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PREPARATION DESCRIPTION

OF PARTS

BEFORE USESPECIFI-

CATIONS,

OTHER

Digital Video Camera-Recorder

Model AG- P

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for

future use.

Mini

NTSC

Printed in Japan

F0804S0 -H

VQT0N16

indicates safety information.

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.”

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to per-

sons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-

angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of important operating and maintenance

(service) instructions in the literature accom-

panying the appliance.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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 EQUIP-

MENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE

AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS

WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE

RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQ-

UIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID

CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIP-

MENT.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOM-

MENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

Do not install or place this unit in a book-

case, built-in cabinet or any other confined

space in order to maintain adequate ventila-

tion. Ensure that curtains and any other

materials do not obstruct the ventilation to

prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard

due to overheating.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUT-

LET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE

EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIP-

MENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT

THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC

RECEPTACLE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-

its are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equip-

ment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-

ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter-

ference in which case the user will be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compli-

ance, the user must use only shielded interface

cable when connecting to external units. Also,

any unauthorized changes or modifications to

this equipment could void the user’s authority to

operate it.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mis-

treated.

• Replace only with same or specified type.

• Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.

• Do not store in temperatures over 140°F

(60°C).

• Use specified charger for rechargeable

batteries.

• Do not recharge the battery if it is not a

rechargeable type.

For Remote Controller

• Replace battery with part No. CR2025

only.

• Do not recharge the battery.

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is oper-

ated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future refer-

ence.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and mainte-

nance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not rec-

ommended by the video product manufacturer as

they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit

near water — for example near a bath tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base-

ment, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The

video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child

or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only

with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom-

mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow

the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a

mounting accessory recommended by the manu-

facturer.

An appliance and cart combi-

nation should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the appliance and

cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the video unit and to protect it from

overheating. These openings must not be blocked

or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed,

sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a

radiator or heat register. This video unit should not

be placed in a built-in installation such as a book-

case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer's instructions have been

adhered to.

10. Power Sources — This video unit should be oper-

ated only from the type of power source indicated

on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type

of power supply to your home, consult your appli-

ance dealer or local power company. For video

units intended to be operated from battery power,

or other sources, refer to the operating instruc-

tions.

11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may

be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC

(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding

type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power out-

let only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, con-

tact your electrician to replace your obsolete out-

let. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.

The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a

grounding type power outlet. This is a safety fea-

ture. If you are unable to insert the plug into the

outlet, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the grounding type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to cords

of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the unit.

Notice (U.S.A.only):

This product has a fluorescent lamp that con-

tains a small amount of mercury.

It also contains lead in some components. Dis-

posal of these materials may be regulated in

your community due to environmental consid-

erations.

For disposal or recycling information please

contact your local authorities, or the Electron-

ics Industries Alliance:

<http://www.eiae.org.>

Camera-Recorder

• The rating plate is on the underside of the Camera-

Recorder

AC Adapter

• The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adapter.

• Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains

socket when not in use.

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. Part 1

of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section

810 of the National Electrical Code, provides infor-

mation with respect to proper grounding of the

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,

and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit

receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left

unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna or cable system. This will prevent dam-

age to the video unit due to lightning and power-

line surges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power

lines or other electric light or power circuits, or

where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-

ing such power lines or circuits as contact with

them might be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any

kind into this video unit through openings as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video

unit yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz-

ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-

sonnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video

unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qual-

ified service personnel under the following condi-

tions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into the video unit.

c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the video unit to its normal peration.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabi-

net has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change

in performance — this indicates a need for ser-

vice.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has

used replacement parts specified by the manufac-

turer or have the same characteristics as the origi-

nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in

fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service

or repairs to this video unit, ask the service techni-

cian to perform safety checks to determine that the

video unit is in safe operating order.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC — NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND

CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Read this first!

Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and

images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.

Remember to check the settings especially when you intend to use special effects or backlight compensation.

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.

Respect copyrights

personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even it is intended for pri-

vate use.

Caution concerning illustrations in these instructions

• Note that all illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions will differ slightly

from the actual camera-recorder.

