHECK button. A few seconds of the last thing you shot play, and then the camera returns to the shooting standby mode.

REC CHECK button

Eject the tape

1 Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shown

by the arrow to open the cassette cover. When the cassette cover is fully open, the cassette holder automatically opens out.

• The cassette holder will not open if the camera is not supplied with power (AC adapter or battery).

EJECT switch

2 Remove the cassette.

Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

PUSH

S U P

Power saving mode

The camera-recorder performs as follows when you pause or leave it in standby mode for about 5 minutes, and do not perform any specified operations. ON: The camera recorder turns off automatically OFF: The cylinder head pauses and goes into standby mode without cutting the power. See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE

(Page 77) for details.

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3 Close the cassette cover only after the cassette

holder is completely in position. Do not close the cassette cover while the cassette holder is moving as this can damage the mechanism.

• Make sure the camera-recorder is supplied with power before operating the EJECT switch.

• Close the cassette holder again if you are not going to insert another tape.

• Do not open the cassette cover while you are recording. Recording continues, and the open cover allows outside light and dust to adversely affect the tape.

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Turn off the unit

CAMERA

VCR

While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to OFF. The red CAMERA lamp goes out.

POWER

OFF

Lock release

Disconnect the power cord

Battery release

Before use

1 Unplug the AC cord from the power outlet.

2 Lift up the viewfinder.

3 While pressing the battery release, pull the DC

cord’s battery connector towards you.

4 Return the viewfinder to its original position.

• Turn POWER to OFF and check that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before disconnecting the power cord.

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Adjusting the hand strap

Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.

1 Open the cover and adjust the length.

2 Close the cover.

• Make sure the cover is fully closed.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera.

20mm or more

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Attaching the lens hood

Detaching the lens hood

• Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it.

Attaching the lens hood

• Position the lens hood so the mark is at the top and fit it onto the lens.

• Turn the lens hood clockwise and fix in position with the screw.

Attaching the lens-cap strap

Thread the strap through the lens cap. Thread one end through the hand strap.

Cassette tapes

Screw

Mark

Before use

g Use the following mini DV cassette tapes with

this camera-recorder. AY-DVM63PQ Professional series tape (60 minutes in SP mode) AY-DVM63MQ Master series tape (60 minutes in SP mode)

g Picture quality does not worsen if you shoot in LP

mode, but you may notice some block noise and there may be other limitations. Block noise and feature limitations occur in the following situations.

• When you play a tape on other digital video equipment that you have shot in LP mode on this camera.

• When you play a tape in this camera that you have shot in LP mode on other digital video equipment.

• When you have shot in LP mode and try to play it on other digital video equipment that doesn’t have an LP mode.

• During slow motion or still-picture playback

• When using the camera’s search functions

g Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP

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

Preventing accidental erasure

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

REC

SAVE

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Description of parts

Camera-recorder

1 3 5 7 9 15 16

24 68

WER

Bottom

PUSH

10 11 12

1 POWER switch (Page 10) 2 START/STOP button (Page 10) 3 Rear tally lamp (Page 81) 4 Rear remote control sensor 5 REC CHECK button (Page 11) 6 Zoom button (Page 31) 7 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 31) 8 Handle zoom button (Page 31) 9 Handle START/STOP button (Page 32) 10 PHONES jack (3.5-mm stereo) (Page 52) 11 Remote control jacks

FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack) Connect a remote control to remotely control focus and iris. ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm Super mini jack) Connect a remote control to remotely control zoom and start/stop.

Information:

Do not connect any equipment except the remote controller to the remote control jack. If any equipment except the remote controller is connected, the pictures will be affected e.g. appear dark or out of focus.

a b

17 18 19

12 EJECT switch (Page 9) 13 Cassette section (Page 9)

a) Cassette holder b) Cassette cover

14 Tripod hole (Page 8) 15 Viewfinder diopter dial (Page 22) 16 Viewfinder (Page 22) 17 Power terminals (Page 9) 18 DC INPUT terminal (7.9 V) 19 Battery release (Pages 12 and 21)

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20 22 24 26

21 23 25 27

parts

Description of

29 31 33 35

28 30 32 34 36 38

20 Focus ring (Page 37) 21 Zoom ring (Page 31)

If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the provided hole (

) so that you don’t lose it.

22 AUTO button (Pages 30 and 35) 23 Hole for the zoom ring pin 24 ND FILTER switch (Page 42) 25 Speaker (Page 48) 26 OPERATION lever (Pages 31, 47, and 65) 27 MENU button (Page 65) 28 AWB button (Pages 40 and 41) 29 FOCUS switch (Page 37) 30 PUSH AUTO button (Page 37)

37 39

31 USER buttons 1 to 3 (Page 34) 32 GAIN switch (Page 42) 33 WHITE BAL switch (Page 40) 34 IRIS dial (Page 42) 35 IRIS button (Page 42) 36 AUDIO control (Page 43) 37 CAMERA/VCR button and lamp (Page 47) 38 Scene file dial (Page 44) 39 EVF DTL/END SEARCH button

(Pages 23 and 50)

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Description of parts (continued)

Camera-recorder (continued)

40 42 44

46 48

47454341

50 52 54 56

51 53 5549

40 LCD monitor (Pages 8 and 23) 41 RESET button (Page 23) 42 DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button

(Pages 55 and 64)

43 VCR REC buttons (Pages 57 and 59) 44 AUDIO MON/VAR buttons

(Pages 48, 49, and 50)

45 SHUTTER button (Page 38) 46 SPEED SEL button (Page 38) 47 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) (Page 43) 48 INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) (Page 43) 49 CH1 SELECT switch (Page 43) 50 COUNTER button (Page 51) 51 COUNTER RESET/TC SET button

(Pages 24 and 51)

52 CH2 SELECT switch (Page 43) 53 MODE CHK button (Page 64) 54 ZEBRA button (Page 32) 55 OIS button (Page 34) 56 OPEN button (Page 23)

59 61 63

58 60 62 64

65 67 69

66 68

57 S-VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (Page 54) 58 DV terminal (Page 35) 59 VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (pin jack) (Page 54) 60 Microphone shoe (Page 52) 61 Light shoe 62 Built-in stereo microphone (Page 43) 63 Front tally lamp (Page 81) 64 Front remote control sensor 65 AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (pin jack)

(Page 54)

66 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR, 3 pin)

(Pages 43 and 52)

67 INPUT 1/2 switch (Page 43) 68 ZOOM switch (Page 31) 69 White balance sensor (Page 40)

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Remote control

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

•PHOTO SHOT •TITLE

• MULTI/P-IN-P • SELECT

•STORE •OFF/ON

•PB.ZOOM

OSD

COUNTER

MULTI/

P-IN-P

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

DATE/

TIME

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

PAU S E

STOP INDEX

VAR.

PHOTO

SHOT

STILL ADV

ITEM

START/

STOP

ZOOM

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

1 DATE/TIME button (Page 48) 2 OSD button (Page 48) 3 COUNTER button

Same function as the COUNTER button on the main unit.

4 COUNTER RESET button

Same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the main unit.

5 A.DUB button

Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the main unit.

6 REC button (Pages 57 and 59)

(Used during VCR mode) 7 PLAY button (q) (Page 47)

8 /REW button (t) (Page 47)

9 PAUSE button (h) (Page 47)

10 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 49) 11 INDEX buttons (u, i) (Page 49)

12 STOP button (g) (Page 47)

13 FF/ button (y) (Page 49)

Buttons for shooting and volume control

14 START/STOP button

Same function as the START/STOP button on the main unit.

15 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Pages 31 and 48)

parts

Description of

16 VAR. SEARCH button (Page 50) 17 MENU button

Functions the same as the MENU button on the camera.

[], [], [], [] buttons

Function the same as the t, y, e, r buttons on the camera.

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The remote control

Insert the battery Remote control setup

Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow (1) to remove the holder.

2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side

facing up.

3 Return the holder to its original position.

When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, set this camera-recorder and the remote control to either [VCR1] or [VCR2] so the remote control does not operate the wrong camera-recorder by mistake.

Setting

• Wireless remote control

Press the STOP (g) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons at the same time to set the remote control unit for use with VCR1. Alternatively, press the STOP (g) and STILL ADV

( ) buttons at the same time to set the remote control unit for use with VCR2. When the battery in the remote control unit is replaced, the remote control unit is set for use with VCR1.

• Camera

In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set to VCR1 or VCR2. (Page 76)

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

• When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year, depending on the frequency of use.) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote control sensor, the battery has run out.

• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

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VCR2

OSD

COUNTER

MULTI/ P-IN-P

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

DATE/

PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP INDEX

VAR.

START/

STOP

ZOOM

VOL+

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

VCR1

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The battery

Charging

Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC adapter. Keep a spare battery with you.

1 Align the battery with the “ ” marking on the

AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the direction shown below.

• You cannot charge the battery if the DC cord is connected to the DC OUT connector, so disconnect it first.

Recording time of included battery

Recharging time

Approx. 330 min. Approx. 360 (or 300) min.

• Times given above are approximate. Figures in parentheses show the recording times when you use the LCD monitor.

• The times apply when the ambient operating temperature is 68°F (20°C) and humidity is 60%. Charging may take longer at other temperatures and humidity levels.

Continuous recording

time

2 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.

• The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter light, and charging begins.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light when attached, detach the battery and then attach it again.

CHARGE

POWER

3 When the battery is charged, the CHARGE

lamp on the AC adapter goes out.

4 Slide the battery and remove it.

• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery. Shortcircuiting may occur across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up, and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state.

• The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use.

• The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly start and stop recording.

• Discharge the battery before storing it. When storing it for an extended time, charge it at least once a year, use up its charge in the camera-recorder, and then store it again.

• If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times before charging starts.

• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the batter y temperature is normal, there may be something wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Contact your dealer.

• The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm.

• The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.

• The AC adapter may make some noise when you are using it, but this is normal.

• You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter.

Preparations

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The battery (continued)

Attaching the battery

1 Lift up the viewfinder.

2 Press on the battery and move it down until it

clicks into place.

3 Return the viewfinder to its original position.

Detaching the battery

• Turn POWER to OFF and check that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before detaching the battery.

• Support the battery with your hand so that it does not fall.

While pressing the battery release, lift the battery out.

Battery release

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Viewfinder

This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable

3.5-inch LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions.

• The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor.

Using the viewfinder

1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that

images appear in the viewfinder.

• Keep the LCD monitor closed.

2 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the screen

is positioned where it is easiest to see.

• You can move the view finder out to about 90° perpendicular to the camera.

3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that you

can see the characters on the viewfinder screen clearly.

Viewfinder diopter dial

Eye piece

Fitting the eye cup

Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them together.

• Turning the eye cup after attaching it may cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the eyecup holder does come off, see “Cleaning the Viewfinder” (Page 82) for details on how to refit it.

Eye cup holder

Eye cup

Preparations

Projection

Do not point the viewfinder at the sun.

Doing so may damage the parts inside.

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Viewfinder (continued)

Using the LCD

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 Press the OPEN button in the direction shown

by arrow (1) to open the LCD. It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to open it further as this will damage the camera .

120

3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to

see.

• The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the lens and 90° toward you.

• Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD. This can damage the camera.

Emphasizing outlines

Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to focus. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you shoot.

1 In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL/END

SEARCH.

• “EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.

EVF DTL/ END SEARCH button

Press EVF DTL/END SEARCH again to return to the original display. “EVF DTL OFF” appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.

180

• Ensure the LCD is fully closed.

• Both the LCD and viewfinder come on when you have rotated the LCD to face in the same direction as the lens for self-portrait shooting.

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EVF DTL/END SEARCH works differently when in VCR mode. (Page 50)

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Adjusting the screen display

1 To adjust the viewfinder’s screen:

In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen EVF SET, select YES. To adjust the LCD’s screen: In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen LCD SET, select YES.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

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The following explanations show how to change the viewfinder’s display. You can change the LCD’s displays in the same way.

2 Select EVF COLOUR LEVEL and move the

OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the color level of the screen.

EVF SET

EVF COLOUR LEVEL

[ ]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[ ]

EVF CONTRAST

[ ]

[ + ]

4 Select EVF CONTRAST and move the

OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the contrast of the screen.

EVF SET

EVF COLOUR LEVEL

[ ]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[ ]

EVF CONTRAST

[ ]

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

[ + ]

5 Press MENU three times to exit the menus.

• You can return the settings for EVF SET and LCD SET to the factory settings by selecting the item and pressing COUNTER RESET (if it is possible to change the item at that time).

START/

DATE/

PHOTO

STOP

TIME

SHOT

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

Camera or Remote control

Preparations

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

3 Select EVF BRIGHTNESS and move the

OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the brightness of the screen.

EVF SET

EVF COLOUR LEVEL

[ ]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[ ]

EVF CONTRAST

[ ]

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

[ + ]

• The viewfinder remains on when you open the LCD if you have set the EVF MODE in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to ON.

• The viewfinder display can be in color or black and white. (See the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, EVF COLOUR.) The resolution is the same for both of them.

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Time data

Setting the calendar

This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on December 25, 2005.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS

screen, CLOCK SET, select YES.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

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3 Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set

the year to 2005.

