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Panasonic AG-DVX100A Camcorder User Manual

1. at Sa A I PAUSE USER 1 Ts DV TC 12 34 56 00 Z78 m SP Ww g 25P MF25 a SQU xxx KKK KKK KK KKK MACRO K K K K OK K K K K K P3 2K KKK 2K OK ok 2K KOK OK OK KKK KKK F5 6 184b SPOT LOW LIGHT ND 1 64 1 123 4 ND 1 64 INDEX 30 ALC AUG 31 2003 23 59 59 00000OCOOOOCEE EE nE 48 P AREARE KkKmMiIn Operation mode displays Index recording display REC Recording This lights when an index signal is recorded Recording during face to face during recording by pressing the USER shooting button to which the INDEX function has PAUSE Recording standby already been allocated ell Recording standby during face It flashes when the INDEX button is pressed to face shooting Playback pause STNDBY Standby cylinder head rotation stopped A DUB JI Audio dubbing recording standby A DUB gt Audio dubbing gt Playback gt gt lt Fast forward cue rewind review I gt lt 0 Slow playback reverse slow playback CHK Rec check DA KK Search reverse search I gt lt 00 Frame advance playback reverse frame advance playback BLANK Blank search REC END Rec end search xPIxP gt x lt d x lt K Variable speed search reverse variable speed search Intermittent recording display This appears when ON or ONE SHOT has been selected as the setting for the INTERVAL REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP s
2. Battery characteristics This camera recorder uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery which produces electrical energy by means of an internal chemical reaction This reaction tends to be easily affected by the ambient temperature and humidity and the period during which the battery can be effectively used decreases as the temperature becomes very high or low The battery charge will last for only 5 minutes if the battery is used in an environment where the temperature is extremely low When the battery temperature rises to an abnormally high level the protection function is activated and it is not possible to use the battery for a while Always remove the battery upon completion of operation Never fail to remove the battery from the camera recorder If it is left in the camera a small amount of current will be consumed even when the camera recorder s power is off If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period it will become excessively discharged to the extent that even after it has been recharged it may not be possible to re use it Disposing of the battery e Dispose of the battery when it has reached the end of its service life e Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode Protect the battery terminals Ensure that the battery terminals are free from dust and foreign matter If the battery has been dropped check that the battery body and terminals have not been bent out of shape
3. LOW LIGHT Increase the amount of light Alternatively boost the gain LEVEL OVER Reduce the amount of light Alternatively lower the gain If one of the above error messages has appeared implement the suggested countermeasure and then try adjusting the white balance again If the error message persists even after repeated attempts at adjustment consult your dealer 31 E ae cL mr TT White balance and black balance Adjusting the black balance There is normally no need to re adjust the black balance Adjustment is required only in the following cases When the camera recorder is to be used for the first time When the camera recorder is to be used after it has not been used for an extended period When the camera recorder is to be used ina situation where the ambient temperature will vary significantly When the standard OFF shutter speed or slow shutter mode has been selected When the progressive mode has been switched to the standard 50i mode or vice versa The white balance is adjusted automatically by pressing the AWB button If the button is then held down the black balance is adjusted When the AWB button is pressed the white balance is adjusted first Therefore ensure that the conditions under which the white balance is adjusted are satisfied before pressing the button While recording is in progress the black balance cannot be adjusted Message that
4. turned upward The underlining indicates the factory setting 42 E USER2 Camera USER3 Camera COLOUR BAR The colour bar display is set to ON or OFF SPOTLIGHT The auto iris control for the spotlight is set to ON or OFF BACKLIGHT The auto iris control for backlight compensation is set to ON or OFF BLACKFADE When the button is held down the whole image is faded out into black The sound is also faded out at the same time WHITEFADE When the button is held down the whole image is faded out into white The sound is also faded out at the same time MODECHECK When the button is pressed the camera status currently set is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor where it can be checked ATW The operation of the ATW function is set to ON or OFF ATWLOCK When the button is pressed the white balance value is fixed when it is pressed again the operation of the ATW function is performed GAIN 18 dB When this button is pressed the gain is set to 18 dB e The picture may be temporarily disturbed when the gain has been switched to 18 dB or from 18 dB to another value INDEX When the button is pressed during shooting or recording an index signal is recorded on the tape If it is pressed while shooting or recording is temporarily stopped the index signal recording standby mode is established When shooting or recording is commenced from this mode the index signal will be reco
5. Operating instructions MN PAL Digital Video Camera Recorder voce ac DW RIODA Panasonic Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable One is for continental Europe etc and the other one is only for U K Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area since the other type of mains cable is not suitable FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE ETC Not to be used in the U K FOR U K ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
6. to the setting which is to be changed If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons To change a numerical value for example move p to the position of the value to be changed tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or V direction and change the setting If the remote control unit is used press the or Y button among the SET buttons Example REMOTE gt VCRI DV CONTROL pOFF DV CMD SEL REC P OFF p FRONT REAR PE ace gt ON BOTH 6 To change another item repeat steps 4 and To exit the settings press the MENU button to return to the function screen 7 To change another function repeat steps 2 to 5 To exit the menu mode press the MENU button to return to the normal screen Setting menus Configuration of setting menus Menus in the camera mode SCENE FILE CAMERA SETUP SW MODE AUTO SW E RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS Menus in the VCR mode PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS RECORDING SETUP AV IN OUT SETUP a DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS SYNCRO SCAN ASPECT CONV COLOUR BAR MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL USER1 USER2 USER3 A IRIS AGC ATW AF ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM FOCUS TAPE BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE EVF COLOUR END SEARCH 32K 12bit AUDIO AUDIO
7. Inserting a deformed battery into the camera recorder or mounting it in the AC adapter may result in damage to the camera recorder or AC adapter LCD f the same image or characters are left displayed for a prolonged period on the LCD monitor or viewfinder the image may be burned onto the screen If this happens keep the power off for several hours to restore the screen to its original condition The liquid crystal parts are fabricated using high precision technology The screen has effective pixels that cover more than 99 99 of its area but pixels may be missing or remain permanently lit in less than 0 01 of the area This is neither indicative of malfunctioning nor does it affect the images in any way In locations where the temperature fluctuates considerably condensation may form on the liquid crystal parts of LCD monitor If this happens wipe off the moisture using a soft dry cloth f the temperature of the camera recorder itself is very low the LCD monitor may be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power has been turned on Normal brightness is restored after the internal temperature has risen Do not point the lens or viewfinder s eye piece at the sun Doing so may damage the internal parts Protective caps for the connectors Keep the protective caps in place over any connectors which are not being used ae cL mr TT Storage tips When storing the camera recorder
8. Setting menus DISPLAY SETUP screen Item display mode ZEBRA DETECT 1 Camera ZEBRA DETECT 2 Camera MARKER Camera VIDEO OUT OSD Camera VCR DATE TIME Camera VCR LEVEL METER Camera VCR ZOOM FOCUS Camera TAPE BATTERY Camera VCR OTHER DISPLAY Camera VCR Description of settings For setting the level of the zebra pattern leaning to the left and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor 80 85 90 95 100 105 For setting the level of the zebra pattern leaning to the right and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor 80 85 90 95 100 105 OFF lt Note gt When OFF has been set the zebra pattern is not displayed For switching display of the marker ON OFF ON OFF When ON is set the marker can be displayed by pressing the ZEBRA button When the marker is displayed the video level of the image near the centre of the screen is displayed as a percentage value at the bottom left of the screen When ON is set the information displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is output as the video output signal together with the images ON OFF For setting the date and or time to be displayed in the viewfinder on the LCD monitor and in the video output signals OFF The date and time are not displayed TIME The time is displayed DATE The date is displayed TIME amp DATE Both the date and time are di
9. eject the cassette from the camera recorder and remove the battery Store all components in a location where the humidity level is low and the temperature is relatively stable Recommended temperature range 15 C to 25 C Recommended relative humidity 40 to 60 Camera recorder Wrap the camera recorder in soft cloth to keep out dust Battery The battery s service life is reduced if the battery is stored in a location where the temperature is extremely high or extremely low f the battery is stored in a location exposed to high concentrations of oily vapors and or dust the terminals may corrode or other problems may develop possibly resulting in malfunctioning Do not bring metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins into contact with the battery terminals The terminals may short circuit and generate heat and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns Store the battery only when it is fully discharged It is recommended that the battery be charged once a year when it is being stored long term and that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder Cassette tapes Before storing a cassette tape rewind the tape to its start If a tape that has been stopped at some interim point along its length is stored for six months or more this period of time differs depending on the storage conditions tape slack will develop Always rewind the tape
10. 6 1 8 0B LOW LIGHT ND 1 64 SPOT 1123 4 ND 1 64 INDEX ALC AUG 31 2003 23 59 59 cH OOO0oooooooo meee nu x mi n 48K cH200000000000 EE EE E Ej O Shutter speed display The shutter speed is normally displayed here SLOW is displayed in the slow shutter mode When the ZEBRA button is pressed and the marker is displayed see page 17 the video level of the image near the center of the screen is displayed as a value from 0 to 90 When the level exceeds 90 90 is displayed Audio level meter display 34 dB 12 dB 0 dB CH1 LIL EEN ped WELET CH2 LIL OOL C M a a a E Audio sampling frequency display Scene filename display Progressive display The information on the frame rate when shooting in the progressive mode is displayed here Warning information displays REMOTE This flashes when the component for which the wireless remote control unit is set is the wrong one l This lights when condensation has formed inside the camera recorder B This flashes when the cylinder head is dirty a This flashes when the cassette tape has not been inserted or when it has been set to the recording inhibit mode t This lights if a problem occurs in the camera recorder when face to face shooting is performed in the mirror mode This lights when the internal battery used for the calendar has run down
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12. For adjusting the chroma level Camera 7 0 7 CHROMA For finely adjusting the chroma phase PHASE Camera 7 0 7 COLOUR TEMP For finely adjusting the colour temperature Camera for performing fine adjustments after the white balance has been adjusted 7 0 7 MASTER PED For adjusting the black master pedestal Camera which serves as the video reference 15 0 15 A IRIS LEVEL For setting the auto iris target value Camera a4 0 4 KNEE Camera MATRIX Camera The underlining indicates the factory setting 40 E Description of settings For selecting the gamma curve LOW Using a gamma curve with a moderate gradient for the low luminance areas the images are given a calm composed look A sharp touch is conveyed by the contrast NORM Standard images are produced HIGH Using a gamma curve with a sharp gradient for the low luminance areas the gradations of the dark areas are extended to make them appear brighter A soft touch is conveyed by the contrast B PRESS Images giving the sense of a sharper contrast than at the LOW setting are produced CINE LIKE The gamma curve which gives the images a cinema like finish is used Images with less noise than at the CINE_LIKE_D setting are produced CINE LIKE_D The dynamic range is higher than at the CINELIKE setting CINE LIKE_V This uses the gamma curve for finishing the images into movie like images where
13. SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live ____ indicates safety information 2 E FOR U K ONLY If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK e The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED e Under no circumstances shoul either of these wires be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol How to replace the fuse 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws E DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove
14. TCG FREE RUN FIRST REC TC PRESET USER TIME DATE TC FRM RATE UB ERER Greener gt gt TC_PRESET PUSH MENU TO RETURN 3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the V direction and move to the UB PRESET item RECORDING SETUP i TCG FREE RUN FIRST REC TC PRESET TC PRESET a UB MODE USER YES 4 PUSH MENU TO RETURN 4 Press IP of the OPERATION lever and move gt to YES T FREE RUN FIRST REC TC PRESET TC PRESET a UB MODE USER pYES l 5 The screen shown below appears Set the user s bit using the OPERATION lever Tilt the OPERATION lever inthe A or V direction select the users bit characters press IIP of the OPERATION lever and move to the next digit The numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F can be used as the users bit characters When the COUNTER RESET button is pressed on the screen shown below the user s bit is reset to zero Booo000d PUSH PLAY PUSH STOP SEL PUSH STILL PUSH MENU TO RETURN 6 Upon completion of the user s bit setting press the MENU button The screen shown below appears Tilt the OPERATION lever in the V direction select YES and press IP of the OPERATION lever PRESET OK NO gt PUSH STILL YES 7 Press the MENU button twice to release the menu mode 33 E ae cL mr TT Setting the time data Setting the time code The various settings relat
15. analogue composite input output 1 0 V p p 75 Q S VIDEO IN OUT input output automatically switched S connector Y C separate signal input output Y 1 0 V p p C 0 3 V p p 75 Q AUDIO IN OUT input output automatically switched Pin jacks x2 CH1 CH2 Input 316 mV high impedance Output 316 mV 600 Q DV 4 pin digital input output IEEE 1394 standard complied with INPUT 1 INPUT 2 XLR 3 pins x2 CH1 CH2 LINE MIC switching high impedance LINE 0 dBu MIC 50 dBu 60 dBu menu selection DC INPUT 7 9V PHONES Stereo 3 5 mm diameter CAM REMOTE Mini jack 2 5 mm diameter 70 E AC ADAPTER Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 20 W Output Video camera DC 7 9 V 1 4 A max Charge DC 8 4V 1 2A L indicates safety information Weight 0 16 kg Dimensions WxHxD 70x44 5x116 mm OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens AG LW7208G 16 9 conversion lens AG LA7200G XLR microphone AG MC100G Hard carrying case AG HT100G Soft carrying case AG SC100G Battery CGR D16S 1600 mAh CGP D28S 2800 mAh CGA D54S 5400 mAh product equivalent to battery supplied AC adapter kit AG B15E product equivalent to AC cable DC cable and AC adapter supplied Cleaning tape AY DVMCLC Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice Memo Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global Printed in Japan
16. appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is limited to the following items Shooting ell Shooting pause Remaining battery charge display 1 Warning display When appears return the LCD monitor to its original position and check the message of the warning display 60 E Index recording When the INDEX function has been allocated to one of the USER buttons When the INDEX button is pressed during shooting or recording the index signal is recorded on the tape When it is pressed while shooting or recording is temporarily stopped the index signal is set to the recording standby status When the shooting or recording is then resumed the index signal is recorded on the tape at that time Searches index searches can be performed during playback once the index signals have been recorded Using the USER buttons One of 11 functions can be allocated in turn to each of the USER1 USER2 and USER3 buttons In accordance with the subject concerned the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or fade effects can be added to the images For details refer to the USER1 and USER2 items page 42 on the setting menu SW MODE screen Intermittent recording There are two intermittent recording modes the mode in which images are shot at fixed intervals and the frame by frame shooting mode Q Set the shooting mode for intermittent recording using the INTERVAL REC item on the setting menu RECOR