• If the operations described can be performed using either the camera-recorder or the remote control unit, an illus-

tration of the remote control unit is shown alongside.

Reference pages

Reference pages are indicated as (P00).

Usable cassette tapes

Digital video cassette tapes with the mark can be used with this camera-recorder.

Accessories

Mini

Battery∗ AC adapter∗ AC cord DC cord

Wireless remote control

Button battery

(CR2025)

Shoulder strap Mini DV cassette tape

AY-DVM63MQ

Eye cup

∗: For the battery and AC adapter model numbers, refer to the “OPTIONAL UNITS” section. (P81)

Attaching the eye cup

To attach the eye cup, align the profections on the eye cup holder and eye

cup, and fit the holder and eye cup together.

• Turning the eye cup after attaching it to its holder may cause the holder

to become disengaged.

Eye cup

Projection

Eye cup holder

Contents

Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Checking the system operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Inserting the cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Checking what you have shot (rec check) . . . . . . 12

Removing the tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Disconnecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Lens hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Camera-recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Wireless remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Shooting techniques for different targets . . . . . . 31

Low-angle shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Searching specific scenes (image search) . . . . . 31

Zoom functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Self-portrait shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Recording the time stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

High-sensitivity shooting (SNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Vibration reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wind noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Movie-like shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Photo shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Zebra pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Field and frame shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Frame-by-frame shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Changing the image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adding effects to images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the USER buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

One-touch zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Backlight compensation function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

AE lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Index recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Still shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Backup recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Switching to manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustments . . . . . . 38

Shutter speed adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Iris and gain adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

White balance adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the white balance manually . . . . . . . . . 41

Audio input select and level adjustments . . . . . . 42

Selecting audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the headphone volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Playing back a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Connecting a TV to view images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checking the shooting date and time . . . . . . . . . .44

Variable-speed playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Slow playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Frame-feed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Cue and review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Search functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Variable-speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Before calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Normal video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Other types of video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playback (images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playback (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

System resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Cleaning the video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Maintenance cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Storage precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Charging the internal battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Specifying the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Counter display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Counter memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connecting external units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Digital video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Video deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

External microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Analog input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Digital input/output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes . . . . . . . . 57

In VCR mode only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the MODE CHK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Setting the DISPLAY items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting the menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Selecting the main items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Selecting the sub items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Entering the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting other sub items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Returning to the main item screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Setting other main items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Releasing the menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Initializing the menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

CAMERA mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

VCR mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

SCENE FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

CAMERA SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

RECORDING SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

DISPLAY SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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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.

• Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set

may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due

to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits.

• The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers

or large motors may damage your tape recordings or

distort the images.

• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a micro-

computer will adversely affect the camera-recorder,

causing the images and/or sound to be distorted.

• If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by

products that generate magnetic fields that it no

longer operates properly, turn it off and remove the

battery or unplug the AC adapter from the power out-

let. Then install the battery again or re-connect the

AC adapter. After this, turn the camera-recorder back

on.

Do not use the camera-recorder near radio trans-

mitters or high-voltage equipment.

• Using the camera-recorder near a radio transmitter or

high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the

recorded images and/or sound.

Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the cam-

era-recorder when using it at the beach and other

similar places.

• Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder and

cassette. (Be especially careful when inserting or

removing the cassettes.)

AC adapter and battery

• If the battery has become extremely hot or cold or if it

has not been used for a long time and has no charge,

the CHARGE lamp will blink several times and charg-

ing will start automatically.

• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when

the battery temperature is normal, it may mean that

something is wrong with the battery or AC adapter.

Consult your dealer.

• When the battery is warm, it will take longer to charge

than normal.

• When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the sound

from the radio may be distorted. Keep the AC adapter

at least a yard away from the radio.

• Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is being

used; however, this is not a sign of malfunctioning.

Do not drop the camera-recorder while carrying it.

• Strong impact may damage the camera-recorder to

the extent that it will no longer operate properly.

