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Panasonic AG-DVX100BE Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AG-DVX100BE Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic camera-recorder operating instructions
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ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung
Mini
PAL
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Lesen Sie die Anweisungen vor der Verwendung dieses Produkts sorgfältig durch, und bewahren Sie das
vorliegende Handbuch zur künftigen Referenz auf.
Avant d'utiliser ce produit, veiller à lire attentivement ce manuel et le conserver pour un usage ultérieur.
Prima di utilizzare questo prodotto, leggere queste istruzioni e conservare questo manuale per consultarlo
quando necessario.
Antes de utilizar este producto, lea estas instrucciones de funcionamiento con atención y guárdelas para
poder consultarlas en el futuro.
F0805G2095 -H
Printed in Japan
FRANÇAIS
Manuel d'emploi/Istruzioni per l'uso

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Camera-Recorder/Kamerarecorder
Model No.
DEUTSCH
Caméscope/Videocamera
Videocámara-grabadora
AG-
ENGLISH
E
VQT0U09-1

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  • Page 1: Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

    ESPAÑOL ITALIANO Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’emploi/Istruzioni per l’uso Mini Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Lesen Sie die Anweisungen vor der Verwendung dieses Produkts sorgfältig durch, und bewahren Sie das vorliegende Handbuch zur künftigen Referenz auf.

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be pur- chased from your local Panasonic Dealer. indicates safety information. FOR U.K. ONLY How to replace the fuse 1.

  • Page 3: Operating Precaution

    g DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING THEM. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP- MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 4 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 reservege- heugen van het apparaat, alsmede voor de afstandsbediening, wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ESPAÑOL Contents Before use Read this first!... 6 Accessories... 6 Operating precautions... 7 Checking the system operations... 9 Items to prepare... 9 Connect the AC power supply cord ... 9 Insert the Mini DV cassette tape... 9 Turn on the camera ... 10 Start shooting...
  • Page 6 Contents (continued) Playback Playback ... 47 Adjusting the volume ... 48 Viewing images on a television... 48 Checking the date and time ... 48 Variable-speed playback... 49 Slow playback ...49 Frame-by-frame playback... 49 Fast-forward and rewind ... 49 Index search ... 49 Variable speed search ...

  • Page 7: Read This First

    Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or cassette.

  • Page 8: Operating Precautions

    Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields.
  • Page 9 ESPAÑOL Battery characteristics This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithium- ion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. In very low temperatures, the battery may last only 5 minutes.

  • Page 10: Checking The System Operations

    Checking the system operations After purchase, do these system checks to ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything. Items to prepare AC adapter AC power supply cord DC cord Mini DV cassette tape Connect the AC power supply cord Lift up the viewfinder.

  • Page 11: Turn On The Camera

    ESPAÑOL Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. The holder automatically goes into position when you close it correctly. • Do not try to insert or eject the tape by just holding the cassette cover. • Insert and remove cassette tapes after putting the camera-recorder down on a stable, flat surface or hold it with both hands to keep it stable.

  • Page 12: Check What You Have Shot (Rec Check)

    Checking the system operations (continued) Check what you have shot (rec check) Press the OPEN button in the direction shown by arrow (1) to open the LCD. It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to open it further as this will damage the camera. While in the shooting standby mode, press the REC CHECK button.

  • Page 13: Turn Off The Unit

    ESPAÑOL Turn off the unit P O W CAMERA O F F Lock release While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to OFF. The red CAMERA lamp goes out. Disconnect the power cord Battery release Unplug the AC cord from the power outlet. Lift up the viewfinder.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. Open the cover and adjust the length. Close the cover. • Make sure the cover is fully closed. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20mm or more E-13 20mm or...

  • Page 15: Attaching The Lens Hood

    ESPAÑOL Attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood • Position the lens hood so the mark is at the top and fit it onto the lens. •...

  • Page 16: Description Of Parts

    Description of parts Camera-recorder P O W O F F 10 11 1 POWER switch (Page 10) 2 START/STOP button (Page 10) 3 Rear tally lamp (Page 81) 4 Rear remote control sensor 5 REC CHECK button (Page 11) 6 Zoom button (Page 31) 7 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 31) 8 Handle zoom button (Page 31) 9 Handle START/STOP button (Page 32)
  • Page 17 ESPAÑOL 20 Focus ring (Page 37) 21 Zoom ring (Page 31) If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the provided hole (23) so that you don’t lose it. 22 AUTO button (Pages 30 and 35) 23 Hole for the zoom ring pin 24 ND FILTER switch (Page 42) 25 Speaker (Page 48) 26 OPERATION lever (Pages 31, 47, and 65)
  • Page 18 Description of parts (continued) Camera-recorder (continued) 51 53 40 LCD monitor (Pages 8 and 23) 41 RESET button (Page 23) 42 DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button (Pages 55 and 64) 43 VCR REC buttons (Pages 57 and 59) 44 AUDIO MON/VAR buttons (Pages 48, 49, and 50) 45 SHUTTER button (Page 38) 46 SPEED SEL button (Page 38)