17. be specified The index search function may not operate smoothly if any of the intervals between one index and the next are less than one minute 63 E ae cL mr TT Condensation How to tell when condensation has formed inside and what to do about it lf after the camera recorders power has been turned on the condensation display symbol flashes it means that condensation has formed inside the camera recorder If this happens the power will be automatically turned off after several seconds Take the following action Remove the cassette No other functions will work Depending on the degree of condensation it may not be possible to eject the cassette either In this case wait two or three hours and then try ejecting the cassette 2 Wait two or three hours with the cassette holder open The wait time differs depending on the degree of condensation and the ambient temperature Video heads After two or three hours have elapsed turn on the power and check whether the condensation display has gone off Even if the condensation display has gone off wait another hour to be on the safe side before attempting to operate the camera recorder Bear in mind that condensation may be forming before the condensation display comes on Condensation forms gradually so that the condensation display may not appear for the first 10 to 15 minutes after it has started to form inside In very c
18. dBu MIC The audio input signals from the external microphone s are selected their input level is 50 dBu The input level can be changed to 60 dBu using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen See page 44 13 E ae cL mr TT Parts and their functions ZOOM switch This is used to select motor driven zoom operations or manual Zoom operations SERVO For motor driven zoom operations At this position do not attempt to perform manual zoom operations or malfunctioning may result MANU For manual zoom operations START STOP button on the handle When this button is pressed in the camera mode shooting start or stop is selected The camera mode and VCR mode are switched using the CAMERA VCR button REC CHECK button When this button is pressed in the shooting pause mode the picture and sound immediately before shooting was stopped are played back for several seconds and the shooting pause mode is established at the Original position on the tape Zoom button When the ZOOM switch is at the SERVO position motor driven zoom operations are performed When this button is pressed lightly zoom operations are performed at a low speed when it is pressed with force they are performed at a high speed Zoom button on the handle HANDLE ZOOM switch This switch is used to select one of the three speeds for the zoom operations conducted using the
19. disconnect any of the cables It may not be possible for the component to be recognized when recording is resumed f video signals have been input to both the S VIDEO IN OUT connector and VIDEO IN OUT connector the signals of the S VIDEO IN OUT connector take precedence t is not possible to record the audio signals if video signals are not input to the S VIDEO IN OUT connector or VIDEO IN OUT connector except when performing audio dubbing When images containing copy guarded signals signals that protect copyrights are recorded using this unit they will appear as mosaic patterns when they are played back INPUT 2 To supply the signals from an external microphone to CH1 and CH2 connect the external microphone to the INPUT2 jack and set both the CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT switches to the INPUT2 position See page 15 Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter Ae wa J ANR A 12 mm X 2 A a XSB4 12FZ x ag cL mr TT Connecting external components Inputting to and outputting from digital components E A digital video component equipped with a DV connector can be connected for digitally recording and playing back video and audio signals as well as time codes etc E When signals from an external component are to be recorded set the unit to the VCR mode and operate the VCR REC button to initiate recording The functions provided for the input connectors and the ones
20. displayed UB The users bit is displayed FR The frame rate information 25P when shooting is to be performed in the progressive mode is displayed Blank display No data is displayed Memory stop mode The memory stop mode is established when the display is switched to M COUNTER using the COUNTER button Switch the display to M COUNTER and press the COUNTER RESET button at any tape position to reset the counter value Proceed with playback or shooting Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA VCR button 4 When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded it stops travelling automatically near where the counter value was reset f the counter value is reset at the OUT point during audio dubbing audio dubbing can be stopped in the memory stop mode 16 E MODE CHK button When this button is pressed the current camera status setting can be checked in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor ZEBRA button When this button is pressed in camera mode a zebra pattern or marker appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor enabling the brightness of the subject to be checked Each time it is pressed the display changes as shown below Pad OFF we Marker ZEBRA 2 lt ZEBRA 1 The level of each zebra pattern can be set using the ZEBRA DETECT 1 item and ZEBRA DETECT 2 item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen The zebra pattern which has been set is displayed as a percentage
21. distortion in the images and sound f the camera recorder is adversely affected by a component that generates magnetic fields to such an extent that it can no longer operate normally turn off the power and remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet then re install the battery or reconnect the AC adapter to the outlet After this switch the camera recorder s power back on Do not use the camera recorder near radio transmitters or high voltage equipment f the camera recorder is used near a radio transmitter or high voltage equipment the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected When using the camera recorder on the seashore or other similar environment take care to ensure that no sand or dust enter inside the camera recorder Sand and dust may damage the camera recorder and or cassette Take particular care when inserting and ejecting the cassette AC adapter and battery When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time and has become fully discharged the CHARGE lamp flashes several times and charging commences automatically f the CHARGE lamp continues to flash even though the battery temperature is normal consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter When the battery is warm
22. gt button among the SET buttons EVF SET EVF COLOUR LEVEL PEN 4 f RE 2 228 EVF CONTRAST PEN 4 PUSH MENU TO RETURN 7 Select the EVF CONTRAST item tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or direction and adjust the contrast of the screen If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons EVF SET LEVEL PEE 4 PUSH MENU TO RETURN Viewfinders 8 Press the MENU button three times to Using the LCD monitor release the menu mode The setting for the EVF SET item can be I Set the camera recorders POWER switch to returned to the factory setting by pressing ON the COUNTER RESET button when the item concerned has been selected so that 2 Press the OPEN button in the direction of the it is possible to change the setting arrow to open the LCD monitor When ON is selected as the setting for the EVF MODE item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen images will always appear in the viewfinder even when the LCD monitor is opened Either colour or monochrome can be selected to display the images in the viewfinder EVF COLOUR item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen The resolution is the same with either ae cL mr TT setting When the EVF DTL END SEARCH button is pressed the outlines of the images in the viewfinder are accentuated and focusing is thereby facilitated 3 Position the LC
23. in the vertical direction Camera when shooting in the progressive mode THIN The detail is made finer MID The detail is made somewhat coarser THICK The detail is made coarser When THIN or MID has been selected as the item s setting and the images shot in the progressive mode are played back using a standard TV monitor 50i interlace some flickering will occur on the horizontal lines and on the diagonal lines near the horizontal When playing back a tape in a progressive environment this flickering is reduced by selecting THIN or MID as the item s setting which will also enable images with a higher resolution than that with the THICK setting to be obtained PROGRESSIVE For setting shooting in the progressive Camera mode OFF Shooting is not performed in the progressive mode 25P Shooting is performed in the 25P mode 25 frames sec NAME EDIT For editing the name of the scene file Camera selected by the scene file dial SAVE INIT SAVE Camera For saving the scene file settings after changes have been made to them f the menu mode is released without saving the changes the original scene file settings will be restored when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is turned off INITIAL For returning the scene file settings selected by the scene file dial to the factory settings The underlining indicates the factory setting Item displ
24. internal speaker or PHONES jack Q The playback direction and playback speed are changed in the variable speed search mode See page 63 When these buttons are pressed in the pause status the tape is played back frame by frame Parts and their functions OPEN button Press the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow to open the LCD monitor When the LCD monitor is opened the image on the viewfinder switches to the LCD monitor The image can be switched using the EVF MODE item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen See page 48 LCD monitor Internal speaker RESET button If the camera recorder cannot be operated even though its power is on or some other form of trouble has occurred use a pointed object to press the RESET button This will reset the system microcomputer Even after resetting has been initiated the entered setting menu values and memory contents will not be erased Refrain from pressing the RESET button when the camera recorder is operating properly SHUTTER button Press this button to change the shutter speed After pressing this button press the SPEED SEL button to select the shutter speed See page 29 This button cannot be operated in the slow shutter mode SPEED SEL button After pressing the SHUTTER button or when the slow shutter mode is established press this button to select the shutter speed See page 29 CH1 SELECT switch This switch is used to
25. moved upward a fae When the lever is tilted in the W direction the items displayed on the menu screen are moved downward EP Press the lever to change a setting In the camera mode PP When the lever is tilted in the PP direction in the shooting pause mode the tape is played back in the PF direction at 1x speed while the lever is tilted lt lt When the lever is tilted in the lt lt direction in the shooting pause mode the tape is played back in the lt lt direction at 1x speed while the lever is tilted The scenes shot up until now can be checked in the shooting pause mode S VIDEO IN OUT connector This is the S video input output connector AUDIO IN OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors pin jacks These are the input output connectors for the audio signals VIDEO IN OUT connector pin jack This is the input output connector for the video signals DV connector An lIEEE1394 4 pin cable optional accessory is connected here Video signals audio signals or time codes for instance can be input and output digitally INPUT 1 2 connectors XLR 3 pin External microphones or audio components are connected here INPUT 1 2 switch This is used to switch the audio input signals which are connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 connectors LINE The audio input signals from the audio component serving as the line input are selected their input level is 0
26. remote control when two camera recorders are operated at the same time the operation buttons on the camera recorder and accessory wireless remote control unit can be set to work for VCR1 applications and for VCR applications Setting method Wireless remote control unit When the STOP W and STILL ADV i buttons among the VCR operation buttons are pressed at the same time the operation buttons on the remote control unit are set to be used for VCR1 Similarly when the STOP W and STILL ADV lt t buttons among the VCR operation buttons are pressed at the same time the operation buttons on the remote control unit are set to be used for VCR2 When the battery in the remote control unit has been replaced the operation buttons are set to be used for VCR1 Camera recorder body Set VCR1 and VCR2 using the REMOTE item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen See page 48 If the camera recorder body and remote control unit settings are at variance REMOTE in red letters lights up and is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor TART DATE PHOTO saat OSD TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI P IN P REC ADUB fe gt CJ REW PLAY __FF amp Gal gt gt gt ISTILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV 19 E ae cL mr TT Charging the battery Fully charge the battery using the AC adapter Charging and recording times of accessory before
27. tape causes head wear If the heads are worn clear pictures will not be played back even immediately after the heads have been cleaned f the cleanliness of the heads is not improved by the cleaning tape the camera recorder must be cleaned and or repaired by your local dealer Consult with your dealer Regular inspections In order to view clean and clear images it is recommended that the video heads and other worn parts be replaced after they have been used for about 1 000 hours This period will vary significantly depending on the temperature humidity dust and other conditions in the operating environment Troubleshooting Q amp A Power supply related problems Q1 A1 Q2 A2 Q3 A3 1 A3 2 No power Has the battery or AC adapter been connected correctly Check the connections See page 21 The power goes off on its own The power will automatically go off if shooting is temporarily stopped for more than 5 minutes in order to prevent the battery from running down and keep the tape from wearing Check the setting selected for the TAPE PROTECT item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen See page 49 The power is turned on but it goes off immediately Has the battery run down If the remaining battery charge display flashes or the L F display has appeared it means that the battery has run down Recharge the battery or insert an adequately charged battery See page 20 Has c
28. the CAMERA VCR button EJECT switch To open the cassette holder slide this switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the lock release button Do not operate the switch while recording is in progress The cassette holder will open but recording will continue so external light and or dust will adversely affect the tape Do not insert or eject the cassette tape holding onto the cassette holder alone Insert or eject the tape with the camera recorder placed on a flat and stable surface or alternatively support the camera recorder with both hands so that it will be kept in a stable condition even if the cassette holder is opened e Close the cassette holder after ensuring that the cassette mechanism has completed the eject operation Lock release button O od Cassette holder CAM REMOTE jack 2 5 mm mini jack The remote control unit is connected to this jack to enable zooming and record start stop to be initiated by remote control PHONES jack 3 5 mm stereo mini jack The headphones are connected to this jack to monitor the sound Remote control sensor rear Tally lamp rear This lights or blinks depending on the status of the camera recorder Lights While shooting is in progress Blinks When a remote control operation has been received about 8 blinks per second When shooting is commenced about 8 blinks per second When the tape has come to the end about 4 bl
29. the START STOP button on the handle can be used to initiate shooting START STOP button REC check When the REC CHECK button is pressed in the shooting pause mode the picture and sound 2 seconds before the shooting was suspended are played back and the shooting pause mode is then established again at the original position on the tape f recording has not been performed for 1 or more seconds the rec check function cannot be used Bear in mind that when a backup component has been connected and used to record backup images the rec check images will be recorded 59 E ae cL mr TT Shooting Face to face shooting When the LCD monitor is opened and rotated 180 degrees toward the lens and the person operating the camera recorder records images of himself or herself the impression of the shot images may appear to be different from usual If MIRROR is selected as the setting for the SELFSHOOT item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen a left right reversed image appears on the LCD monitor and the person operating the camera recorder can shoot images of himself or herself that appear as if he or she is looking at himself or herself in the mirror However even when shooting images in the mirror mode the recorded images will be the same as ones which have been shot regularly as the images are not recorded as a mirror reflection When shooting in the mirror mode the information which