• When carrying the camera-recorder around, use the

hand strap, handle or shoulder strap, and remember

to handle it carefully.

Do not expose the camera-recorder to insect

sprays or volatile substances.

• Contact with insect sprays or volatile substances may

distort the shape of the camera-recorder and/or

cause its finish to peel off.

• Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with rub-

ber or PVC products for extended periods of time.

After use, always remove the cassette and remove

the battery or unplug the AC cord from the power

outlet.

• If the cassette is left inside the camera-recorder, the

tape may become slack or damaged.

• Leaving the battery on the camera-recorder for an

extended period may cause the battery voltage to

drop excessively, and it may not be possible to re-use

it even after charging it.

BEFORE USE

Battery characteristics

This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithium-ion

battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to gener-

ate electrical energy. This reaction is easily influenced

by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the bat-

tery’s effective operating time is reduced as the tem-

perature rises or falls. When the battery is used in an

environment where the temperature is very low, it will

not allow more than 5 minutes of operation.

If you let the battery get very hot, its protection function

will be triggered, which will make it unusable for some

time.

Always remove the battery after use.

If it is left inside, a small amount of current will be con-

sumed even while the camera-recorder’s power is off.

Also, if it is left inside for an extended period, the bat-

tery may become overdischarged and it may not be

possible to re-use it even after charging it.

To dispose of an unusable battery

• The battery has a definite service life.

In order to protect valuable natural resources, do

not throw away a battery which you no longer

need. Take it to a store that participates in the

recycling of rechargeable batteries.

Protect the battery’s terminal area.

Keep the battery’s terminal area free of dust and other

foreign matter. If a battery has been dropped, check

whether its body or terminal area has been bent out of

shape.

Attempting to install an out-of-shape battery in the cam-

era-recorder or mounting it in the AC adapter may

damage the camera-recorder or AC adapter.

Liquid crystal displays

• If the same image or characters are left displayed on

the LCD monitor or viewfinder for an extended

period, they may become burned onto the screen.

However, if the power is kept off for several hours,

the screen will return to normal.

• The liquid crystal parts are manufactured using high-

precision technology. More than 99.99% of the pixels

are effective, which means that less than 0.01% of

the pixels are missing or permanently lighted. Miss-

ing or lighted pixels are not a sign of malfunctioning

and have no effect at all on the images which are

recorded.

• Condensation may form on the liquid crystal parts of

the LCD monitor when the camera-recorder is used

in places where the temperature fluctuates signifi-

cantly. If this happens, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.

• If the camera-recorder has become very cold, the

LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual imme-

diately after the power is turned on. Normal bright-

ness will be restored when the temperature inside the

camera-recorder rises.

Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.

Doing so may damage the parts inside.

Protective caps for the connectors

Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors

that are not being used.

Do not look directly at the IR light when it is on.

When the IR light is on, light in the infrared ray region is

exposed.

As such, you could damage your eyes by looking

directly into the IR light.

Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod

The depth of the tripod mounting hole is

5.5 mm.

When mounting this camera-recorder on a

tripod, do not force the screw beyond this

depth.

Note that if you use any screw other than

a 1/4-20UNC type you could damage the

camera-recorder.

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Checking the system operations

After purchasing your camera-recorder, follow the

instructions for checking the system operations to

ensure that the unit is working properly before you

attempt to shoot anything.

1 Connect the DC cord to the DC input socket.

2 Connect the other end of the DC cord and one end

of the AC cord to the AC adapter.

3 Plug the other end of the AC cord into the power

outlet.

1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction shown

by the arrow to open the cassette cover.

When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder

pops out automatically.

2 Insert the cassette tape.

Getting ready

Connecting the power cord

Connect the cords properly as shown in the fig-

ure above.

The battery cannot be charged when power is being

supplied to the camera-recorder from the AC

adapter.

AC adapter AC cord

DC cord Mini DV cassette tape

The AC adapter is designed to switch over automati-

cally to the supply voltage (110 V, 120 V, 220 V or

240 V) and frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) of every

country in the world.