  • Page 19: Remote Control

    ESPAÑOL Remote control The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • TITLE • MULTI/P-IN-P • SELECT • STORE • OFF/ON • PB.ZOOM START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ A.DUB...

  • Page 20: The Remote Control

    The remote control Insert the battery Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow (1) to remove the holder. Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up. Return the holder to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it with a new one.

  • Page 21: The Battery

    ESPAÑOL The battery Charging Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC adapter. Keep a spare battery with you. Align the battery with the “ AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the direction shown below. •...

  • Page 22: Attaching The Battery

    The battery (continued) Attaching the battery Lift up the viewfinder. Press on the battery and move it down until it clicks into place. Return the viewfinder to its original position. Detaching the battery • Turn POWER to OFF and check that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before detaching the battery.

  • Page 23: Viewfinder

    ESPAÑOL Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor.

  • Page 24: Using The Lcd

    Viewfinder (continued) Using the LCD Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the OPEN button in the direction shown by arrow (1) to open the LCD. It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to open it further as this will damage the camera . Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Screen Display

    ESPAÑOL Adjusting the screen display To adjust the viewfinder’s screen: In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen EVF SET, select YES. To adjust the LCD’s screen: In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen LCD SET, select YES. • For menu operation (Page 65) •...

  • Page 26: Time Data

    Time data Setting the calendar This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on December 25, 2005. Set the POWER switch to ON. P O W O F F In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, CLOCK SET, select YES. •...

  • Page 27: Recharging The Built-In Battery

    ESPAÑOL Recharging the built-in battery The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. “ ” appears on the screen of the viewfinder or LCD when the internal battery is running low on charge. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged.

  • Page 28: Setting The Time Code

    Time data (continued) You can reset user information to nothing by pressing COUNTER RESET. Camera Press the MENU button when you have finished setting the user information. MENU The following screen appears, so move the OPERATION lever e to select YES.. UB PRESET PRESET OK? PUSH STILL...

  • Page 29: Specifying The Time Code (Tc Preset)

    ESPAÑOL Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your choice as the initial setting for the time code to be used at the start of recording. Set the POWER switch to ON. P O W O F F In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP...
  • Page 30 Time data (continued) Press the MENU button when you have finished setting the time code. MENU The following screen appears, so move the OPERATION lever e to select YES. TC PRESET PRESET OK? PUSH STILL Press the OPERATION lever [h]. TC PRESET PRESET OK? PUSH STILL...

  • Page 31: Regular Shooting

    ESPAÑOL Regular shooting Preparation and inspections Ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything. Check the equipment you need for the shooting conditions. g Battery (Page 20) Use a fully charged battery. Keep a spare battery with you. g Cassette tape (Pages 9 and 14) Check that the cassette tape can be used for recording.

  • Page 32: Shooting Techniques For Different Targets

    Shooting techniques for different targets Check what you have shot (rec check) Press REC CHECK in the shooting standby mode and two seconds of the last thing you shot play, and then the camera returns to the shooting standby mode. •...

  • Page 33: Low-Angle Shooting

    ESPAÑOL Low-angle shooting Use the START/STOP button on the handle to make it easier to shoot from low angles. START/STOP button Self-portrait shooting Images in the LCD when it is turned 180 degrees for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual. You can make them appear better by reversing left and right.

  • Page 34: One-Shot Recording

    Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) ONE-SHOT recording In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, ONE-SHOT REC, select ON. • For menu operation (Page 65) OFF: ONE-SHOT is off. ON: The camera records for the number of seconds you have set in REC TIME, then returns to shooting standby mode.

  • Page 35: Optical Image Stabilizer

    ESPAÑOL Optical Image Stabilizer Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off. appears on the screen when this function is Turn the function off when using a tripod for more natural images.

  • Page 36: Backup Recording

    Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Backup recording If you have connected equipment to the DV terminal (Page 53). You can make automatic backup recordings of whatever you are shooting. • In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, DV CONTROL and DV CMD SEL, select how to control the equipment you have connected.

