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- Page 1 Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Printed in Japan F0403W1043 @ Digital Video Camera-Recorder Model AG- Ò NTSC VQT0E16-1...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. - Page 4 Important Safeguards 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built- up static charges.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories ......6 Precautions for use ....7 Storage tips . -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories OBattery (2) OAC adapter (2) OAC cable (K2CB2DB00001) ODC cable (VEK8722) OWireless remote control unit (VFA0393) OBattery for remote control unit (CR2025) OEye cup (VMG1458) OMicrophone holder (VYC0870) OScrews 6 mm in length (XSB4+6FZ) a2 12 mm in length (XSB4+12FZ) a2 OMicrophone holder adapter (VYC0890) OShoulder strap (VFC3891) OCleaning tape (AY-DVMCLA) -
Page 7: Precautions For Use
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. O Failure to heed this caution may cause the camera recorder and/or... - Page 8 Precautions for use 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.
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Page 9: Storage Tips
Storage tips When storing the camera recorder, 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: 59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60% Camera recorder... -
Page 10: Parts And Their Functions
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. EJECT switch To open the cassette holder, slide this switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the lock release button. - Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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.
- Page 13 Parts and their functions INDEX button When the INDEX button is pressed while shooting or recording is in progress, the index signal is recorded on the tape. When it is pressed while shooting or recording has been temporarily stopped, the recording of the index signal is set to standby.
- Page 14 Parts and their functions OPERATION lever This lever is used to operate the VCR and conduct the menu operations. [In the VCR mode] “1” : When the lever is tilted in the “1” 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 53) is established, and the...
- Page 15 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.
- Page 16 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. OPEN LCD monitor Internal speaker RESET button If the camera recorder cannot be operated...
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 Parts and their functions Remote control unit The buttons listed below are for functions which are not featured on the camera recorder. OPHOTO SHOT OTITLE OMULTI/P-IN-P OSELECT OSTORE OOFF/ON OPB. ZOOM 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.
- Page 19 Parts and their functions VCR operation buttons C/REW button (6) This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body. FF/B button (5) This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body.
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Page 20: Remote Control Unit
Remote control unit Installing the battery While pushing the knob in the direction of the arrow, pull out the holder. Insert the battery with the “+” marking face Return the holder to its original position. OWhen the battery (CR2025) has completely run down, replace it with a new one. -
Page 21: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery Fully charge the battery using the AC adapter before use. It is recommended that a spare battery be kept on hand just in case it is needed. Place the battery flat along the on the AC adapter, and slide it into position. -
Page 22: Mounting The Battery
Mounting the battery Raise the viewfinder. Push the battery straight in, and slide it downward until it clicks into position. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased. -
Page 23: Cassette Tapes
Push the part marked “ ” to close PUSH CLOSE the cassette holder securely. OOperations cannot be performed while the cassette holder is open. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Hand Strap
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Page 25: Viewfinders
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 concerned. OThe brightness and color tones may differ between the images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor and the images on a TV monitor. -
Page 26: Using The Lcd Monitor
Viewfinders Using the LCD monitor Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to Press the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the LCD monitor. Position the LCD monitor where its screen images can be seen most comfortably. OThe LCD monitor can be rotated up to 180 degrees toward the lens and up to 90 degrees toward you. -
Page 27: Setting The Calendar
Setting the calendar Presented below is a sample setting where the calendar is set to December 25, 2002 and the time is set to 5:20 PM. Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to Select YES as the setting for the CLOCK SET item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. -
Page 28: Charging The Internal Battery
Charging the internal battery The date and time are stored in the memory using the internal battery. When the “ display appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screens, it means that the internal battery has run down. Recharge it by following the steps below. -
Page 29: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the electronic shutter Shutter speeds which can be set Shutter speeds which can be selected using SPEED SEL button Standard (OFF) shutter speed SYNCHRO SCAN 1/60 1/60.3 --- 1/250 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. -
Page 30: White Balance And Black Balance
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. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Black Balance
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. OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for the first time OWhen the camera recorder is to be used after it has not been used for an extended period OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a situation where the ambient temperature will... -
Page 32: Setting The Time Data
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. -
Page 33: Setting The Time Code
Setting the time data Setting the time code The various settings related to the time code are performed using the following items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. OTCG item OFIRST REC TC item OTC PRESET item O1394 TC REGEN item (appears in the VCR mode) For further details, refer to page 42. -
Page 34: Scene Files
Scene files The settings selected to suit various shooting situations can be 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 file containing the settings suited to standard shooting is stored in all the positions from F1 to F6 as a factory setting. - Page 35 Scene files The screen shown below appears. Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and move “1” to YES. 222222 The screen shown below appears. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction, select YES, and press “;” of the OPERATION lever. 222222 A beep sounds ten times in succession, the following message appears, and the...