However, in some countries the power outlet may be

a different shape. If this is the case, you will have to

purchase an adapter plug that fits your power outlet;

however, only do this after consulting with your

dealer.

Inserting the cassette tape

OPEN/EJECT

Cassette holder

Cassette cover

BEFORE USE

3 Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the cas-

sette holder.

When the holder is closed properly, the cassette

holder is retracted automatically.

4 Close the cassette cover after the cassette holder

has been completely retracted.

• 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.

• Do not forcibly push the cassette holder into place as

this may cause malfunctioning.

• Wait until the cassette holder is completely retracted

before closing the cassette cover.

Turn the POWER lever to the ON position.

The CAM (red) lamp lights, and the camera-recorder

switches to shooting pause mode.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to AUTO.

2 Squeeze both sides of the lens cap and remove it.

3 Look through the viewfinder and check what you

want to shoot.

4 Shooting starts when you press the START/STOP

(red) button on the POWER lever.

Press this button again to pause shooting (shooting

pause mode).

Turning on the power

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Shooting

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Viewfinder

Checking the system operations (cont.)

1 Open the LCD monitor while holding down the

panel locking button.

The LCD monitor can be opened to a maximum

angle of 90°.

Forcing it past this point will damage the cam-

era-recorder.

2 In the shooting pause mode, press the t button.

The last two or three seconds of the scenes you

have shot are now played back.

After playback, the shooting pause mode is

restored.

1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction shown

by the arrow to open the cassette cover.

When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder

pops out automatically.

2 Take out the cassette tape.

3 Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the cas-

sette holder.

4 Close the cassette cover after the cassette holder

has been completely retracted.

Checking what you have shot

(rec check)

You can conduct an image search (P31) by holding

down the t button in the shooting pause mode.

Do not hold down the t button when conducting a

rec check.

Tape protection mode

If you leave the camera-recorder in the shooting

pause mode for 5 minutes or so, the camera-recorder

will automatically switch to the tape protection mode

and its power will turn off.

However, when “STBY” has been selected as the

TAPE PROTECT item setting on the OTHER FUNC-

TIONS screen using the menus (P62-64), the cylin-

der head will stop instead of the power being turned

off. (P73)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

Removing the tape

OPEN/EJECT

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BEFORE USE

Turn the POWER lever to the OFF position.

The power is now turned off, and the CAM lamp goes

off.

1 Disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet.

2 Disconnect the DC cord from the DC input socket.

3 Disconnect the DC cord and AC cord from the AC

adapter.

• Check that the camera-recorder’s power is on

before sliding the OPEN/EJECT lever.

• Close the cassette cover if you are not going to

insert a cassette tape immediately after removing

another.

• Do not attempt to remove a tape while you are

recording. The cassette cover opens but recording

will continue, allowing outside light and dust to

adversely affect the tape.

Turning off the power

Disconnecting the power cord

• Turn the POWER lever to the OFF position, check

that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off,

and then remove the battery.

• Support the battery with your hand so that it does

not drop off.

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Adjusting the hand strap

Adjust the hand strap to fit your hand.

1 Open the cover and adjust the strap length.

2 Close the cover firmly.

Attaching the shoulder strap

We recommended that you attach the shoulder strap to

help you avoid dropping the camera-recorder.

inch (20 mm)

or more

inch

(20 mm)

or more

BEFORE USE

Lens hood

Removing the lens hood

• Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to remove it.

Attaching the lens hood

• Make sure that the larger flat part of the lens hood is

pointing upward, then fit it into place.

• Turn the lens hood clockwise to attach it.

Cassette tapes

g We recommend that you use the following mini DV

cassette tapes with this camera-recorder.

AY-DVM63PQ Professional series tape

(60 minutes in SP mode)

AY-DVM63MQ Master series tape

(60 minutes in SP mode)

g Although the picture quality of material shot in the

LP mode is not bad, mosaic-like noise may appear,

limitations may apply to some of the memory func-

tions and/or regular playback may not be possible

when:

• a tape shot in the LP mode using this camera-

recorder is played back in another digital video unit;

• a tape shot in the LP mode using another digital

video unit is played back in this camera-recorder;

• a tape shot in the LP mode using this camera-

recorder is played back in another digital video unit

that does not have an LP mode capability;

• slow or frame-feed playback is performed; or

• an image search is conducted

g Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP mode

as the tracks on the tape are narrower than the

heads.