  • Page 37: Shooting In Progressive Mode

    ESPAÑOL Shooting in progressive mode You can change the progressive mode in the setup menu, SCENE FILE screen, PROGRESSIVE (Page 69). 25P mode: Shoot 25 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, the 25-frame-per- second signal is converted to 50-field-per- second interlace.

  • Page 38: Focus

    Focus This camera allows you to choose between automatic and manual focusing. Focus ring PUSH AUTO button If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO button to switch to manual focusing ( out). Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to control focusing.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    ESPAÑOL Adjusting the shutter speed Shutter speeds you can select Progressive Normal shutter mode speeds (OFF) OFF (50i) 1/50 1/50 SPEED SEL button SHUTTER button Each time you press the SHUTTER button, the shutter speed switches between normal (OFF) and the speed you selected with the SPEED SEL button.

  • Page 40: Slow Shutter Mode

    Adjusting the shutter speed (continued) Slow shutter mode In the setup menus, SW MODE screen, allocate one of the USER buttons to SLOWSHUT. (Page 71) Press the USER button you have allocated to SLOWSHUT to enter the slow shutter mode. Each time you press SPEED SEL, the shutter speed changes as shown below.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The White Balance

    ESPAÑOL Adjusting the white balance When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. You can save adjustments and reselect them by setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. You can also use the preset values. Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.

  • Page 42: Using Presets

    Adjusting the white balance (continued) Using presets Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments. If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO button to switch to manual focusing ( out). Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The current white balance value appears.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Iris, Gain, And Light Intensity

    Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity Adjust the aperture, gain and ND FILTER to suit the scene or lighting you are shooting. ND FILTER switch IRIS dial GAIN switch Iris adjustments If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO button to switch to manual focusing ( out).

  • Page 44: Switching Audio Input

    Switching Audio Input You can record audio through two channels when shooting (see the table below). You can switch the source for each channel between the built-in microphone, another microphone, or audio equipment connected to the camera. Built-in microphone L Built-in microphone R INPUT 1 (XLR) INPUT 2 (XLR)

  • Page 45: Using Scene Files

    Using scene files The settings according to the variety of shooting circumstances are stored in each position of scene file dial. When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file instantly using scene file dial. Scene file dial • Progressive mode will not be changed even if you change the scene file while recording.
  • Page 46 Using the scene files (continued) The screen below is displayed, so set the file name of six letters using OPERATION lever. Set the same as user information (Page 26). • Characters that can be set Space A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_- / . NAME EDIT SW POSITION F1 : PUSH PLAY...

  • Page 47: Transferring Scene Files

    Transferring scene files You can transfer the following scene file data to another DVX 100B connected with a DV (IEEE1394) cable. A file selected with the scene dial (F1- SCENE: SCENE ALL: All scene files All user files USER: • You can only transfer between DVX100B models. Connect camera 1 to camera 2 with a DV (IEEE1394) cable.

  • Page 48: Playback

    Playback Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the CAMERA/VCR button to switch to VCR mode. Basic operations Operation by the OPERATION lever While the tape is in the stop mode, turn the lever in the direction q to play back. During playback, turn the lever in the direction q to use the variable speed search mode (Page 50), then playback with the speed of 1x will start.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume AUDIO MON/VAR button With the AUDIO MON/VAR button, adjust the volume of the sound that is output from the internal speaker and PHONES jack. On the remote control, press the ZOOM/VOL button. • This button works differently during variable speed search and pause.

  • Page 50: Variable-Speed Playback

    Variable-speed playback Slow playback During play, press one of the STILL ADV ( ) buttons on the remote control unit. /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX INDEX STOP STOP • Press the PLAY button (q) to return to normal playback.

  • Page 51: Variable Speed Search

    Variable speed search This function enables you to change the playback speed and search for specific scenes. During playback, move the OPERATION lever On the remote control, press the VAR. SEARCH button. INDEX SELECT STORE OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL Camera remote control [1x] appears on the screen and the tape is played back at the normal speed.

  • Page 52: Using The Counter

    Using the Counter Counter display You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback. Camera COUNTER button COUNTER RESET/TC SET button Press the COUNTER button. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.

  • Page 53: Connecting External Units

    Connecting external units Headphones External microphone Stereo Microphone (optional) AG-MC100G • When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter. PHONES Microphone holder Adapter INPUT1 or INPUT2 ENGLISH Microphone holder 12 mm 6 mm E-52...