CLOCK SET

2005

YEAR

APR

MONTH DAY

HOUR

MIN

SEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

: PUSH FF/REW : PUSH PLAY/STOP

Choose a year between 2000 and 2089.

4 Move the OPERATION lever r to move to

MONTH.

CLOCK SET

2005

YEAR

APR

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MIN

SEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

: PUSH FF/REW : PUSH PLAY/STOP

5 Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set

the MONTH to DEC.

CLOCK SET

2005

YEAR

DEC

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MIN

SEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

: PUSH FF/REW : PUSH PLAY/STOP

6 Set DAY, HOUR, and MIN using the method

shown in steps

• This is a 24-hour clock.

4 and 5.

CLOCK SET

2005

YEAR

DEC

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MIN

: PUSH FF/REW : PUSH PLAY/STOP

SEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

7 Press MENU three times to exit the menus.

The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting.

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Recharging the built-in battery

The camera’s internal battery saves the date and

time. “ ” appears on the screen of the viewfinder or LCD when the internal battery is running low on charge. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged.

1 Connect the AC adapter.

(Page 9)

2 Leave the POWER switch at OFF.

3 Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4

hours.

• The internal battery charges during this time.

Setting user information

Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit information (such as the date and time) in the hexadecimal format on the tape’s sub code track. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP

screen UB MODE, select USER.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

RECORDING SETUP

TC PRESET

UB MODE

UB PRESET ONE-SHOT REC REC TIME

- - - -

OFF

0.5

4 Press the OPERATION lever [h] (or move it

y), move it r to select YES and press [h]

again.

RECORDING SETUP

TC PRESET

UB MODE

UB PRESET

ONE-SHOT REC REC TIME

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

- - - -

USER

YES

0.5

5 The following screen appears, so use the

OPERATION lever to set the user information.

UB PRESET

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

: PUSH PLAY/STOP

SEL

: PUSH FF/REW

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Move the OPERATION lever e or r to select the characters for the user information.

• You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F.

UB PRESET

F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

: PUSH PLAY/STOP

SEL

: PUSH FF/REW

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Move the OPERATION lever t or y to move to the next digit.

UB PRESET

Preparations

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

3 Move the OPERATION lever r to select UB

PRESET.

RECORDING SETUP

TC PRESET

UB MODE

UB PRESET

ONE-SHOT REC REC TIME

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

- - - -

USER

OFF

0.5

F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

: PUSH PLAY/STOP

SEL

: PUSH FF/REW

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

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Time data (continued)

You can reset user information to nothing by pressing COUNTER RESET.

START/

DATE/

PHOTO

STOP

TIME

SHOT

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

VOL +

MULTI/ P-IN-P

Camera or remote control

6 Press the MENU button when you have

finished setting the user information.

7 The following screen appears, so move the

OPERATION lever e to select YES..

UB PRESET

PRESET OK?

YES

___

PUSH STILL

Setting the time code

In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, set the following time code related items. (Page 73)

•TCG

• FIRST REC TC

• TC PRESET

• 1394 TC REGEN (appears when in VCR mode)

• In VCR mode and 1394 TC REGEN is ON, you cannot change the items shown above.

8 Press the OPERATION lever [h].

UB PRESET

PRESET OK?

___

YES

9 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

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Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)

Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your choice as the initial setting for the time code to be used at the start of recording.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

OFF

2 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP

screen FIRST REC TC, select PRESET.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED AUDIO REC MIC ALC MIC GAIN1 MIC GAIN2 TC MODE TCG

FIRST REC TC

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

48K(16bit)

-50B

-50B DF

REC RUN

3 Move the OPERATION lever r to select TC

PRESET.

RECORDING SETUP

TC PRESET

UB MODE UB PRESET ONE-SHOT REC REC TIME

USER

- - - OFF

0.5

5 The following screen appears, so use the

OPERATION lever to set the time code.

TC PRESET

0 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f

: PUSH PLAY/STOP

SEL

: PUSH FF/REW

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Move the OPERATION lever e or r to change the time code.

TC PRESET

1 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f

: PUSH PLAY/STOP

SEL

: PUSH FF/REW

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Move the OPERATION lever t or y to move to the next digit.

TC PRESET

1 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f

: PUSH PLAY/STOP

SEL

: PUSH FF/REW

Preparations

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

4 Press the OPERATION lever [h](or move it

y), move it r to move to YES and press [h]

again.

RECORDING SETUP

TC PRESET

UB MODE UB PRESET ONE-SHOT REC REC TIME

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YES

- - - OFF

0.5

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

You can reset the time code to zero by pressing COUNTER RESET.

START/

DATE/

PHOTO

STOP

TIME

SHOT

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

Camera or remote control

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Time data (continued)

6 Press the MENU button when you have

finished setting the time code.

7 The following screen appears, so move the

OPERATION lever e to select YES.

TC PRESET

PRESET OK?

YES

___

PUSH STILL

8 Press the OPERATION lever [h].

TC PRESET

PRESET OK?

___

YES

PUSH STILL

9 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

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Regular shooting

Preparation and inspections Shooting in auto mode

Ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything. Check the equipment you need for the shooting conditions.

g Battery (Page 20)

Use a fully charged battery. Keep a spare battery with you.

g Cassette tape (Pages 9 and 14)

Check that the cassette tape can be used for recording.

• Set the erasure prevention tab to SAVE.

• Make sure the tape doesn’t have images you want to keep recorded on it.

• Make sure the cassette holder is completely closed.

g Viewfinder (Page 22)

See if the diopter adjustment is suitable.

g Zoom, focus, and iris

• Check that motor-driven zooming is possible. (Page 31)

• Check that the focusing can be performed both automatically and manually. (Page 37)

• Check that the lens iris operations can be performed automatically and manually. (Page 42)

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 Press AUTO to switch to auto mode.

• appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens.

AUTO button

The camera makes the following adjustments for you when in auto mode.

• Focus • Gain

• Iris • White balance

• In the setup menus, AUTO SW screen, you can choose which items you want to have automatically adjusted in auto mode. (Page 71)

Viewfinder

Shooting

g Time data (Page 25)

• Check that the date and time have been set correctly.

• Check that the time code and user information have been set correctly.

g Audio input (Page 43)

Check that CH1/CH2 SELECT switch is in the correct position.

g Other equipment (Page 52)

• Check that any equipment you have connected to the camera is working correctly.

• Check that connections are complete and correct.

3 Look at your subject through the viewfinder.

4 Press the START/STOP button on the POWER

switch to start shooting. Press START/STOP again to return the camera to the shooting standby mode.

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Check what you have shot (rec check)

Press REC CHECK in the shooting standby mode and two seconds of the last thing you shot play, and then the camera returns to the shooting standby mode.

• REC CHECK does not work if you have shot for less than a second.

• Note that this REC CHECK portion will also be recorded to any equipment you have set up to make backup recordings.

REC CHECK button

Finding specific scenes (image search)

While in the shooting standby mode, you can search through any images you have shot. This is useful when you want to find a point from which to continue shooting so two scenes come one after the other.

1 Press the OPERATION lever y or t.

The tape plays forward or backward while you are holding the lever in position.

MULTI/

REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

STILL ADV

INDEX

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

VOL+

Camera or remote control

2 Release the lever when you find the point you

are looking for. The camera returns to shooting standby mode.

Zoom

This camera has a 10 x zoom. Zoom with the zoom button or the zoom ring.

Zoom button (handle)

HANDLE ZOOM switch

Zoom ring

Zoom button

ZOOM switch

Zoom button

Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO so that you can use the motor-driven zoom. T: Zoom in W: Zoom out Gently press the zoom button on the viewfinder to zoom slowly, firmly press to zoom faster. You can change the zoom speed on the handle zoom button by selecting one of three speeds with the HANDLE ZOOM switch. Set HANDLE ZOOM switch speeds by going to the setup menus, SW MODE screen HANDLE ZOOM. (Page 70)

Zoom ring

Set the ZOOM switch to MANU so that you can use the zoom ring.

• You cannot use the zoom ring if the ZOOM switch is set to SERVO. Trying to use it could damage the camera.

On the remote control

Press ZOOM/VOL to zoom with the motor drive. Zoom speed is fixed at medium.

SERVO

ZOOM

MANU

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Low-angle shooting

Use the START/STOP button on the handle to make it easier to shoot from low angles.

START/STOP button

Self-portrait shooting

Images in the LCD when it is turned 180 degrees for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual. You can make them appear better by reversing left and right. Go to the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, SELF SHOOT, and select MIRROR. Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on what you actually shoot and record. Items shown on the viewfinder and LCD screens are limited to the following.

* : Shooting *h : Shooting standby mode

: battery indicator

: warning

If this appears, turn the LCD back to its normal

position and see what the warning is.

Zebra pattern

Press the ZEBRA button in the camera mode to show the zebra pattern or marker on the screen so you can check the brightness of the subject. Parts that may be whited out through over exposure are shown as a zebra pattern.

• Very bright

• Reflecting parts You can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The display changes as follows each time you press the ZEBRA button.

ZEBRA 1 ZEBRA 2

OFF

In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, ZEBRA DETECT 1 and ZEBRA DETECT 2, set the brightness for the zebra patterns. (Page 75) The zebra pattern you have set appears as a percentage on the display for about 2 seconds.

Marker

If you press the ZEBRA button again while the zebra pattern is being displayed, a marker appears in the center of the display (if you have set the setup menu, DISPLAY SETUP, MARKER to ON). The image level at the center of the screen is shown as a percentage between 0 and 99 while the marker is displayed. “99%” appears if the percentage is over 99.

Shooting

Image level detection area

Marker

99%

Image level

• The normal display reappears if you press the ZEBRA button again.

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Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

ONE-SHOT recording Changing the image size

1 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP

screen, ONE-SHOT REC, select ON.

• For menu operation (Page 65) OFF: ONE-SHOT is off. ON: The camera records for the number of

seconds you have set in REC TIME, then returns to shooting standby mode.

• While in progressive mode 25P you cannot

change ONE-SHOT settings.

You can change the aspect ratio of the images you record with this camera. Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

NORMAL:

Recorded in the regular 4:3 aspect ratio.

2 Set the recording time in REC TIME. (Page 74)

3 Press the START/STOP button to start ONE-

SHOT recording.

• After you have set ONE-SHOT to ON, “I—”

blinks to the left of the VCR mode indicator. “I—” lights when you start recording.

4 If you move the OPERATION lever in the g

direction, “I—” blinks again and ONE-SHOT recording stops and the camera goes to shooting standby mode.

• During ONE-SHOT recording, no other operations are possible.

• During ONE-SHOT recording, the remaining tape time is not shown.

The ONE-SHOT recording setting switches to OFF when you turn the camera off.

To end ONE-SHOT recording, do one of the following.

1) Switch the camera off.

2) Change the ONE-SHOT REC setting back to OFF.

LETTER BOX:

Recorded in the 16:9 aspect ratio. Black bands are recorded at the top and bottom of the image.

SQUEEZE:

The recorded images are squeezed horizontally so that they are shown as 16:9 images on a compatible wide-screen television. If you have selected SQUEEZE, “SQU” appears on the screen.

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• The viewfinder and LCD screens will be distorted for a moment when you switch to SQUEEZE, but this is normal.

• Images may be poorer when you playback if you shot them in the SQUEEZE mode.

• LETTER BOX is displayed on the EVF/LCD when AUTO or 16:9 is selected in the setup menus, DISPLAY ASPECT.

To change the aspect ratio display of the viewfinder and LCD

Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, DISPLAY ASPECT (Page 75).

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Optical Image Stabilizer

Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off.

appears on the screen when this function is on. Turn the function off when using a tripod for more natural images.

• This function will not be as effective when the

vibration is severe or when tracking a moving subject.

Using the USER buttons

You can allocate one of eleven features to each of the three USER buttons. Use these buttons to change shooting settings quickly or add effects to the images you are shooting. The following features are allocated to the buttons at the time of shipping.

USER1: COLOURBAR USER2: BACKLIGHT

USER3: INDEX For details, see the setup menus, SW MODE screen, USER1 to 3 (Page 71).

Index recording

Press the USER button you have allocated to the INDEX feature during shooting and an index signal is recorded to the tape. If you press the button while in shooting standby mode, you also activate index standby mode. When you start shooting or recording, an index signal is recorded to the tape. Adding indexes means that you can make index searches during play. (Page 49)

Color bars

Press the USER button you have allocated to the COLOURBAR feature to output a color bar screen to a television or monitor so you can adjust them. Press the same USER button to turn the feature off.

Adding effects to images

Press the USER button you have allocated to the BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading effects to your images.

BLACKFADE:

Press and hold to fade out to black. Audio also fades out.

WHITEFADE:

Press and hold to fade out to white. Audio also fades out.

Shooting

Backlight compensation

Press the USER button you have allocated to the BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit from the back. BACK appears on the screen. Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the subject doesn’t come out dark. Press the same USER button to turn the feature off. (When using manual iris, backlight compensation is maintained even if you turn off the backlight compensation function.)

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Backup recording

If you have connected equipment to the DV terminal (Page 53). You can make automatic backup recordings of whatever you are shooting.