30. the details on the tally lamp rear D Remote control sensor front B MENU button When this button is pressed the menu mode is established and the setting menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor When it is pressed again the menu mode is released Parts and their functions 00O OPERATION lever This lever is used to operate the VCR and conduct the menu operations In the VCR mode p gt When the lever is tilted in the B direction in the stop mode the tape is played back When it is tilted in the same direction during playback the variable speed search mode see page 63 is established and the tape is played back at the 1x speed Sound is not played back PP When the lever is tilted in the PP direction in the stop mode the tape is fast forwarded When it is tilted in the same direction during playback the tape is cued at 10x speed lt lt When the lever is tilted in the lt lt direction in the stop mode the tape is rewound When it is tilted in the same direction during playback the tape is reviewed at 10x speed a When the lever is tilted in the direction the tape is stopped EP When the lever is pressed during playback the tape is set to the pause temporary stop mode In the menu mode A When the lever is tilted in the A direction the items displayed on the menu screen are
31. the speed in the forward direction and the Y button to change it in the reverse direction SET buttons MENU button This button has the same function as the MENU button on the camera recorder body 4 button When this is pressed in the menu mode the items displayed on the menu screen are moved upward When it is pressed in the search mode the speed is changed in the forward direction Y button When this is pressed in the menu mode the items displayed on the menu screen are moved downward When it is pressed in the search mode the speed is changed in the reverse direction button Press this in the menu mode to change settings Remote control unit Installing the battery I While pushing the knob in the direction of the arrow pull out the holder SLB 0 Oa Se 2 Insert the battery with the marking face up RGA e g 3 Return the holder to its original position Rs A When the battery CR2025 has completely run down replace it with a new one The battery life is about one year although it depends on how often the remote control unit is used If the remote control unit is operated near the camera recorder s remote control sensor and the camera recorder fails to operate it means that the battery has run down Keep batteries out of the reach of small children Remote control unit settings In order to prevent mistakes made in operations performed using
32. use battery It is recommended that a spare battery be kept lt SF Charging time Continuous recording time on hand just in case it is needed Approx 330 minutes Approx 330 310 minutes 1 Place the battery flat along the mark The table above gives the approximate durations The on the AC adapter and slide it into figure in parentheses is the duration when the LCD monitor position is used If the DC cable is connected to the AC The durations in the above table apply when the ambient temperature is 20 C and the relative humidity is 60 adapter disconnect it before proceeding Charging may take longer at other temperature and The battery cannot be charged if this cable humidity levels is connected Do not bring metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins into contact with the battery terminals The terminals may short circuit and generate heat and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns The battery heats up during operation and during charging as does the camera recorder body 2 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet If recording and stop operations are The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp repeated more than is necessary the on the AC adapter light up and charging recording time will be less than the values commences given in the above table If the CHARGE lamp fails to light when Store the battery only when it is fully the battery has been mounted re m
33. zoom button on the handle The speed is set using the HANDLE ZOOM item on the setting menu SW MODE screen See page 42 14 E ZOOM servo M MANU AUDIO DUB button When the pause status is established in the VCR mode and this button is pressed the mode in which audio dubbing can be started is established Press gy of the OPERATION lever to record the sound To stop the recording tilt the OPERATION lever in the g direction The audio input used for audio dubbing is set using the A DUB INPUT item on the setting menu AV IN OUT SETUP screen See page 46 Before proceeding with the audio dubbing select 32K 12 bit as the AUDIO REC item setting on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen and then start shooting See page 44 VCR REC buttons When these two buttons are pressed at the same time in the stop status of the VCR mode the video signals from the connected component are recorded When they are pressed at the same time in the playback pause status of the VCR mode the recording standby status is established Each time gy of the OPERATION lever is pressed the status alternates between recording and recording standby To stop recording tilt the OPERATION lever in the g direction Before proceeding to record check that the video signals have been input AUDIO MON VAR buttons These buttons are used to adjust the volume at which the sound is to be output from the
34. 6 bit CH1 CH2 The underlining indicates the factory setting 44 E CH1 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH1 CH2 AUDIO IN OUT AUDIO IN OUT CH1 output CH2 output CH2 CH1 CH2 CH4 CH3 CH4 CH2 CH1 CH2 Setting menus RECORDING SETUP screen Item display mode 1394 TC REGEN VCR TCG Camera VCR FIRST REC TC Camera VCR TC PRESET Camera VCR Description of settings For selecting the time code to be recorded when recording the signals of a component connected to the DV connector OFF The signals are recorded using the time code which was set using the TC MODE item TCG item and FIRST REC TC item ON The signals are recorded using the time code of the signals which have been input to the DV connector When ON has been selected as this item s setting this setting takes precedence over the TC MODE item TCG item and FIRST REC TC item settings When no signals are supplied to the DV connector the TC MODE item TCG item and FIRST REC TC item settings are followed For setting the operation mode in which the internal time code generator is to be run FREE RUN The internal time code generator is run regardless of the operation mode REC RUN The internal time code generator is run during recording For selecting the time code which is to be recorded when recording is started REGEN Recording proceeds in such a way that the time code continues on is regener
35. ART STOP button This button has the same function as the START STOP button on the camera recorder body ZOOM VOL buttons During shooting these buttons are used to conduct motor driven zoom operations The zoom speed is fixed at the medium speed During tape playback they are used to adjust the volume at which the sound is to be output from the internal speaker and PHONES jack COUNTER button This button has the same function as the COUNTER button on the camera recorder body COUNTER RESET button This button has the same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the camera recorder body REC button When this button is pressed together with the PLAY button while operation is stopped in the VCR mode the video signals from the connected component are recorded When it is pressed together with the PLAY button during playback pause in the VCR mode the recording standby status is established Each time the PAUSE T button is pressed the status is switched between recording and recording standby To stop recording press the STOP W button A DUB button This button has the same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the camera recorder body 17 E ae cL mr TT Parts and their functions SVREW PLAY FF amp STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV VCR operation buttons VAR SEARCH button lt REW button lt lt This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camer
36. BRIGHTNESS EEIE 4 LCD COLOUR E LCD CONTRAST PEN PUSH MENU TO RETURN 7 Select the LCD CONTRAST item tilt the OPERATION lever in A or V directions and adjust the contrast of the screen If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons LEVEL I PEP 26 E 8 Press the MENU button three times to release the menu mode The setting for the LCD SET item can be returned to the factory setting by pressing the COUNTER RESET button when the item concerned has been selected so that it is possible to change the setting When closing the LCD monitor ensure that it is closed properly When the LCD monitor has been turned toward the lens for face to face shooting both the viewfinder and LCD monitor light up at the same time When the EVF DTL END SEARCH button is pressed the outlines of the images on the LCD monitor are accentuated and focusing is thereby facilitated Setting the calendar Presented below is a sample setting where the calendar is set to December 25 2003 and the time is set to 5 20 PM I Set the camera recorders POWER switch to ON 2 Select YES as the setting for the CLOCK SET item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen For details on the menu operations refer to page 38 2000 MONTH APR 3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or Y direction and set YEAR to 2003 If the remo
37. Camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in a digital video component which is not equipped with the LP mode When slow or frame advance playback is performed When the camera search function is used M Audio dubbing is not possible in the LP mode as the track width on the tape is narrower than the head width 4 Push the part marked PUSH CLOSE to close the cassette holder securely Operations cannot be performed while the cassette holder is open 22 E Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to match the size of your hand I Open the cover and adjust the strap length 2 Return the cover to its original position Ensure that the cover is closed securely and tightly Attaching the shoulder strap It is recommended that the shoulder strap be attached to ensure that you do not drop the camera recorder Mounting the lens hood Removing the lens hood Loosen the fixing screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to remove Mounting the lens hood Position the lens hood so that its mark is facing upward and fit the hood onto the lens Turn the lens hood clockwise and secure it ayes using the fixing screw ae Fixing screw 23 E ag cL mr TT Viewfinders This camera recorder has two viewfinders a viewfinder that uses a small LCD and a 3 5 inch LCD monitor Use the one that better suits the application and the shooting conditions concern
38. D monitor where its screen images can be seen most comfortably The LCD monitor can be rotated up to 180 degrees toward the lens and up to 90 Attaching the eye cup degrees toward you To attach the eye cup align the projections Do not allow an unreasonable amount on the eye cup holder and eye cup and fit the of force to be applied to the LCD holder and eye cup together monitor while it is open Doing so may Turning the eye cup after attaching it to its cause the unit to malfunction holder may cause the holder to become disengaged If the eye cup holder becomes disengaged refer to the procedure described in Viewfinder maintenance page 68 to reattach it 4 Select YES as the setting for the LCD SET item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen For details on the menu operations refer to page 38 Projection 25 E Viewfinders Select the LCD COLOUR LEVEL item and tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or V direction to adjust the screen s colour level If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons LCD SET LCD COLOUR LEVEL PE LCD BR I GHTNESS III PUSH MENU TO RETURN 6 Select the LCD BRIGHTNESS item and tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or V direction to adjust the screen s brightness If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons LCD SET LEVEL 2244 LCD
39. DING SETUP screen See page 46 Set the recording time using the REC TIME item Set the standby time using the INTERVAL TIME item 4 When the START STOP button is pressed recording starts in the shooting mode for intermittent recording When the OPERATION lever is tilted in the E direction I blinks and intermittent recording is set to the temporary stop status While intermittent recording is in progress no other operations are accepted While intermittent recording is in progress the remaining tape amount is not displayed Even when the intermittent recording mode has been set it will be returned to OFF when the power is turned off Shooting Backup recording The camera images of the camera recorder can be recorded and their recording can be backed up automatically on the external component connected to the DV connector Set the external component control method using the DV CONTROL item and DV CMD SEL item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen See page 48 Bear in mind the following points when performing backup recording The menu item settings remain stored in the memory even after the power has been turned off Therefore if the camera recorder is used while the settings for backup recording are still in place the images may be overwritten on the tape in the connected component Upon completion of the backup recording check the menu item settings before opera
40. E If it has recording cannot be performed See page 22 Has an attempt been made to edit parts shot in the LP mode Audio dubbing cannot be performed as the track width on the tape is narrower than the head width in the LP mode Display related problems Q1 A1 Q2 A2 1 A2 2 Something is wrong with the time code display When the reverse slow playback mode is set the count shown on the time code display becomes inconsistent however this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning The remaining tape display does not match the actual amount of tape remaining The remaining tape is not displayed accurately with continuous shooting sessions lasting less than 30 seconds A display which is two to three minutes less than the actual tape remaining time sometimes appears Playback related problems video Q1 A1 Q2 A2 Q3 A3 Q4 A4 No playback even when the play button is pressed Has the CAMERA VCR button been pressed and has the VCR lamp lit If the VCR lamp is not lit playback related operations cannot be performed See page 10 Mosaic type noise is generated during cue and review This is a phenomenon inherent to digital video It is not indicative of malfunctioning No playback images are seen even though the camera recorder is connected with the TV set correctly Is the TV set s input selector at video input Read through the operating instructio
41. E Setting menus The camera recorder s settings can be changed to suit the scenes to be shot or what is to be recorded using the setting menus Operation method I In any operation mode except the shooting mode or recording mode press the MENU button The menu mode is established and the function screen shown below appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor Camera mode CAMERA MENU 1 SCENE FILE CAMERA SETUP SW_MODE AUTO SW RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT VCR mode 2 Tilt the OPERATION lever inthe A or Y direction and move the highlighted part to the function which is to be set If the remote control unit is used press the or Y button among the SET buttons 3 Press IP of the OPERATION lever and display the setting item If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons Example DV CONTROL gt VCR1 VCR2 OFF gt OFF DV CMD SEL REG LAMP REC P gt BOTH etn ghee gt ON 38 E 4 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or Y direction and move the highlighted part to the function which is to be set If the remote control unit is used press the or Y button among the SET buttons Example REMOTE gt VCR DV CONTROL pOFF DV CMD SEL pREC P OFF FRONT REAR p BOTH sl ea gt ON 5 Press IP of the OPERATION lever and move p
42. IGHTNESS The brightness of the viewfinder s images is adjusted EVF CONTRAST The contrast of the viewfinder s images is adjusted 47 E ENGLISH Setting menus DISPLAY SETUP screen Item display mode SELF SHOOT Camera EVF MODE Camera VCR EVF COLOUR Camera Description of settings For selecting the LCD monitor s mirror function for face to face shooting When MIRROR is set the image on the LCD monitor is reversed at the left and right for display during face to face shooting NORMAL MIRROR For selecting what is to be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor ON Images are shown at all times in the viewfinder AUTO When the LCD monitor is opened the images no longer appear in the viewfinder For selecting colour or monochrome for the viewfinder display ON Colour display OFF Monochrome display The underlining indicates the factory setting 48 E OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item display mode REMOTE Camera VCR DV CONTROL Camera DV CMD SEL Camera REC LAMP Camera Description of settings For setting the operations which are performed using the accessory wireless remote control unit See page 19 for the remote control unit settings VCR1 The operation performed by the remote control unit which has been set to be used for VCR1 are accepted VCR2 The operation performed by the remote control unit which has been set t