  • Page 54: Digital Video Equipment

    Connecting external units (continued) Digital video equipment VIDEO AUDIO IN/OUT DV (IEEE1394) cable (optional) 4-pin type g You can connect a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector and digitally transfer video and audio signals as well as time code. •...

  • Page 55: Television

    Television VIDEO AV cable (optional) Red: CH2 (Rch) audio White: CH1 (Lch) audio Yellow: Video Video deck VIDEO AV cable (optional) Red: CH2 (Rch) audio White: CH1 (Lch) audio Yellow: Video g When connecting the external unit in order to input video and audio signals from the external unit, the unit shall be connected to the output connectors on the external unit.

  • Page 56: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing Background music or narration can be added to the images you have recorded on the tape. Set the POWER switch to ON. In the setup menus, select an audio recording system in RECORDING SETUP screen, AUDIO REC. • For menu operation (Page 65) •...
  • Page 57 Input channels and the tracks recorded Shooting Input mode Built-in microphone L channel Built-in microphone R channel INPUT 1 (XLR) INPUT 2 (XLR) CH2 (CH1) AUDIO IN/OUT CH1 (Pin jack) AUDIO IN/OUT CH2 (Pin jack) The sound track to be recorded when shooting can be changed by CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch.

  • Page 58: Dubbing

    Dubbing Analog input Use the dubbing function to copy the contents of S- VHS (or VHS) cassettes onto DV cassettes or record the television. Connect this unit to a video deck or a television. (Page 54) Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to the VCR mode.

  • Page 59: Analog Output

    Analog output You can record images you have shot on this unit to an S-VHS (VHS) tape in a video deck. Connect this unit to a video deck. (Page 54) Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to the VCR mode. CAMERA Move the OPERATION lever [q] to start play on this unit.

  • Page 60: Digital Input/Output

    Dubbing (continued) Digital input/output You can perform dubbing with a high image quality by means of digital signals by using a DV (IEEE1394) cable to connect this unit to a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector (IEEE1394). Read the connected digital video unit’s instruction manual carefully. Connect the digital video equipment to this unit.

  • Page 61: Screen Displays

    Screen displays Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes 1 Warnings REMOTE: Blinks when the wrong equipment setting is selected on the remote control unit. Lights when condensation has formed inside the camera-recorder. Blinks when cylinder heads are dirty. Blinks when a tape has not been inserted or the write-protect switch is engaged.
  • Page 62 Screen displays (continued) 9 Mic level auto control Appears when in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you have selected “ON”. 10 Auto iris control displays : Standard auto-iris control SPOT : Auto iris control for spotlight BACK : Auto iris control for backlight compensation 11 Shutter speed...
  • Page 63 27 Zoom position display The zoom poison is displayed with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom). 28 Scene file name display 29 Displays marker During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button once or twice will display the marker. 30 Counter display The following data is selected in turn each time the COUNTER button is pressed.

  • Page 64: In Vcr Mode Only

    Screen displays (continued) In VCR mode only 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 DVTC 48 K 34 Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) When the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set to ON, and you are using the Optical Image Stabilizer, is displayed even if playing back the tape as camera data.

  • Page 65: Setting The Display Items

    Setting the DISPLAY items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor screen by pressing the MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus (Page 75). Displays 3 Optical Image Stabilizer display 4 Displaying record time mode (SP/LP) 5 Progressive display 6 Squeeze record display...

  • Page 66: Using The Setup Menus

    Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18) Using the setup menus OPERATION lever MENU button MENU...

  • Page 67: Initializing The Menu Settings

    Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it y), then move it e or r to select the setting you want to change. To change a setting, move [q], then move the OPERATION lever e or r. Example: THER FUNCTI NS THER FUNCTI NS EMOTE EMOTE...

  • Page 68: Setup Menu Structure

    Setup menu structure Camera mode menu CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE (Pages 68 and 69) CAMERA SETUP (Page 70) SW MODE (Pages 70 and 71) AUTO SW (Page 71) RECORDING SETUP (Pages 73 and 74) DISPLAY SETUP (Page 75) OTHER FUNCTIONS (Pages 76 and 77) VCR mode menu VCR FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 69: Setup Menu List

    Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the amount of detail. (camera) -7 ··· 0 ··· +7 V DETAIL Adjusts the level of outline correction in LEVEL vertical screen. (camera) -7 ··· 0 ··· +7 DETAIL Adjusts the level of removing noises of CORING...
  • Page 70 Setup menu list (continued) SCENE FILE screen (continued) Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) MATRIX Chooses a MATRIX table, and sets the (camera) color for shooting. NORM: Makes colors suitable for a shooting in the open air or in using a halogen lamp as the source of light.