• In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, DV CONTROL and DV CMD SEL, select how to control the equipment you have connected. (Page 76)

Note the following when backup recording.

• Menu settings are retained even if you turn the

power off. So if you use the camera-recorder with the settings for backup recording still in effect, images on tapes in any unit that connected may be overwritten. After backup recording, check the menu item settings before you operate the camera-recorder.

• If you use another AG-DVX100B as the

external unit for backup recording, select “OFF” for DV CONTROL on the external unit and set it to VCR mode.

• Backup recording may not work properly if you

connect two or more external units.

• Use a DV (IEEE1394) cable of 4.5 m or less

for connection.

• Set the external unit up to receive DV signals

before backup recording.

• You can have a tape in the external unit start

recording automatically when the tape in this unit is almost finished. Set DV CONTROL (Page 76) to “CHAIN”.

• Note that images are recorded even when you

perform a rec check.

Switching to manual mode

Press the AUTO button to switch between AUTO

( lights) and manual mode ( goes out). You can change the following settings in the manual mode.

• Focus (Page 37)

• Gain (Page 42)

• Iris (Page 42)

• White balance (Page 40)

AUTO button

Adjusting the volume while shooting

If you are monitoring the sound through headphones while shooting, you can adjust the volume with the AUDIO MON/VAR button.

• To adjust the recording level (Page 43).

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Shooting in progressive mode

You can change the progressive mode in the setup menu, SCENE FILE screen, PROGRESSIVE (Page 69).

25P mode:

Shoot 25 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, the 25-frame-persecond signal is converted to 50-field-persecond interlace. This mode gives you high quality images .

ABCDEFGH I J

25 P

Ao Ae Bo Be Co Ce Do De Eo EeFo Fe GoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je

50 i

Note the following when shooting in progressive mode.

• You cannot have a gain of 18dB.

• The synchronization signal will be disrupted for a moment when you switch to progressive mode.

• Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) for best results.

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Focus

This camera allows you to choose between automatic and manual focusing.

Focus ring

PUSH AUTO button

FOCUS switch

AUTO button

1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO

button to switch to manual focusing ( goes out).

2 Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to

control focusing.

A (AUTO):

Auto focus mode

M (MANUAL):

Manual focus mode Turn the focus ring by hand.

∞ :

The camera first focuses on infinity, then it switches to manual focus. The FOCUS switch automatically moves back to M (MANUAL) after you move it to ∞ .

Temporarily switching to auto focus

Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL) the camera will focus automatically while you press down PUSH AUTO.

• Auto focus may not work properly if there is flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to the ambient light. (Page 38)

• When you use auto focus in the progressive or slow shutter modes, the focus assist mode becomes active which gives a more accurate focus than manual focusing. The extra focus control will make focusing take longer than normal.

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Adjusting the shutter speed

Shutter speeds you can select

Progressive

mode

OFF (50i) 1/50 1/50.2 - 1/248.0

25P 1/50 1/25.1 - 1/248.0

Normal shutter

speeds (OFF)

Shutter speeds you can select with SPEED SEL button

SYNCHRO SCAN Shutter speed selected

1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

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

SHUTTER button

SPEED SEL button

1 Each time you press the SHUTTER button, the

shutter speed switches between normal (OFF) and the speed you selected with the SPEED SEL button.

2 After you have pressed the SHUTTER button,

press SPEED SEL to select the shutter speed. The shutter speed changes as follows each time you press SPEED SEL.

When progressive mode is OFF (50i)

SYNCHRO

SCAN

When progressive mode is on (25P)

SYNCHRO

SCAN

• Remember that the faster the shutter speed, the lower the sensitivity.

• If iris is set to auto, then it will open wider with higher shutter speeds and thereby reduce focal depth.

• If you have set slow shutter mode (Page 39), you cannot change shutter speeds (“INVALID” appears on the screen). First press the USER button you have allocated to SLOWSHUT to cancel the slow shutter mode, then change the shutter speed as shown above.

1/2000

1/1000

1/60 1/120

1/1000

1/60

1/25

1/500

1/250

1/500

1/120

1/250

PUSH STILL

1/128

The current shutter speed appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens unless you have selected OFF in OTHER DISPLAY in the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. It is not displayed if you have set the shutter speed to normal (OFF).

With artificial lighting and especially fluorescent lights and mercury-vapor lamps, the luminance changes in synchronization with the power line frequency. When this frequency is 50 Hz, mutual interference will occur between the camerarecorder’s vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) and the lighting frequency (50 Hz). This means that the white balance may change periodically. Before shooting in areas with artificial lighting or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed as follows.

Progressive

mode

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

25P OFF (1/50) 1/60

Shutter speed

50 Hz 60 Hz

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Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)

Slow shutter mode

1 In the setup menus, SW MODE screen,

allocate one of the USER buttons to SLOWSHUT. (Page 71)

2 Press the USER button you have allocated to

SLOWSHUT to enter the slow shutter mode. Each time you press SPEED SEL, the shutter speed changes as shown below.

When progressive mode is off (50i)

1/3 1/6 1/12 1/25

When progressive mode is on (25P)

PUSH STILL

SLOW 1/3

The current slow shutter speed appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens unless you have selected OFF in OTHER DISPLAY in the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus.

1/3 1/6 1/12

• “PROCESSING…” appears on the display for a few moments after you enter the slow shutter mode while the camera makes the necessary settings.

• Press the USER button you have allocated to SLOWSHUT again to exit the slow shutter mode and return to the previous mode.

• The slow shutter mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off then on again.

• You cannot control the gain while in slow shutter mode. The gain will be fixed at 0 dB.

• While shooting you cannot change the slow shutter mode settings or exit the mode.

• If you are using a shutter speed selected with the SPEED SEL button (Page 38) you cannot switch to slow shutter mode (“INVALID” appears on the screen). First press the SHUTTER button to return to normal (OFF), then switch to slow shutter mode.

Synchro scan

Set the shutter speed of the synchro scan (used when shooting a television or computer monitor) in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, SYNCRO SCAN. (Page 70)

• Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency of the television or computer monitor to minimize the horizontal noise that appears when shooting such subjects.

You can change the progressive mode in the setup menu with PROGRESSIVE in the SCENE FILE screen (Page 69).

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Adjusting the white balance

When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. You can save adjustments and reselect them by setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. You can also use the preset values. Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.

White balance sensor

WHITE BAL switch

AWB button

The white balance sensor detects the light source during shooting so the camera-recorder can adjust the white balance. Do not block the sensor.

White balance adjustments

1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO

button to switch to manual focusing ( goes out).

2 Set the shutter speed.

5 Press the AWB button.

• Adjustment takes a few seconds. (The following messages appear on the screen.)

Message during adjustment

AWB Ach ACTIVE

Message after adjustment

AWB Ach OK

An error message appears on the screen when white balance adjustment is not possible.

• White balance cannot be adjusted automatically if the Auto Tracking White (ATW) function is working.

Message when adjustment cannot be done

AWB Ach NG

Error messages Adjustments

LOW LIGHT

LEVEL OVER

Make the necessary adjustments if one of the above error messages appears, then try adjusting the white balance again. If the messages repeatedly appear even after trying a number of times, consult your dealer.

Increase light or increase the gain.

Reduce light or decrease the gain.

Shooting

3 Place a white pattern in a location with the

same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white. Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the subject can be used instead.

• Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.

4 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B

(whichever one you want to save the adjustment in).

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Adjusting the white balance (continued)

Using presets

Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments.

1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO

button to switch to manual focusing ( goes out).

2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

The current white balance value appears.

• White balance values 3200 K and 5600 K are preset in the PRST position.

Guide to the preset values 3200 K: halogen light 5600 K: outdoors

3 Press the AWB button.

White balance switches between 3200 K and 5600 K.

Black balance adjustments

It is not normally necessary to adjust the black balance. Adjust it when:

• You use the camera for the first time

• You use the camera after not using it for a long time

• The ambient temperature changes greatly

• You switch to the normal (OFF) shutter speed or to slow shutter mode

• You switch between the progressive and normal (50i) modes

Auto Tracking White (ATW)

You can allocate the ATW feature to one of the positions on the WHITE BAL switch (A, B, or PRST). Allocate it by going to the setup menus, SW MODE screen, ATW. (Page 70) The ATW feature is set to work in the auto mode at the time of shipping. (Page 30)

If you use the ATW feature whenever you are shooting, the camera automatically adjusts the white balance as you shoot.

• The ATW feature automatically determines the current shooting environment and adjusts the white balance accordingly. Depending on the environment, there may be some error in the adjustment. Use the procedure described on the proceeding page whenever you need more precise white balance.

• Do not block the white balance sensor when using the ATW feature. ATW will not work if you do.

Press the AWB button to automatically adjust the white balance. Press and hold the AWB button to adjust the black balance.

• As the white balance is adjusted first when you press the AWB button, make the necessary preparations for this.

• You cannot adjust the black balance while you are shooting.

Message during adjustment

ABB ACTIVE

Message after adjustment

ABB END

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Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity

ENGLISH

Adjust the aperture, gain and ND FILTER to suit the scene or lighting you are shooting.

IRIS dial

ND FILTER switch

IRIS button

GAIN switch

Iris adjustments

1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO

button to switch to manual focusing ( goes out).

2 Press the IRIS button to switch how to adjust

the aperture of lens.

AUTO IRIS:

Adjust the iris automatically.

MANUAL IRIS:

Adjust the iris manually.

3 Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of lens

when in the manual iris mode.

• Even if Auto IRIS is used, you can correct the aperture with this dial.

Adjusting the gain

When the display is dark, increase the gain to brighten the display.

1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO

button to switch over to the manual mode ( goes out).

2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.

Set here under normal conditions. (0 dB)

Increase the gain of the image amplifier. (The default value is 6 dB.)

Increase the gain of the image amplifier. (The default value is 12 dB.)

Light intensity adjustments

Change the gain values of M and H in the setup menus, SW MODE screen, MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN (Page 70).

Use the ND FILTER Switch to change the ND Filter used (filter to change light intensity).

OFF:

ND filter is not used.

1/8:

Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/8.

1/64:

Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.

Shooting

Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture control in the setup menus, SW MODE screen, IRIS DIAL (Page 70).

This unit’s iris F number when it is open is F1.6 at full WIDE and F2.8 at full TELEPHOTO. The iris display in the viewfinder or on the LCD when the iris is open is OPEN at full WIDE and F2.8 or OPEN at full telephoto.

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Switching Audio Input

You can record audio through two channels when shooting (see the table below). You can switch the source for each channel between the built-in microphone, another microphone, or audio equipment connected to the camera.

Built-in microphone L Built-in microphone R INPUT 1 (XLR) INPUT 2 (XLR)

CH1 SELECT switch

INPUT 1/2 switches

CH2 SELECT switch

AUDIO control knob

CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2

INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) Switch

Using the built-in microphone

1 Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L).

• Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is recorded to audio channel 1.

2 Switch the CH2 SELECT switch to INT (R).

• Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is recorded to audio channel 2.

Using another microphone and audio equipment

1 Connect an external microphone or audio

equipment to the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin) terminal. (Page 58)

2 Use the INPUT 1/2 switch to switch the audio

input.

LINE: (audio equipment is connected)

Input level is 0 dBu.

MIC: (another microphone is connected)

Input level is -50 dBu. You can change the input level to -60 dBu in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 (Page 73). Be aware that sensitivity will be higher if you choose -60 dBu so you will record more noise.

3 When using the phantom microphone, set the

INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switch to ON.

ON: (When using the phantom microphone)

48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminal.

OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not connected)

No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminal.

• The battery will discharge faster if you use a phantom microphone.

• Set to OFF if you connect equipment not compatible with +48V. You can damage such equipment if you leave the setting at ON.

4 Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the

input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1. INT (L): Audio from the built-in microphone

Lch is recorded to audio channel 1.

INPUT 1: Audio from a device connected to

INPUT 1 terminal is recorded to channel 1.

INPUT 2: Audio from a device connected to

INPUT 2 terminal is recorded to channel 1.

5 Use the CH2 SELECT switch to select the

input signal to be recorded to audio channel 2.

INT (R):

Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is recorded to audio channel 2.

INPUT 2:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2 terminal is recorded to channel 2.

• When inputting the microphone signal to channels 1 and 2, connect the microphone to INPUT 2 and switch both CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT to INPUT 2.

Adjusting the recording level

Use the AUDIO control knob to adjust the recording level of the built-in microphone or of audio signals input through the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin) terminal. To adjust the volume of monitored sound. (Page 35). Leave it in the center position under normal conditions. Adjust the record level of audio signal using this knob, regardless of the settings of MIC ALC items in the RECORDING SETUP screen of setting menu. (Page 73)

• The audio signals input into AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/ CH2 (pin jack) terminals can not be adjusted.

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Using scene files

ENGLISH

The settings according to the variety of shooting circumstances are stored in each position of scene file dial. When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file instantly using scene file dial.

Scene file dial

• Progressive mode will not be changed even if you change the scene file while recording. If you want to change the progressive mode, please set the camera-recorder to recording standby state.

When the camera-recorder is shipped from the factory, the following files are stored.

F1: SCENE

File suitable for normal shooting.