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Page 36: Setting Menus
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 In any operation mode except the shooting mode or recording mode, press the MENU button. -
Page 37: Configuration Of Setting Menus
Setting menus Configuration of setting menus Menus in the camera mode SCENE FILE CAMERA SETUP SW MODE AUTO SW RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS Menus in the VCR mode PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS RECORDING SETUP AV IN/OUT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS SYNCRO SCAN ASPECT CONV COLOR BAR... -
Page 38: Scene File Screen
Setting menus SCENE FILE screen Item/ Description of settings (display mode) DETAIL LEVEL For adjusting the detail amount. (Camera) –7 --- 0 --- +7 CHROMA LEVEL For adjusting the chroma level. (Camera) –7 --- 0 --- +7 CHROMA For finely adjusting the chroma phase. PHASE –7 --- 0 --- +7 (Camera) -
Page 39: Sw Mode Screen
Setting menus SW MODE screen Item/ Description of settings (display mode) MID GAIN For setting the gain value which is to be (Camera) allocated to the M position of the GAIN switch. 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB HIGH GAIN For setting the gain value which is to be (Camera) allocated to the H position of the GAIN... -
Page 40: Auto Sw Screen
Setting menus AUTO SW screen Item/ Description of settings (display mode) A. IRIS (Camera) 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. -
Page 41: Playback Functions Screen
Setting menus PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen Item/ Description of settings (display mode) END SEARCH For setting what kind of operation is to be (VCR) performed when the 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. -
Page 42: Recording Setup Screen
: A UDIO UBChis (VCR)F Item/ Description of settings (display mode) 1394 UB REGEN For selecting the user’s bit to be recorded (VCR) when recording signals component connected to the DV connector. OFF: The user’s bit selected for the UB MODE item is used for the recording. -
Page 43: Av In/Out Setup Screen
Setting menus AV IN/OUT SETUP screen Item/ Description of settings (display mode) A DUB INPUT For selecting the sound which is to be (VCR) 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. -
Page 44: Other Functions Screen
Setting menus OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item/ Description of settings (display mode) REMOTE For setting the operations which are (Camera) performed using the accessory wireless (VCR) remote control unit. (See page 20 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. -
Page 45: Screen Displays
Screen displays Camera mode and VCR mode S P O T 1/ 1 2 3 . 4 4 8 K 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 Time code value... - Page 46 Screen displays S P O T 1/ 1 2 3 . 4 4 8 K AWB information display The white balance information appears here. Iris display The F-number appears here. Gain display The gain value setting of the video amplifier appears here.
- Page 47 Screen displays S P O T 1/ 1 2 3 . 4 4 8 K Operation mode displays : Recording : Recording (during face-to-face shooting) PAUSE : Recording standby : Recording standby (during face- to-face shooting) : Playback pause STNDBY : Standby (cylinder head rotation stopped) A.
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Page 48: Vcr Mode
Screen displays VCR mode 4 8 K V O L U M E Search number display The index number used to perform the index search appears here. (S1 to S9) 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 43) of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. -
Page 49: Connecting External Components
Connecting external components $ When connecting an audio component, set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the LINE position. The input level is 0 dBu; the recording level is adjusted using the AUDIO controls. $ When connecting an external microphone, set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the MIC position. -
Page 50: Inputting To And Outputting From Analog
Connecting external components Inputting to and outputting from digital components $ 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. $ 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. -
Page 51: Shooting
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. $ Batteries Have a fully charged battery ready. It is also recommended that a spare battery be kept on hand as well. -
Page 52: Face-To-Face Shooting
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... -
Page 53: Playback
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 MENU ∫ PUSH-SET Tape protection mode When the camera recorder remains in the... -
Page 54: Condensation
Condensation How to tell when condensation has formed inside and what to do about it If, after the camera recorder’s 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. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Troubleshooting (Q&A) Power supply-related problems Q1: No power. Has the battery or AC adapter been connected correctly? connections. (See page 22) Q2: 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. -
Page 56: Editing-Related Problems
Troubleshooting (Q&A) Problems during various kinds of video recording Q1: No automatic focusing A1-1: Has the manual focus mode been set? The focus is adjusted automatically in the auto focus mode. (See page 12) A1-2: 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. -
Page 57: Playback-Related Problems (Audio)
Troubleshooting (Q&A) Playback-related problems (audio) Q1: No playback sound is heard from the camera recorder’s speaker. Has the camera recorder’s volume level been set too low? In the VCR mode, press the AUDIO MON/VAR button “+” to increase the volume. (See page 15) Q2: More than one recorded stream of sound is heard. -
Page 58: Maintenance
Maintenance Do not use benzine or paint thinners to clean the camera recorder. O Use of benzine or paint thinners may cause the camera recorder body to become deformed or the surface coating to peel off. O When cleaning or otherwise maintaining the camera recorder, either remove its battery or disconnect its AC cable from the power outlet. -
Page 59: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: DC 7.2/7.9 V Power consumption: 6.8 W (when viewfinder is used) 7.8 W (when LCD monitor is used) 9.2 W (max.) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C) Ambient operating humidity 10% to 85% (no condensation) Weight 3.652 lb (1.66 kg) -
Page 60: Optional Accessories
Specifications [VIDEO] Sampling frequency Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 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 &... - Page 61 Memo...
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