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Panasonic AG-DVC20 Manual - California State University, Los

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1. esses 4 Playback mode Playing back tape socie veniant eio esr cohetes 26 Before using Slow motion playback frame by frame playback 26 Standard Accessories 7 Variable speed search function esssesssss 27 Optional Accessories eeseeeeeenne 7 Playback ON Mp E 27 Parts identification and handling 7 Lens eap and Grip Dell oed iei ee ttis 9 Edit mode Attaching the shoulder SAP amma UE E 9 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing 28 Using the LCD monitor putem E LE IU MP 9 Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing 29 Using the viewfinder sese 10 Audio dub Dingon ariete iu etm ca a tud 30 Power SUDPIV DE 10 Charging time and recordable time 11 M enu Inserting removing a cassette sssesssssss 12 Turning the camera on 13 Menu list E 31 Selecting a mode Laan 13 Menus related to taking pictures eeenee 32 Using the screen display can isa reote tian er Eetdecase 13 Menus related to playback 32 Switching the language Soe AACE Gama OPT LEAD NAT nA NAINA BER 14 Other melissa sessi ka aaa a ere rea 32 Using the menu ser konsa rp Ge CE quae akap qns 14 Setting date and time 15 Others Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder sssss 15 Tals fetch To aie td M A ULM
2. 12 Make sure that the battery and the AC adapter are properly connected 10 s the battery in use discharged Charge the battery and remove the cassette Close the cassette cover completely and fully open it again 12 7T No operation other than cassette removal can be performed e Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 36 8 The remote control does not function Has the coin type battery of the remote control run out Replace it with a new button type battery 16 s the setting on the remote control correct If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the REMOTE setting on the camera recorder the remote control does not operate 17 Others Recording 1 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the camera recorder and the cassette is correctly inserted Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed 12 Is the tape wound to the end Insert a new cassette Is the recording mode set When in the playback mode recording cannot be performed 19 Has condensation occurred No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs Wait until the condensation indication disappears 36 Is the cassette cover open If the cover is open the camera recorder may not operate normally Close the cassette cover
3. Auto focus has the following characteristics e Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus e Focuses on the screen center only Due to these characteristics auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the manual focus mode Recording a subject with one end located closer to the camera recorder and the other end farther away from it e As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass eThe subject behind the glass will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty glass Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects eThe recording subject may become blurry because the camera recorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects Recording a subject in dark surroundings eThe camera recorder cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recording a fast moving subject e As the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject Recording a subject with little contrast A subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry because the camera recorder achieves focus based upon th
4. eEven if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394 you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases For more information see the instructions for equipment connected e Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the AUDIO REC mode of the playback tape eThe images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images elf a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard is recorded by the camera recorder the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns at playback e When wide images are input the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally e While pictures are input from the DV terminal the operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the ENTER button 29 Edit mode Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 Insert an external microphone securely into the EXT MIC terminal as far as it will go 2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to and press the 11 button on the remote control d Sys CO 3 Press the A DUB button on the remote control to make audio dubbing ready T REC A DUB Co C REW L PLAY m GJ Ur Ji STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV 4 Press the
5. lt t button or the gt button on the remote control NL w G REWL PLAY FF w C9 gt 215 STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV VOL Ca mn JL STOP e Pushing the W T lever or sub zoom lever towards T normal direction or towards W reversed direction of this camera recorder during playback pause also turns into the frame by frame playback If you keep pushing the lever then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame Bg To return to normal playback Press the BP button on the remote control Slow motion playback e n the reversed slow motion playback the time code indication may be unstable Frame by frame playback e Press and hold the q or the gt button in the playback pause and then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame Playback mode Variable speed search function The speed of cue review playback can be varied This operation is only available when using the remote control eSet to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape 1 Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control 7 ES 2 Press the A or V button to vary the speed Jab e The speeds for cue review playback are 1 5x SP mode slow motion playback only 1 3x LP mode slow motion playback only 2x 5x 10x 20x lg To return to normal playback Press the VAR SEARCH button or gt button on
6. 31 32 33 25 Shoulder strap holders 9 Sub zoom lever W T 20 26 Sub recording start stop button 79 Battery eject button PUSH 77 Battery holder 1 Headphone socket PHONES 31 Cassette holder 12 32 Cassette compartment cover 12 33 Cassette eject lever OPEN EJECT 12 L AUDIO _p ope 36 37 35 DC Input socket DC IN 70 C35 DV terminal DV 29 eConnect this to the digital video equipment S Video output socket S VIDEO OUT 27 28 Video output socket VIDEO OUT 27 28 Audio output sockets AUDIO OUT 27 28 Power lamp 13 Recording start stop button 79 Off On switch OFF ON 13 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera Lens cap and grip belt Bg Attach the lens cap To protect the lens surface attach the lens cap B Adjust the grip belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand 1 Detach the tip of the grip belt 2 Adjust the length 3 Reattach the grip belt Before using 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 1 Pull the end of the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap holder on the camera recorder 2 Fold the tip of the sho
7. II button on the remote control to start audio dubbing REW PLAY FEIS w eTalk into the microphone 5 Press the IH button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing GJREW L PLAY HA a gt CI e f a tape has a non recorded portion when the tape is dubbed images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back 30 Bg Before recording with audio dubbing eSet to Tape Recording Mode eWhen you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording set SETUP AUDIO REC 12bit to take pictures When set 16bit the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing eSet BASIC REC SPEED SP to take pictures B To play back the sound recorded with audio dubbing You can switch between the sound recorded with audio dubbing and the original sound Set SETUP 12bit AUDIO ST2 or MIX ST1 It only plays back the original sound ST2 It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing MIX It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing Menu Menu B 5 TAPE PLAYBACK MENU Menu Iist BASIC DATE TIME OFF Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy to understand explanations and so they are different from the actual menu indications B a TAPE RECORDING MENU SETUP lt e gt
8. eThe zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x eThe OFF ON switch or the mode switch is operated 22 Fade in fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon Q appears 2 Press the 4 button to select the fade icon rs 3 Press the recording start stop button Start recording fade in When you start recording the image audio disappeared completely and the image audio gradually appears Pause recording fade out The image audio gradually disappears After the image audio completely disappears recording stops B To cancel fading Select the s icon again Bg To select the color for fade in out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected 1 Set SETUP FADE COLOR WHITE or BLACK eWhile the fade in fade out function is selected it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images Besides it also takes several seconds to pause recording Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC 55 WIND CUT 55 ON Bg To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set BASIC WIND CUT ss OFF e Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength If this function is activated in strong winds the ste
9. 19 Record mode Zoom in out function You can zoom in up to 10x optically eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Wide angle recording zoom out Push the W T lever or sub zoom lever towards W Close up recording zoom in Push the W T lever or sub zoom lever towards T e When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the camera recorder by hand we recommend using the image stabilizer function e When you are zooming on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 2 m 3 9 feet or further from the camera recorder e When the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily eWhen the zoom magnification is 1X the camera recorder can focus on a subject approx 4 cm 1 6 inches distant from the lens B Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times then the digital zoom function will be activated The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 20X to 500x 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 20x or 500x 1 p X DFF Optical zoom only Up to 10x 20x Up to 20x 500x Up to 500x e The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded B To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele shot or those in the vicinity with the wide angle shot eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE
10. B Charging the battery When this product is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this product e Battery charging time 11 e We recommend using Panasonic batteries e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product elf the DC input lead is connected to the AC adapter then the battery will not get charged Remove the DC input lead from the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC mains socket 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it in B Charging lamp Lights up Charging Goes off Charging completed Flashing The battery is over discharged discharged excessively In a while the lamp will light up and normal charging will start When the battery temperature is excessively high or low the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal Bg Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC mains socket 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the DC IN Socket on the camera recorder 3 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adapter e Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the camera recorder Or do not use the power cord of other equipment for the camera recorder CAUTION This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240V AC An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages oth
11. SET or EVF SET YES 3 LCD SET SETUP ENTER UR MENU 2 Press the A or V button in order to select the item to be adjusted LCD SET 3t Brightness of the LCD monitor amp Color level of the LCD monitor EVF SET eF Brightness of the viewfinder 3 Press the 4 or gt button to move the bar indication representing the brightness 4 Press the MENU or ENTER button to complete the settings e n order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be activated e When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded B in order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the POWER LCD button eThe POWER LCD lamp lights up e f the POWER LCD button is pressed the entire LCD monitor will become approx twice as bright as the normal e Press this button again and the lamp will go off and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness e This will not affect the images to be recorded e f you turn on the camera when the AC adapter is used the POWER LCD function will not be activated 15 Before using Using the remote control Bg Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this
12. camera to be controlled Date time button DATE TIME 32 On screen display button OSD 27 Record button REC 29 Audio dubbing button A DUB 30 Direction buttons A lt gt Y x 14 SICICICIS Slow frame by frame forward button t 4t reverse by forward 26 Zoom volume button ZOOM VOL Search button VAR SEARCH 27 Menu button MENU 14 ee e Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT not operable G1 Rewind review button 44 12 Pause button H 13 Stop button W Recording start stop button START STOP 15 Playback button PF Fast forward cue button PP Enter button ENTER 3 14 x means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camera recorder 16 B install a coin type battery Install the coin type battery supplied in the remote control before using it 1 While pressing the stopper pull out the battery holder NG A 2 Set the coin type battery CR2025 with its mark facing upward and get the battery holder back in place NAA RKO NG Warning Keep the coin type battery out of the reach of children Never put Coin Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor lg Remote control usable range e The distance between the remote control
13. charged After the battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently recharging starts automatically So wait for a while If the lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging the battery or AC adapter may be faulty If so please contact a dealer e f you use the AC adapter near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adapter 1 m 3 feet or more away from radio e When using the AC adapter it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket If they are left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adapter and battery clean B About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place eThe tape may be damaged producing mosaic like noise at the time of playback When storing the cassette after use be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out e f the cassette is left for more than 6 months depending on the storage condition in the camera recorder or stopped midway the tape may sag and be damaged e Once every 6 months wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning If the cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding the tape may be deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to temperature and humidity The wound tape may stick to itself e Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays a
14. longer than usual so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly For this reason bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction eThe night view function is cancelled when you operate the power switch or the mode switch 21 Record mode Soft skin mode This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon Q appears 2 Press the V button to select the soft skin icon A W To cancel the soft skin mode Select the A icon again e f the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed elf the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear Tele macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background the image can be impressive This camera can focus on the subject at a distance of approx 40 cm 16 inches eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon appears 2 Press the A button to select the tele macro icon e f the magnification is 10x or less then it is automatically set to 10x Bg To cancel the tele macro function Select the icon again e f a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually n the following cases the tele macro function is cancelled
15. malfunction of the camera recorder One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads Bg About the camera recorder e When the camera recorder is used for a long time the camera recorder body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction Keep the camera recorder away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones microwave ovens TVs and video game equipment e f you use the camera recorder on or near a TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation e Recordings on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the camera recorder causing the disturbance of images and sounds e f the camera recorder is affected by such equipment and does not function properly turn off the camera recorder power and detach the battery or AC adapter Then connect the battery or AC adapter again and turn on the camera recorder power Do not use your camera recorder near radio transmitters or high voltage cables e f you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage cables recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the camera recorder e f the camera recorder is sprayed with such chemicals the ca
16. the heads or the cassette tape Do not open the cassette cover 36 B When the cassette holder does not come out e Close the cassette cover completely and then open it again completely e Check if the battery has run down B When the cassette holder cannot be housed e Set the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again e Check if the battery has run down 12 B Inserting removing the cassette e When the cassette holder is in action do not touch anything except the PUSH mark e When inserting a previously recorded cassette use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording If you overwrite record on a previously recorded cassette be sure to find the position where you continue recording e Close the cassette cover tightly e When closing the cassette cover do not get anything such as a cable caught in the cover B Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider of a cassette is opened slide in the direction of the SAVE arrow the cassette cannot be recorded When recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette slide in the direction of the REC arrow Before using Turning the camera on Using the screen display When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted the Press the ENTER button at the center of cursor buttons and automatic white balance adjustment m
17. the same Microphone sensitivity level can be adjusted on each mode separately eWhen ZOOM MIC is set to ON set the zoom to the T position before performing this adjustment e Select a lower setting for gain value or set MIC LEVEL to AUTO e t is recommended that you check through the headphones before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted Record mode Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor You can record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image The image to be recorded is the same as that recording 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side eWhen the LCD monitor is opened the viewfinder will be automatically turned off If the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side though then the viewfinder will be activated eWhen the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side the icon will not be displayed even if you press the ENTER button Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon Q appears 2 Press the gt button to select the backlight compensation icon ES e The image on the screen will become brighter Bg To return to normal recording Select the EY icon again e f you operate the OFF ON switch or the mode swi
18. use this camera recorder for surveillance purposes or other business use e f you use the camera recorder for a long time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction B About the battery The battery used in the camera recorder is a rechargeable lithium ion battery This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity and the effect of temperature increases with increasing or decreasing temperature In the low temperature range the fully charged indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after the start of use At high temperature moreover the protection function may work disabling use of the camera recorder Be sure to detach the battery after use e f the battery is left attached to the camera recorder a minute amount of current is consumed even when the camera recorder power is OFF If the battery is left attached to the camera recorder for a long time over discharge takes place The battery may become unusable after it is charged Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in In cold places such as a ski resort the period during which you can record pictures is shortened e When you travel do not forget to bring an AC adapter so that you can recharge the batteries at your destination If you drop the battery accidentally check to see i