F2: SCENE FLOU.

File suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights, ie. indoors.

F3: SCENE SPARK

File suitable for making subjects sharper, such as at weddings.

F4: SCENE B-STR

File for broadening the contrast of dark parts, such as when shooting sunsets.

F5: SCENE 25P

File suitable for shooting in progressive 25P mode. (The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE FILE setting menu screen is set to THICK.)

F6: SCENE CINE

File suitable for shooting in progressive 25P mode. (The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE FILE setting menu screen is set to THIN.)

Changing scene file settings

The setting value of the scene file can be changed. Also you can save the changed scene file to each position of the scene file dial.

Example: Change the name of the scene file.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 Turn the scene file dial, then select the scene

file to be changed.

3 In the setup menus, select the SCENE FILE

screen.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

4 Move the OPERATION lever r to select NAME

EDIT.

SCENE F1: /

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y)then move it r to select YES.

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Using the scene files (continued)

6 The screen below is displayed, so set the file

name of six letters using OPERATION lever. Set the same as user information (Page 26).

• Characters that can be set Space A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_- / .

NAME EDIT

SW POSITION F1

: PUSH PLAY

: PUSH STOP

SEL

: PUSH FF/REW

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

7 After you finish setting the filename, press the

MENU button.

8 Move the OPERATION lever r to select SAVE/

INIT.

SCENE F1:

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9 Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it

y) then move it r to select YES.

SCENE F1:

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YES

The following screen appears, so press the OPERATION lever (h).

FILE F1:

SAVE

INITIAL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

The following screen appears, so move the OPERATION lever e to select YES, then press the OPERATION lever (h).

FILE F1: FILE F1:

SAVE? SAVE?

___

PUSH STILL

___

YES YES

NO NO

Ten beeps sound in succession, the message

PUSH STILL

below appears, and the changes to the scene file are complete.

SAVE

COMPLETED !

Press MENU three times to exit the menus.

• The original scene file settings will be restored when the menu mode is released, the operation is switched to the VCR mode or when the power is turned off if SAVE has not been selected.

• To return the scene file settings to the factory settings, select INITIAL in step 10, then do steps 11 to 13.

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Transferring scene files

ENGLISH

You can transfer the following scene file data to another DVX 100B connected with a DV (IEEE1394) cable.

SCENE: A file selected with the scene dial (F1-

F6)

SCENE ALL: All scene files USER: All user files

• You can only transfer between DVX100B models.

1 Connect camera 1 to camera 2 with a DV

(IEEE1394) cable.

• For connection (Page 53)

• When choosing SCENE (step 7), set the scene dial on camera 1 to the item you want to send, and set the scene dial on camera 2 to the item you want to send it to. (For example you can send F1 to F2.)

2 Put camera 1 in CAMERA mode and turn off

the DV CONTROL function under the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen in the setup menus.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

3 Put camera 2 in VCR mode, stop or eject the

cassette tape, and then input a 1394 video signal.

4 Put camera 2 in the file receiving mode.

In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, set FILE RECEIVE to YES.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

POWER SAVE

H.P MODE

USER FILE FILE TRANS

FILE RECEIVE

HOUR METER

OFF

TAP E

- - - -

YES

6 Put camera 1 in the file transfer mode.

In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, set FILE TRANS to YES.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

POWER SAVE

H.P MODE

USER FILE

FILE TRANS

FILE RECEIVE HOUR METER

OFF

TAP E

- - - -

YES

00015H

7 The following screen appears, so move the

OPERATION lever r, select the data for transfer, and press the OPERATION lever (h).

FILE TRANS

SCENE

SCENE ALL USER

8 The following screen appears, so move the

OPERATION lever e to select YES and press the OPERATION lever (h). File transfer starts.

FILE TRANS

SCENE

(SCENE)EXECUTE ?

YES

FILE TRANS appears on the screen of camera 1 when the transfer is complete. FILE RECEIVE OK → PLEASE POWER OFF appears on the screen of camera 2. Be sure to turn off camera 2.

• When turning off camera 2, be sure to use the power switch. Under no circumstances cut the power by disconnecting the battery or AC adapter.

PUSH STILL

Shooting

5 The following screen appears, so move the

OPERATION lever e to select YES and press the OPERATION lever (h). RECEIVE MODE blinks on the screen.

FILE RECEIVE

SCENE

(SCENE)EXECUTE ?

YES

PUSH STILL

When a file is transferring, do not disconnect the DV (IEEE1394) cable or turn off the power of camera 2. It will not transfer correctly.

• FILE TRANS NG appears on the screen of camera 1 if a problem occurs during the transfer. Check the connections and settings on both cameras.

• Do not change the scene dial when RECEIVE MODE is displayed on camera 2. The transfer will stop if you switch the PROGRESSIVE settings from 50i to 25P (FILE RECEIVE NG appears on camera 2).

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Playback

Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 Press the CAMERA/VCR button to switch to

VCR mode.

CAMERA

VCR

Basic operations

Operation by the OPERATION lever Remote control

While the tape is in the stop mode, turn the lever in the direction q to play back. During playback, turn the lever in the direction q to use the variable speed search mode (Page 50), then playback with the speed of 1x will start. (The audio will not be played back.) Variable speed search will not start if you are using the remote control.

While the tape is in the stop mode, turn the lever in the direction y to fast forward the tape. During play, move the lever y to play the tape at 10x speed.

While the tape is in the stop mode, turn the lever in the direction t to rewind the tape. During play, move the lever t to rewind the tape at 10x speed.

3 Use the OPERATION lever and the supplied

remote control to perform the common playback operations (see below).

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX STOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX STOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX STOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX STOP

Turn the lever in the direction g to stop the tape.

While the tape is playing back, press this lever to set the camera-recorder to the playback pause mode.

INDEX STOP INDEX

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX STOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

Tape protection mode

If you pause the camera-recorder for 5 minutes during play or shooting, it automatically stops to protect the tape. The mode activates faster if it is cold.

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STILL ADV

ENGLISH

Adjusting the volume

AUDIO MON/VAR button

1 With the AUDIO MON/VAR button, adjust the

volume of the sound that is output from the internal speaker and PHONES jack. On the remote control, press the ZOOM/VOL button.

• This button works differently during variable speed search and pause. (Pages 47 and 50)

Viewing images on a television

Connect the camera to a television with an AV cable or S-video cord (not included) to view the images on the television.

1 Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set

(Page 54).

Checking the date and time

Press the DATE/TIME button on the remote control to show the date and time of shooting on the screen. The display changes as follows each time you press the button.

Time

Date

Time and Date

Original screen

COUNTER

MULTI/

OSD

DATE/ TIME

RESET TITLE

PHOTO

START/

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

Playback

2 Start playback.

• To show the information that appears on the viewfinder and LCD, press the OSD button on the remote control. Press the OSD button again to clear the display.

START/

DATE/

PHOTO

STOP

TIME

SHOT

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

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Variable-speed playback

Slow playback

During play, press one of the STILL ADV ( or ) buttons on the remote control unit.

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX STOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

• Press the PLAY button (q) to return to normal

playback.

Frame-by-frame playback

1 During play, press the OPERATION lever (h) to

pause play.

2 Press the AUDIO MON/VAR button to play

frame-by-frame. On the remote control unit, press the STILL

ADV ( or ) button.

• Press and hold the button to perform frameby-frame play continuously.

AUDIO MON/VAR button

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX STOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

Camera or remote control

• Move the OPERATION q to return to normal playback.

Fast-forward and rewind

During playback, move the OPERATION lever y to play 10 times normal speed. During playback, move the OPERATION lever t to rewind at 10 times nor mal speed. Fast-forward/fast-rewind continue as long as you hold the lever in place.

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX STOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

Camera or remote control

• Move the OPERATION lever q to return to normal

playback.

Index search

This function searches for the index signals (Page

34) recorded on the tape. Index searches can be performed using the supplied wireless remote control unit.

1 During play, press the INDEX buttons i or

• The tape is cued at the next scene after showing [S1] on the screen.

• Each time you press the INDEX button thereafter, [S2] and then [S3] are displayed, and the tape is cued up to the second and subsequent scenes. When the tape is cued up, playback starts from that section. (Up to nine scenes before or ahead on the tape can be specified for cue-up.

/REW FF/

STILL ADV

INDEX INDEXSTOP

INDEX STOP INDEX

PLAY

PAUSE

STILL ADV

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• Press the STOP button (g) to stop the search.

• The function may not work properly if the interval between one index and the next is less than one minute.

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Variable speed search

This function enables you to change the playback speed and search for specific scenes.

1 During playback, move the OPERATION lever

q. On the remote control, press the VAR. SEARCH button.

INDEX

STOP INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

PB.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

Camera or remote control

[1x] appears on the screen and the tape is played back at the normal speed. No sound is heard at this time.

2 Press the AUDIO MON/VAR button to change

the playback speed.

On the remote control, press the [ ] or [ ] SET button.

• Each time you press the button, the speed changes as follows; 1/5 (1/3 in LP mode) speed, 1x speed, 2x speed, 5x speed, 10x speed, 20x speed.

• Press the “+” button to increase the speed and the “-” button to decrease the speed.

AUDIO MON/VAR button

End search

You can find unrecorded parts or the end of the last scene shot.

1 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS

screen, END SEARCH, set the search method. (Page 76)

BLANK:

Find unrecorded parts.

REC END:

Find the end of the last scene shot.

2 Press the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button in

the VCR mode.

• The unrecorded parts are found, and a still picture that is about a second ahead is displayed.

When in the camera mode, press and hold the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button for at least a second.

• A blank portion of the tape is found, and a still picture that is about a second ahead is displayed while the camera is in recording standby mode.

Playback

Camera

INDEX

STOP INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

PB.

remote control

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

• Move the OPERATION q to return to normal

playback.

EVF DTL/ END SEARCH button

• If you change the tapes, the camera will not be able to find the end of the last scene shot even if you have set REC END.

• If the tape is blank, searching stops at the end of the tape.

• This function may not work properly if there are blank parts near the beginning of the tape or part way through the tape.

• Before recording, check the still picture first.

EVF DTL/END SEARCH works differently when simply pressed in camera mode. (Page 23)

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Using the Counter

Counter display

You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback.

Camera or remote control

COUNTER button

START/

DATE/

PHOTO

STOP

TIME

SHOT

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

VOL +

MULTI/ P-IN-P

COUNTER RESET/TC SET button

1 Press the COUNTER button.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.

0 : 00. 00:

Counter value

M 0 : 00. 00:

Counter value in memory stop mode

TC XX : XX : XX : XX:

Time code value

UB XX XX XX XX:

User information

FR XXX -:

Frame rate (50i/25P) and frame sequence in progressive mode shooting.

No display:

Data is not displayed.

Resetting the counter

Press the COUNTER RESET button while the counter is displayed.

Memory stop mode

After shooting or playback, the tape can first be returned to near the pre-programmed position, and then stopped automatically.

1 Press the COUNTER button to display the

counter in memory stop mode.

5 When rewind or fast-forward the tape, it stops

automatically near where you reset the counter.

During dubbing, reset the counter value at the OUT point to stop dubbing with memory stop mode. (Page 56)

1394TC preset mode

You can synchronize the time codes of your cameras when using more than one for a shoot. The camera used for synchronization is the MASTER and the camera being synchronized is the SLAVE.

1 Connect a second camera with a DV

(IEEE1394) cable and turn both cameras off.

• For connection (Page 53)

2 Put the MASTER camera in CAMERA mode

and output a video signal from the DV (IEEE1394) terminal.

Do the remaining steps on the SLAVE camera.

3 Set the SLAVE camera to VCR mode and in

the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, set FIRST REC TC to PRESET mode so the counter shows the TC. Stop or eject the cassette tape.

• You cannot do this if you have selected

REGEN.

4 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP

screen, set DV IN PRESET to ON. (Page 74)

• DVTC appears on the screen.

5 Stop or eject the cassette tape.

6 Press the COUNTER RESET/TC SET button.

The TCG value is preset with the TC value from the input 1394 signal.

7 Reset the SLAVE camera to CAMERA mode.

2 At the desired position on the tape, press the

COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter.

3 Proceed with playback or shooting.

4 Press the CAMERA/VCR button to set the VCR

mode.

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Connecting external units

Headphones

PHONES

External microphone

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Stereo Microphone (optional) AG-MC100G

INPUT1 or INPUT2

• When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter.

Microphone holder Adapter

Microphone holder

12 mm

6 mm

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Connecting external units (continued)

Digital video equipment

SVIDEO

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN/OUT

CH1CH2

VIDEO IN/OUT

This camerarecorder

Television

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AV cable (optional)

Red: CH2 (Rch) audio White: CH1 (Lch) audio Yellow: Video

Video deck

AV cable (optional)

Red: CH2 (Rch) audio White: CH1 (Lch) audio Yellow: Video

SVIDEO

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN/OUT

CH1CH2

VIDEO IN/OUT

S-video cable (optional)

CH1CH2

VIDEO IN/OUT

SVIDEO

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN/OUT

VIDEO IN/OUT

CH1CH2

AV cable (optional)

Red:CH2 (Rch) audio White:CH1 (Lch) audio Yellow: Video

Television with S-video connector

SVIDEO

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN/OUT

VIDEO IN/OUT

CH1CH2

AV cable (optional)

Red: CH2 (Rch) audio White: CH1 (Lch) audio Yellow: Video

Editing

S-video cable (optional)

g When connecting the external unit in order to

input video and audio signals from the external unit, the unit shall be connected to the output connectors on the external unit.

g When connecting an external unit in order to

output video and audio signal to the external unit, connect it to the input connectors on the external unit.

