Panasonic DVC7 User Guide

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

Model No. AG- P

Digital Video Camera Recorder

NTSC

VQT0C34

Printed in Japan S1202Y0

IMPORTANT

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

indicates safety information.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

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

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

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

batteries.

O Do not recharge the battery if it is not a

rechargeable type.

For Remote Controller

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

WARNING:

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

Important Safeguards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Important Safeguards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into the video unit.

c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally

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

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct

change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

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

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

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

authority to operate.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Camera Recorder OThe rating plate is on the underside of the

Camera Recorder.

AC Adaptor OThe rating plate is on the underside of the

AC Adaptor.

$ Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Camera Recorder correctly.

OInjury or material damage resulting from any

kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Try out the Camera Recorder.

Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Camera Recorder, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

OAll company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

$ WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Use only the recommended accessories.

$ Notes about Video Head Clogging

OWhen the Camera Recorder’s video heads have

become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), the [ ] Indication appears. In addition, the playback picture A is distorted with mosaic-like patterns (1 or 2 ). When the clogging further worsens, the whole screen may be black during playback 3 .

OTo clean video heads that have become clogged

with dirt, use the Digital Video Head Cleaner.

OIf you want to purchase the same Digital Video

Head Cleaner, please contact your Panasonic dealer to obtain it from the Panasonic spare parts department (part number VFK1451).

OIf the video heads again become clogged with dirt

soon after cleaning, this might be caused by damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette. We recommend that you use Panasonic cassettes.

Contents

Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Controls and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

The Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Charging Time and Available Recording Time . . . . .13

Lens Cap and Grip Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Inserting a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

List of Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

LP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Audio Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording . . . . . .19

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Photoshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Zoom In/Out Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Digital Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Fade In/Out Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Backlight Compensation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Wind Noise Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cinema Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording in Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording in Natural Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting White Balance Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Manual Iris Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Manual Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Picture Effect Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level . . . . . . .31

Playing Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back . . . . . . . . .33

Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback . . . . . . . . . . .34

Finding the End of Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Index Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Playback Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playback Digital Effect Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playing Back on Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette . . . . . . .39

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment . . . . . .39

Using the DV Cable for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Warning/Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Notes and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and

Solutions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Explanation of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camera Recorder.

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (AG-B15)

2) Stereo Microphone (AG-MC15)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16/ CGR-D220/1600mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28/ CGP-D320/2800mAh)

5) Wide Conversion Lens (AG-LW4307)

O Some optional accessories may not be available

in some countries.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -12-

2) Battery Pack -12-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery

-10-, -11-

4) Lens Cap -13-

5) Shoulder Strap -13-

6) Digital Video Head Cleaner -47-

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A Picture Effect Button [PIC.E.] -29- B Menu Button [MENU] -16- C Focus Button [FOCUS] -29- D Rewind/Review Button [6] -32-

Reverse Search Button [SEARCH –] -20- Recording Check Button [ ] -20-

E Stop Button [$] -32-

Fade Button [FADE] -24-

F Play Button [1] -32-

Backlight Button [BLC] -25-

G Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -32-

Forward Search Button [SEARCH +] -20-

H Pause Button [;] -34-

Still Button [STILL] -22-

I Eyepiece Corrector Knob -15-

J Smart Accessory Shoes

OThe External Stereo Microphone (option), etc.

can be attached here.

K Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23- L External Microphone Socket [EXT MIC]

OConnect with an external microphone or audio

equipment. (When this socket is in use, the builtin microphone does not operate.)

M Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22- N Zoom Lever [W/T] -23- O Grip Belt -13-

P Shoulder Strap Holders -13- Q Sub Zoom Lever [W/T] -19- R Sub Recording Start/Stop Button -19- S Battery Eject Button [PUSH] -12- T Battery Holder U DC Input Socket [DC IN] -12- V DV Terminal [DV] -40-

OConnect this to the digital video equipment.