19. white balance adjustment AWB 1 gt AWB Outdoor mode xx Manual adjustment mode w Bg To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the 4 or gt button until the AWB indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e When the camera recorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the camera recorder on after removing the lens cap e When setting both the white balance and the iris gain set the white balance first e Whenever recording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment B To set the white balance manually Select amp in Step 3 Then while viewing a white subject on the entire screen press the A button to select the m indication B About flashing of the m indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected e Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode e White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places If so use the auto white balance mode During setting in the manual adjustment mode e When the setting is completed it will keep lit 24 Indoor mode for recording under incandescent lamps 6 B About the white balance sensor The whit
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21. 12 A cassette cannot be inserted Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 3 Auto focus function does not work Is manual focus mode selected If auto focus mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly 39 If so use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus 25 Is the color night view function set When the color night view function is working focusing shifts into the manual mode Indications 1 A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center Head the contents and respond to them 33 2 The time code becomes inaccurate The time code indication counter may not be constant in the reversed slow motion playback but this is not a malfunction 3 The remaining tape time indication disappears The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame by frame playback or other operation If you continue ordinary recording or playback the indication is restored The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed In some cases the remaining tape time indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time A function indicatio
22. 32 mm 8 9 16 inches X8 7 8 inches X17 1 16 inches excluding the projection part Mass Approx 2000 g 4 48 Ib without supplied battery DV cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 1096 to 8096 40 Specifications AC adapter Power source AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 18 w DC OUT 8 4 V 1 2 A CHARGE 7 8 V 1 4 A VTR E indicates safety information Dimensions W X HX D 70 mm X 44 5 mm X116 mm 2 13 16 inches X 1 13 16 inches X 4 5 8 inches Mass Approx 160 g 0 35 Ib Weight and dimensions are approximate values Specifications may change without prior notice Memo 41 Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7000 EASTERN ZONE One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7196 Southeast Region 201 348 7162 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 Government Marketing Department One Panasonic Way 2E 10 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7587 Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION amp ORDERING 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 Hr Fax 800 334 4880 Emergency after hour parts orders 800 334 4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Emergency 24 Hour Service 800 222 0741 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 905 624 50
23. 55 ZOOM MIC 55 ON B About the variable speed zoom function eWhen pushing the W T lever as far as it will go you can zoom from 1X to 10X in 2 1 second at the maximum eThe zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the W T lever eThe variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control and sub zoom lever 20 Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt MIC LEVEL gt gt AUTO SET AGC or SET MENU e AGC Auto Gain Control AUTO AGC is activated and the recording level is adjusted automatically SET AGC The desired recording level can be set AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the music AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed Adjust in such a way that the sound will not be distorted at the maximum volume level 2 Press the 4 or gt button to increase or decrease the bars of the gain value SET 8 MIC LEVEL SET ENTER a OE MENU 3 Press the MENU or ENTER button to complete the settings e Adjust the gain value so that the last 3 Bars of the 4 will not light red Otherwise the Sound is distorted eThe MIC LEVEL AUTO SET AGC or SET setting on the TAPE RECORDING MENU and TAPE PLAYBACK MENU will be
24. ANCE 55 REPEAT PLAY 55 ON e The gt gt indication appears In order to cancel the repeat playback mode set REPEAT PLAY OFF or set OFF ON switch to OFF Bg Settings on the audio e f you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape check the settings in SETUP 55 12bit AUDIO e When you record or dub the audio in 12bit and set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in AUDIO OUT 26 Slow motion playback frame by frame playback eSet to Tape Playback Mode Slow motion playback can only be performed by using the remote control Slow motion playback If the image is recorded in the SP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 5 the normal speed If the image is recorded in the LP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 3 the normal speed 1 During playback press the lt t button or the gt button on the remote control REW m PLAY FF c E rr STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV CL ED STOP elf the slow motion playback continues for approx 10 minutes or more then the playback will automatically stop 10 minutes of slow motion playback is equivalent to approx 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx 3 minutes in the LP mode Frame by frame playback 1 During playback press the IH button on the remote control 2 Press the
25. D UM a 33 Using the remote control aaa asaan 16 Warning alarm indications seeeeeseeeeeeeee 33 Functions cannot be used simultaneously 34 Record mode Before requesting repair Problems and solutions 34 Check before recording u s 18 Cautions TONY SC AA AAP PAAANO 36 Recording on a tape u aaa 19 Explanation of termS Aa AA 39 Check THE FECOMGING T 19 Blank search function uscite tpe Re eripere iia 19 Specifications Zoom in out function maam 20 Shaan AA E 40 Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level 20 Recording Youre aaa mn AU 21 Backlight compensation function ssssusse 21 Night view functions ioo nir aan a es 21 SOIL SKIN MOUE murasies AG aa AGA 22 Tele Magro TUNGONG aa AN aa 22 Fade in fade out function a a 22 Wind noise reduction function eese 22 Recording images for wide screen TVs 23 Image stabilizer function sseeeessseeeeeeeess 23 Recording in various situations Scene mode 23 Recording in natural colors White balance 24 Manual focus adjUStMent cceccccesseeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeaees 25 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment 25 B Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the eThe Camera Recorder uses copyright protected Camera R
26. ENTER SAE MENU eee Rs 1 BASIC scs MN IDATEITIME 2 NO OFF 2 ADVANCE NO BLANK SEARCH 19 SETUP lt ENTER BIEN REC SPEED 19 1 BASIC REC STDBY 29 REC DATA 32 PEG Seco REPEAT PLAY 26 Kac MIC LEVEL 20 BLANK SEARCH 79 l WIND CUT 22 3 SETUP CLOCK SET a17 12bit AUDIO 30 AUDIO OUT 32 2 ADVANCE DISPLAY 32 EIS 23 REMOTE 7 rabah pa LCD SET 15 o EVF SET 15 TAN EHI S POWER SAVE 32 DATE TIME 32 4 LANGUAGE 14 INITIAL SET 32 3 SETUP FADE COLOR 22 AUDIO REC 32 REC LAMP 32 DISPLAY 32 REMOTE 17 BEEP SOUND 32 LCD SET 15 EVF SET 25 POWER SAVE 32 4 LANGUAGE 14 Menu Menus related to taking pictures B DATE TIME This switches between date and time indications he camera recorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape e You can also show or change the date time indication by repeatedly pressing the DATE TIME button on the remote control B AUDIO REC Switches the audio PCM audio recording systems 12bit Records audio in 12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed 16bit Records audio in 16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks Audio can be recorded in higher quality If audio signals are dubbed then the original audio signals will be erased B REC LAMP Set to ON and thi
27. IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT L NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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
28. Panasonic Operating Instructions Camera Recorder woaei no AG DA Mn TANT NTSC Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use S0406T10 F D ENGLISH Printed in Japan VQTOS55 IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws 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 WARNING e TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e 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 LI
29. QUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY L indicates safety information Caution regarding laser beams The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam When using the camera recorder in locations where laser 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 CAUTION Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated For Battery Pack e Replace only with same or specified type e Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire e Do not store in temperatures over 60 C 140 F Use specified charger For Battery of Remote Controller e Replace battery with part No CR2025 only e Do not recharge the battery e Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire e Do not store in temperatures over 60 C 140 F 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 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 ele
30. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature the fogging disappears naturally B About dirty heads If video heads the parts that closely contact with the tape become dirty normal recording and playback are not properly performed Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner e nsert the head cleaner into the camera recorder set it to the Tape Playback Mode and play it back for about 10 seconds If you do not stop the playback it automatically stops about 15 seconds later eWe recommend cleaning the heads periodically If the heads become dirty NEED HEAD CLEANING appears during recording During playback moreover the following symptoms appear eMosaic like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted eBlack or blue mosaic like horizontal stripes appear Others When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording Clean the heads and perform recording and playback again If normal playback can be performed the heads are clean Before an important recording be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed elf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the problem may be attributable to the tape If so try another cassette e During playback the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily but this is not a
31. al consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter e When the battery is warm it takes longer than usual for the battery to be charged e 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 e Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use however this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning eThe battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 C 77 F and a humidity of 60 This is just a guide If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value the charging time will become longer Supplied battery 7 2 V 1350 mAh 2 h 40 min 2 h 25 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 15 min CGR D16A 1B 7 2 V 1600 mAh 3 h 45 min 3 h 30 min 1h 55 min 1 h 45 min a Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Intermittent recordable time The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated 1h 30 min indicates 1 hour 30 minutes e The times shown in the table are rough estimates The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used e The recordable ti
32. and the camera Within approx 5 m 15 feet Angle Approx 10 up and 15 down left and right Before using B Selecting the remote control mode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously set the mode for one pair of camera recorder and remote control to VCR1 and that of the other pair to VCR2 This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs The default setting is TVCR1 When the coin type battery is replaced the setting will revert to the default VCR1 1 Setting on the camera Set SETUP REMOTE VCR1 or VCR2 2 Setting on the remote control STILL ADV PEE suia VOL La C Ca Uu See a LL VCR1 Press gt and B simultaneously VCR2 Press t and B simultaneously B Concerning the coin type battery e When the coin type battery runs down replace it with a new battery part number CR2025 The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year but it depends on operation frequency e Keep the coin type battery out of the reach of children e f the remote control mode of the camera and that of the remote control do not match with each other REMOTE will appear When the remote control is operated for the first time after the camera is turned on CHECK REMOTE MODE 33 will appear and operation is impossible Set the same remote control mode eThe remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light t
33. andard Play mode Recording speed mode 19 Long Play mode Recording speed mode 19 Recording 19 Recording pause 19 Fade out when the DV terminal is connected Standby mode Fade out Recording check 19 Cinema mode 23 Digital zoom 20 Automatic mode 8 Manual mode 23 24 25 Manual focus 25 Zoom magnification indication 20 Backlight mode 21 Image stabilizer 23 Shutter speed 25 F number 25 Gain value 25 Soft skin mode 22 Tele macro 22 Fade White 22 Fade Black 22 Color night view function 27 0 Lux night view function 21 Zoom microphone 20 Microphone sensitivity level 20 Wind noise reduction 22 Sports mode Scene mode 23 Portrait mode Scene mode 23 Low light mode Scene mode 23 Spotlight mode Scene mode 23 Surf amp snow mode Scene mode 23 Auto white balance 24 Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp 24 Outdoor mode 24 White balance adjustment mode 24 Blank search 19 Playback indications A DUB IN Q 12bit 16bit Recording underway Playback 26 Pause 26 Fast forward Cue playback 26 Rewind Review playback 26 Slow motion playback 26 Frame by frame playback 26 Variable speed search 27 Repeat playback 26 Audio dubbing 30 Audio dubbing pause 30 Blank search 19 Audio recording mode 32 Volume adjustment 26 Warning alarm indications If any one of the following i
34. ay not function properly icons will be displayed on the screen Each press switches the Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap display as follows depending on the mode ll How to turn on the power In the Tape playback mode the icons will be automatically 1 Set the OFF ON switch to ON HISPIAYCHON a e The power lamp lights up 1 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO Bl How to turn off the power 1 Set the OFF ON switch to OFF e The power lamp goes off a G memar Soft skin mode Lai EE LA Nahi view o EUXIBBEVISW Jar Nae f8 2 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL Selecting a mode 1 Set the mode switch to CAMERA or VCR il 223 ub N CAMERA TTT White balance 24 Shutter speed Iris or gain value gt Selecvadust M SeewAdus A 3 Tape playback mode bis CAMERA Taperecording mode Use this when you record the image on a tape VCR Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape OFF 1 Y y 1 4 b P C E A Pia Payback pause vaso a lt lt Rewind review playback C3 Fast forward cue playback 13 Before using Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display o
35. ayback Player You can connect a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector and digitally transfer video and audio signals as well as time code e Before proceeding to connect or disconnect DV IEEE1394 cable be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the units e Before proceeding to connect the unit which uses a 6 pin type DV connector carefully check the shape of the DV IEEE1394 cable and the connectors on the DV IEEE1394 cable Connecting a connector upside down may damage the parts inside the unit and cause malfunctioning Furthermore connect the DV IEEE1394 cable to the unit which uses a 6 pin type DV connector first e When recording signals from an external unit first check that video signals are supplied e While signals from an external unit are being recorded do not stop output on the external unit side or disconnect any of cables This may lead to a failure to recognize the signals when you do recording again e Do not apply force when connecting DV IEEE 1394 cable to DV connector as this may damage the connector B To cancel the standby for recording When the camera recorder is standby for recording press the V button and select the Bi icon e Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed properly elf a picture bilingual video etc containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed select the desired sound by SETUP 55 AUDIO OUT on playback
36. bilize the camera recorder by resting your elbows on a table or another stable horizontal surface B Check points e Remove the lens cap 9 When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap e Grip belt adjustment 9 e Power supply 10 e insert a cassette 12 e Setting date time 15 e Adjustment of LCD monitor viewfinder 15 e Getting the remote control ready 16 eSetting SP LP mode 19 Bg About auto mode e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO and color balance white balance and focusing will be adjusted automatically e Auto white balance 39 e Auto focusing 39 MANUAL pam e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust the white balance and focus e Scene mode setting 23 e White balance setting 24 eShutter speed setting 25 e ris gain value setting 25 e Focus setting 25 Record mode Bg Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode eSet to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCE REC SPEED SP or LP If the LP mode is selected the recording time will be 1 5 times the SP mode but some functions will be disabled eWe recommend using the SP mode for important recording
37. ce in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the booklet Something About Interference available from FCC local regional offices helpful FCC Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user s authority to operate this device NOTIFICATION Canada This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num ique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada L indicates safety information A lithium i
38. ctric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT irradiation equipment is used be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens Do not continuously record the same scene for a long time This camera is designed for making video movies If you continuously record the same scene for a long time like a surveillance camera the camera may suffer internal damage FCC NOTICE USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number AG DVC20P Trade Name PANASONIC Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ07094 Support contact Panasonic Broadcast amp Television Systems Company 1 800 524 1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen
39. e AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL s e MANUAL e Lis 2 Press the V button until the shutter speed indication or aperture value indication appears 1 MNL gt 1 1000 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture lris gain value 3 Press the 4 or gt button in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture Bg To restore to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Manual shutter speed adjustment e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e f you increase the shutter speed manually the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically which may increase the noises on the screen e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject but this is not a malfunction eDuring normal playback image movement may not look smooth eWhen recording in the extremely bright place the color of the screen may change or flicker If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Manual iris gain adjustment e f the value does not become OPEN you cannot adjust the gain value e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases eDepending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed Bg Shutter s