Preventing accidental erasure

To prevent erasing the recordings on a tape by acci-

dent, set the tab on the cassette to SAVE.

Larger flat area

REC

SAVE

Description of parts

For details, refer to the respective pages.

Camera-recorder

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

PUSH

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

HANDLE ZOOM (P31)

Zoom buttons (P31)

Shoe (P51)

Battery release button

(P21)

START/STOP button

(P11, 13)

DC input (INPUT 7.9 V)

socket (P10, 13)

Shoulder strap eyelet

(P14)

Battery connector

PHONES jack

(P49)

DV connector

(P49)

CAM REMOTE jack

(2.5 mm diameter)

Built-in stereo microphone

START/STOP button

(P31)

OPEN/EJECT lever

(P10, 12)

USER 1 button

(P36, 46, 52)

POWER lamp

(P11)

POWER lever

(P11, 13)

Hand strap (P14)

Cassette holder

(P10, 12)

Cassette cover

(P10, 12)

Tripod mounting hole (P9)

White balance sensor

(P40)

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

connector (P50)

XLR AUDIO IN connector

(P51)

Tally lamp (P77)

Focusing ring

(P31, 37)

Lens hood (P15, 32)

Lens

Infrared light (P32)

Tally lamp (P77)

VIDEO IN/OUT connector

(P50)

AUDIO IN/OUT (CH1/CH2)

connector (P50)

EVF Slide / Lock (P22)

Mode button (P43, 48, 52,

54,-56)

Remote control sensor

EXT MIC connector (P51)

DESCRIPTION

OF PARTS

Camera-recorder

REC sub button (P54, 56)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

SEARCH (t) button

(P12, 31, 43, 45)

COUNTER button (P48)

RESET button (counter)

(P77)

MODE CHK button (P61)

SNS (Super Night Shooting system) button (P32)

USER2 button

(P36, 46, 52)

FOCUS button (P37)

WHITE BAL button

(P40, 41)

Multi dial

(P23, 25-29, 38, 39, 42, 44,

46, 62)

MENU button (P23, 25, 27,

29, 42, 62, 64)

D.ZOOM (q) button

(P31, 43, 45,)

SEARCH (y) button

( P31, 43, 45)

USER 3 (g) button

(P36, 43, 55, 56)

STILL (h) button

(P43, 45)

OIS (Optical Image Stabi-

lizer) button (P33)

ZEBRA button (P34)

AUTO/MANUAL selector

switch

(P11, 30, 37, 38, 40, 41)

Panel locking button

(P12)

Eye-cup

Viewfinder

(P11, 22)

Diopter adjustment lever

(P22)

ZOOM SPEED select

switch (P31)

AUDIO IN select switch

(P42)

LCD panel (P12, 22, 32)

RESET button (counter)

(P24, 27, 48)

AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2)

adjustment dial (P42)

REC button (P54, 56)

Description of parts (cont.)

1. DATE/TIME button (P44)

2. OSD (On Screen Display) button (P44)

3. COUNTER button (P48)

4. RESET button (counter) (P24, 27, 29, 48)

5. A.DUB button (P52)

6. REC button (P54, 56)

7. PLAY button (q) ∗1

(P43, 45, 54-56)

8. PAUSE button (h) ∗1

(P43, 52, 54)

9. /REW button (t) ∗1

(P31, 43, 45, 48)

10. STILL ADV button ( , )

(P19, 45)

11. INDEX button (u, i)

(P47)

12. STOP button (g) ∗1

(P19, 43, 54-56)

13. FF/ button (y) ∗1

(P31, 43, 45, 48)

∗1: During playback, these buttons function in exactly

the same way as the corresponding buttons on the

camera-recorder.