VCR with S-video connector

• When video signals are input to both the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEO IN/OUT jack, signals of the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector take precedence.

• Except when performing audio dubbing on existing recordings, audio signals cannot be recorded unless video signals are input to the S-VIDEO IN/ OUT connector and/or VIDEO IN/OUT jack.

• A widescreen detection signal is not output from the unit’s S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. Also, even if a widescreen detection signal is input to the unit’s S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector, it will not be detected.

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Audio dubbing

Background music or narration can be added to the images you have recorded on the tape.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 In the setup menus, select an audio recording

system in RECORDING SETUP screen, AUDIO REC.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

32K(12bit):

The sound is recorded using the 12-bit/32kHz (4-channel) system. Use this mode when you want keep the sound that recorded while you were shooting even after audio dubbing has been performed.

48K(16bit):

The sound is recorded using the 16-bit/48kHz (high-quality stereo) system. When audio dubbing is performed, the sound that was recorded while you are shooting will be erased.

3 Start shooting.

4 Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to

the VCR mode.

CAMERA

6 Find the scene you want to add and set the unit

to the still mode.

7 Press the DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button to

establish the status ready for audio dubbing. Press the A. DUB button on the remote control unit.

• “A.DUBh” appears.

8 Press the OPERATION lever [h] and start input

of sound to be dubbed.

9 Press the OPERATION lever [h] to pause.

To continue dubbing, repeat steps

• When finished, move the OPERATION lever [g].

DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button

OPERATION lever

7 and 8.

VCR

5 In the setup menus, select an audio recording

system in the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen, A. DUB INPUT.

• For menu operation (Page 65)

• You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

MIC:

The sound of the built-in microphone or the external unit connected to INPUT 1/2 connector is recorded. (Select by CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch.)

A_IN:

The sound of audio component connected to AUDIO IN/OUT connector (pin jack) is recorded.

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In the LP mode, you cannot dub after recording as the track on the tape is thinner than the head.

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Input channels and the tracks recorded

Input

Built-in microphone L

channel

Built-in microphone R

channel

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 sound track to be recorded when shooting can be changed by CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch. The sound track to be recorded when dubbing can be changed at A. DUB INPUT ITEM on the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. (Page 74)

Shooting

mode

CH1 CH3

CH2 CH4

- CH3

- CH4

Audio

dubbing

mode

Adjusting the audio input level

Use the AUDIO control to adjust the recording level of audio signals input from the built-in microphone or INPUT 1/2 terminal. You cannot adjust the audio signals input into the AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/CH2 terminals.

Listening to sound that has been dubbed

Switch between the sound that has been dubbed and the sound heard during shooting in the setup menus, PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen, 32K (12bit) AUDIO. (Page 72)

ST1:

The sound recorded during shooting is played back.

ST2:

The sound that has been dubbed is played back.

MIX:

Both the sound recorded during shooting and that you have dubbed are played back.

Performing audio dubbing as you listen

You can monitor the sound by setting “ST2”. If you use headphones when performing audio dubbing on a recording using microphone input, you can listen to the sound being dubbed. When you perform audio dubbing using line input (from the audio component connected to the AUDIO IN/OUT jack), you can listen to the sound being dubbed through the speakers.

Using the memory stop mode to edit dubbed sound

(1) First reset the counter memory display in the

memory stop mode at the position where the audio dubbing is to end. (Page 56)

(2) Rewind the tape to the position where the audio

dubbing is to start, and start the dubbing.

(3) The tape then stops automatically at the

position where the counter memory display was reset.

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Dubbing

Analog input

Use the dubbing function to copy the contents of SVHS (or VHS) cassettes onto DV cassettes or record the television.

1 Connect this unit to a video deck or a

television. (Page 54)

2 Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to

the VCR mode.

CAMERA

Analog/digital (AD) conversion

You can use this unit to convert analog to digital signals. In the setup menus, AV IN/OUT SETUP screen, set DV OUT to “ON”. (Page 74) This enables you to output digital images, which were input as analog signals from an external unit, through this unit’s DV connector to another digital video unit.

Video deck, etc.

VCR

3 Turn on the power of the external unit, and play

back the tape.

4 To start recording video signals from the

connected devices, press two VCR REC buttons at a time. On the remote control, while pressing the REC button, press the PLAY button.

VCR REC buttons

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

PAUSE

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

ZOOM

— VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

STILL ADV

INDEX

Camera or remote control

• If you press these two buttons during pause, the unit will go to shooting standby mode. Each time the [h] button of the OPERATION lever is pressed, the unit switches between shooting and the shooting standby mode.

Analog signals

This camerarecorder

Digital signals

Analog output

You can record images you have shot on this unit to an S-VHS (VHS) tape in a video deck.

1 Connect this unit to a video deck.

(Page 54)

2 Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to

the VCR mode.

CAMERA

VCR

3 Move the OPERATION lever [q] to start play on

this unit.

4 Start recording on the video deck.

5 Stop recording on the video deck.

6 Move the OPERATION lever [g] to stop play.

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Editing

Dubbing (continued)

Digital input/output

You can perform dubbing with a high image quality by means of digital signals by using a DV (IEEE1394) cable to connect this unit to a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector (IEEE1394). Read the connected digital video unit’s instruction manual carefully.

1 Connect the digital video equipment to this

unit. (Page 53)

2 Set the player unit and recorder unit to the VCR

mode.

• Press the CAMERA/VCR button for this unit.

CAMERA

VCR

3 Start playing back in the player.

If you are using this unit, move the operation lever [q].

4 Start recording in the recorder.

• If you are using this unit, press the two VCR REC buttons at the same time. On the remote control unit, press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.

VCR REC button

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

PAUSE

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

ZOOM

— VOL +

MULTI/ P-IN-P

STILL ADV

INDEX

5 Stop recording in the recorder.

• If you are using this unit, move the operation

lever [g].

6 Stop playback on the other unit.

• If you are using this unit, move the operation

lever [g].

• When dubbing through digital input, audio is recorded in the same mode as the playback source irrespective of the settings on the recording unit.

• If you have set 1394TC REGEN or 1394UB REGEN to on in the recording unit’s menus you can copy the time code and user information from the playback source (Page 73). Do not start recording until you can see the images on the recording unit’s screen. Time code and user information may not be correctly recorded if you start recording before the images are received.

Camera or remote control

• If you press these two buttons during pause, the unit will go to shooting standby mode. Each time you press the OPERATION lever [h], the unit switches between shooting and the shooting standby mode.

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Screen displays

Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes

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282930313233

25P SQU

ALC

STD

1/100

CH1

48 K

CH2

13 14 15 16 17

1 Warnings

REMOTE: Blinks when the wrong equipment

setting is selected on the remote control unit.

: Lights when condensation has

formed inside the camera-recorder.

: Blinks when cylinder heads are dirty. : Blinks when a tape has not been

inserted or the write-protect switch is engaged.

END: Blinks when the tape has reach the

end.

: Lights if a problem has occurred while

taking a self-portrait in the mirror mode.

: Lights when the internal battery for

the calendar has run out.

2 Backup unit displays

The status of the backup unit connected to the DV connector is displayed here. Nothing is displayed if in the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, DV CONTROL, you have selected “OFF”. DV*: Recording DVh: Recording standby

: The backup unit cannot be controlled. DV: The backup unit is not connected. DV- -|: The backup unit is connected but is in a

mode other than recording or recording standby.

I – PAUSE

TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00

LOW LIGHT

ND 1/64

NOV

30 2005 23 : 59 : 59

VOLUME

3 Optical Image Stabilizer ( ) display

4 Recording time mode (SP/LP)

5 Progressive mode

6 Squeeze information

7 Setting selection

8 Information display

USER - 1

Z 78

MF25

MACRO

P 3.2 K

F5 . 6

ND 1/64

INDEX

min

Appears when the Optical Image Stabilizer is ON.

SP: Standard mode LP: Extended mode

Frame rate information during shooting in the progressive mode is displayed here.

Appears when in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV, you have selected “SQUEEZE” (Page 70) or when playing back images recorded in the squeeze mode.

The selected setting is displayed here when a switch is selected or a button is pressed to select a setting.

Following information is displayed depending on the situation.

• Performance of the auto white balance or the auto black balance

• Warning (Page 63)

• The functions allocated to the USER buttons are displayed while you hold down the MODE CHK button.

Displays

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Screen displays (continued)

9 Mic level auto control

Appears when in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you have selected “ON”.

10 Auto iris control displays

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

compensation

11 Shutter speed

The shutter speed is normally displayed here. “SLOW” appears when using the slow shutter speed. When the ZEBRA button is pressed to display the markers (Page 32), the brightness level around the center of the screen is indicated as 0% to 99%. “99%K“appears if the percentage is over 99.

12 Audio sampling frequency 13 AWB error

LOWLIGHT

Appears when the brightness level adjusted by the auto white balance is too low.

14 Audio level meter

34 dB 12 dB 0 dB

CH1 CH2

15 Recommended ND filter

The recommended ND filter under the current shooting conditions is displayed here.

16 Remaining tape

This is not displayed while being calculated. It is also not displayed during intermittent recording or slow playback.

17 Remaining battery charge

As the remaining battery charge drops, the

display changes as follows:

When the battery has completely discharged,

( ) blinks.

(When the AC adapter is being used, a display

other than may appear: this is not a sign of malfunctioning.)

18 Monitor volume level meter

Press the AUDIO MON/VAR button to display the level meter showing the volume level of the sound that is output from the internal speaker and PHONES jack.

19 Calendar

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 Yea r: 2002 - 2089 Hours Minutes Seconds

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

20 INDEX record display

When the USER button allocated the Index function in advance is pressed during the recording, it will light when recording the index signal. When you press the USER button before recording, it will light. (In the condition of waiting the index signal record)

21 ND filter display

ND filter selected is displayed. When [ND--] is displayed, the ND filter may be out of alignment. (OFF, the position except 1/8, 1/64) Check the position of the ND filter switch.

22 Gain display

Displays the gain value of the image amplifier configured. When AUTO is selected, ACG is displayed.

23 IRIS display

Displays F value.

24 AWB information display

Displays the information of white balance.

ATW: When ATW is selected. P3.2K/5.6K: When preset is selected. Ach/Bch: When Ach/Bch is selected. LOCK : When ATW LOCK is selected.

25 Macro control display 26 Focus control display

Displays the focus control information with 99-00. 95 (Focal distance: infinity) : 50 (Focal distance: approx. 1 m) : 36 and below (Macro) : 00 (Focal distance: approx. 2 cm)

• Depending on the zoom position, the macro range may not be enabled. Also, depending on the zoom position, the lower limit value of macro range may be different.

AF:

Auto focus display

MF:

Manual focus display

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27 Zoom position display

The zoom poison is displayed with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom).

28 Scene file name display 29 Displays marker

During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button once or twice will display the marker.

30 Counter display

The following data is selected in turn each time the COUNTER button is pressed.

COUNTER:

Counter value

M COUNTER:

Counter value in memory stop mode

TC:

Time code value When the time code value could not be read correctly from the tape, [TC*] is displayed. When it acts in drop frame mode, the colon between seconds and frames become “.”.

UB:

User information When user information could not be read correctly from the tape, [UB*] is displayed.

FR:

Frame rate information for recording FR 50I : Standard (50i interlace) mode

(50 fields/sec.)

FR 25P : 25P progressive mode (25

frames/sec.)

31 Operational state display

REC : Recording * : Recording (during self-portrait

shooting)

PAUSE : Recording pause *h : Recording standby (during self-

portrait recording)

: Play pause

STNDBY : Standby (the cylinder-head is

stopped)

A. DUB : Standby for dubbing record

A. DUB : Dubbing record

: Play

( ) : Fast-forward/Fast-forward play

(Rewind/Rewind play)

( ) : Slow play (Reverse slow play)

CHK : Rec check

( ) : Cue (reverse cue)

( ) : Frame-by-frame (Reverse

Frame-by -f rame) BLANK : Blank search REC END : End of recording search

x /x (x /x ):

Variable-speed search (Reverse variablespeed search)

32 ONE-SHOT recording display

Appears when “ON” has been selected for ONESHOT REC in the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setup menus.

33 AUTO button action display

When the AUTO button is pressed, this display appears if the function configured in the AUTO SW screen of the Setup menu is active.

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Screen displays (continued)

In VCR mode only

min

S 1

F5 . 6

TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00

DVT C

SQU

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CH1

48 K

CH2

34 Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) display

When the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set to ON, and you are using the Optical Image Stabilizer,

is displayed even if playing back the tape as

camera data.

35 DVTC display

Appears when you have set DV IN PRESET to ON in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen. It does not appear when you have set REGEN for FIRST REC TC.