40. e n order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode e t is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode 30 e n the LP mode the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled ePlayback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode ePlayback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode eSlow frame by frame playback Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap 9 When the camera recorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap eSet to Tape Recording Mode Kia Lis 1 Press the recording start stop button or sub recording start stop button to start recording pem AM tm Nw 9 Sy A eo KM S 2 No oo oo9 e d 2 Press the recording start stop button or sub recording start stop button again to pause recording e For the recording time on a tape refer to e Carry out a recording check 19 to verify that the image is recorded properly e n order to find the unrecorded section carry out the blank search 19 Bg On screen display in the tape recording mode 1 Recording time
41. e balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording e Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly B About the black balance adjustment This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode When the black balance is adjusted the screen will temporarily be black O o Black balance adjustment Flashes White balance adjustment Flashes Q Adjustment completed Lights up Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then manual focusing is available eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL pem MANUAL Locis IK ii bos 8 eThe MNL and the manual focus indication MF will be displayed 3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus e When focused with a wide angle the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in First zoom in on the subject and then focus on it Bg To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO or FOCUS Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast moving subjects Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set th
42. e containing a copyright protection signal copy guard being recorded When a protected picture is played back by the camera recorder mosaic like patterns appear on the picture 35 Others Others 1 The indication disappears the screen is frozen or no operation can be performed Turn off the power to the camera recorder If the power cannot be turned off press the RESET button or detach the battery or AC adapter and then reattach it After that turn on the power again If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the camera recorder from 2 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH is displayed e Anirregularity in the camera recorder has been automatically detected Remove the cassette for data protection and then press the RESET button The camera recorder will be activated e f you do not press the RESET button the power to the camera recorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later e Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatedly If so the camera recorder needs repair Detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the camera recorder from Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself 36 Cautions for Use Bg About condensation If you turn the camera recorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape condensation Indication 4 yellow or red is displayed on the vi
43. e vertical lines of an image 39 Specifications Specifications Camera Recorder Power source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power consumption 3 2 W When the viewfinder is used 3 4 W When the LCD monitor is used 6 3 W Maximum E indicates safety information Recording format Mini DV Consumer use digital video SD format Tape used 1 4 inch digital video tape Recording playback time SP 60 min LP 90 min with AY DVM63 Video Recording system Digital component Television system EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system PCM digital recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch Image sensor 1 6 inch 3CCD image sensor Effective pixels moving picture 290 KX3 Total 460 KX 3 Lens Auto lris F1 8 to F2 8 Focal length 2 45 mm to 24 5 mm Macro Full range AF Filter diameter 43 mm Zoom 10 1 Power zoom Monitor 2 5 inch LCD Viewfinder Color electronic viewfinder Microphone Stereo with a zoom function Speaker 1 round speaker 2 20 mm Standard illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum required illumination 1 Ix Color Night View Mode Video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 O S Video output level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 O C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 O Audio output level Line 316 mV 600 O Mic input Mic sensitivity 70 dBv 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack Digital interface DV input output terminal IEEE 1394 4 pin Dimensions WXHXD Approx 216 mm X225 mm X4
44. ecorder correctly technologies and is protected by the patented technologies Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use and intellectual properties of Japan and the U S To use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures these copyright protected technologies authorization of the explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole Macrovision Company is required It is prohibited to responsibility of the user disassemble or modify the Camera Recorder Try out the Camera Recorder e All other company and product names in the operating Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder before recording your instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their first important event and check that it records properly and respective corporations functions correctly Pages for reference The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a contents number for example 00 The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Camera Hecorder its accessories or cassettes The menu operation flow is indicated by gt gt in the description 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 restr
45. eep the lens hood attached to the camera recorder so as to shut out unnecessary light Mode switch CAMERA VCR 13 19 26 9 Mode selector switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 185 423 Cursor buttons 13 14 O ENTER button A Playback Pause button BP 11 lt Rewind Review button lt lt V Stop button W gt Fast forward cue button gt P 11 Power LCD button POWER LCD 75 Power LCD lamp C12 Menu button MENU 14 Before using 13 Eyecup 38 Viewfinder 70 38 Due 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 15 LCD monitor 9 38 Due 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 LCD monitor open button PUSH OPEN 9 Reset button 33 36 Eyepiece corrector knob 70 Speaker 26 22 23 X24 Smart accessory shoes eThe External Stereo Microphone optional etc can be attached here 21 Microphone built in stereo 20 22 External microphone socket EXT MIC eConnect with an external microphone or audio equipment When this socket is in use the built in microphone does not operate 23 Zoom lever W T 20 26 Grip belt 9 25 26 27 80
46. elapse 2 Remaining tape indication B Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen eThe remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing eDuring a 15 second or shorter recording the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly n some cases the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time Check the recording The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds After checking the camera recorder will be set to a recording pause eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button during the recording pause until the icon Q appears 2 Press the V button to select the recording check icon 6 Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded unused part of the tape e Set to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCE BLANK SEARCH YES B Stopping blank search midway through Press the V button to select the Bl icon elf the cassette tape has no blank part then the camera recorder will stop at the end of the tape eThe camera recorder stops at a point approx 1 second before the end of the last image recorded When you start recording at that point the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image
47. er than 120V AC If a conversion plug is required consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased Before using Bg Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Bg Removing the battery While pushing the PUSH button slide the battery to remove it e Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall eDo 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 eThe battery heats up during operation and during charging as does the camera recorder body elf recording and stop operations are repeated more than is necessary the recording time will be less than the values given in the above table eStore 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 e 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 elf the CHARGE lamp continues to flash even though the battery temperature is norm
48. ewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages 4 DEW DETECT or EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear If so follow the procedure below 6 in yellow Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the tape 6 in red Dews are adhering on the head or the tape 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted e t takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder This is not a malfunction 2 Leave the camera recorder with the cassette cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature When 4 in yellow e You cannot use the Tape Recording Playback Mode Leave the camera recorder for about 30 minutes When 4 in red eThe power lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the camera recorder automatically turns off Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours 3 Turn the camera recorder on again set it to the Tape Recording Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears Especially in cold areas moisture may be frozen If so it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears Watch for condensation even before the condensation Indication is displayed eThe condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances When condensation occurs on the lens or the camera recorder it may also occur on the head and the tape Do not open the cassette cover When the lens is fogged Set the OFF ON switch to OFF and leave the camera recorder in this condition for about 1 hour
49. f automatic white balance adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range use the manual white balance adjustment mode 1 The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this camera recorder Blue sky TV screen Cloudy sky rain Sunlight White fluorescent lamp 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset Halogen light bulb 0 Incandescent light bulb 1 Sunrise or sunset 2 Candlelight B White balance The image recorded by the camera recorder may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources To avoid such phenomena adjust the white balance White balance adjustment determines the white color under different light sources By recognizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent lamp the camera recorder can adjust the balance among the other colors Since white color is the reference of all colors light the camera recorder can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference white color Bg Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the camera recorder to bring the subject into focus