MNO

DC IN 7.9V

VIDEO IN/OUT

AUDIO

L–

–R

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

S T

WX Y

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Controls and Components

$ Camera Recorder

1 White Balance Sensor -27- 2 Recording Lamp -20- 3 Remote Control Sensor -11- 4 Lens 5 Lens Hood -49- 6 Lens Hood Attachment knob -49- 7 Focus Ring -29-

8 Eyecup -49- 9 Viewfinder -15-, -49-

ODue to limitations in LCD production technology,

there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

: LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] -15- ; LCD Monitor -15-, -49-

ODue to limitations in LCD production technology,

there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

< Reset Button [RESET] -42- = Speaker -32- > Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] -16-, -26-, -32- ? Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] -20-, -26-

@ Digital Effect Button [DIG.E.] -24-

MENU FOCUS

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

DIG.E. PIC.E.

BLC

FADE STILL

SEARCHSEARCH

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

VOL/JOG

;

BCD E

?@ A

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Controls and Components

$ Camera Recorder

W S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT]

-37-, -39-

X Video Input/Output Socket [VIDEO IN/OUT]

-37-, -39-

Y Audio Input/Output Sockets [AUDIO IN/OUT]

-37-, -39-

Z Headphone Socket [PHONES] -44- [ Cassette Eject Lever [<EJECT] -14- \ Cassette Holder ] Cassette Compartment Lock Button

[PUSH LOCK] -14-

^ Cassette Compartment Cover -14-

_ Mode Button [MODE] -32- ` Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR]

-14-, -20-, -32-

a Recording Start/Stop Button -20- b Off/On Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -20-, -46- c Tripod Receptacle

OUsed for mounting the Camera Recorder on a

tripod.

CAMERA

VCR

MODE

OFF ON

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Controls and Components

$ Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Camera Recorder, most of the Camera Recorder functions can be operated from a distance.

d Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -41- e Indication Output Button [OSD] -37- f Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER]

-41-

g Reset Button [RESET] -52- h Recording Button [REC] -39-, -40- i Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -38- j Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search

Function [V,B] -33- Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [V,B, N, M] -36-

k Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(E: reverse, D:forward) -33-

l Index Search Buttons [:,9]

(:: reverse, 9:forward) -35-

m Selection Button [SELECT] -36- n Store Button [STORE] -36- o Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -36- p Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

-23-, -32-, -36-

q Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH]

-33-

r Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -36-

The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camera Recorder.

s Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22- t Rewind/Review Button [6] -20-, -33- u Pause Button [;] -34- v Stop Button [$] -32- w Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

-20-

x Play Button [1] -32- y Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -32- z Menu Button [MENU] -16- { Set Button [SET] -16- | Item Button [ITEM] -16-

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

d e

f g

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO SHOT

START/ STOP

q r

l m n o

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/ TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

t u v

x y

z {

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The Remote Controller

$ Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.

While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.

$ Using the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor 3 of the Camera Recorder and press an appropriate button.

ODistance from the Camera Recorder:

Within approximately 5 metres

OAngle:

Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

OThe above operative ranges are for indoor use.

Outdoors or under strong light, the Camera Recorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

OWithin a 1-metre range, you can also use the

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Camera Recorder.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. OIf the Remote Controller Mode of the Camera

Recorder and that of the Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Camera Recorder:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (-16-)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [$] Button simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [$] Button simultaneously. 2

OWhen the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

Insert the button-type battery with the (+) marking facing upward.

Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.

OWhen the button-type battery is exhausted,

replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

OMake sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 60°C or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

15˚

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STILL ADV

STOP INDEX

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Power Supply

$ Using the AC Adaptor

DC IN 7.9V

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket U on the Camera Recorder.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

OBefore connecting or disconnecting the power

supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camera Recorder to [OFF] and make sure that [CAMERA/VCR] Lamps is not lit.

$ Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.

Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.

OSince the Battery will not be charged when the

DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

OThe [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging

starts.

OWhen the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is

completed.

Attach the charged Battery to the Camera Recorder.

PUSH

OFF ON

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF] and, disconnect the DC Input Lead or remove the Battery.

OWhile pressing the [PUSH] Button S with your

index, remove the battery by pushing it up with your thumb.

O Do not bring metal objects (such as

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

O The battery heats up during operation and during

charging, as does the camera recorder body.

O If recording and stop operations are repeated

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

O Store the battery only when it is fully discharged.

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

O When the temperature of the battery unit has

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

O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash even

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

O When the battery is warm, it takes longer than

usual for the battery to be charged.

