Panasonic AG-DVX100BE User Manual
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
1
2
3
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Contents
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
H
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
ON
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
ON
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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
H
S
U
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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
ON
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
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
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14
Bottom
13
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
A
W
B
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 (
23
) 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)
57
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
12
16
1
2
3
6
7
8
9
10
11
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.
SEARCH
PHOTO
SHOT
STILL ADV
MENU
ITEM
START/
STOP
ZOOM
VOL +
-
PB.
ZOOM
4
15
10
17
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)
14
(Used during VCR mode)
7 PLAY button (q) (Page 47)
5
8 /REW button (t) (Page 47)
13
9 PAUSE button (h) (Page 47)
10 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 49)
11 INDEX buttons (u, i) (Page 49)
11
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
1
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.
SEARCH
START/
STOP
ZOOM
VOL+
-
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
VCR1
ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
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
1
2
3
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ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
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.
PO
W
ER
ON
O
FF
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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ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
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)
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.
MENU
• 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.
PO
W
ER
ON
O
FF
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)
3 Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set
the year to 2005.
CLOCK SET
2005
YEAR
APR
MONTH
DAY
24
HOUR
13
MIN
+/
-
SEL
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
7
: 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
24
HOUR
13
MIN
+/
-
SEL
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
7
: 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
24
HOUR
13
MIN
+/
-
SEL
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
7
: 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
25
HOUR
17
20
MIN
-
+/
: PUSH FF/REW
: PUSH PLAY/STOP
SEL
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
7 Press MENU three times to exit the menus.
MENU
The clock can vary in accuracy so check that
the time is correct before shooting.
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ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
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
S
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
S
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
S
F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
+/
: PUSH PLAY/STOP
SEL
: PUSH FF/REW
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
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