50. f the terminals are deformed e Attaching a deformed battery to the camera recorder or AC adapter may damage the camera recorder or AC adapter After use be sure to take the cassette out and detach the battery from the camera recorder or pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C 59 F to 25 C 77 F Recommended humidity 40 to 60 e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery elf the battery is kept in a high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions eTo store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed 37 Others Do not throw old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion elf the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery B About the AC adapter e f the battery is warm charging requires more time than normal elf the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE lamp may continue flashing and the battery may not be
51. f 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 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 Impor tant Safeguar AS continued 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 ANTENNA LEAD
52. ght view function is used Functions e Soft skin eTele macro e Recording check e Color Night View eZoom microphone e An external microphone is used e Wind noise reduction eScene mode e When setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e When the color night view function is used e While recording to a tape e Change of white balance e When digital zoom exceeds 10X is used e When the color night view function is used eWhen a menu is displayed e Adjusting the shutter speed iris gain e When the color night view function is used e When the scene mode is used e Variable speed search eDuring repeat playback e Audio dubbing eThe section of a tape recorded in LP mode eThe blank section of a tape e Sounds sent through the DV terminal 34 Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Power Body 1 The camera recorder power cannot be turned on s the battery fully charged Use a fully charged battery e The battery protection circuit may have operated Attach the battery to the AC adapter for 5 to 10 seconds If the camera recorder still cannot be used the battery is faulty 2 The camera recorder power is turned off automatically e f you set POWER SAVE to 5 MINUTES and do not operate the camera recorder for about 5 continuous minutes the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation To resume recording turn the OFF ON switch to OFF Then turn
53. 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 Contents Important Safeguards
54. he camera recorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges e Within a 1 m 3 feet range you can operate the remote control from beside the remote control sensor LCD monitor side of the camera recorder 17 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the camera recorder B Holding the camera recorder for recording Normal recording e When walking while recording keep both eyes open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you e Place the camera recorder on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands e Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye Take a firm stance with the legs slightly apart e For stable images it is recommended to use a tripod optional whenever possible Low angle recording Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the camera recorder is held e f the camera recorder is not held firmly in stable position the picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly e For easier low angle recording the sub recording start stop button and the sub zoom lever on the front of the camera recorder can be used Recording from a high position 18 For more stable pictures eSta
55. icted Before using Standard Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product 1 AC adapter DC input lead AC mains lead 70 2 Battery pack 10 11 3 Remote control coin type battery CR2025 76 4 Lens cap 9 5 Digital video head cleaner 36 6 Shoulder strap 9 Optional Accessories 1 AC adapter AG B15P 2 Battery pack lithium CGR D16A 1B 1600mAh 3 Wide conversion lens AG LW4307P Before using Parts identification and handling Eg Camera Lens hood attachment knob e Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the lens hood there is no mount to be used for the attachment e When you wish to attach the wide conversion lens AJ LW4307P optional MC protector or ND filter in the Filter Kit optional first of all loosen the lens hood attachment knob If the MC protector or ND filter is used the lens hood can be mounted on the filter e When you attach the lens hood back unite the marks and fasten the lens hood attachment knob 1 Focus ring 25 2 White balance sensor 24 3 Recording lamp 32 4 Remote control sensor 6 5 Lens C6 Lens hood C7 e f you push the W T lever toward W during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the camera recorder 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories e Be sure to k
56. indication etc date and time can be displayed on the TV 1 Press the OSD button on the remote control DATE PHOTO SARV OSD TIME SHOT BOO Q e Press the button again to erase the OSD information 21 Edit mode Edit mode e For more information refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR e When you do not need functional indications or date and time Dubbing indications press the OSD button on the remote control for no indication When you connect the camera recorder and a Pictures recorded by the camera recorder can be stored ona recorder with the DV cable these indications may not DVD RAM or other such media Refer to the instructions for the appear recorder ePlace a recorded cassette in the camera recorder andan W When neither image nor sound from the camera unrecorded DVD RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or recorder is output to the TV set VCR e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go 1 Connect the camera recorder and the recorder eCheck the connected terminal Connecting with the AV cable AUDIO IN N VIDEO IN e Connect the camera recorder and the recorder by using the AV cable e f the recorder has an S Video terminal then also connect an S Video cable It allows you to copy clearer image Connecting with the optional DV cable Only for equipment with a DV
57. it to ON again 32 3 The camera recorder power does not stay on long enough e sthe battery low If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message LOW BATTERY is displayed the battery has run down Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery 10 e Has condensation occurred When you carry the camera recorder from a cold place into a warm place condensation may occur inside it If so the power is turned off automatically disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out Wait until the condensation indication disappears 36 4 Battery runs down quickly s the battery fully charged Charge it with the AC adapter 10 Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places the operating time of the battery becomes shorter Has the battery worn out The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged depending on the usage the battery has worn out and can no longer be used 5 The camera recorder cannot be operated though powered up The camera recorder does not operate normally e Remove the cassette and then press the reset button 36 If normal conditions are not restored yet turn off the power Then about 1 minute later turn on the power again 6 The cassette cannot be removed Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover
58. me will become shorter in the following cases e When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself using the O lux night view function etc e When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD button e The batteries heat up after use or charging The main unit of the camera recorder being used will also heat up This is normal e Along with the reduction of the battery capacity the display will change o 7 gt d a4 Ifthe battery discharges then 4 2j dq will flash 11 Before using Inserting removing a cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the cassette cover e When the cover is fully opened the cassette holder will come out 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette e When inserting a cassette orient it as shown in the figure and then securely insert it as far as it goes e When removing pull it straight out 3 Push the PUSH mark Q in order to close the cassette holder 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed close the cassette cover e After using make sure to rewind the cassette completely remove it and put it in a case Store the case in an upright position 38 e When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of the camera recorder even if no condensation alarm is indicated condensation may have formed on
59. mera recorder body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera recorder for a long time When you use your camera recorder in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the camera recorder Also protect the camera recorder from getting wet eSand or dust may damage the camera recorder or cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette e f sea water splashes onto the camera recorder wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use it to wipe the camera recorder body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth While carrying the camera recorder do not drop or bump it A strong impact on the camera recorder may break its housing causing it to malfunction Do not use benzine paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera recorder e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket eThe camera recorder body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off e Wipe the camera recorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints To remove stubborn stains wring well a cloth that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the camera recorder with it Afterwards wipe it with a dry cloth e When you use a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions Do not