36 Search number display

Displays the index numbers performed the index search. (S1 to S9)

37 IRIS display

When the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set to ON, the F value of recording is displayed even if playing back the tape as camera data.

38 Gain display

When the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set to ON, the F value of recording is displayed even if playing back the tape as camera data.

Warnings

If a problem occurs with this unit or tapes, the following messages are displayed in the middle of the screen.

UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT)

37 38

Can not playback because of the different tape format.

COPY INHIBITED

Can not record correctly because of the input signal copy-guarded.

UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED)

Can not perform dubbing because the tape was recorded with LP mode.

INCOMPATIBLE TAPE

Can not use because the tape is not the standard for this unit (e.g. a tape for saving data).

EXTERNAL DV DISCONNECT

When the DV CONTROL item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of the Setup menu is set to EXT and recording without connecting external units with DV terminal, this display appears.

AUTO OFF

When trouble occurs with tape running systems, AUTO OFF is displayed. When AUTO OFF is displayed, the power supply of this device is automatically set to OFF.

CYLINDER LOCK LOADING LOCK UNLOADING LOCK T REEL LOCK (Take up reel lock) S REEL LOCK (Supply reel lock)

WARNING

When trouble occurs with camera systems, WARNING is displayed.

FOCUS LOCK (Abnormal focus operation) PSD NG (Abnormal vibration detected) GYRO NG (Abnormal Optical Image Stabilizer control)

FILE TRANS NG

Is displayed in the following cases:

• When the DV (IEEE 1394) cable is not connected while performing FILE TRANS.

• When the connected external device is unable to receive data while performing FILE TRANS.

FILE RECEIVE NG

Is displayed in the following cases:

• When the DV (IEEE 1394) cable is not connected while performing FILE RECEIVE.

• When the connected external device is not set to FILE RECEIVE mode.

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Setting the DISPLAY items

Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor screen by pressing the MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus (Page 75).

Displays

3 Optical Image Stabilizer display 33 3 x

4 Displaying record time mode (SP/LP) 33

5 Progressive display 33 xx

6 Squeeze record display 33 3 x

8 Displaying the function allocated to the

USER button

9 Microphone level auto-control display 33 xx

10 Auto-IRIS control display 33 3 x

11 Shutter speed display 33 3 x

12 Audio-sampling frequency display 33

14 Audio level meter display 3

15 Recommended ND filter display 33 3 x

16 Remaining tape display 3

17 Remaining battery display 3

19 Date and time display 3

21 ND filter display 33 xx

22 Gain display 33 xx

23 IRIS display 33 3 x

24 AWB information display 33 3 x

26 Focus control display 3

27 Zoom position display 3

28 Scene file name display 33 xx

30 Counter display 3

33 AUTO button operation display 33 3 x

MODE CHK

button

3 xxx

3: Displayed

x: Not displayed

OTHER DISPLAY settings

ALL PARTIAL OFF

x (camera)

3 (VCR)

x (camera)

3 (VCR)

———

——— ——— ———

——— ———

Displays

———

—: Displayed depending on other settings

Press and hold the DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button for about 3 seconds in the camera mode to clear all of the above from the screen. Press and hold it again to restore the displays.

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Using the setup menus

Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)

Using the setup menus

OPERATION lever

MENU button

1 When not shooting or recording, press the

MENU button. The camera enters the menu mode and the following is displayed on the screen.

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 FUNCTIONS

3 Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it

y) to display the items to display the items.

Example:

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4 Move the OPERATION lever e or r to

highlight the item you want to change.

Example:

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PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2 Move the OPERATION lever e or r to highlight

the item you want to change.

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5 Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it

y), then move it e or r to select the setting

you want to change.

To change a setting, move [q], then move the OPERATION lever e or r. Example:

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6 To change other settings, repeat steps 4 and

When you have finished, press the MENU button to return to the function screen.

7 To change other settings, repeat steps 2 to 5.

When the menu mode is finished, press the MENU button again and return to the normal screen.

Initializing the menu settings

The setup menus are divided into user files and scene files. You can initialize these separately.

To initialize the user file (all items except the scene files)

In the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, USER FILE, select INITIAL. The settings for the current user file are returned to the factory settings. (Page 77)

To initialize the scene files

From the 6 scene files, select the one you want to initialize with the scene dial. Then in the SCENE FILE screen, SAVE/INIT, select INITIAL. The settings for the selected scene file are returned to the factory settings. (Page 69) There is no effect on the other scene files.

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Menus

Setup menu structure

Camera mode menu

CAMERA MENU

SCENE FILE

(Pages 68 and 69)

CAMERA SETUP

(Page 70)

SW MODE

(Pages 70 and 71)

AUTO SW

(Page 71)

RECORDING SETUP

(Pages 73 and 74)

DISPLAY SETUP

(Page 75)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

(Pages 76 and 77)

SYNCRO SCAN ASPECT CONV COLOUR BAR

A.IRIS AGC AT W AF

REMOTE DV CONTROL DV CMD SEL END SEARCH REC LAMP BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT POWER SAVE

H.P MODE

USER FILE FILE TRANS HOUR METER

MID GAIN HIGH GAIN AT W HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL USER1 USER2 USER3

ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM FOCUS TAPE BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELFSHOOT EVF MODE EVF COLOUR DISPLAY ASPECT

DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOUR TEMP MASTER PED A. IRIS LEVEL GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ

PROGRESSIVE NAME EDIT SAVE/INIT

REC SPEED AUDIO REC MIC ALC MIC GAIN 1 MIC GAIN 2 TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET UB MODE UB PRESET ONE-SHOT REC REC TIME

VCR mode menu

VCR FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED

AV IN/OUT SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

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(Page 72)

(Pages 73 and 74)

(Page 74)

(Page 75)

(Pages 76 and 77)

32K (12bit) AUDIO AUDIO OUT

A. DUB INPUT DV OUT

VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER TAPE BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE EVF COLOUR DISPLAY ASPECT

AUDIO REC 1394 TC REGEN TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET 1394 UB REGEN UB MODE UB PRESET DV IN PRESET

REMOTE END SEARCH CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT USER FILE FILE RECEIVE HOUR METER

Setup menu list

SCENE FILE screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

DETAIL LEVEL (camera)

V DETAIL LEVEL (camera)

DETAIL CORING (camera)

CHROMA LEVEL (camera)

CHROMA PHASE (camera)

COLOUR TEMP (camera)

MASTER PED (camera)

A. IRIS LEVEL (camera)

Description of settings

Adjusts the amount of detail.

-7

···

Adjusts the level of outline correction in vertical screen.

-7

···

Adjusts the level of removing noises of the detail signal.

-7

···

Set to - for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly. Set to + to decrease noise.

Adjusts chroma level.

-7

···

Finely adjusts chroma phase.

-7

···

Finely adjusts color temperature (after adjusting white balance).

-7

···

Adjusts the black master pedestal as the basis for images.

-15

···

+15

Sets AUTO IRIS level.

-4

···

Item/

Display

mode)

GAMMA (camera)

KNEE (camera)

ENGLISH

Description of settings

Selects gamma curve.

LOW:

Using the gamma curve, which the slope of low-brightness is modest, makes it staid image. The contrast become sharp.

NORMAL:

Makes standard images.

HIGH:

Using the gamma curve, which the slope of low-brightness is modest, spreads out the tone of dark parts and makes it bright image. The contrast become soft.

B.PRESS:

Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.

CINELIKE:

Uses the gamma curve to complete the cine-line image. Images have less noise than CINELIKE_D.

CINELIKE_D:

Dynamic range is higher than CINELIKE.

CINELIKE_V:

Uses the gamma curve to complete the cine-like image of the emphasis on contrast.

• When CINELIKE Gamma is selected, we recommend that the lens aperture is set to the lower level (about 1/2) than normal image level for making full use the characteristics.

To avoid an over exposure, use this to set the compression level (knee point) of the high-intensity video signals which the CCD received.

AUTO:

Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.

LOW:

Low setting (compression begins from approximately 80%)

MID:

Medium setting (compression begins from approximately 90%)

HIGH:

High Setting (compression begins from approximately 100%)

Menus

are the factory settings.

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Setup menu list (continued)

SCENE FILE screen (continued)

Item/

(Display

mode)

MATRIX (camera)

SKIN TONE DTL (camera)

V DETAIL FREQ (camera)

Description of settings

Chooses a MATRIX table, and sets the color for shooting.

NORM:

Makes colors suitable for a shooting in the open air or in using a halogen lamp as the source of light.

ENRICHED:

Makes colors brighter than the NORM1 mode.

FLOU:

Makes colors suitable for shooting indoors under fluorescent lights.

CINE-LIKE:

Makes colors suitable for movie-like shooting.

Sets the skin tone details to ON or OFF. When ON is selected, skin tone details are reduced, which softens the skin tones.

ON OFF

Sets the vertical detail when shooting in progressive mode.

THIN

: Select this to thin the detail of

images.

MID

: Select this to slightly thicken the

detail of images.

THICK

: Select this to thicken the detail

of images.

• When images were shot in the progressive mode in which the vertical detail is set as “THIN” or “MID” and are played on a monitoring television (50i interlace), you will feel flickers caused on horizontal lines and almost horizontal oblique lines. When you play images under the progressive mode, set the detail as “THIN” or “MID”. This gives you higher resolution images than setting the detail as “THICK”.

Item/

(Display

mode)

PROGRESSIVE (camera)

NAME EDIT (camera)

SAVE/INIT (camera)

are the factory settings.

Description of settings

Sets the shooting in progressive mode.

OFF:

Select this to disable progressive mode.

25P:

Select this to shoot in 25P mode (25 frames/second).

Edits the name of the selected scene file you have selected with the scene file dial.

SAVE:

The changed settings in the scene file are saved.

• The original scene file settings will be restored when the menu mode is released, the operation is switched to the VCR mode or when the power is turned off if you do not select SAVE.

INITIAL:

The selected scene file settings in the SCENE FILE dial are returned to the factory settings.

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CAMERA SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

SYNCRO SCAN (camera)

ASPECT CONV (camera)

COLOUR BAR (camera)

Description of settings

Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc. If you move and hold the OPERATION to e or r, changing speeds up and a beep sounds.

• PROGRESSIVE MODE OFF:

1/50.2

···

• PROGRESSIVE MODE 25P:

Selects the aspect ratio of the images which are to be recorded. (Page 33)

NORMAL LETTER BOX SQUEEZE

Sets the color bar to ON or OFF.

ON OFF

• Even if the color bar is set to ON, it

1/248.0

1/25.1

···

1/50.0

reverts to OFF when the unit is switched to VCR mode or when the power is turned off.

···

1/248.0

SW MODE screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

MID GAIN (camera)

HIGH GAIN (camera)

AT W (camera)

HANDLE ZOOM (camera)

IRIS DIAL (camera)

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

0dB 3dB 6dB 9dB 12dB

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

0dB 3dB 6dB 9dB 12dB

Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function which is to be allocated to the WHITE BAL switch.

OFF:

Disables the ATW function. However, if the ATW function is set to the AUTO button or USER button, the operation of that button becomes effective.

Ach:

Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.

Bch:

Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.

PRE:

Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

Sets the zoom speeds allocated to the setting positions of the HANDLE ZOOM switch.

L/OFF/H:

Sets LOW (speed) /OFF/HIGH (speed) to each position of 1/2/3 (zoom is disabled when set to OFF).

L/M/H:

Sets LOW/MID (medium speed)/ HIGH to each position of 1/2/3.

Sets the rotation and the aperture control of the IRIS dial (when in 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.

Description of settings

Menus

are the factory settings.

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Setup menu list (continued)

SW MODE screen (continued)

Item/

(Display

mode)

USER1 (camera)

USER2 (camera)

USER3 (camera)

Description of settings

Enables a function to be allocated to the USER1 button.

COLOURBAR:

Color bar display (Page 34)

SPOTLIGHT:

Sets the auto iris control for the spotlight to ON or OFF.

BACKLIGHT:

Auto iris control for the backlight compensation (Page 34)

BLACKFADE:

Blackfade (Page 34)

WHITEFADE:

Whitefade (Page 34)

MODECHECK:

Press the button to check the status of the current camera setting displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

ATW :

Sets the ATW function to ON or OFF.

ATW L OC K:

Press the button to fix the value of white balance. Press again and the ATW function is activated.

GAIN: 18 dB:

Press the button to set the gain value to 18 dB. This function is disabled in progressive mode and slow shutter mode.

• When the gain value is set to 18 dB or set from 18 dB to another value, the image can be disordered for a moment.

INDEX:

INDEX recording (Page 34)

SLOWSHUT:

Slow shutter mode (Page 39)

Enables a function to be allocated to the USER2 button. For further details, refer to USER1 above.

BACKLIGHT

Enables a function to be allocated to the USER3 button. For further details, refer to USER1 above.

INDEX

AUTO SW screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

A.IRIS (camera)

AGC (camera)

ATW (camera)

AF (camera)

ON:

Performs auto iris control when in auto mode. The IRIS button is disabled.

OFF:

Disables the auto iris control when in auto mode. This performs the iris control selected with the IRIS button.