14. PHOTO SHOT button ∗2 (P33)

15. START/STOP button ∗2 (P30)

16. ZOOM/VOL buttons ∗2 (P31, 44)

∗2: During shooting, these buttons function in exactly

the same way as the corresponding buttons on the

camera-recorder.

17. VAR.SEARCH button (P46)

18. MENU button

(P23, 25, 27, 42, 62, 64)

19. [ ] [ ], [ ] buttons

(P23, P25-29, 42, 44, 46, 47, 62, 63)

Wireless remote control unit

Note that the following buttons are for functions that

cannot be executed on the camera-recorder.

• TITLE

• SELECT

• OFF/ON

•

• MULTI/P-IN-P

• STORE

• PB. ZOOM

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

PREPARATION DESCRIPTION

OF PARTS

Remote control unit

1 Pull out the battery holder while pressing the knob

in the direction of arrow .

2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing

up.

3 Return the holder to its original position.

• When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it

with a new one. (The service life of the battery is

about one year, although this depends on how often

the remote control is used.) If the remote control unit

fails to work even when it is operated near the cam-

era-recorder’s remote control sensor, it means that

the battery has run out.

• Keep the battery out of the reach of small chil-

dren.

When two camera-recorders are used simultaneously,

either [VCR1] or [VCR2] can be set for this camera-

recorder and the wireless remote control unit so that

the remote control unit will not be used to operate the

wrong camera-recorder by mistake.

• The remote control sensor used for this is located at

the lower side of the lens on the camera recorder.

Point the wireless remote control unit towards the

sensor when operating the camera-recorder with it.

Setting procedure

• Wireless remote control unit

Press the STOP (g) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons at

the same time to set the remote control unit for use

with VCR1. Alternatively, press the STOP (g) and

STILL ADV ( ) buttons at the same time to set the

remote control unit for use with VCR2.

When the battery in the remote control unit is

replaced, the remote control unit is set for use with

VCR1.

• Camera-recorder

Use the menus (P62-64) to set the REMOTE item on

the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (P72)

If different settings are used for the camera-recorder

and remote control unit, “REMOTE” will light up in red

on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Installing the battery

Setting the remote control unit

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

VCR 2 VCR 1

Battery

Before using the battery, fully charge it in the AC

adapter.

We recommend that you keep a spare battery with you

whenever you use the battery to run the camera-

recorder.

1 Align the battery with the “ ” marking on the AC

adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the direction

shown below.

• You cannot charge the battery if the DC cord is

connected to the DC OUT connector, so discon-

nect it first.

2 Connect the AC cord to the power outlet.

• The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the AC

adapter light, and charging begins.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light when the bat-

tery is placed in the AC adapter, remove the bat-

tery and place it in the adapter once again.

3 When the battery has been charged, the CHARGE

lamp on the AC adapter goes off.

4 Slide the battery, and remove it.

Recording time of accessory battery

• Times given above are approximations only.

The figure in parentheses is the time that applies when the

LCD monitor is used.

• The times given above apply when the ambient operating tem-

perature is 68°F (20°C) and ambient humidity is 60%.

Charging may take longer at other temperatures and humidity

levels.

Charging

CHARGE

POWER

Capacity Recharging time

Continuous recording

time

5400 mAh Approx. 330 min. Approx. 360 (or 300)

min.

• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins)

away from the battery. Short-circuiting may occur

across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up,

and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the

battery in this state.

• The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged.

Similarly, the camera-recorder body becomes hot during

use.

• If recording and stopping are done unnecessarily and

repeatedly, the recording time will be less than the figure

given in the table above.

• The battery should be discharged for storage.

When storing it for an extended time, we recommend that at

least once a year you charge it, use up its charge by operat-

ing the camera-recorder, and then store it again.

• If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the CHARGE lamp

will blink several times before charging starts.

Similarly, if the battery has not been used for an extended

period of time and has no charge, the CHARGE lamp will

blink several times before charging starts.

• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the bat-

tery temperature is normal, it may mean that something is

wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Contact your dealer.

• It takes longer to charge a battery that is warm.

• When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the sound from

the radio may be distorted. Keep the AC adapter at least a

yard away from the radio.