60. n such as mode indication remaining tape time indication or time code indication is not shown If you set SETUP DISPLAY OFF indications other than the tape running condition warning and date indications disappear Playback Sound 1 Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the camera recorder or the headphones Is the volume too low During playback push the W T lever to display the volume indication and adjust it 26 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Have you set SETUP 12bit AUDIO MIX If you set AUDIO REC 12bit and dub audio to a recorded tape you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time To hear the sounds separately set to ST1 or ST2 30 Have you set SETUP AUDIO OUT STEREO and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound Set to L to hear main sound and set to R to hear the sub sound 32 Audio dubbing cannot be performed Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE audio dubbing cannot be performed 12 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP mode LP mode does not allow audio dubbing 19 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in 16bit mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to p
61. nd humidity may damage the tape Such usage may cause damage to the camera recorder and the heads e After use be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust and store it upright Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism e Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected and they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise 38 Bg LCD monitor viewfinder LCD monitor eWhen the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth e n a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e f your camera recorder is extremely cold the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder eTo remove dust from inside the viewfinder dismount the viewfinder first When the dust is difficult to remove get rid of it with a cotton swab dampened with water Then wipe the viewfinder with a dry cotton swab eT
62. ndications lights up or flashes please check the camera recorder Confirmatory indications ba A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position is inserted No cassette is inserted amp The built in battery is low 15 1 The warning alarm indication appears when you record yourself Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning alarm indication REMOTE An incorrect remote control mode has been selected 17 s END The tape came to the end during recording o The video heads are dirty 36 Textual indications DEW DETECT amp EJECT TAPE Condensation has occurred Take out the cassette and wait for a while It takes some time until the cassette holder opens but this is not a malfunction 36 LOW BATTERY The battery is low Recharge it 70 NO TAPE No tape is inserted 12 TAPE END The tape came to the end during recording CHECK REC TAB You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position CHECK REMOTE MODE An incorrect remote control mode has been selected This is only displayed at the first operation of the remote control after powering on 17 WRONG TAPE FORMAT You are attempting to play back a tape section that ha
63. o clean the inside of the Viewfinder remove the Eyecup then keep pressing and pull the cover G out 4 0 3 5 Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture The range of view shown in the LCD or viewfinder is slightly narrower than that outputted from the video output socket Bg Periodical check ups eTo maintain the highest image quality we recommend replacing worn parts such as heads after approx 1000 hours of use This however depends on operating conditions including temperature humidity and dust Others Explanation of terms Bg Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a pure white The camera recorder determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This is called automatic white balance adjustment However since the camera recorder only stores white color information under several light sources automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under the other light sources 10 000K Outside of the effective range o
64. oid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e f you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear elf the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The X indication flashes e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Low light mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight mode elf the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Surf amp snow mode elf the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish 23 Record mode Recording in natural colors White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If SO you can adjust the white balance manually eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL e e MANUAL e Lis 2 Press the V button until the white balance indication appears AWB etc 3 Press the 4 or gt button in order to select the white balance mode i Auto
65. on in place of the cursor buttons on the main unit 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen preme SEARCH Before using Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date time then adjust it eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC CLOCK SET YES CLOCK SET 0182006803823 SETUP SET lt ENTER SALMEN 2 Press the 4 or gt button in order to select the item to be set Then press the A or V button to set the desired value eThe year will change as follows 2000 2001 2089 2000 e The 24 hour clock is used 3 Press the ENTER button to determine the setting e The clock function starts at 00 seconds B About date time eThe date and time function are driven by a built in lithium battery eMake sure to check the time before recording because the built in clock is not very accurate Bg Recharging the built in lithium battery e f 3 or is indicated when the camera is turned on then the built in lithium battery runs down Connect the AC adapter to the camera or place the battery on the camera and the built in lithium battery will be recharged Leave the camera as is for approx 24 hours and the battery will drive the date and time for approx 6 months Even if the OFF ON switch is set to OFF the battery is still being recharged Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder B Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Set SETUP 55 LCD
66. on polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Important Safeguards 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous 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 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 manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting acce
67. peed range 1 60 to 1 8000 seconds Tape Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster B lris gain value range CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPEN Opened OdB 18dB Value closer to CLOSE darken the image Value closer to 18dB brighten the image Values with dB are gain values 25 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode BOR as Il Playback Pause lt lt Rewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the BP lH icon P Fastforward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the PB IE icon B Stop e During cue review playback fast moving images may show noise as a mosaic e Before and after cue review playback the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed Eg To adjust volume Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback 1 Move the W T lever or sub zoom lever to adjust the volume Towards T increases the volume Towards W decreases the volume Nearer the bar to larger the volume eOn the remote control press the T button to increase the volume or the W button to decrease it e When the adjustment is completed the volume indication will disappear e f you do not hear the sound check the settings of SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO Bg Repeat playback When the tape end is reached the tape will be rewound and played back again 1 Set ADV
68. r speed iris gain values and white balance settings 24 etc used during the recordings are displayed during playback eWhen the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO the indication AUTO will appear e When there is no data appears on the display elf the camera recorder data of the camera recorder are played back on other equipment the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally B AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be played back STEREO Stereo sound main sound and sub sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound Other menus B INITIAL SET When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition Indications Others Others Various functions and the camera recorder status are shown on the screen Basic indications ra a4 Oh00m00s00f 3 30 45PM Remaining battery power Time code Date Time indication Recording indications R0 45 Remaining tape time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing SP LP LI Green Il Green flash LI Red MiGi C AUTO MNL J MF 5X EN EIS 1 500 F2 4 6dB A PW St
69. r the menu screen 1 Set LANGUAGE gt gt select the desired language QO LANGUAGE English cp S8 SETUP ENTER SAU EMENU Using the menu screen For each individual menu please refer to 31 1 Press the MENU button pee A MENU AN YY e The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode switch is displayed e Do not switch the mode switch when the menu is displayed 2 Press the A or V button in order to select the top menu SETUP e ENTER 2 EE MENU BASIC ODE OFF REC SPEED SP BLANK SEARCH NO 3 WIND CUT OFF CLOCK SET NO SETUP ey ENTER AUR MENU 5 Press the gt or ENTER button to set the selection 3 14 6 Press the A or V button in order to select the item to be set X BASIC SCH SCENE MODE Fu REC SPEED l amp BLANK SEARCH 8 WIND CUT CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER SAE MENU Bg To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button B To get back to the previous screen Press the 4 button Bg About the menu setting eThe menu screen does not appear during recording And you cannot record when the menu screen appears B Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used 1 Press the MENU button poo SEARCH 2 Select a menu item eUse the direction buttons A lt lt gt V and ENTER butt
70. reo effect may be reduced When the wind weakens the stereo effect will be restored Record mode Recording images for wide screen TVs This allows you to record images compatible with wide screen TVs Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE CINEMA ON CINEMA B To cancel the Cinema function Set ADVANCE CINEMA OFF eimages played back vary depending on the TV connected Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV eThis function does not widen the recording range eWhen images are played back on a TV screen the date time indication may be erased in some cases eDepending on the TV the picture quality may deteriorate e When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer the imported picture may not be displayed correctly depending on the software in used Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE 55 EIS 55 ON Set ADVANCE EIS OFF e When a tripod is used we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer function off eUnder fluorescent lighting image brightness may change or colors may not look natural eWhen the night view function is used the image stabilizer function does not work If
71. reserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit mode when recording Sounds cannot be played back Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played have you set SETUP 12bit AUDIO ST2 To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing set 12bit AUDIO 55 ST1 30 Is the variable speed search function working Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function 27 Playback Pictures 1 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene but this is not a malfunction Although the camera recorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen Have you selected video input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection Playback picture is not clear Are the heads of the camera recorder dirty If the heads are dirty playback image cannot be clear Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video 36 If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled noises may appear on the screen Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth and then connect the cable to the AV terminal Is a pictur
72. s been recorded with a different TV system This cassette is incompatible UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode UNABLE TO A DUB You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non recorded tape COPY PROTECTED Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 36 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the equipment has been detected Press the reset button 8 This may solve the problem You connect a device except for the DV format to the DV terminal Pull out the DV cable and press the reset button 8 CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE You are attempting to select the item on the SSCENE MODE when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR At the time of O Lux night view mode when LCD monitor is not reversed it displays When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted 33 Others Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the camera recorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions Conditions which disable the functions e mage stabilizer e When the color night view function is used e Backlight When the iris gain is set compensation e When the color ni
73. s turns the recording lamp on during recording which indicates that recording is underway Set to OFF and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording is underway B DISPLAY Set to ON and the display mode can be switched to all functions Set to OFF and it can be switched to minimum display mi BEEP SOUND Set to ON and confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording e When you turn on the power 2 Beeps e When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times e When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to SAVE is inserted condensation occurs and at other times Check the sentence displayed on the screen B POWER SAVE OFF When about 5 minutes passed without any operation the standby mode automatically will be set In the standby mode IM blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the recording start stop button When about 5 minutes passes without any operation the camera recorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down When you use the camera recorder turn it on again en the following cases the power may not turn off even when set POWER SAVE 5 MINUTES e When connecting to the AC outlet When using the AC adapter e When connecting the DV cable to other equipment b MINUTES 32 Menus related to playback B REC DATA Set to ON and the settings shutte
74. so the EIS indication flashes e n the following cases the image stabilizer function may not work effectively e When the digital zoom is used e When a conversion lens is used e When recording is done in an extremely dark place e When the camera recorder is shaken greatly e When you record a moving subject while tracking it Recording in various situations Scene mode When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL os e e MANUAL odis 2 Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt select the desired mode 4 5 em 1 RM Sports mode eTo record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2 3 Portrait mode eTo make persons stand out against the background 3 9 Low light mode eTo record dark scenes so they are brighter 4 ra Spotlight mode eTo record subjects spotlit in a party or theater 5 87 Surf amp snow mode eTo record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches Bg To cancel the scene mode function Set BASIC SCENE MODE OFF or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Sports mode e For slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures this mode presents free of camera shakes e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Av
75. ssory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick um stops excessive force and uneven e LN surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn IN VL 10 11 12 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 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 Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire 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 I
76. tch the backlight compensation is cancelled Night view functions This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background Attach the camera recorder to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration eOnly manual focusing can be used e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed Color night view function You can record dark locations brightly in color 0 Lux night view function You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD monitor eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon appears 2 Press the A button to select the night view icon x s ed 1 F f al Lm 2 4 7 Ww e Each upward press switches the modes OFF 5 Color night view function O Lux night view function OFF 3 In the case of 0 lux night view function Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side eWhen the LCD monitor is reversed the Power LCD lamp turns on and the screen is lit in white e Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder eThe light of the LCD monitor reaches approx 1 2 m 3 9 feet or less B To cancel the color night view function Select the night view icon until the night view indication disappear elf set in a bright place the screen may become whitish for a while e The night view function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30x
77. terminal 2 Turn on the camera recorder and set to Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder 4 Press the A button to select the P I icon to start playback e The image and sound are reproduced 5 Start recording Recorder 6 Press the V button to select the W icon to stop playback 7 Stop recording Recorder 28 Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the camera recorder by using the DV cable optional high image quality dubbing can be done in digital format eSet to Tape Playback Mode Player recorder 1 Connect the camera recorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt REC STDBY gt gt YES Recorder e You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is used in the digital dubbing 3 Start playback Player 4 Start recording Recorder Press the A button to select 0 1 I icon e Or without operating step 2 While pressing the REC button on the remote control press the gt button REC ADUB REWL PLAY FF C Le 2 STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV Ca J gt STOP 5 Press the A button to select the 0 11 icon again or press the IH button on the remote control to stop recording Recorder 6 Stop pl
78. the remote control eimages may be shown in a mosaic like pattern eThe sound is muted during search eThis function is cancelled when the operation icon is displayed Playback on TV Images recorded by this camera recorder can be played back onaTV insert a recorded tape into this camera recorder 1 Connect the camera recorder and a TV e Connect the camera recorder and a TV by using the optional AV cable e f the TV has an S Video terminal then also connect an optional S Video cable It allows you to enjoy more beautiful images 2 Turn on this camera recorder and set the mode switch to the Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV 4 Press the A button to select the 5 81 icon to start playback e The image and audio are output on the TV 5 Press the V button to select the B icon to stop playback e Whenever plugging in the S Video cable plug in the AV cable too eUse the AC adapter to free you from worrying about the battery running down B if the image or audio from this camera recorder is not output on the TV e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Check the connected terminal eCheck the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV B To display the on screen information on the TV The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder operation icon time code and mode
79. ulder strap run it through the shoulder strap length adjuster and pull it e Pull it out more than 2 cm from the shoulder strap length adjuster so that it cannot slip off Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor opened 1 Press the PUSH OPEN button and at the same time bring the LCD Monitor out about 90 in the direction of the arrow e The viewfinder will go off 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer IF BEY O 90 e t can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the viewfinder e The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu elf it is forcibly opened or rotated the camera may be damaged or fail e When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens when recording yourself the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated Before using Using the viewfinder Bg Using the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and turn it upward downward by pinching the viewfinder extension knob B Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2005 mp 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2005 e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu The range of view shown in the LCD or viewfinder is slightly narrower than that outputted from the video output socket 10 Power supply

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