Sets the Auto Gain Control function for when the A. IRIS option is set to ON.

6dB:

Enables the Auto Gain Control function (max 6 dB) when the Auto Mode is selected.

12dB:

Enables the Auto Gain Control function (max 12 dB) when the Auto Mode is selected.

OFF:

Disables the Auto Gain Control function when the Auto Mode is selected.

ON:

Enables the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function when the Auto Mode is selected. You can’t enable or disable the ATW function with the WHITE BAL switch or the USER button when this is selected. If ATWLOCK is assigned to the USER button, however, you can set the White Balance value with the USER button.

OFF:

Disables the ATW function when the Auto Mode is selected. The ATW function that has been selected with the WHITE BAL switch applies.

ON:

Performs auto focus when the auto mode is established. Neither FOCUS switch nor the PUSH AUTO button works.

OFF:

Performs no auto focus when the auto mode is established. The focusing is performed by the FOCUS switch or PUSH AUTO button.

Description of settings

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PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

32K (12bit) AUDIO (VCR)

Description of settings

Sets the sound to be output as CH1 and CH2 signals when playing back a tape that was recorded in the 32K (12bit) audio mode.

ST1:

Selects the sound that was recorded during shooting. CH1 signals = CH1 track CH2 signals = CH2 track

ST2:

Selects the sound that was dubbed on the recording. CH1 signals = CH3 track CH2 signals = CH4 track

MIX:

Mixes the sound that was recorded during shooting and the sound that was dubbed on the recording. CH1 signals = CH1 track + CH3 track CH2 signals = CH2 track + CH4 track

Note

When the sound is recorded in the 48K (16bit) audio mode, CH3 and CH4 do not exist so the following is always the case.

CH1 signals = CH1 track CH2 signals = CH2 track

Item/

(Display

mode)

AUDIO OUT (VCR)

are the factory settings.

ENGLISH

Description of settings

Sets the audio signals to be output from the AUDIO IN/OUT pin jack when the tape is played back.

CH1•CH2:

CH1 output = CH1 signals CH2 output = CH2 signals

CH1:

CH1 output = CH1 signals CH2 output = CH1 signals

CH2:

CH1 output = CH2 signals CH2 output = CH2 signals

32K (12bit) AUDIO item/AUDIO OUT item settings and audio track signals output from the AUDIO IN/ OUT jack

Audio recording

mode

32K (12bit)

48K (16bit)

32K (12bit) 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 jack

CH1 output

CH1 CH1 CH2

CH3 CH3 CH4

CH1+CH3 CH2+CH4

CH1 CH1 CH2

AUDIO IN/OUT jack

CH2 output

CH2 CH1 CH2

CH4 CH3 CH4

CH2 CH1 CH2

Menus

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Setup menu list (continued)

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)

1394 TC REGEN (VCR)

Description of settings

Set the recording-time mode.

SP:

SP (standard) mode

LP: LP (long) mode

Set the audio recording mode for conversion to PCM audio.

32K (12bit): 12bit/21kHz 48K (16bit):

16bit/48kHz

Sets microphone level auto control to ON or OFF.

ON OFF

Set this ON to reduce distortion at high input levels.

• You should also adjust the input level with the AUDIO control whatever you set here.

Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 1 terminal.

-50dB -60dB

Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 2 terminal.

-50dB -60dB

Selects the time code used when signals from equipment connected with the DV terminal is recorded.

ON:

Records with the time code signal input through the DV terminal.

OFF:

Records with the time code set at TCG/FIRST REC TC.

• This setting has priority over any setting you have made in TCG/FIRST REC TC.

• If there is no input to the DV terminal, the setting follows the ones set at TCG/FIRST REC TC.

Item/

(Display

mode)

TCG (camera) (VCR)

FIRST REC TC (camera) (VCR)

TC PRESET (camera) (VCR)

1394 UB REGEN (VCR)

Description of settings

Use this to set the mode in which to advance the time code.

FREE RUN:

The time code advances regardless of the operation mode.

REC RUN:

The time code advances only when recording.

Select the time code to be recorded when you start recording.

REGEN:

Select to record the time code so that it continues from the time code already on the tape.

PRESET:

The time code does not continue from the time code on the tape. The value you set at TC PRESET is used as the initial value when recording the time code. The time code does continue on from the one on the tape, however, if you continue recording from something on the tape.

Sets the initial time code. This is effective when you have select PRESET in FIRST REC TC.

• Set the frame value to 0 or a multiple of 5 when you are shooting in progressive mode, 25P. Using any other value will cause the time code to differ.

Selects the user information used when signals from equipment connected with the DV terminal is recorded.

ON:

Records with the user information signal input through the DV terminal.

OFF:

Records the user information set with UB MODE.

• If you select ON here, this has priority over the settings in UB MODE.

• If the signal has no user information, the none is recorded.

• If there is no signal being input through the DV terminal, then the UB MODE settings are used.

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RECORDING SETUP screen (continued)

Item/

(Display

mode)

UB MODE (camera) (VCR)

Description of settings

Set the information you want for user information.

USER:

Records user information.

TIME:

Records the current time.

DATE:

Records the current date.

TCG:

Records the data from the time code generator.

FRM. RATE:

Records the frame conversion frame rate.

abc

a: Checking information for user

information

b: Frame rates

• Frame rate (50/25)

• I/P ID

• Conversion data

• Frame rate coefficient

c: Recording management data

• Frame updates

• REC START/STOP data

Item/

(Display

mode)

UB PRESET (camera) (VCR)

ONE-SHOT REC (camera)

REC TIME (camera)

DV IN PRESET (VCR)

ENGLISH

Description of settings

Set user information. Make sure you have set USER in UB MODE.

Set ONE-SHOT recording mode. (Page 33)

ON OFF

Sets the length of time for ONE-SHOT recording. (Page 33)

0.5s:

0.5 seconds

1.5s:

1.5 seconds

Synchronizes the camera’s TCG with the TC from DV input when you press the TC SET button.

ON:

The mode is on.

OFF:

Cancels the mode.

1s:

1.0 second

2s:

2.0 seconds

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

A. DUB INPUT (VCR)

DV OUT (VCR)

are the factory settings.

Description of settings

Selects the sound to be recorded for audio dubbing. (Page 55)

MIC A_IN

Select ON to convert analog input signals into digital signals and output them from the DV connector. (Page 57)

OFF ON

Menus

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Setup menu list (continued)

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

Sets the brightness level of the leftleaning zebra patterns on the screen.

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

Sets the brightness level of the rightleaning zebra patterns on the screen.

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

The zebra patterns do not appear if you select OFF.

Select ON to display the marker.

ON OFF

• To display the marker, press the ZEBRA button. (Page 32)

Select ON to output information displayed in the viewfinder and LCD monitor together with the signals from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack.

ON OFF

Sets whether to display the date and time on the screen and whether to output from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack.

OFF

: The date and time are not

displayed.

TIME

The time is displayed.

DATE

The date is displayed.

TIME&DATE:

The time and date are displayed.

• If you select any setting other than OFF, the date and/or time are included in the image output signals regardless of the VIDEO OUT OSD setting.

Select ON to display the audio level meter.

ON OFF

Select ON to display the zoom and focus values.

ON OFF

Select ON to display the remaining tape and battery charge.

ON OFF

Select how much information to display. (Page 64)

OFF, PARTIAL, ALL

Item/

(Display

mode)

CAMERA DATA (VCR)

LCD BACKLIGHT (camera) (VCR)

LCD SET (camera) (VCR)

EVF SET (camera) (VCR)

SELFSHOOT (camera)

EVF MODE (camera) (VCR)

EVF COLOUR (camera) (VCR)

DISPLAY ASPECT (camera) (VCR)

are the factory settings.

Description of settings

Select ON to show the camera settings (such as image stabilizer, F-number, and gain value) during tape playback.

OFF ON

Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor. Select HI for a brighter backlight than usual. HI NORMAL

Adjusts the display level of the images on the LCD monitor. (Page 24)

LCD COLOUR LEVEL LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD CONTRAST

Adjusts the display level of the images on the viewfinder. (Page 24)

EVF COLOUR LEVEL EVF BRIGHTNESS EVF CONTRAST

Select the LCD mirror mode for selfportrait shooting. Select MIRROR to reverse left and right during self-portrait shooting.

NORMAL MIRROR

Select when to show images on the viewfinder.

ON:

Images always appear on the viewfinder.

AUTO :

Images do not appear on the viewfinder when the LCD is open.

Select color or black and white for the images on the viewfinder.

: Color

OFF: Black and white

Select the aspect ratio of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

AUTO

: Changes automatically to suit

the recording or play mode.

4:3: Fixed at 4:3 16:9: Fixed at 16:9

There is a 10% overscan on the LCD when the setting is 16:9 (but not on the viewfinder). You will see the whole image on both the LCD and viewfinder when the setting is 4:3.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

REMOTE (camera) (VCR)

DV CONTROL (camera)

DV CMD SEL (camera)

END SEARCH (camera) (VCR)

Description of settings

Sets the operations of the supplied remote control unit. (For settings on the remote control (Page 19)

VCR1:

Accepts commands from a remote control set to VCR1.

VCR2:

Accepts commands from a remote control set to VCR2.

OFF:

Operations are not accepted from any remote control.

Sets the control method for backup recording with a backup unit connected to the DV connector.

OFF:

The backup unit is not controlled.

EXT:

The backup unit can be controlled by the START/STOP button. The images shot by the video camera are stored in the backup unit. Note that the video camera does not record them.

BOTH:

The images shot by the video camera are recorded by both the video camera and backup unit.

CHAIN:

When the video camera’s tape approaches its end during shooting, the backup unit set in the recording stand-by mode automatically starts to record the images.

Sets how the START/STOP button works for the backup unit.

REC_P:

The button works as a REC/REC PAUSE button.

STOP:

The button works as a REC/REC STOP button.

Note

If the backup unit does not have a rec pause function, select STOP.

Sets the operation to be performed when a blank search is conducted. (Page 50)

BLANK REC END

Item/

(Display

mode)

REC LAMP (camera)

BEEP SOUND (camera)

CLOCK SET (camera) (VCR)

TIME SHIFT (camera) (VCR)

are the factory settings.

Description of settings

Sets lighting of the tally lamp.

OFF:

Tally lamp does not light.

FRONT:

Front tally lamp (microphone side) lights.

REAR:

Rear tally lamp (viewfinder side) lights.

BOTH:

Both tally lamps light.

Selects ON/OFF for the beeps.

ON OFF

Select ON to be warned by a beep in the following situations.

• When a beep sounds, the audio signals from the OUT jack are muted and the beep is output instead.

One beep

• when you set the power switch to ON

• when you start shooting

Two beeps

• when you pause shooting

Three beeps

• when you have set the cassette tape write-protect

• when condensation has formed inside the camera-recorder

• when a problem has occurred in the camera-recorder

Ten beeps

• when it is not possible to record to the tape

Sets the camera-recorder’s calendar.

The time set using this item is added to the clock time of the internal calendar (time difference compensation) and displayed on the screen. The added time is also recorded on the tape.

+23h

···

+1h, OFF, -1h

(In 1-hour increments)

···

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Menus

-23h

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Setup menu list (continued)

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)

Item/

(Display

mode)

POWER SAVE (camera)

H.P MODE (camera)

Description of settings

Select the power saving mode. When you don’t perform any specified operations for five minutes*

ON:

the camera recorder turns off

automatically

OFF

the cylinder head pauses and goes into standby mode without cutting the power

* The camera recorder does not go

into power save mode if you use the following controls.

• AUTO Button

• FOCUS switch

• PUSH AUTO button

• GAIN switch

• WHITE BAL switch

• IRIS button and dial

• CH1/CH2 SELECT switch

• INPUT1/2 switch

• AUDIO control

• OIS button

• SHUTTER button

• SPEED SEL button

• Zoom button and ring

• HANDLE ZOOM switch

• Opening or closing the LCD

Note

When connecting a DV (IEEE 1394) cable to an external device in transfer mode, the power will not turn off even if you have not performed any of these functions.

Select headphone output.

TAP E :

Sound recorded on the tape is output.

LIVE:

Current input is output. The beep sound is not output even if you have selected ON for BEEP SOUND. Use this when you are shooting in the 25P mode or any other time that sound delay becomes noticeable.

Item/

(Display

mode)

USER FILE (camera) (VCR)

FILE TRANS (camera)

FILE RECEIVE (VCR)

Description of settings

LOAD:

The previous scene file settings are loaded.

SAVE:

The changed user file settings are saved.

INITIAL:

The user file settings are returned to the factory settings.

• After LOAD or INITIAL, switch camera-recorder OFF and then back ON to ensure that the settings take effect.

Make settings for scene file transfer. (Page 46)

SCENE:

Transfer the scene file currently selected with the SCENE dial.

SCENE ALL:

Transfer all scene files.

USER:

Transfer all user scene files.

Note

When in FILE TRANS mode, only the menu operation buttons will function.

Makes the camera ready to receive scene files from another camera. (Page 46)

Note

RECEIVE MODE appears on the screen after you set this mode.

When in FILE RECEIVE mode, only the menu operation buttons will function.