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

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

O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in

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

O The battery cannot be charged while supplying

power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder.

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V/AC. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased.

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Charging Time and Available Recording Time

Battery supplied

ACharging Time BMaximum Continuous Recording Time CIntermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. OThe times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

OThe times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 20°C and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

$ Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

$ Adjust the Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.

Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camera Recorder.

Adjust the length.

Reattach the Grip Belt.

2h.

3h30min. (2h55min.)

1h45min. (1h30min.)

CGP-D28

3h15min.

6h5min. (5h)

3h (2h30min.)

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Camera Recorder.

Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

OPull it out more than 1.5 inch 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

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Inserting a Cassette

Slide the [<EJECT] Lever [ to open the Cover.

EJECT

[

Insert a Cassette.

Close the Cover and press the [PUSH LOCK] Button ] to lock the cover.

PUSH

LOCK

]

$ Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents the tape from recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction).

Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [ON].

OThe [CAMERA] Lamp ` lights up.

OFF ON

CAMERA

VCR

Press the [MODE] Button _.

OWith each press, the Mode changes. OThe appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

MODE

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

$ How to Turn on the Power

$ How to Switch Modes

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF].

OFF ON

$ How to Turn off the Power

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.

R E C

SAVE

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up.

OThe angular part of the Viewfinder can be turned

upward by 80° and downward by 38°.

ODo not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob I.

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$ Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button : and, at the same time, bring the LCD Monitor ; out about 90° in the direction of the arrow.

OThe Viewfinder goes off.

;

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

OThe LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°

1 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camera Recorder.

OWhen you open the LCD Monitor, be sure that

the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder cannot touch.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

180°

90°

$ Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

$ Adjusting Brightness and Color Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]

It adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. OA larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger

brightness or color saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu to [BRIGHT]. OThese adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -49-.

LCD/EVF SET

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

LCD COLOR LEVEL [-]||||----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

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Using the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button B.

OThe Menu corresponding to the Mode selected

by using the [MODE] Button _ is displayed.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select a desired SubMenu.

Press the [PUSH] Dial > to display the selected Sub-Menu.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select the item to be set.

Press the [PUSH] Dial > to set the selected item to a desired mode.

OWith each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor

[1] moves to the next mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected item are displayed in dark blue.

OTurn the [PUSH] Dial > to display the

highlightened item.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MODE

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camera Recorder displays various function setups on Menus.

OWhile a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or

play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (-11-)

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camera Recorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camera Recorder, the selected setup may not be retained. (But, the setups of [NEGA], [SEPIA], [MONO] or [SOLARI] (-29-) are not retained.)

OMenu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

[1. CAMERA SETUP]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROGRESSIVE]

Progressive Photoshot Mode -22-

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom -23-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording -25-

[P.EFFECT]

Picture Effects -29-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

OIf you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes

back to the Main-Menu.

[2. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -18-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -18-

[SCENEINDEX]

Scene Index Mode -35-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction -25-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone -23-

[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]

Microphones Sensitivity Level -31-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

$ [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

Camera Mode Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

1.CAMERA SETUP

2.RECORDING SETUP

3.DISPLAY SETUP

4.OTHER FUNCTIONS

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List of Menus

[1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -34-

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode -35-

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector -38-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode -44-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[2. DIGITAL EFFECT]

Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT]

Digital Effect On/Off -36-

[EFFECT SELECT]

Digital Effect Selection -36-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[3. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -18-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -18-

[AUDIO LEVEL]

Audio Level Setting -38-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. AV IN/OUT SETUP]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -38-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input -38-

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output -45-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[5. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu OAll of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-

Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[6. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -11-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -18-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

$ [VCR FUNCTIONS]

VCR Mode Main-Menu

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2.DIGITAL EFFECT

3.RECORDING SETUP

4.AV IN/OUT SETUP

5.DISPLAY SETUP

6.OTHER FUNCTIONS

1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

VCR FUNCTIONS

[3. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -41-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode -41-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset -52-

OIt resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

reset the Time Code.

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -41-

[LCD MODE]

LCD Lighting Mode -15-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -11-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp -20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -42-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect -22-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -18-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself -21-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

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