43. OUT A DUB INPUT DV OUT DATE TIME LEVEL METER TAPE BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY VIDEO OUT OSD CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOUR TEMP MASTER PED A IRIS LEVEL GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ PROGRESSIVE NAME EDIT SAVE INIT ae cL mr TT REC SPEED AUDIO REC MIC ALC MIC GAIN 1 MIC GAIN 2 TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET UB MODE UB PRESET INTERVAL REC REC TIME INTERVAL TIME REMOTE DV CONTROL DV CMD SEL REC LAMP BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT TAPE PROTECT USER FILE HOUR METER REC SPEED AUDIO REC 1394 TC REGEN TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET 1394 UB REGEN UB MODE UB PRESET REMOTE CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT USER FILE HOUR METER 39 E Setting menus SCENE FILE screen Item Item display mode display mode Description of settings DETAIL LEVEL For adjusting the detail amount GAMMA Camera 7 0 7 Camera V DETAIL For adjusting the strength of the outline Camera compensation in the vertical direction of the images 7 Q 7 DTL CORING For adjusting the level at which the noise in Camera the detail signals is to be eliminated 7 Q 7 When this is adjusted in the direction clearer images are produced but the noise increases slightly When it is adjusted in the direction the noise decreases CHROMA LEVEL
44. VCR USER The user s information is recorded TIME The time of the recording is recorded RK KK KK 00 Hours T Minutes Seconds DATE The date of the recording is recorded KK KK KK KXK Eey ga Hours W TCG The time code generators value is recorded FRM RATE The frame rate information for frame conversion is recorded xk OF KK ay Recording control information e Updated frame information REC START STOP information Frame rate information Frame rate 50 or 25 e P identification information Frame rate coefficient User s bit value verification information UB PRESET For setting the user s bit However USER Camera must be selected for the UB MODE item VCR setting 45 E ENGLISH Setting menus RECORDING SETUP screen Item display mode INTERVAL REC Camera REC TIME Camera INTERVAL TIME Camera Description of settings For setting the intermittent recording mode OFF Intermittent recording is not performed ON When the START STOP button is pressed intermittent recording is performed with the cycle set by the REC TIME item and INTERVAL TIME item ONE SHOT The time lapse shooting mode is established When the START STOP button is pressed recording is performed for the number of seconds set by the REC TIME item after which the recording pause mode is established When intermittent recording is set to ON or ONE SHOT I flashes on t
45. Zoom position display The zoom position from Z00 max wide angle to Z99 max telephoto appears here BAWB information display The white balance information appears here Focus control information display The focus control information from 99 to 00 appears here 95 focal length infinity 50 focal length approx 1 meter Under 49 macro range 00 focal length approx 2 cm Depending on the zoom position the focus may not be within the macro range Similarly depending on the zoom position the lower limit of the macro range may differ Macro control display iris display The F number appears here 51 E Screen displays exe A I PAUSE USER 1 DV TC 12 34 56 00 Z78 SP W 25P MF25 SQu 2k 2K ok 3K ok KK KOK KK KKK MACRO 2k 2K K K K K K K K K P3 2K 2k 3K ok 2K OK 2K KKK KKK KOK KKK F5 6 SPOT LOW LIGHT 1123 4 ND 1 64 ALC AUG 3112003 23 59 59 c 000000000000 ma nm aa x min 48 K cee ooooocoooooh me mnj Gain display The gain value setting of the video amplifier appears here ND filter display The selected ND filter appears here ND appears on the display when the ND FILTER switch has shifted out of position to a position other than OFF 1 8 or 1 64 Check the ND FILTER switch position Recommended ND filter display Displayed here is the ND filter which is recommended under the current shooting conditions Date and time display Remaining tape di
46. a recorder body FF button gt gt This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body PLAY button gt When this button is pressed in the VCR mode the tape is played back When it pressed together with the REC button the video signals from the connected component are recorded STILL ADV buttons lt t gt When either button is pressed during tape playback slow motion playback results When it is pressed in the pause status frame advance playback results lt t in the reverse direction in the forward direction INDEX buttons lt gt P When either button is pressed during tape playback the start of a recorded section is searched a lt in the reverse direction PF in the forward direction PAUSE button IH This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body STOP button W This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body 18 E When this button is pressed during playback the variable search mode is established and 1 x is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor When the 4 or Y button among the SET buttons is pressed the playback speed is changed Each time the 4 or Y button is pressed the playback speed is changed by one setting in the following sequence 1 5x or 1 3 x in the LP mode 1x 2x 5x 10x and 20x Use the 4 button to change
47. ages which are recorded at this time will be the regular images whose outlines are not accentuated Pressing the button once again will return the unit to its original status EVF DTL OFF will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds When this button is pressed in the VCR mode the unrecorded blanks on the video tape are searched and the still picture mode is established about one second before an unrecorded blank The part which was shot last can also be searched using the END SEARCH item setting on the setting menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen See page 43 When one tape is replaced with another the part which was shot last cannot be searched using this button f no signals have been recorded on the tape the tape stops at the tape end 10 E White balance sensor This function may not operate properly if there is an unrecorded blank near the tape start or at a point along the tape Before proceeding with recording check the picture which has been searched GAIN switch When the camera screen is too dark change the setting of this switch to boost the gain and make the screen brighter The M and H gain values are set using the MID GAIN item and HIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SW MODE screen See page 42 L The switch is normally kept at this position 0 dB M The gain of the camera video amplifier is boosted Factory setting 6 dB H Th
48. any of the progressive modes The gain cannot be set to18 dB When the progressive mode has been selected the sync signals of the images are temporarily disturbed A shutter speed setting of 1 50 OFF is recommended Playback Normal playback Set the POWER switch to ON and press the CAMERA VCR button to switch to the VCR mode Normal playback operations can be performed using the OPERATION lever or accessory wireless remote control unit OPERATION lever lt lt I4 gt gt a Vv PUSH SET Tape protection mode When the camera recorder remains in the playback pause or recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes it is automatically set to the stop mode in order to protect the tape However if it remains in the playback pause mode when the temperature is low the stop mode may be established sooner Tape blank search By pressing the EVF DTL END SEARCH button in the VCR mode it is possible to search for unrecorded parts on the tape or the part which was shot last For details refer to the section on the EVF DTL END SEARCH button page 10 Variable speed search This function changes the playback speed to locate scenes When the OPERATION lever is tilted in the direction during tape playback the variable search mode is established 1 x appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor and the tape is played back at the 1x speed No sound is played back at this time The pl
49. appears while adjustment is underway ABB ACTIVE Message that appears upon completion of the adjustment ABB END 32 E ATW Auto Tracking White function The ATW function can be allocated to the WHITE BAL switch A B or PRST position using the ATW item on the setting menu SW MODE screen See page 42 Similarly the ATW function can be allocated to the AUTO button using the ATW item on the setting menu AUTO SW screen See page 43 When material is shot using the ATW function it is recorded while the white balance is being continually adjusted automatically The ATW function automatically identifies the shooting environment and adjusts the white balance optimally In some environments a slight adjustment error may arise If an extremely accurate white balance adjustment is required adjust the white balance by following the instructions on the previous page Setting the time data Setting the user s bit By setting the user s bit memos dates times and other information consisting of up to 8 digits in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the sub code track The user s bit settings are automatically stored in the memory and retained even after the power has been turned off I Set the camera recorders POWER switch to ON 2 Select USER as the setting for the UB MODE item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen For details on the menu operations refer to page 38 RECORDING SETUP l
50. ar tally lamp by the viewfinder lights BOTH Both the front and rear tally lamps light Setting menus OTHER FUNCTIONS screen ltem display mode BEEP SOUND Camera CLOCK SET Camera VCR TIME SHIFT Camera VCR TAPE PROTECT Camera USER FILE Camera VCR HOUR METER Camera VCR Description of settings For setting the beep tone to ON or OFF OFF ON When ON is selected as the setting the beep tone is sounded at the times given below When the beep tone is sounded the audio signals from the output connectors are muted and the beep tone is output instead Beep tone sounds once When the POWER switch has been set to ON When shooting has commenced Beep tone sounds twice When shooting has been temporarily stopped Beep tone sounds 10 times When the cassette tape has not been inserted eWhen the cassette tape is in the recording pause mode When condensation has formed inside the camera recorder When a problem has occurred in the camera recorder For setting the internal calendar of the camera recorder For adding the time which was set using this item to the time of the internal calendar to compensate for time differences for display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor The clock time after the compensation is also recorded on the tape 23h 1h OFF 1h 23h In 1 hour increments When the camera recorder is left on standb
51. ated from the time code on the tape PRESET The time code is not regenerated from the time code on the tape The time code is recorded using the value set in the TC PRESET item serving as the initial value However the time code is forcibly regenerated when shooting with frame to frame continuity has been performed For setting the initial value of the time code to be recorded This item s setting is valid when PRESET has been selected as the setting for the FIRST REC TC item When the progressive mode has been set to 24P or 24P ADV set the frame value to O or to a multiple of 5 If any other value is set the time code recorded will shift The underlining indicates the factory setting Item display mode Description of settings 1394 UB REGEN For selecting the user s bit to be recorded when recording the signals of the component connected to the DV connector OFF The user s bit selected for the UB MODE item is used for the recording ON The user s bit of the signals input to the DV connector is used for the recording When ON has been selected as this item s setting this setting takes precedence over the UB MODE item setting e The users bit is not recorded if the signals do not contain the user s bit information When no signals are supplied to the DV connector the UB MODE item setting is followed UB MODE For setting what is to be recorded as the Camera user s bit
52. automatically it opens more and more and the depth of focus becomes shallower and shallower as the shutter speed increases e Even when the SHUTTER button is pressed while the slow shutter mode see page 30 is established INVALID appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor and it is not possible to switch to the above shutter speed First release the slow shutter mode using the USER button to which SLOWSHUT was allocated and then set to the above shutter speed 1 120 If a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen the current shutter speed setting is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor However it is not displayed if the standard OFF shutter speed has been set The luminance level of artificial lighting particularly that of fluorescent lights and mercury lamps changes in synchronization with the power line frequency Especially in areas with a power line frequency of 60 Hz the vertical sync frequency approx 50 Hz of the camera recorder and frequency of the lighting 60 Hz will interfere with each other possibly causing the white balance to change cyclically When shooting under artificial lighting or when adjusting the white balance set the shutter speed as shown below Shutter speed Progressive mode OFF 50i 1 60 OFF 1 50 29 E ae cL mr TT Setting the electronic shutter Slow shut
53. ay mode SYNCRO SCAN Camera ASPECT CONV Camera COLOUR BAR Camera CAMERA SETUP screen Description of settings For adjusting the shutter speed of synchro scan used when shooting TV screens etc If the OPERATION lever is left tilted in the A or V direction the speed at which the setting changes is increased and a beep is heard Progressive mode OFF 1 50 2 1 248 0 e Progressive mode 25P 1 25 1 1 50 0 1 248 0 For selecting the aspect ratio of the images to be recorded NORM The images are recorded in the standard 4 3 mode LETTER BOX The aspect ratio is set to the 16 9 mode and the images are recorded in this mode Black bands are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen SQUEEZE The camera images are compressed horizontally so that they will be displayed optimally on a 16 9 monitor lt Note gt The images appearing in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor may be disrupted for a moment when SQUEEZE is selected as the item setting this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning For setting the colour bar display to ON or OFF OFF ON Even when the colour bar display has been set to ON it will return to OFF when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is turned off 41 E ae cL mr TT Setting menus SW MODE screen Item Item display mode Description of settings Description of settings display mode For setting th
54. ayback speed changes when the AUDIO MON VAR button is pressed Each time the button is pressed the playback speed changes by one setting in the following sequence 1 5x or 1 3x in the LP mode 1x 2x 5x 10x and 20x The speed is varied in the forward direction using the button conversely it is varied in the reverse direction using the button When the remote control is used pressing the VAR SEARCH button establishes the variable speed search mode and the playback direction and playback speed are changed using the 4 and Y buttons among the SET buttons To return to normal playback tilt the OPERATION lever in the direction Index search This function is used to search the index signals recorded on the tape An index search can be performed using the accessory wireless remote control unit During tape playback press the INDEX button PP or Kd on the wireless remote control unit S1 appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor and the search for the next scene is started To stop the search at any time press the STOP W button Each time the INDEX button is pressed after the search operation has commenced S2 S3 are displayed and the second or any subsequent scene can be searched Whena scene is located playback commences from that part of the tape Any scene up to the ninth in the reverse or forward direction from the present position of the tape can
55. concerned the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or fade effects can be added to the images For details refer to the USER1 item USER2 item and USERS item page 42 on the setting menu SW MODE screen OND FILTER switch This is used to select the ND filter for adjusting the light quantity to be used OFF The ND filter is not used 1 8 The light quantity is reduced to about one eighth 1 64 The light quantity is reduced to about one sixty fourth 12 E AUDIO controls These are used to adjust the recording level of the audio signals which have been input to the built in microphone 2 and INPUT 1 and 2 connectors Adjust the recording level of the audio signals using these controls irrespective of the setting selected for the MIC ALC item on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu page 44 It is recommended that the centre position normally be selected for use They cannot be used to adjust the audio signals which have been input to the AUDIO IN OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors Light shoe A video light for instance is attached to this shoe amp Microphone shoe The accessory microphone holder is attached to this shoe so that a microphone optional accessory etc can be mounted See page 57 Microphone built in stereo Do not apply a strong load from an external source to this microphone as it may damage the microphone Tally lamp front Refer to
56. cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or any other confined space in order to maintain adequate ventilation Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating AC Adapter The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter e Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use L indicates safety information Attention Attentie Batteries are used for the main power source memory back up in the product and remote controller At the end of their useful life you should not throw them away Instead hand them in as small chemical waste Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat alsmede voor de afstandsbediening wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien maar dient u ze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen Operating precaution Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals If this should be the case deal with the situation by for instance moving the source of the magnetic fields away fr
57. creen Mic level automatic control display This appears when ON has been selected as the setting for the MIC ALC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen before recording index signal recording standby status AUTO button operation display JA appears when the AUTO button has been pressed and the function which was set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen has been activated 53 E Screen displays A I PAUSE TC 12 34 56 00 USER 1 Z78 w SE BBR RPP gt BRR RKP MF 2 5 OI k k k k kkk MACRO 2K OK OK KKK KK OK KKK KK P3 2K e FS 6 1 8 oB cH OOOO00ooOooon meee 48K chH2000000000000 se ae VOLUME D Warning displays UNPLAYABLE TAPE OTHER FORMAT The tape cannot be played back since it has the wrong format COPY INHIBITED Since the input signals are copy guarded they cannot be recorded properly UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Since the tape was recorded in the LP mode audio dubbing cannot be performed INCOMPATIBLE TAPE Since the tape has different specifications it may be a data storage tape for instance it cannot be used EXTERNAL DV DISCONNECT This appears when EXT has been selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and shooting has been performed without an external component connected to the DV connector AUTO OFF This appears when a problem has occurred in the tape transport system Whe
58. crophone holder VYC0870 e Screws 6mmin length XSB4 6FZ x2 U Bp 12 mm in length XSB4 12FZ x2 Microphone holder adapter VYC0890 AC cable U K only K2CT3DA00001 e Shoulder strap VFC3891 SF Ferrite Cores for DV Interface Cable JOKGO0000013 When the DV Interface cable is to be connected attach one Ferrite Core to one end of the cable and the other one to the other end Battery for remote control unit CR2025 X Refer to the OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES item on page 70 for the model numbers of the battery and AC adapter Precautions for use Take care to prevent water from entering inside the camera recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the seashore or in other similar environments Failure to heed this caution may cause the camera recorder and or cassette to malfunction possibly leading to irreparable damage Keep the camera recorder away from equipment such as TV sets and TV game machines that generate magnetic fields When the camera recorder is used on top of or in the vicinity of a TV set the radiation of electromagnetic waves from the set may give rise to interference in the picture and or sound The strong magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may ruin the tape recordings or distort the images e The electromagnetic waves from microcomputers may have an adverse effect on the camera recorder or give rise to
59. ding is in progress the black balance cannot be adjusted IRIS button Each time this button is pressed the method of adjusting the lens iris is switched between the auto mode and manual mode lt Note gt The maximum aperture of the lens iris of this unit is F1 6 when the lens is at the full zoom W position and F2 8 at the full TELE T position The display shown for the F number in the viewfinder and or LCD monitor is OPEN when the lens is at the full zoom W position and F2 8 or OPEN when the lens is at the full TELE T position IRIS dial This is used to adjust the lens iris When the IRIS button is set to the manual mode this dial is used to adjust the lens iris Even in the auto mode the lens iris can be adjusted using this dial The direction in which the IRIS dial is turned and iris control can be set using the IRIS DIAL item on the setting menu SW MODE screen See page 42 FOCUS switch This is used to select the method of controlling the focus A AUTO Auto focus mode M MANUAL Manual focus mode The focus ring is controlled manually to adjust the focus CO After the focal length has been set to infinity the manual focus mode is established Even if the FOCUS switch is set to the co position it will return to the M MANUAL position Even when the manual focus mode is established the AUTO button setting takes priority if it is pressed f f
60. e iris display When ON has been selected as the setting for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen the F number during shooting is displayed also during tape playback as the camera data Gain display When ON has been selected as the setting for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen the gain value during shooting is displayed also during tape playback as the camera data 55 E Screen displays Selecting the display The items listed below which appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are displayed by the setting selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item see page 47 of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen OTHER DISPLAY item setting Display item MODE CHK button STS T mannoia 1 8 en Sc T E CS T T C SYP OY a o e X Camera Audio sampling frequency displa x x x x ef i O i a A S E ee Ke a C ee ee E ea C E ee E e a a a ee eee la i a i a a es es D eee ee cca a Ce E O o O x AUTO button operation display USER button information display X Displayed X Not displayed Displayed by another setting 56 E Connecting external components Inputting to and outputting from analog components M When an external component is to be connected and its video and audio signals are to be input to the camera recorder connect the camera recorder to the output connectors on the external com
61. e gain of the camera video amplifier is further boosted Factory setting 12 dB WHITE BAL switch This is used to set the white balance A or B The white balance value adjusted by the AWB button is stored in the memory PRST preset Set the switch to this position in cases where for instance there is no time to adjust the white balance The 3200K and 5600K white balance values are stored in the memory Press the AWB button to switch between the two values The ATW Auto Tracking White function can be allocated to the A B or PRST position using the ATW item on the setting menu SW MODE screen See page 42 What kind of light source is being used during shooting is determined by the white balance sensor Do not block the front of the white balance sensor with your hand or any other object during shooting or the ATW function will not operate properly Parts and their functions Zoom ring pin AWB button When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch is set to the A or B position the white balance is automatically adjusted and the white balance value is stored in the memory If this button is then held down the black balance is adjusted When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch is set to the PRST position the current white balance value is displayed When the AWB button is pressed again the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately While recor
62. e operation of the function allocated to the USER1 button MID GAIN For setting the gain value which is to be USER1 Camera allocated to the M position of the GAIN Camera switch 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB HIGH GAIN For setting the gain value which is to be Camera allocated to the H position of the GAIN switch 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB ATW For setting the ATW Auto Tracking White Camera function which is to be allocated to the WHITE BAL switch OFF The ATW function is not activated However if it has been set in the AUTO button or USER button it will follow the operation of the button concerned Ach The ATW function is activated when the WHITE BAL switch has been set to the A position Bch The ATW function is activated when the WHITE BAL switch has been set to the B position PRE The ATW function is activated when the WHITE BAL switch has been set to the PRST position HANDLE ZOOM For setting the zoom speeds which are to Camera be allocated to the positions of the HANDLE ZOOM switch L IOFF H LOW OFF HIGH are set to the 1 2 3 positions At OFF no zoom operations are performed L M H LOW MID HIGH are set to the 1 2 3 positions IRIS DIAL For setting the rotational direction of the Camera IRIS dial and iris control in the MANUAL IRIS mode DOWN OPEN The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned downward UP OPEN The iris opens when the IRIS dial is
63. ed The brightness and colour tones may differ between the images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor and the images on a TV monitor Use the TV monitor when performing the final check of the images Using the viewfinder I Set the POWER switch on the camera recorder to ON and check that an image appears in the viewfinder Keep the LCD monitor closed 2 Position the viewfinder where its screen images can be seen most comfortably e The viewfinder can be raised perpendicularly up to angle of about 90 degrees 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial in such a way that the characters on the viewfinder screen come into sharp focus i Eye piece Diopter adjustment Do not point the viewfinder s eye piece at the sun This may damage the internal parts 24 E 4 Select YES as the setting for the EVF SET item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen For details on the menu operations refer to page 38 Select the EVF COLOUR LEVEL item tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or Y direction and adjust the colour level of the screen If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons EVF SET PEN 4 EVF BRIGHTNESS ENE 4 EVF CONTRAST FU PUSH MENU TO RETURN 6 Select the EVF BRIGHTNESS item and tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or V direction to adjust the screen s brightness If the remote control unit is used press the
64. ed to the time code are performed using the following items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen e TCG item e FIRST REC TC item e TC PRESET item e 1394 TC REGEN item appears in the VCR mode For further details refer to page 45 When ON has been selected as the setting for the 1394 TC REGEN item in the VCR mode the settings of the items listed above cannot be changed How to select the TC PRESET item setting When the time code at the start of the recording is to be recorded using the value specified by the user as its initial value set the time code value using the TC PRESET item I Set the camera recorder s POWER switch to ON 2 Select PRESET as the setting for the FIRST REC TC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen For details on the menu operations refer to page 38 gt FREE RUN REGEN PRESET FIRST REC TC TC PRESET UB MODE UB eee 3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the V direction and move to the TC PRESET item TC PRESET T TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET UB MODE FREE RUN PRESET YES gt gt gt gt USER UB aoe gt PUSH MENU TO RETURN 34 E 4 Press IP of the OPERATION lever and move to YES t gt FREE RUN FIRST REC TC gt PRESET YES USER TG PRESET UB MODE UB aa 5 The screen shown below appears Set the time code value using the OPERATION lever Tilt the OPERATION lever in t
65. eica DICOMAR optical image stabilizer lens motorized manual mode switching 10x zoom F1 6 f 4 5 to 45 mm 35 mm equivalent 32 5 to 325 mm Optical system Prism system ND filters 1 8 1 64 Gain 0 3 6 9 12 18 dB 50i mode 0 3 6 9 12 dB progressive mode Fixed at O dB in the slow shutter mode Shutter speeds Preset 50i mode 1 50 OFF 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 25P mode 1 25 1 50 OFF 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec Synchro scan 50i mode 1 50 2 to 1 248 0 sec 25P mode 1 25 1 to 1 248 0 sec Slow shutter 50i mode 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 sec 25P mode 1 3 1 6 1 12 sec Minimum subject illuminance 3 lux F1 6 18 dB gain 50 video output Lens hood Large sized lens hood with wide angle of view Filter diameter 72mm LCD monitor 3 5 inch LCD colour monitor 200 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 44 inch LCD colour viewfinder 180 000 pixels Internal microphone Stereo microphone Internal speaker 20 mm diameter ae cL mr TT 69 E Specifications VIDEO Sampling frequency Y 13 5 MHz PB PR 6 75 MHz Quantizing 8 bits Video compression system DCT variable length code Error correction Reed Solomon product code AUDIO Sampling frequency 48 kHz 32 kHz Quantizing 16 bits 12 bits Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Wow amp flutter Below measurable limits CONNECTORS VIDEO IN OUT input output automatically switched Pin jack
66. emoved it will be easier to turn it if it is removed with the eye cup still mounted Before attaching the eye cup holder remove the eye cup to reveal the index mark Specifications GENERAL Supply voltage DC 7 2 V Battery DC 7 9 V AC adapter Power consumption 6 8 W when viewfinder is used 7 8 W when LCD monitor is used 9 2 W max L indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Ambient operating humidity 10 to 85 no condensation Weight 1 69 kg excluding battery and accessories Dimensions W x Hx D 139x 160x364 mm Recording format Digital video SD format Tape format Mini DV Recorded video signals 625i PAL In the progressive mode the signals are converted into the 625i system and recorded Shooting mode 50i 625i Progressive mode 25P Recorded audio signals PCM digital recording 16 bits 48 kHz 2 channels 12 bits 32 kHz 4 channels Recording tracks Digital video audio signals helical track Time code helical track Sub code area Tape speed SP mode 18 831 mm sec LP mode 12 568 mm sec Recording time when AY DVM60 is used SP mode 60 minutes LP mode 90 minutes Tape used 6 35 mm wide metal tape FF REW time Approx 85 sec when AY DVM6O0 is used Pick up device Interline transfer 1 3 inch CCD image senser x3 Number of pixels Total number of pixels 470 000 Number of effective pixels 440 000 pixel offset system Lens L
67. ettings suited to shooting with extended gradations for the dark areas for shooting scenes at dusk etc F5 SCENE 25P File containing the settings suited to cinema like shooting using the progressive 25P mode The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE FILE setting menu screen is set to THICK F6 SCENE CINE File containing the settings suited to cinema like shooting using the progressive 25P mode The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE FILE setting menu screen is set to THIN 35 E ENGLISH Scene files Changing the scene file settings Scene file settings can be changed In addition scene files in which changes have been made can be stored in the positions of the scene file dial I Set the camera recorders POWER switch to ON 2 Turn the scene file dial and select the scene file in which changes are to be made 3 Change the item on the setting menu SCENE FILE screen For details on the menu operations refer to page 38 4 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the V direction and move to the NAME EDIT item SCENE F1 T V DETAIL FREQ THIN PROGRESSIVE OFF NAME EDIT SAVE INIT PUSH MENU TO RETURN 5 Press II of the OPERATION lever and move P to YES T V DETAIL FREQ THIN PROGRESSIVE gt OFF NAME EDIT SAVE INIT 36 E 6 The screen shown below appears Seta filename consisting of six characters using the OPERATION lever Characters which can be set O space letters A
68. for the prescribed time approx 2 seconds Display of the marker can also be switched ON OFF with the MARKER item on this screen See page 47 Zebra pattern Parts that may be whitened out due to overexposure are displayed using a striped pattern OIS button This button is used to set camera shake compensation to ON or OFF When the compensation is ON W appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor Select ON or OFF to suit the shooting conditions When shooting using a tripod the OFF setting is recommended Tripod mounting hole Parts and their functions Remote control unit START DATE PHOTO STOP osD TIME SHOT 00O STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX The buttons listed below are for functions which are not featured on the camera recorder PHOTO SHOT e MULTI P IN P e STORE e PB ZOOM e e TITLE SELECT OFF ON OSD button When this button is pressed the information displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is added to the video signals and it can be displayed on a TV monitor as well When it is pressed again the display on the TV monitor is cleared DATE TIME button When this button is pressed the shooting date year month day and or time are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor Each time it is pressed the display is switched in the sequence shown below No display Time display Date display Time and date display ST