• Noise may be heard from an AC adapter while it is being

used. This is not a sign of malfunctioning.

• The battery cannot be charged when power is being sup-

plied to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter.

PREPARATION

Press the battery straight against the camera-recorder

body and slide it down until it clicks into place.

To remove the battery, hold down the battery release

button and slide it up.

Mounting

Removing

• Turn the POWER lever to the OFF position, check

that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off,

and then remove the battery.

• Support the battery with your hand so that it does

not drop off.

Viewfinder

This camera-recorder offers a choice of viewfinders: a

viewfinder with a small LCD screen and one with a 2.5-

inch LCD monitor.

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.

To see how the final images will appear, check them

on a TV monitor.

1 Set the POWER lever to the ON position, and

check that images appear in the viewfinder.

• Keep the LCD monitor closed.

2 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the screen is

positioned where it is easiest to see.

3 Move the viewfinder to the position that best suits

you.

1. Loosen the lock ring.

2. Adjust the position of the viewfinder.

3. Tighten the lock ring.

4 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that the char-

acters on the viewfinder screen are seen most

clearly.

1 Set the POWER lever to the ON position.

2 Open the LCD monitor while holding down the

panel locking button.

The LCD monitor can be opened to a maximum

angle of 90°.

Forcing it past this point will damage the cam-

era-recorder.

3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see.

• The monitor can be rotated by 180 degrees

toward the lens and 90 degrees toward you.

Forcing the monitor beyond these angles or

attempting to close the monitor while it has

been rotated by 90 degrees will damage the

camera-recorder.

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Do not point the viewfinder at the sun.

Doing so may damage the parts inside.

Using the LCD monitor

• When closing the LCD monitor, ensure that it is

closed securely.

• When the LCD monitor is rotated toward the lens

(for self-portrait shooting), the viewfinder and LCD

monitor will light up at the same time.

Diopter adjustment

lever

Viewfinder

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PREPARATION

1 Use the menus (P62-64) to select “YES” as the

LCD/EVF SET item setting on the DISPLAY

SETUP screen.

2 The LCD/EVF SET screen with “LCD BRIGHT-

NESS” selected appears. Turn the multi dial to

adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.

3 Upon completion of the settings, press the multi dial

to select “LCD COLOR LEVEL”.

4 Turn the multi dial to adjust the color level of the

LCD monitor screen.

5 Upon completion of the settings, press the multi dial

to select “EVF BRIGHTNESS”.

6 Turn the multi dial to adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder screen.

7 Press the MENU button three times to exit the

menu mode.

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i`aLbsc==pbq

bsc==_ofdeqkbpp

i`a==`lilo==ibsbi

i`a==_ofdeqkbpp

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

x=H=z

x====z

x=H=z

x====z

x=H=z

x====z

||||

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

i`aLbsc==pbq

bsc==_ofdeqkbpp

i`a==`lilo==ibsbi

i`a==_ofdeqkbpp

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

||||

x====z

x=H=z

x====z

x=H=z

x====z

x=H=z

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

When the [ ] button on the remote control unit is used to make adjustments, the level meter reading starts

changing in the opposite direction once it has reached the maximum (or minimum) position.

Viewfinder (cont.)

• If the RESET button (counter) is pressed when it is

possible to change the settings by selecting the

LCD/EVF SET item, the values set for those items

(LCD BRIGHTNESS and COLOR LEVEL, and EVF

BRIGHTNESS) can be returned to the factory set-

tings.

• When “ON” is selected as the setting for the EVF

MODE item on the DISPLAY SETUP screen, the

images will always be displayed on the viewfinder

even if the LCD monitor is open. (P72)

• Using the EVF COLOR item on the DISPLAY

SETUP screen, either color or black and white can

be selected for displaying the viewfinder images.

(P72)

No matter whether color or black and white is

selected, the images will have the same resolution.

