Panasonic AG-DVC200 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in Japan F0301T2051 @ VQT9277-2...
- Page 2 This camera recorder is designed to be used exclusively with the standard size of DV tapes. Do not use DVCPRO tapes or other sizes of tapes. FCC Note: CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To assure continued compliance follow the attached DO NOT OPEN installation instructions and do not make any...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preparation ............10 Playback (checking what has been recorded)..28 Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490 Rec review ............28 battery pack made by Panasonic ......10 Other functions ..........28 Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer..11 Still-picture playback ..........28 Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony..11 INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function ..28... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This is the first DV format integrated camera VTR that supports Both its camera unit and VTR unit incorporate digital signal standard cassettes. It combines the digital camera technology processing to achieve even greater improvements in picture quality fostered by broadcast equipment with the dependability of the and stability. -
Page 5: System Configuration
System configuration Wireless mic Mic kit: receiver: AJ-MC700 WX-RJ700 1/5˝ viewfinder: AJ-VF10 AJ-VF15 Mic holder: AJ-MH700 Battery Panasonic batteries: chargers: Battery case: AU-BP402 AU-M402H AG-B425 AJ-BP490 AJ-B450 Lens (bayonet type): FUJINON/CANON Anton Bauer batteries Sony batteries: Battery BP-90 case/holder BP-L60/L90... -
Page 6: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions < RESET COUNTER AUDIO SELECT F-RUN AUTO R-RUN AUDIO IN MIC POWER FRONT REAR LINE > POWER switch OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. -
Page 7: Menu Button
Parts and their functions BREAKER switch JOG dial button If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to some This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is the MENU button B is at the ON position. -
Page 8: Shutter Switch
Parts and their functions > < CC/ND filter selector knob MIC IN (mic input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) This is used to select the filter to match the subject brightness. The accessory microphone is connected to this jack. The power 1 :3200K for the microphone is supplied from this jack. -
Page 9: Tally Lamp
Parts and their functions /REW EJECT STOP PLAY/PAUSE ª PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack) The earphones (stereo) for monitoring sound are plugged in here. When the earphones are connected, no sound will be output from the speaker. REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons/ lamps TALLY lamp ≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the stop mode, the... -
Page 10: Preparation
Preparation Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490 battery pack made by Panasonic Recharge the battery pack using the battery charger specifically designed for each individual battery pack. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used. -
Page 11: Using A Battery Pack Made By Anton Bauer
Preparation Using a battery pack made by Using the NP-1B battery pack Anton Bauer made by Sony Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger made by Anton Bauer. charger made by Sony. -
Page 12: Using An Ac Power Supply (With The Aj-B75 Ac Adapter)
Preparation Using an AC power supply Attaching the lens (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) Raise the lens lever, and remove the mount cap. Connect the unit’s external DC input socket with the DC OUT socket on the AJ- B75 AC adapter. Lens lever Mount cap Fit the center mark on the lens into the... -
Page 13: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
Preparation Mounting the unit on a tripod Attaching the viewfinder and microphone Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod. For details on the attachment and adjustments of the viewfinder and Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. microphone, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder. -
Page 14: Setting The Camera Id
Preparation Setting the camera ID Setting the date and time The camera ID is set on the <CAMERA ID> screen. Up to 12 Proceed with the sub-menu operation alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used. (page 37) to open the <TIME/DATE> screen. <Note>... -
Page 15: Lens Adjustments And Checks
Lens adjustments and checks Flange back adjustment Proceed with the image settings. 1 Shoot a piece of paper with no color unevenness. The flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the 2 Set the lens iris to manual, and adjust it so that a zebra image formation surface) is adjusted when a subject cannot be brought into focus precisely using either the telephoto or the wide pattern fills the whole screen. -
Page 16: Viewfinder Displays
Viewfinder displays Viewfinder lamp displays Viewfinder screen status displays In addition to the images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and the operation mode appear on the viewfinder screen. Also displayed are the center marker and safety zone markers. At the top, bottom and right edges of the screen are the items which have been set to ON using the sub-menu <MARKER/ZEBRA>, <VF DISPLAY 1/2>... - Page 17 Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear 1 Extender display Displayed when the lens extender is being used. 2 INTERVAL REC iREC Indicates the interval recording mode. For further details, refer to “INTERVAL REC function” (page 28). status display 3 Time code display 12:59:59:29...