69. g the tape For setting the sound to be output as the CH1 and CH2 signals when a tape recorded in the 32K 12 bit audio mode is played back ST1 The sound recorded during shooting is selected CH1 signals CH1 track CH2 signals CH2 track ST2 The sound recorded during audio dubbing is selected CH1 signals CH3 track CH2 signals CH4 track MIX The sound recorded during shooting and the sound recorded during audio dubbing are mixed CH1 signals CH1 CHS tracks CH2 signals CH2 CH4 tracks lt Note gt If the sound has been recorded in the 48K 16 bit mode there is no CH3 or CH4 Therefore the correlation between the signals and tracks will always be as follows CH1 signals CH1 track CH2 signals CH2 track 43 E ae cL mr TT Setting menus PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen Item display mode Description of settings AUDIO OUT For setting the audio signals to be output VCR from the AUDIO IN OUT connectors pin jacks when a tape is played back CH1 CH2 CH1 connector CH1 signals CH2 connector CH2 signals CH1 CH1 connector CH1 signals CH2 connector CH1 signals CH2 CH1 connector CH2 signals CH2 connector CH2 signals Inputs and audio tracks recorded When audio dubbing microphone L l Internal CH2 CH4 microphone R INPUT 2 XLR CH2 CH1 CH4 CH3 AUDIO IN OUT AUDIO IN OUT The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded during shooting can be changed
70. he A or Y direction select the time code value press IP of the OPERATION lever and move to the next digit When the COUNTER RESET button is pressed on the screen shown below the time code value is reset to zero Ho hoom00so0f PUSH PLAY PUSH STOP SEL PUSH STILL 6 Upon completion of the time code value setting press the MENU button The screen shown below appears Tilt the OPERATION lever in the V direction select YES and press IP of the OPERATION lever PRESET OK NO gt PUSH STILL YES 7 Press the MENU button twice to release the menu mode Scene files The settings selected to suit various shooting situations are stored in the positions of the scene file dial During shooting the required file can be read out in an instant using this dial The following files were stored as factory settings prior to shipment Even when a scene file has been changed during recording the progressive mode will not be changed To change this mode establish the recording standby mode F1 SCENE File containing the settings suited to standard shooting F2 SCENE FLUO File containing the settings suited to shooting where consideration is given to the characteristics of fluorescent lights for shooting indoors etc F3 SCENE SPARK File containing the settings suited to shooting for accentuating the subjects for shooting wedding receptions etc F4 SCENE B STR File containing the s
71. he left of the VCR operation mode When recording is started it stops flashing and lights Even when intermittent recording is set to ON or ONE SHOT the intermittent recording mode returns to OFF when the power is turned off For setting the recording duration for which intermittent recording is to be performed 0 5s 0 5 sec Is 1 0 sec 1 58 1 5 sec 2s 2 0 sec For setting the duration of the interval time with which intermittent recording is to be performed 15s 15 sec 30s 30 sec im 1 min 5m 5min 10m 10 min The underlining indicates the factory setting 46 E Item display mode A DUB INPUT VCR AV IN OUT SETUP screen Description of settings For selecting the sound which is to be recorded when audio dubbing is performed MIC The sound from the internal microphone or the sound from the external components connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 connectors is recorded The sound is selected using the CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch A_IN The sound of the audio component connected to the AUDIO IN OUT connectors pin jacks is recorded lt Note gt If audio dubbing is performed when the sound has been recorded in the 16 bit audio mode the sound will be recorded over the sound heard during shooting For setting the function which converts the analogue signals which have been input into digital signals and outputs them from the DV connector to ON or OFF OFF ON
72. he time code 934 Condensation 2 20ceeeeeeaees 64 Scene fileS 0 0 00 eee 35 Video heads cccecccccncun 64 Changing the scene file settings 36 Troubleshooting Q amp A 22 eeee 65 Setting Menus Nee a a a a E a 38 Power supply related problems ea Y 65 Operation method sees 38 Battery related problems 65 Configuration of setting menus 39 Problems during normal video recording 65 SCENE FILE screen 40 Problems during various kinds of video CAMERA SETUP screen 41 reCOrd Ng ooann 66 SW MODE screen 0 42 Editing related problems 66 AUTO SW screen 1 eee e eee ee 43 Display related problems 66 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen 43 Playback related problems video 66 RECORDING SETUP screen 44 Playback related problems audio 67 a ree arin a eae ea pi Other types of problems 67 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 48 MAMEN ANGE RTE ee E ee ETET 68 Specifications 0000 eee eee 69 LEICA is the registered trademark of Leica Microsystems e DICOMAR is the registered trademark of Leica Camera AG Other model names company names products names etc are the trademarks and registered trademarks of the companies concerned Accessories Battery k Eye cup VMG1458 ag cL mr TT Mi
73. hen the AWB button is pressed again the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately Use 3200K or 5600K whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned when for instance there is no time to adjust the white balance I Set the shutter speed 2 Place a white pattern in a location subject to the same conditions as the lighting source of the subject zoom in on it and fill the whole screen with white A white object white cloth or white wall near the subject may be used instead of the white pattern Ensure that there are no high luminance spotlights on the screen 3 The WHITE BAL switch can be set to the A or B position and white balance values here can be stored in the memory Set the switch to the position A or B where the white balance adjustment value is to be stored and press the AWB button t takes a few seconds to complete the adjustment The following messages appear on the screen Message that appears while adjustment is underway AWB Ach ACTIVE Message that appears upon completion of the adjustment AWB Ach OK If it has not been possible to adjust the white balance automatically an error message appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen When the ATW Auto Tracking White function is operating the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically Message that appears when adjustment is not possible AWB Ach NG Error Countermeasure message
74. inks per second When a problem has arisen in the tape transport system about 4 blinks per seconds When there is little tape or battery charge remaining once a second The settings for causing the tally lamp to flash are performed using the REC LAMP item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen See page 48 Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial This is adjusted in such a way that the viewfinder screen comes into sharp focus Power socket DC INPUT connector 7 9V Battery eject button ae cL mr TT Parts and their functions CAMERA VCR button and lamp Each time this button is pressed the operation mode is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode and the lamp of the selected mode lights Select the camera mode for shooting Select the VCR mode to check the tape contents or input and record video signals from an external source Scene file dial This is used to select the scene files See page 35 Settings tailored to various shooting conditions are stored in the positions of this dial During shooting the necessary file can be instantly loaded using the dial EVF DTL END SEARCH button When this button is pressed inthe camera mode the outlines of the images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are accentuated and focusing is thereby facilitated EVF DTL ON will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds However the im
75. it takes longer than usual for the battery to be charged 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 Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use however this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning When carrying the camera recorder take care not to drop it e A strong impact may damage the camera recorder body and render it incapable of proper operation When carrying the camera recorder always use the hand strap or shoulder strap and handle the camera carefully Keep the camera recorder away from insecticide sprays and volatile liquids f the camera recorder comes into contact with insecticide sprays or volatile liquids the camera body may become deformed or the surface coating may peel off Ensure that the camera recorder does not remain in close contact with rubber or plastic products for prolonged periods of time After use be absolutely sure to remove the cassette and either remove the camera recorder s battery or disconnect its AC cable from the power outlet f a cassette is left inside the camera recorder tape slack may develop and result in damage to the tape f the battery is left inside the camera recorder for a prolonged period its voltage may drop to such a low level that even after it has been recharged it may not be possible to re use it Precautions for use
76. l continue so external light and or dust will adversely affect the tape or alternatively support the camera recorder with both hands so that it will be kept in a stable condition even if the cassette holder is opened I Check that the power supply battery or AC adapter is connected to the camera recorder To prevent accidental erasure of recordings Set the cassette tab to SAVE in order to 2 While pressing the lock release button slide prevent what has been recorded on the tape the EJECT switch in the direction of the from being erased by mistake arrow to open the cassette holder D Lock release button 3 Insert the cassette tape as shown in the E Use of the following mini DV cassette tapes figure below is recommended for this camera recorder AY DVM30 30 minutes in the SP mode AY DVM60 60 minutes in the SP mode Do not use 80 minute mini DV cassette tapes E Even when material is shot in the LP mode the picture quality will not deteriorate but mosaic type noise may occur or certain restrictions may apply to some of the functions In the following cases mosaic type noise may occur and or proper operation may not be possible When a tape which was shot by this Camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in another digital video component When a tape which was shot by another digital video component in the LP mode is played back in this camera recorder When a tape which was shot by this
77. licker occurs the auto focus control may not be exercised properly so select a shutter speed suited to the lighting See page 29 The focus assist mode is established if the auto focus mode is selected in the progressive mode or slow shutter mode Focusing can be conducted more precisely than in the manual focus mode but it takes slightly longer to exercise focus control compared with the regular auto focus mode PUSH AUTO button While this button is pressed with the FOCUS switch set to the M MANUAL position the auto focus mode is established and the focus is adjusted Focus ring Zoom ring If the zoom ring pin is not required fit it into the threaded hole under the handle so that it will not be lost 11 E ae cL mr TT Parts and their functions AUTO button When the AUTO button is pressed the operation mode which was set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is established and JA appears in the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor On the setting menu AUTO SW screen the mode of the operation to be performed automatically auto iris auto gain control auto tracking white or auto focus when the AUTO button is pressed is set See page 43 The setting is released when the button is pressed again USER1 USER2 and USER3 buttons One of 11 functions can be allocated in turn to each of the USER1 USER2 and USER3 buttons In accordance with the subject
78. n this display appears the camera recorder s power is automatically turned off CYLINDER LOCK LOADING LOCK UNLOADING LOCK T REEL LOCK take up reel lock S REEL LOCK supply reel lock 54 E ND 1 64 INDEX 159 59 kmMin e NEEPEEE WARNING This appears when a problem has occurred in the camera system FOCUS LOCK problem with focus operation PSD NG problem with compensation control camera shake USER button information display The functions allocated to the USER buttons are displayed here while the mode check button is held down Monitor volume level meter display The volume level meter for output from the built in speaker and PHONES jack is displayed here when the AUDIO MON VAR button is pressed Screen displays VCR mode x gt gt TC 12 34 56 00 S P ae cL mr lt TT 000 O SQU KOK K K K K K K K K K K K OK KOK OK K K K K OK OK K KK OK K K K K K K K K K K K K K K KK K K K K K K K OK K K K K OK OK K AUG 31 2003 23 59 59 AeKa Anaa kKkM n B Search number display The index number used to perform the index search appears here S1 to S9 Camera shake compensation W display When ON has been selected as the setting for the CAMERA DATA item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen W is displayed also during tape playback for the camera data when images were shot in the camera shake compensation mod
79. nnected Shooting Preparation and inspections Before shooting check that the camera recorder is operating properly Also check that the equipment is set up in a way that is suited to the shooting conditions E Batteries Have a fully charged battery ready It is also recommended that a spare battery be kept on hand as well E Cassette tapes Check that the cassette tapes available can be recorded on Check that they have not been set to the accidental erasure prevention status Check that they do not contain valuable video recordings Check that the cassette holder is closed properly E Viewfinder Check that the diopter adjustment has been performed for the viewfinder E Zoom focus and iris Check whether the motor driven zoom operations and manual zoom operations can be performed Check whether the auto focus and manual focus operations can be performed Check whether the auto iris and manual iris operations can be performed E Time data Check whether the calendar and time are correct Check whether the time code and user s bit have been set correctly E External components Check whether the external components connected are operating properly Check whether the external components have been connected properly Regular shooting Set the camera recorders POWER switch to ON and switch between shooting and shooting pause using the START STOP button When shooting from a low angle
80. ns of the TV set and select the video input connector to which the camera recorder has been connected The playback images are not displayed Clearly Are the camera recorder s heads dirty If they are dirty the playback images will not be displayed clearly Troubleshooting Q amp A Playback related problems audio Q1 A1 Q2 A2 Q3 A3 No playback sound is heard from the camera recorder s speaker Has the camera recorders volume level been set too low In the VCR mode press the AUDIO MON VAR button to increase the volume See page 14 More than one recorded stream of sound is heard Has MIX been selected as the setting for the 32K 12 bit AUDIO item on the setting menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen See page 44 If audio dubbing editing is performed on a tape recorded with 32K 12 bit selected as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen the sound heard during the recording and the sound recorded later will be heard together Itis also possible to listen to each stream of sound separately See page 44 When audio dubbing is performed the original sound is erased When audio dubbing is performed for a part which was shot with 48K 16 bit selected as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen the original sound will be erased Use the 32K 12 bit setting during shooting See page 44 eddie types of
81. o be used for VCR2 are accepted OFF Operations performed by the remote control unit are not accepted For setting the control method when backup shooting is to be performed by connecting a component for backup purposes to the DV connector OFF The component for backup purposes is not controlled EXT The component for backup purposes is controlled using the START STOP button on the camera recorder The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by the component for backup purposes However the camera recorder does not record the images BOTH The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by both camera recorder and the component for backup purposes CHAIN When the tape in the camera recorder approaches the end during shooting recording is automatically commenced by the component for backup purposes which has been set to the recording standby mode For setting the recording operation to be performed by the component for backup purposes when the START STOP button on the camera recorder has been pressed REC_P The mode is switched between recording and recording pause STOP The mode is switched between recording and stop lt Note gt Select STOP as the item s setting if the component for backup purposes is not equipped with a recording pause function For setting the lighting of the tally lamps OFF The tally lamps do not light FRONT The front tally lamp by the microphone lights REAR The re