HOUR METER (camera) (VCR)

are the factory settings.

Displays the total running time (a 5digit figure in 1-hour increments) of the cylinder head.

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Before calling for service

Power supply

There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly.

Power shuts off for no apparent reason.

Power goes off as soon as it is turned on.

Battery

The battery runs down quickly.

The battery cannot be charged.

Normal video recording

Cannot record even though the cassette tape is inserted properly.

Check the connections again.

• To prevent the battery from running down needlessly and to safeguard the tape from wear, the camera-recorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has been left in the shooting pause mode for more than 5 minutes. Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE.

• The battery may have run out. If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or

appears, the battery has run out. Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a fully charged one.

• Condensation may have formed. When, for instance, the camera-recorder is taken from a cold place to a heated room, condensation may from inside. If this happens, the camera automatically turns off and the only operation that you will be able to perform is to remove the cassette. Wait until the condensation has dried out.

• Make sure the battery is fully charged. Keep charging until the AC adapter’s CHARGE lamp goes out.

• Are you using the battery in a cold place? The battery is affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating time is reduced in low-temperatures.

• The battery may have reached the end of its service life. The battery will become unchargeable. The battery has a certain service life which varies depending on how the battery is used. If the battery operates only for a short period even when it is charged adequately, it has reached the end of its service life.

• The battery cannot be charged if the DC cord is connected. Disconnect it.

• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidental erasure is not set to SAVE. You cannot record when the tab is in this position.

• The cassette tape may have reached the end. If so, replace it with another tape.

• Make sure the POWER switch is ON.

• Make sure the VCR lamp is off. You cannot shoot in VCR mode.

• Make sure the cassette holder is closed. You cannot operate the camera if the cassette holder is open.

• Condensation may have formed. If this happens, the only operation that you will be able to perform is to remove the cassette. Wait until the condensation has dried out.

• If the AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK warning appears, the tape may have snapped. Check the tape.

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P 9

P 11, P 77

P 20

P 81

P 20

—

P 14

—

— —

—

P 81

—

MenusReference

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Condensation

How to find out if there is condensation inside and what to do about it

If the condensation mark blinks, condensation has formed inside the camera-recorder. If this happens, the power automatically turns off in few seconds. Take the following action.

(1) Remove the cassette

No other functions will be possible. It may not even be possible to remove the cassette tape depending on the amount of condensation. If this is the case, wait two to three hours before removing the cassette.

(2) Wait two to three hours with the cassette holder

open. The time you need to wait depends on the amount of condensation and the ambient temperature.

Tally lamp

The tally lamp can be made to light up during shooting by selecting “ON” as the REC LAMP setting in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 76). When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks.

• When an operation initiated by the remote control unit has been received (8 blinks/sec.)

• When the camera-recorder’s mode is being switched to shooting (8 blinks/sec.)

• When the end of the tape is reached (4 blinks/ sec.)

• When trouble occurs regarding tape running systems (4 blinks/sec.)

(3) Turn on the power two to three hours later and

check whether or not the condensation display has gone off. To make doubly sure, wait another hour or so after the condensation display has gone off before using the camera-recorder again.

Also remember that even when the condensation display has not appeared, condensation may be forming.

• Condensation builds up gradually so the condensation display may not appear for 10 to 15 minutes after it has star ted to form inside.

• In very cold areas, the condensation may freeze. If this happens, it will take another two to three hours for it to thaw out.

• When there is not much tape left, or the remaining charge of the battery is low (1 blink/sec.)

Tally lamp

System resetting

Reset the system microcomputer if you can no longer operate the camera-recorder even though its power is on or a similar kind of a problem has occurred. Use a pointed object to press the RESET button on the camera-recorder. The menu setting entered and memory contents will not be cleared even when the system is reset.

Do not press the RESET button when the camera-recorder is operating normally.

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RESET button

Video Heads

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Dirty video heads cause partial mosaic-pattern noise or make the whole display bluish on playback. When the video heads get extremely dirty, the recording quality decreases, and, in the worst case, it won’t record at all.

Causes of dirty video heads

• Dusty atmosphere

• High temperature and humidity

• Scratches on tapes

•Overuse

Using A Cleaning Tape

(1) Insert the cleaning tape in the camera recorder

and turn on the power switch

(2) Press the CAMERA/VCR button and make sure

the VCR lamp is on.

(3) Move the OPERATION lever q. Move it g within

ten seconds. (Do not rewind the tape at this point.)

(4) Eject the cleaning tape and insert another tape.

Record on it and play it back. Make sure the picture is fine.

(5) If the picture is not clear, repeat the steps 1-4.

(Do not use the cleaning tape more than four times in a row.)

• Do not rewind the cleaning tape until it gets to the end of the tape. When the tape gets to the end, rewind it to the beginning to use it again.

• If the video head gets dirty soon after you clean it, the cleaning tape might be damaged. Stop using the cleaning tape right away.

• Overusing the cleaning tape might damage the video head. If the video head is damaged, the picture quality will not improve even when you clean the video head.

• When you can’t clean a dirty video head with the cleaning tape, it needs cleaning and repair at the dealer. Please contact them.

Regular Maintenance

For the superior picture quality, we recommend replacing consumable parts such as a video head approximately every 2,000 hours of use. (However, this estimated time varies greatly depending on the environment in which it is used, such as temperature, humidity, and dust.)

Cleaning

When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.

• Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off.

• Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet.

• Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camerarecorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture.

Cleaning the Viewfinder

If there is dust inside the view finder, remove the eye cap holder and get rid of the dust.

• The interior of the eye cap holder is specially finished, so do not ever wipe it. If there is dust on it, blow it off with an air blower.

• You can remove the eye cap holder by turning it counterclockwise. When you do this, tilt the view finder slightly upward.

• When you put the eye cap holder back on, hold it so that the eye cap holder mark points upward, then turn it clockwise to put it back on.

Mark

Eye cap holder

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Storage Precautions

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

[Recommended temperature range: 15 [Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]

°C to 25°C]

Video camera

• Wrap the video camera in a soft cloth to keep the dust off.

Battery

• The battery life is shortened in places with extreme temperatures.

• Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors or high dust concentrations may corrode the terminals or cause other damage, leading to malfunction.

• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hair pins) away form the terminals. Shortcircuiting may occur across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up, and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state.

• Discharge the battery before storing it. When storing it for an extended time, charge it at least once a year, use up its charge in the camerarecorder, and then store it again.

Cassette Tapes

• Always rewind your tapes to the beginning before storing them. They will become slack if left stopped part way through for six months or more (the time frame depends on the storage conditions). Make sure that all of your tapes are rewound to the beginning before storage.

• Always put your tapes back into their original cases before storing them. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) or humidity may damage the tapes. Dust contains particles of hard minerals. These particles could burrow into the cassettes, causing damage to the video camera’s heads or other parts. Make sure that all of your tapes are stored in the cases.

• Fast forward and rewind tapes once every six months. If tapes are left wound up for more than a year, the expansion and contraction caused by changes in temperature and humidity may distort the tapes or make them stick to each other.

• Do not place substances or equipment with strong magnetic fields near cassettes.

• Tapes are surfaced with microscopically small magnetic particles where the signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys and other products may have an unexpectedly strong magnetic field and this may cause data loss or generate noise on the screen and in the sound.

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Specifications

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[GENERAL]

Supply voltage: DC7.2 V/7.9 V Power consumption

6.8 W (when the viewfinder is used)

7.2 W (when the LCD monitor is used)

9.8 W (max.)

indicates safety information.

Ambient operating temperature

°C to 40 °C

Ambient operating humidity

10% to 85% (no condensation)

Weight

1.7 kg (excluding battery and accessories)

Dimensions (WxHxD)

139 mm x 160 mm x 364 mm

Recording format

DV (Digital video SD format)

Tape format

Mini DV system

Video signals recorded

625i (PAL) In progressive mode, convert to 625i and record

Shooting mode

50i (625i) Progressive mode (25P)

Audio signals recorded

PCM digital recording 16bit: 48kHz/2ch 12bit: 32kHz/4ch

Recording tracks

Digital video/audio:

Helical tracks

Time code:

Helical tracks (sub code area)

Tape speeds

SP mode: 18.831 mm/sec. LP mode: 12.568 mm/sec.

Recording time (when AY-DVM63 is used)

SP mode: 60 minutes LP mode: 90 minutes

Tapes used

6.35 mm wide metal tapes

FF/REW time

Approx. 140 sec. (when AY-DVM63 is used)

Pickup devices

CCD image sensor (x3) (1/3-inch, interline transfer, progressive-capable)

Number of pixels

Total number of pixels: 470,000, Number of effective pixels: 440,000 (pixel offset system)

Lens

LEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens, Motorized/Manual selectable 10x zoom, F1.6 (f=4.5 to 45 mm) (35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)

Color separation optical system

Prism system

ND filter

1/8, 1/64

Gain settings

0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB (50i mode) 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB (progressive 25P mode) (however, set to 0dB when the slow shutter mode is used)

Shutter speed settings

Regular shutter speed

50i mode:

/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

25P mode:

1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Synchronous scan settings

50i mode: 1/50.2 to 1/248.0 sec. 25P mode: 1/25.1 to 1/248.0 sec.

Slow shutter settings

50i mode: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 25P mode: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12

Minimum subject luminance

3 lx (F1.6, gain 18 dB, video output 50 IRE)

Lens hood

Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view

Filter diameter

72 mm

LCD monitor

3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels

Viewfinder

0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels

Internal microphone

Stereo microphone

Internal speaker

28 mm diameter

sec.

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Specifications (continued)

[VIDEO]

Sampling frequency

Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz

Quantizing

8 bit

Video compression system

DCT + variable-length code

Error correction

Reed-Solomon product code

[AUDIO]

Sampling frequency

48 kHz/32 kHz

Quantizing

16 bit/12 bit

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Wow & flutter

Below measurable limits

[CONNECTORS]

VIDEO IN/OUT (automatic input/output switching)

Pin jack, Analog composite input/output,

1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω

S-VIDEO IN/OUT (automatic input/output switching)

S-connector, Y/C separate signal Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.3 V [p-p], 75 Ω

AUDIO IN/OUT (automatic input/output switching)

Pin jack x2 (CH1, CH2) Input: 316 mV, high impedance Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω

4 pins, digital input/output, compliant with IEEE 1394 standard

INPUT 1, INPUT 2

XLR (3 pins) x2 (CH1, CH2), LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance

LINE: 0 dBu MIC:

-50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)

DC INPUT

7.9 V

PHONES

3.5-mm stereo mini jack, 100 Ω

CAM REMOTE

Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS IRIS) Super-mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM S/S)

[AC ADAPTER]

Power Source:

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power Output:

8.4V 1.2A (Charging)

7.9V 1.4A (Supplying)

Power consumption

20 W

indicates safety information.

Weight

160 g

Dimensions (W x H x D)

70 mm x 44.5 mm x 116 mm

[OPTIONAL UNITS]

Wide conversion lens

AG-LW7208G

16: 9 conversion lens

AG-LA7200G

XLR microphone

AG-MC100G

Hard carrying case

AG-HT100G

Soft carrying case

AG-SC100G

Battery

CGR-D16 (1600 mAh) CGP-D28 (2800 mAh) CGA-D54 (5400 mAh: equivalent to accessory battery)

AC adapter kit

AG-B15 (equivalent to accessory AC cord, DC cord, AC adapter)

Cleaning tape

AY-DV MC L

Weight and dimentions when shown are approximately. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points,where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

your nearest designated collection point.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Reference

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Panasonic AG-DVX100BE User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Read this first!

Accessories

Operating precautions

Checking the system operations

Items to prepare

Connect the AC power supply cord

Insert the Mini DV cassette tape

Start shooting

Turn on the camera

Check what you have shot (rec check)

Eject the tape

Turn off the unit

Disconnect the power cord

Adjusting the hand strap

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attaching the lens hood

Attaching the lens-cap strap

Cassette tapes

Description of parts

Camera-recorder

Remote control

The remote control

Insert the battery Remote control setup

The battery

Charging

Attaching the battery

Detaching the battery

Viewfinder

Using the viewfinder

Using the LCD

Emphasizing outlines

Adjusting the screen display

Time data

Setting the calendar

Recharging the built-in battery

Setting user information

Setting the time code

Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)

Regular shooting

Preparation and inspections Shooting in auto mode

Shooting techniques for different targets

Check what you have shot (rec check)

Finding specific scenes (image search)

Zoom

Low-angle shooting

Self-portrait shooting

Zebra pattern

Marker

ONE-SHOT recording Changing the image size

Optical Image Stabilizer

Using the USER buttons

Index recording

Color bars

Adding effects to images

Backlight compensation

Backup recording

Switching to manual mode

Adjusting the volume while shooting

Shooting in progressive mode

Focus

Adjusting the shutter speed

Slow shutter mode

Synchro scan

Adjusting the white balance

White balance adjustments

Using presets

Black balance adjustments

Auto Tracking White (ATW)

Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity

Iris adjustments

Adjusting the gain

Light intensity adjustments

Switching Audio Input

Using the built-in microphone

Using another microphone and audio equipment