  • Page 71: Camera Setup Screen

    CAMERA SETUP screen Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) SYNCRO SCAN Adjusts the synchro scan shutter (camera) speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc. If you move and hold the OPERATION to e or r, changing speeds up and a beep sounds.

  • Page 72: Auto Sw Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) SW MODE screen (continued) Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) USER1 Enables a function to be allocated to (camera) the USER1 button. COLOURBAR: Color bar display (Page 34) SPOTLIGHT: Sets the auto iris control for the spotlight to ON or OFF.

  • Page 73: Playback Functions Screen

    PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) 32K (12bit) Sets the sound to be output as CH1 AUDIO and CH2 signals when playing back a (VCR) tape that was recorded in the 32K (12bit) audio mode. ST1: Selects the sound that was recorded during shooting.

  • Page 74: Recording Setup Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) REC SPEED Set the recording-time mode. (camera) SP: SP (standard) mode (VCR) LP: LP (long) mode AUDIO REC Set the audio recording mode for con- (camera) version to PCM audio. (VCR) 32K (12bit): 12bit/21kHz 48K (16bit): 16bit/48kHz...

  • Page 75: Av In/Out Setup Screen

    RECORDING SETUP screen (continued) Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) UB MODE Set the information you want for user (camera) information. (VCR) USER: Records user information. TIME: Records the current time. DATE: Records the current date. TCG: Records the data from the time code generator.

  • Page 76: Display Setup Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP screen Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) ZEBRA Sets the brightness level of the left- DETECT 1 leaning zebra patterns on the screen. (camera) 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105% ZEBRA Sets the brightness level of the right- DETECT 2 leaning zebra patterns on the screen.

  • Page 77: Other Functions Screen

    OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) REMOTE Sets the operations of the supplied (camera) remote control unit. (For settings on the (VCR) remote control (Page 19) VCR1: Accepts commands from a remote control set to VCR1. VCR2: Accepts commands from a remote control set to VCR2.
  • Page 78 Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Item/ (Display Description of settings mode) POWER SAVE Select the power saving mode. (camera) When you don’t perform any specified operations for five minutes* ON: the camera recorder turns off automatically OFF: the cylinder head pauses and goes into standby mode without cutting the power * The camera recorder does not go...

  • Page 79: Before Calling For Service

    Before calling for service Power supply There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly. Check the connections again. Power shuts off for no • To prevent the battery from running down needlessly and to safe- apparent reason.

  • Page 80: Other Types Of Video Recording

    Before calling for service (continued) Other types of video recording Cannot focus automatically. Editing Cannot perform audio dubbing. Displays Something is wrong with the time code display. The remaining tape display differs from the actual amount of tape remaining. Playback (images) Cannot play back a tape even when I press the play button.
  • Page 81 Playback (sound) Cannot hear any sound • You may have turned down the camera-recorder’s volume control from the camera- too far. recorder’s speaker. In the VCR mode, adjust the volume level using the AUDIO MON/ VAR button+. I can hear two sets of •...

  • Page 82: Condensation

    Condensation How to find out if there is condensation inside and what to do about it If the condensation mark has formed inside the camera-recorder. If this hap- pens, the power automatically turns off in few sec- onds. Take the following action. (1) Remove the cassette No other functions will be possible.

  • Page 83: Video Heads

    Video Heads Dirty video heads cause partial mosaic-pattern noise or make the whole display bluish on playback. When the video heads get extremely dirty, the recording quality decreases, and, in the worst case, it won’t record at all. Causes of dirty video heads •...

  • Page 84: Storage Precautions

    Storage Precautions Before storing the video camera, remove both the cassette and battery. Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively constant temperature. [Recommended temperature range: 15 [Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%] Video camera •...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: DC7.2 V/7.9 V Power consumption 6.8 W (when the viewfinder is used) 7.2 W (when the LCD monitor is used) 9.8 W (max.) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature ° ° C to 40 Ambient operating humidity 10% to 85% (no condensation) Weight 1.7 kg (excluding battery and accessories)
  • Page 86 Specifications (continued) [VIDEO] Sampling frequency Y: 13.5 MHz, P : 6.75 MHz Quantizing 8 bit Video compression system DCT + variable-length code Error correction Reed-Solomon product code [AUDIO] Sampling frequency 48 kHz/32 kHz Quantizing 16 bit/12 bit Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Wow &...
  • Page 87 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points,where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 88 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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