82. old climates condensation may freeze and turn into frost In this case it will take two or three hours for the frost to melt and become condensation again If the video heads are dirty mosaic type noise may occur in some areas or the whole image may turn blue when playing back a tape If the dirt accumulates the recording capability will deteriorate and in the end it will not be possible to record Causes of dirty heads e High concentrations of atmosphere Environments which are very hot and very humid Tape damage Prolonged operation dust in the Using the cleaning cassette tape Insert the cleaning tape in the camera recorder and set the POWER switch to ON Press the CAMERA VCR button and check that the VCR lamp has lit Tilt the OPERATION lever in the gt direction and allow 10 seconds to pass before tilting it in the W direction Do not rewind the tape at this point 4 Remove the cleaning tape proceed with a test recording and playback using another tape and check the images 64 E If the images are not clear repeat steps 1 to Do not run the cleaning tape continuously more than 4 times Do not rewind the cleaning tape at any interim point At the end of the tape rewind it and use it again from the start f the heads are still dirty even after cleaning it may mean that the tape itself has deteriorated so stop using it immediately Overuse of the cleaning
83. om the unit before operation CAUTION Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated Replace only with same or specified type e Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire Do not store in temperatures over 60 C e Use specified charger for rechargeable batteries e Do not recharge the battery if it is nota rechargeable type For Remote Controller Replace battery with part No CR2025 only Do not recharge the battery WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT CAUTION The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To remove the battery Verwijderen van de batterij Main Power Battery Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding Battery eject button Batterij verwijderknop ENGLISH Contents Accessories lt 2scsescestiweseteceee gees 5 Screen displayS 00000ee newness 50 Precautions for use 00ee eee 6 Camera mode and VCR mode 50 Storage tipS 0000 c cece eee eee 8 VCR MODE ee eee eee eee ee 99 Parts and their functions 9 a A A rena Seaae 28 Remote control unit 0000e eae 19 Connecting e
84. on At this time the operation of this function cannot be set to ON or OFF using the WHITE BAL switch and USER button However when ATWLOCK is allocated to the USER button the white balance value can be fixed using the USER button OFF The ATW function operation is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed The ATW function operation selected by the WHITE BAL switch is performed ON When the AUTO button has been pressed the auto focus operation is performed The FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO button do not work at this time OFF The auto focus operation is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed The focus operation selected by the FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO button is performed The underlining indicates the factory setting Item display mode END SEARCH VCR 32K 12bit AUDIO VCR PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen Description of settings For setting what kind of operation is to be performed when the EVF DTL END SEARCH button is pressed BLANK The unrecorded blanks on the video tape are searched REC END The part which was shot last is searched lt Notes gt e Even when the REC END setting is selected the part which was shot last will not be searched when the tape is switched e f nothing has been recorded on the tape operation will stop at the end of the tape e END SEARCH may not operate properly if there is an unrecorded blank near the tape start or at a point alon
85. ondensation formed When the camera recorder has been carried into a warm room from a cold place condensation may form inside If this happens the power is automatically turned off and ejecting the cassette is the only operation which can be performed Wait until the condensation has dried up See page 64 Battery related problems Q1 The battery runs down quickly A1 1 Has the battery been adequately charged Charge it until the CHARGE lamp of the AC adapter has gone off See page 20 A1 2 Is the camera recorder being used in cold place The battery is easily affected by the ambient temperature Its operating time is reduced in cold locations A1 3 Has the battery reached the end of its service life The service life of the battery differs depending on how it is used If it works only for a short time even after it has adequately charged it means that the battery has reached the end of its service life Q2 The battery cannot be charged A2 Is the DC cable connected to the AC adapter The battery cannot be charged if this cable is connected Problems during normal video recording Q1 Recording is not possible even though the cassette tape has been inserted properly A1 1 Has the accidental erasure prevention knob on the cassette tape been set to SAVE If it has recording cannot be performed See page 22 A1 2 Has the cassette tape reached the end Replace it with a new one A1 3 Is the POWER swi
86. ount discharged It is recommended that the the battery 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 When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or v dropped to an extremely low level or when o the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time has become fully discharged the CHARGE lamp flashes 3 Upon completion of the charging the several times and charging commences CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes automatically off f the CHARGE lamp continues to flash even though the battery temperature is normal consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter When the battery is warm it takes longer than usual for the battery to be charged 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 Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use however this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder CHARGE POWER wr 4 Slide the battery out of position and remove it 20 E Mounting the battery I Raise the viewfinder Removing the battery While pressing the battery eject button slide the ba
87. ow shutter mode First set to the standard OFF status using the SHUTTER button and then establish the slow shutter mode SLOW 1 3 When a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen the currently set slow shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen Synchro scan The shutter speed of synchro scan used when shooting TV screens or computer monitor screens is set using the SYNCHRO SCAN item on the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen See page 41 When the shutter is adjusted to suit the frequency of a TV screen or computer monitor screen the horizontal noise that occurs when shooting TV screens is minimized The setting for progressive mode can be switched with the PROGRESSIVE item on the SCENE FILE screen of the setting menu See page 41 White balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance The white balance must always be re adjusted when the lighting conditions have changed The white balance adjustment values can be stored in the memory at the A and B positions of the WHITE BAL switch Use A or B whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned The 3200K and 5600K white balance values have been stored in the memory at the PRST position of the WHITE BAL switch When the AWB button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch is at the PRST position the current white balance value is displayed W
88. own Recharge it by following the steps below Upon completion of charging reset the date and time I Connect the AC adapter to the camera recorder 2 Return the viewfinder to its original position 3 Leave the camera recorders POWER switch at the OFF position 4 Keep the camera recorder like this for about 4 hours The internal battery is charged during this time 28 E Setting the electronic shutter Shutter speeds which can be set Standard OFF Shutter speeds which can be selected using SPEED SEL button Progressive mode shutter speed SYNCHRO SCAN Shutter speed settings OFF 50i 1 50 1 50 2 1 248 0 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 50 1 25 1 1 248 0 1 25 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 I Each time the SHUTTER button is pressed the standard OFF shutter speed and the shutter speed selected by the SPEED SEL button are selected alternately 2 After pressing the SHUTTER button press the SPEED SEL button to select the shutter speed Each time the SPEED SEL button is pressed the shutter speed changes by one setting in the following sequence When the progressive mode is OFF 50i SYNCHRO SCAN 1 60 1 120 1 250 t 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 pi In the progressive mode 25P SYNCHRO SCAN 1 25 1 60 7 1 120 t 1 1000 1 500 1 250 a The higher the shutter speed the lower the sensitivity of the camera When the iris is controlled
89. ponent E Conversely when an external component is to be connected and the video and audio signals of the camera recorder are to be input to the component connect the camera recorder to the input connectors on the external component E When signals from an external component are to be recorded set the unit to the VCR mode and operate the VCR REC button to initiate recording The functions provided for the input connectors and the ones provided for the output connectors are switched automatically gt gt gt i amc am x d is NS mma ii CA A E When connecting an audio component set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the LINE position The input level is O dBu the recording level is adjusted using the AUDIO controls E When connecting an external microphone set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the MIC position Set the input level 50 dBu and 60 dBu using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen When mounting an external microphone on the microphone shoe of the camera recorder use the accessory microphone holder and microphone holder adapter or A Trga an 9 DS L Jande INPUT 1 Before recording signals from an external component check that the video signals are input When signals from an external component are being recorded do not stop the signal output at the external component side or
90. priority is given to contrast In order to make full use of the CINE LIKE gamma characteristics it is recommended that the lens iris be set lower by approx 1 2 than the regular video level For setting the level knee point at which the high brightness video signals sensed by the CCD are to be compressed in order to minimize colour saturation in the highlights of the image AUTO The knee point is set automatically in accordance with the signals sensed LOW The knee point is set on the low side with compression starting from around 80 MID The knee point is set at an interim value with compression starting from around 90 HIGH The knee point is set on the high side with compression starting from around 100 For selecting the matrix table and expressing the colours during shooting NORM1 Colors suited to shooting outdoors or under light sources using halogen lamps are expressed More vivid colors are expressed than with the NORM1 setting Colours suited to shooting indoors under fluorescent light sources are expressed CINE LIKE Colours suited to cinema like shooting are expressed Setting menus SCENE FILE screen Item display mode Description of settings SKIN TONE DTL For switching the skin tone detail ON or Camera OFF When ON is selected the detail in the skin tone areas is diminished and the graininess of the skin is reduced OFF ON V DETAIL FREQ For setting the detail
91. problems Q2 A2 1 A2 2 Q3 A3 1 A3 2 Q4 A4 The cassette tape cannot be ejected Is power being supplied Has the AC adapter been plugged in or the battery inserted properly When the power is supplied the cassette can be ejected without setting the POWER switch to ON Ejecting the cassette tape is the only operation which can be performed Has any condensation formed If condensation forms ejecting the cassette tape is the only operation which can be performed Wait until the condensation dries up See page 64 When the cassette holder is closed immediately after opening by sliding the EJECT switch operations other than eject may not be possible If this does happen slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette holder once again then close the holder after ensuring that the cassette mechanism has completed the eject operation The remote control unit does not work Has the battery in the remote control unit run down If the remote control unit fails to operate even when it is operated near the remote control sensor of the camera recorder it means that the button battery has run down Replace it with a new one See page 19 Do the remote control settings match properly If the REMOTE settings of the remote control unit and camera recorder do not match the remote control unit will not work even when it is operated See page 19 A rattling sound is heard when the camera recorder is
92. provided for the output connectors are switched automatically 58 E e Before recording signals from an external component check that the video signals are input When signals from an external component are being recorded do not stop the signal output at the external component side or disconnect any of the cables It may not be possible for the component to be recognized when recording is resumed When an IEEE 1394 cable has been connected to the DV connector do not apply a strong load from outside Doing so may damage the connector When signals are recorded using this unit audio signals will be recorded in the same mode as the one which was set for the playback tape regardless of the menu setting When signals are recorded using this unit the bottom part of the images being monitored the images which are seen on an LCD monitor viewfinder or TV set may be distorted or they may shake vertically this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning The images actually recorded are free of this distortion and shaking e When images containing copy guarded signals signals that protect copyrights are recorded using this unit they will appear as mosaic patterns when they are played back t may not be possible to input or output digital signals to or from some components even if the component concerned is equipped with a DV connector For details refer to the operating instructions of the component to be co
93. rded on the tape Recording index signals enables index searches to be performed during playback See page 62 SLOWSHUT When the button is pressed the slow shutter mode is established Each time it is pressed the mode is turned ON or OFF alternatively For setting the operation of the function to be allocated to the USER2 button The settings are the same as for the ones for the USER1 items BACKLIGHT For setting the operation of the function to be allocated to the USERS button The settings are the same as for the ones for the USER1 items INDEX Setting menus AUTO SW screen Item display mode A IRIS Camera AGC Camera ATW Camera AF Camera Description of settings ON When the AUTO button is pressed the auto iris control operation is performed The IRIS button does not work at this time OFF The auto iris control operation is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed The iris control operation selected by the IRIS button is performed For setting the auto gain control operation when ON is selected as the A IRIS item setting 6 dB Auto gain control up to 6 dB is performed when the AUTO button is pressed 12 dB Auto gain control up to 12 dB is performed when the AUTO button is pressed OFF Auto gain control is not performed even if the AUTO button is pressed The ATW auto tracking white balance function operation is set to ON or OFF using the AUTO butt
94. select the input signals which are to be recorded on the audio channel 1 track INT L Audio signals of the left L channel of the internal microphone INPUT1 Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 1 connector INPUT2 Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector CH2 SELECT switch This switch is used to select the input signals which are to be recorded on the audio channel 2 track INT R Audio signals of the right R channel of the internal microphone INPUT2 Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector INPUT 1 switch MIC POWER 48 V When this switch is set to ON 48 V power power supply for the phantom mic is supplied to the INPUT 1 connector INPUT 2 switch MIC POWER 48 V When this switch is set to ON 48 V power power supply for the phantom mic is supplied to the INPUT 2 connector 15 E ae cL mr TT Parts and their functions COUNTER RESET button This button is used to reset the counter value on the counter display and the memory counter value to zero It cannot reset the time code or user s bit COUNTER button This button is used to select what data is to be displayed on the counter display which is in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor Each time it is pressed the data to be displayed changes COUNTER The counter value is displayed M COUNTER The counter value in the memory stop mode is displayed TC The time code is
95. splay Nothing appears here while the remaining tape is being calculated The remaining tape amount is not displayed when intermittent recording or slow motion playback has been performed Camera shake compensation W display This appears when ON has been selected as the camera shake compensation function setting Backup component status displays The status of the backup component connected to the DV connector appears here It does not appear when OFF has been selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL Month item on the setting menu OTHER JAN January FEB February MAR March APR FUNCTIONS screen April MAY May JUN June JUL July AUG DVe Recording August SEP September OCT October NOV DV II Recording standby ig ee aie xd Status in which the backup Day of the month component cannot be controlled Year DV Backup component not connected 2002 2089 DV The backup component is Hours 24 hour clock Minutes p Seconds mmm dd yyyy hh mm ss amp Remaining battery charge display As the remaining battery charge diminishes the display changes in the following sequence jhana Faha pih H pL F When the battery has run down completely MF and then L___ flashes When the AC adapter is used a display other than may appear this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning 52 E connected but the recording or recording standby mode has not been established Screen displays