- Page 18 Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear 8 Shutter speed 1/¢¢.¢ Displayed when the shutter speed has been set to SYNCHRO SCAN. 1/100 - 1/2000 Displayed when a fixed shutter speed has been set. Displayed when SUPER V (high vertical resolution mode) has been set.
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Page 19: Selecting The Viewfinder Screen Display
Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear G Calendar/clock status “D” is displayed only when a VF DISPLAY setting has been selected. This is switching display to enable the user to differentiate between the screen displays when “TIME+DATE”... -
Page 20: White Balance And Black Balance Adjustment
Try 60 Hz performing the adjustment again. If the error message persists even after another attempt at adjustment, consult your dealer or a Panasonic Service Center representative. Automatic white balance adjustment <Reference>... -
Page 21: Electronic Shutter Settings
Electronic shutter settings Shutter modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds that can be set Press the SHUTTER switch to SEL again, and repeat until the desired mode or Mode Shutter speed Applications speed is displayed. Standard 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the display For shooting fast-moving subjects 1/500, 1/1000 and changes in the following sequence. -
Page 22: Time Data Settings
Time data settings When both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, the user’s bit is set first. The time code can be set from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. Setting the user’s bit Setting the time code By setting the user’s bit, memos (date, time) and other information Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to TC. -
Page 23: Scene Files
Scene files Scene file function Editing scene filenames (Example: USER file) The values of the camera setup tailored to different shooting conditions can be stored in the unit’s memory in the form of files. During shooting, the file required can be called instantly simply by Rotate the SCENE FILE dial to select the turning the SCENE FILE dial. -
Page 24: Returning A Scene Filename To Its Default
Scene files How to use file select > Up to four menu setting parameters other than scene files can be Rotate the JOG dial button to move “ ” to stored in the memory. These parameters are MAIN 1/2 and MAIN the WRITE item. -
Page 25: List Of Scene File Settings
Scene files List of scene file settings The scene file factory settings are listed in the tables below. Use them as a reference when making changes to a USER file. Setting item USER Remarks <SCENE FILE NAME> FLUO. SPARKLNG COOL RETRO FACTORY FACTORY... -
Page 26: Normal Recording
Normal recording Recording methods Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment, and insert the cassette tape. ≥Before proceeding with the recording, check that the POWER cassette tab has been set to the REC position. ≥This unit is used exclusively for standard cassettes. -
Page 27: Audio Recording
Audio recording Selecting the audio input signals Select the desired input signals using the Monitor AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO IN switch. speaker CH1 control CH2 control To use the front microphone i Select FRONT (MIC). To use the rear microphone i Select REAR (MIC). To use the audio products i Select REAR (LINE). -
Page 28: Playback (Checking What Has Been Recorded)
Playback (checking what has been recorded) When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback images can be viewed in black and white on the viewfinder screen. At the same time, color playback images can be monitored from the VIDEO OUT connector. Rec review When recording is temporarily stopped and the RET button on the lens is pressed, the last two seconds of the recording on the tape is automatically rewound, and the playback images for those seconds appear in the viewfinder. -
Page 29: Using The Unit With External Components
Select 1394 as the INPUT SELECT setting on the sub-menu VIDEO IN/OUT screen. (See page 34) The pictures and sound of the external video component with the DV connector can now be recorded on the unit. AG-DVC200 Video component with DV connector... -
Page 30: Menu Operations
Menu operations The MENU button and JOG dial button are used for the setting Move the “ ” to the desired sub-menu menu operations. The menus consist of main menus and sub- item, and press the JOG dial button. menus. The data set on the sub-menus is saved in the non-volatile memory and stored for a prolonged period of time. -
Page 31: Setting Menu Configuration
Setting menu configuration SCENE MAIN 1/2 SCENE FILE NAME EDIT DATA READ/WRITE FILE SELECT WRITE FILE READ INIT FILE WRITE READ FACTORY IRIS/GAMMA A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE SW MODE LOW GAIN A. IRIS SPEED MID GAIN BLACK STR/PRESS HIGH GAIN MASTER GAMMA WRITE... -
Page 32: Menu Contents
Menu contents SCENE menu (main menu) COLOR/SKIN TONE #N E X T ¢¢¢¢ SCENE ¢¢¢¢ F 1 : F L U O . S C E N E F I L E . . I R I S G A M M A . . Setting C O L O R / S K I N T O N E . -
Page 33: Main Menu 1 Of 2 (Main Menu)
Menu contents SCENE MENU (main menu) MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) PROCESS #N E X T ¢¢¢¢ MAIN 1/2 ¢¢¢¢ D A T A R E A D / W R I T E . . S W M O D E . . Setting V I D E O I N / O U T . -
Page 34: Vtr Function
Menu contents MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) VIDEO IN/OUT VTR OPTION Setting Setting Item Remarks Item Remarks options options VIDEO OUT MENU For selecting whether to output the menu TIME STAMP For selecting whether to superimpose the date screens to the VIDEO OUT connector. -
Page 35: Main Menu 2 Of 2 (Main Menu)
Menu contents MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) MIC/AUDIO #N E X T ¢¢¢¢ MAIN 2/2 ¢¢¢¢ M A R K E R / Z E B R A . . V F D I S P L A Y 1 / 2 . . Setting V F D I S P L A Y 2 / 2 . - Page 36 Menu contents MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) VF DISPLAY 1/2 VF DISPLAY 2/2 The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this menu. menu.
- Page 37 Menu contents MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) !LED CAMERA ID Whether the !LED display is to appear on the viewfinder screen is selected on this menu. Setting Item Remarks options Setting Item Remarks CAMERA ID For displaying and recording the ID data options ID+ (TIME+ when color bar signals are supplied.
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Page 38: Warning System
Warning system When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. ∫ SLACK ∫ SERVO WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second. -
Page 39: Emergency Eject
Warning system ∫ TAPE END ∫ BATTERY END WARNING lamp Lights (during stop and standby OFF). WARNING lamp Lights. Tally lamp Flashes once per second. Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during stop and standby OFF). Viewfinder The BATT END display flashes. = END lights, and the TAPE END display Viewfinder Description of warning... -
Page 40: Maintenance
Maintenance Condensation Cleaning the heads When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or Use the AY-DVCL cleaning cassette as necessary to clean the heads. used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the Since the video heads may be damaged if the proper air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact directions for using cleaning cassette are not followed, read with the head drum. -
Page 41: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] Power requirements: DC 12V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption: 17 W indicates safety information. Operating temperature: 32 F to 104 F (0 °C to +40 °C) Storage temperature: –4 F to 140 F (–20 to +60 °C) Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time:... - Page 42 Specifications [VTR UNIT] Video system Recording format: DV format Sampling frequency 13.5 MHz : 3.375 MHz Quantizing: 8 bits Audio system Recording format: Digital PCM stereo recording 16 bits (48 kHz/2 channels) 12 bits (32 kHz/2 channels) Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (at 48 kHz) Tape transport system Tape format: DV standard cassettes...
- Page 43 Specifications [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory AJ-VF10) CRT: 1.5-inch high-resolution monochrome CRT Video system: 525i/59.94 Hz External controls Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/ OFF [ACCESSORIES] ≥Battery holder (already installed on unit) for Anton Bauer products ≥Microphone ≥Tripod plate [RELATED EQUIPMENT] Power supply-related products Battery packs:...
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