96. splayed e When a setting other than OFF is selected the date and or time are displayed in the video output signals regardless of the setting selected for the VIDEO OUT OSD item For setting the audio level meter display to ON or OFF OFF ON For setting the zoom and focus value displays to ON or OFF OFF ON For setting the remaining tape amount and remaining battery charge displays to ON or OFF OFF ON For setting the amount of information to be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor See page 56 OFF PARTIAL ALL The underlining indicates the factory setting Item display mode CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT Camera VCR LCD SET Camera VCR EVF SET Camera VCR Description of settings When ON is set the camera information such as camera shake correction iris value and gain value is displayed when the tape is played back OFF ON For adjusting the backlight of the LCD monitor When HI is set the monitor becomes brighter than usual HI NORMAL For adjusting the display level of the LCD monitor images LCD COLOUR LEVEL The colour level of the LCD monitor s images is adjusted LCD BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor s images is adjusted LCD CONTRAST The contrast of the LCD monitor s images is adjusted For adjusting the display level of the viewfinder images EVF COLOUR LEVEL The colour level of the viewfinder s images is adjusted EVF BR
97. tch at the ON position A1 4 Is the VCR lamp lit Shooting is not possible in the VCR mode A1 5 Is the cassette holder open If the cassette holder is open it is not possible to perform any VCR operations A1 6 Has condensation formed If condensation has formed ejecting the cassette tape is the only operation which can be performed Wait until the condensation dries up See page 64 A1 7 lf AUTO OFF T REEL LOCK appears on the display the tape may have snapped Check the tape 65 E ae cL mr TT Troubleshooting Q amp A Problems during various kinds of video recording Q1 A1 1 A1 2 No automatic focusing Has the manual focus mode been set The focus is adjusted automatically in the auto focus mode See page 11 Is a scene which is hard to bring into focus in the auto focus mode being shot Some scenes are hard to bring into focus using auto focus In cases like this use the manual focus mode instead for focusing Scenes hard to bring into focus e Shooting both distant and close up subjects Shooting subjects through dirty window panes Shooting subjects in dark locations Shooting while objects that glitter or dazzle are around the subject Shooting fast moving subjects Shooting subjects with minimal contrast aoe related problems a A1 2 66 E No audio dubbing Has the accidental erasure prevention knob on the cassette tape been set to SAV
98. te control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons CLOCK SET 2003 MONTH APR DAY 24 HOUR MIN PUSH MENU TO RETURN The year can be set from 2000 to 2089 4 Press sy of the OPERATION lever and move the setting item to MONTH If the remote control unit is used press the Y button among the SET buttons CLOCK SET PUSH MENU TO RETURN 5 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or Y direction and set MONTH to DEC If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons 6 In the same way press IF of the OPERATION lever and move the setting item to DAY HOUR and MIN If the remote control unit is used press the Y button among the SET buttons 7 Similarly tilt the OPERATION lever in the A or V direction and set 25 for DAY 17 for HOUR and 20 for MIN If the remote control unit is used press the gt button among the SET buttons The 24 hour system is used to display the hours 8 Press the MENU button three times to release the menu mode An error will develop in the time so check whether the correct time is displayed before shooting 27 E ag cL mr TT Charging the internal battery The date and time are stored in the memory using the internal battery When the amp display appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screens it means that the internal battery has run d
99. ter mode T Allocate SLOWSHUT to the USER1 USER2 or USERS item from the setting menu SW MODE screen See page 42 2 The slow shutter mode is established by pressing the USER button to which SLOWSHUT has been allocated Each time the SPEED SEL button is pressed the shutter speed changes in the sequences shown below When the progressive mode is OFF 50i 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 When the progressive mode is established 25P 1 3 1 6 1 12 When the slow shutter mode is established PROCESSING appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor for the prescribed period and the various settings for the slow shutter mode are performed e When the USER button to which SLOWSHUT has been allocated is pressed again the slow shutter mode is released and operation returns to the mode immediately before the slow shutter mode was established When the power is turned off and turned back on while the slow shutter mode is established the normal mode is established The gain cannot be controlled in the slow shutter mode It is controlled at the fixed value 0 dB The slow shutter mode settings cannot be changed or released during recording 30 E Even if the USER button to which SLOWSHUT has been allocated is pressed while the shutter speed set using the SPEED SEL button is being used see page 29 INVALID appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor and it is not possible to switch to the sl
100. tilted toward the front or back When the VCR mode is established or the power switch is at OFF a rattling sound may be heard from the camera unit due to its structure This is not indicative of malfunctioning 67 E ae cL mr TT Maintenance Do not use benzine or paint thinners to clean the camera recorder e Use of benzine or paint thinners may cause the camera recorder body to become deformed or the surface coating to peel off When cleaning or otherwise maintaining the camera recorder either remove its battery or disconnect its AC cable from the power outlet e Use a soft clean cloth to wipe the camera recorder To remove stubborn stains dilute some kitchen detergent dip a cloth into the solution and use it to wipe off the dirt and then remove any remaining moisture with a dry cloth 68 E Viewfinder maintenance When dust has collected inside the viewfinder take off the eye cup holder and remove the dust e The inside of the eye cup holder has a special coating for this reason it must not be wiped under any circumstances When dust has collected use an air blower or similar device to blow off the dust e Point the viewfinder slightly upward then remove the eye cup holder by turning it counterclockwise To attach the eye cup holder turn it clockwise with the index mark on the eye cup holder face up Index mark Eye cup holder When the eye cup holder is to be r
101. ting the camera recorder f another model AG DVX100A is to be used as the external component which will perform the backup recording select OFF as the setting for the DV CONTROL item of the external component and set the camera recorder to the VCR mode for use When backup recording is to be performed operation may not proceed properly if two or more external components are connected Ensure that the IEEE 1394 cable used for the connection is not more than 4 5 meters long Before proceeding with backup recording establish the status in which the DV signals can be recorded by the external component When the tape in the camera recorder is approaching the end during shooting while backup recording is being performed with CHAIN selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item page 48 recording is automatically started by the back up component which has been set to the recording standby mode 61 E ENGLISH Shooting Progressive shooting The progressive mode can be selected using the PROGRESSIVE item see page 42 of the setting menu SCENE FILE screen 25P mode Images are shot in the progressive mode at 25 frames per second The 25 frames per second images are converted into 50 field interlace signals and the resulting video signals are output or recorded Shift free high quality still pictures can be obtained in this mode 62 E Bear in mind the following points when shooting in
102. to Z numbers 0 to 9 5p lt gt 7 4 _ SW POSITION F1 PUSH PLAY PUSH STOP SEL PUSH STILL PUSH MENU TO RETURN VA Upon completion of the filename setting press the MENU button 8 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the V direction and move to the SAVE INIT item T V DETAIL FREQ THIN PROGRESSIVE gt OFF NAME EDIT gt PEES SAUTAN gt YES 9 Press IP of the OPERATION lever and move to YES 1 V DETAIL FREQ THIN PROGRESSIVE gt OFF NAME EDIT p pYES SAVE INIT Scene files 10 The screen shown below appears Press To return the scene file settings to the factory IP of the OPERATION lever and move settings select INITIAL in step J0 and then P to YES perform the same steps IJ to 13 FILE F1 ikke ae cL mr TT YES gt i PUSH MENU TO RETURN Il The screen shown below appears Tilt the OPERATION lever in the V direction select YES and press HE of the OPERATION lever gt PUSH STILL 12 A beep sounds ten times in succession the following message appears and the scene file changes are completed SAVE COMPLETED 13 Press the MENU button three times to release the menu mode If the menu mode is released without saving the changes the original scene file settings will be restored when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is turned off 37
103. to its start before storing it Return cassette tapes to their original cases before storing them Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays humidity and other such conditions may damage the tapes Dust contains particles of hard mineral substances and if dust should enter inside a cassette these particles may in turn be transferred to the heads and other parts possibly resulting in their damage Make a habit of always returning the cassettes to their original cases Fast forward and rewind cassette tapes once every six months If tapes are kept wound up for more than a year they may become warped or distorted due to the expansion and contraction caused by changes in the temperature and humidity In addition layers of tape may stick together e Do not place cassette tapes near matter or equipment which emits strong magnetic fields Extremely fine magnetic particles are contained in the coating of the tape surface and it is here that the signals are recorded Magnetic necklaces toys and other such items may have stronger magnetic fields than suspected which may erase recordings or give rise to noise in the pictures and sound Parts and their functions POWER switch Move this switch while pressing the lock release button Lock release button START STOP button When this button is pressed in the camera mode shooting can be started or stopped Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using
104. ttery upward to remove Set the POWER switch to OFF and check that the CAMERA VCR lamp has gone off before removing the battery Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not drop 2 Push the battery straight in and slide it downward until it clicks into position 3 Return the viewfinder to its original position Supplying power from the AC adapter I Raise the viewfinder 2 Push the battery type connector on the DC cable straight in and slide it downward until it clicks into position 3 Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter 4 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet 5 Return the viewfinder to its original position Connect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figure The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder 21 E ENGLISH Cassette tapes Inserting a cassette tape Also before removing the cassette tape check that the power supply is connected to the camera recorder then slide the EJECT switch f the a cassette is not going to be inserted immediately after one has been removed Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by taking hold of the cassette holder alone Insert or eject the tape with the camera recorder placed on a flat and stable surface keep the cassette holder closed e Do not attempt this operation while recording is in progress The cassette holder will open but recording wil
105. using the CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch The audio tracks on which signals are to be recorded during audio dubbing can be changed using the A DUB INPUT item on the AV IN OUT SETUP screen Item display mode REC SPEED Camera VCR AUDIO REC Camera VCR MIC ALC Camera MIC GAIN 1 Camera MIC GAIN 2 Camera RECORDING SETUP screen Description of settings For selecting the recording time mode SP SP standard play mode LP LP long play mode For selecting the system for converting the recording to PCM audio 32K 12 bit 12 bit 82kHz 48K 16 bit 16 bit 48kHz For setting the mic level automatic control function to ON or OFF OFF ON Audio distortion caused by excessively high input level can be minimized by selecting ON for this item The recording level of the audio signals must be adjusted using the AUDIO controls irrespective of this setting For setting the input level of the external microphone which is connected to the INPUT 1 connector 50dB 60 dB For setting the input level of the external microphone which is connected to the INPUT 2 connector 50 dB 60 dB 32K 12 bit AUDIO item and AUDIO OUT item settings and audio tracks whose signals are output from the AUDIO IN OUT connectors pin jacks Audio recording 32K 12 bit AUDIO AUDIO OUT mode item setting item setting CH1eCH2 CH1 CH2 CH1eCH2 CH1 CH2 32K 12 bit CH1 CH2 48K 1
106. xternal components erage Woe 97 Charging the battery 0005 20 i ei ae Tomnatog 57 Mounting the battery 00065 21 Inputting to and outputting from digital Supplying power from the AC adapter 21 COMPONOMG ses 660 rete eueos esa eee 58 Cassette tapes 2 sere eee 22 Shooting eecceee eee eeeees 59 Adjusting the hand strap 23 Preparation and inspections 59 Attaching the shoulder strap 23 Regular shooting 00000 59 Mounting the lens hood 23 REC CNG Staate a keitesi ax Sed Sa 59 Viewfinders 0000ce cece e cece 24 fection shooting i ndex recording n nananana anann setting the calendar E ET 27 Using the U en anoe a 60 Charging We INIErNALDANEIY sssererans a9 Intermittent recording 60 Setting the electronic shutter 29 Backup recording s0ee0 61 White balance and black balance 31 Progressive shooting 62 Adjusting the white balance S1 Playback 0 eccececeaeeceaeaces 63 Adjusting the black balance 32 Normal playback eceeeeee 63 ATW Auto Tracking White function 32 Tape blank search 63 Setting the time data 45 33 Variable speed search 63 Setting the user s bit swe ane ete aeeres 33 Index search 0 0 cece eee eee eee 63 Setting t
107. y for about 5 minutes in the shooting pause mode it is automatically set to the tape protection mode Which tape protection mode is to be established is selected using this item POWEROFF The camera recorder s power is set to the OFF mode STBY The cylinder head is set to the stop mode LOAD The settings stored last in the user file are loaded SAVE The user file settings which have been changed are saved INITIAL The user file settings are restored to the factory settings When the LOAD or INITIAL operation has been performed set the POWER switch on the camera recorder to OFF and then to ON again in order to enable the settings For indicating the total rotational time of the cylinder head 5 digit display in 1 hour increments The underlining indicates the factory setting 49 E ae cL mr TT Screen displays Camera mode and VCR mode oO Marker Sa A I PAUSE USER 1 DV TC 12 34 56 00 Z78 O SP W 25P MF25 2 P3 2K F5 6 i F 1848 Q SPOT LOW LIGHT ND 1 64 1 123 4 ND 1 64 INDEX ALC AUG 31 2003 23 59 59 4 8 KA ooon podon amana KKMiInN Counter display Each time the COUNTER button is pressed the data is selected in the sequence given below COUNTER Counter value M COUNTER Counter value in the memory stop mode TC Time code value TCX is displayed when the time code value could not be read out properl
108. y from the tape UB Users bit value UB is displayed when the user s bit value could not be read out properly from the tape FR Information on the frame rate used when shooting FR 501 Standard 50i interlace mode 50 fields per sec FR 25P 25P progressive mode 25 frames per sec AWB ABB operation status display The operation statuses of the auto white balance and auto black balance are displayed here AWB error display LOW LIGHT This appears when the luminance is too low during the auto white balance adjustment 50 E Recording time mode display SP or LP Squeeze recording display This appears when SQUEEZE has been selected see page 41 as the ASPECT CONV item setting on the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen and squeeze recording is being performed or when squeeze recorded images are being played back QO Setting selection display The selected setting appears here when a switch has been selected or a button has been pressed to select a setting Auto iris control status display STD Standard auto iris control SPOT Auto iris control for spotlight BACK Auto iris control for backlight compensation Detect area a 1 L Wl L l Marker Screen displays A I PAUSE USER 1 TC 12 34 56 00 Z78 Ww 12 MF25 SQU 2k 2K 2K Kk ok KK KOK KOK KKK MACRO 2k 2K K K K K 2K K K k P3 2K ag cL mr TT e6ee 8 7K 26 2K OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK KK KKK F5

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