• When you press the USER button to which the EVF

DTL function has been allocated, the contours of

the images in the viewfinder and LCD monitor are

emphasized, making it easier to bring the subject

into focus. (P68)

Note that the contours of the images will still be

emphasized to make focusing easier even if “ON”

has been selected as the EVF DETAIL item setting

on the DISPLAY SETUP screen. (P72)

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

PREPARATION

Time data

This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM

on December 25, 2004.

1 Set the POWER lever to the ON position.

2 Use the menus (P62-64) to select “YES” as the

CLOCK SET item setting on the OTHER FUNC-

TIONS screen.

3 The CLOCK SET screen with “YEAR” selected

appears. Turn the multi dial to set 2004.

Any year from 2000 to 2089 can be set.

4 Press the multi dial to move the setting item to

“MONTH.”

5 Turn the multi dial to set DEC.

6 In the same way, use the multi dial to set 25 for

“DAY,” 17 for “HOUR” and 20 for “MIN.”

• The 24-hour system is used for the time.

7 Press the MENU button three times to exit the

menu mode.

Adjusting the calendar

POWER

lcc

POWER

lcc

lqebo==crk`qflkp

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

objlqb

as==`ja==pbi

as==`lkqoli

ob`==i^jm

_bbm==plrka

`il`h==pbq

s`oN

lcc

ob`==m

lcc

vbp

||||

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

`il`h==pbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

vb^o

a^v

jlkqe

elro

jfkK

^mo

OMMQ

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

`il`h==pbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

vb^o

a^v

jlkqe

elro

jfkK

^mo

OMMQ

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR

(April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL (July), AUG

(August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV

(November), DEC (December)

An error will gradually develop in the time, so check

that the time is correct before shooting.

`il`h==pbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

vb^o

a^v

jlkqe

elro

jfkK

ab`

OMMQ

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

`il`h==pbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

vb^o

a^v

jlkqe

elro

jfkK

ab`

OMMQ

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

Time data (cont.)

The calendar data (year/month/day/hours/ minutes) is

kept in the memory by the internal battery (three

months when fully charged).

When the “ ” display appears on the viewfinder and

LCD monitor screen, it means that the battery has run

out.

Follow the steps below to charge the battery.

Set the date and time after the battery is fully

recharged.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the camera-recorder.

(P10)

• Keep the LCD monitor closed.

2 Leave the POWER lever at the OFF position.

3 Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4

hours.

• The internal battery is charged during this time.

By setting the user’s bit, you can store 8-digit informa-

tion (such as the date and time) in the hexadecimal for-

mat on the tape’s sub code track.

The user’s bit settings are automatically saved in the

memory and retained even after the power has been

turned off.

1 Set the POWER lever to the ON position.

2 Use the menus (P62-64) to select “USER” as the

UB MODE item setting on the RECORDING

SETUP screen.

3 Turn the multi dial to move to the UB PRESET item.

4 Press the multi dial to move q to “YES”.

5 The screen shown below appears. Set the user’s

bit using the multi dial.

Turn the multi dial and select the user’s bit charac-

ters.

• Numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F can

be used as the characters that make up the

user’s bit.

Charging the internal battery

Setting the user’s bit

POWER

lcc

POWER

lcc

ob`loafkd==pbqrm

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

cfopq==ob`==q`

r_==jlab

q`==mobpbq

r_==mobpbq

obdbk

rpbo===qfjb

a^qb====q`d

lkb==pelq==ob`

lcc

bccb`q

lcc

ob`==qfjb

MKR

||||

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

bccb`q lcc

ob`loafkd==pbqrm

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

cfopq==ob`==q`

r_==jlab

q`==mobpbq

r_==mobpbq

obdbk

rpbo

lkb==pelq==ob` lcc

ob`==qfjb MKR

vbp

||||

PUSH

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

ob`loafkd==pbqrm

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

cfopq==ob`==q`

r_==jlab

q`==mobpbq

r_==mobpbq

obdbk

rpbo

lkb==pelq==ob`

lcc

ob`==qfjb

MKR

vbp

||||

bccb`q

lcc

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

r_==mobpbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

M===M===M===M===M===M===M===M

r_==mobpbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

c==M===M===M===M===M===M===M

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

PREPARATION

Press the multi dial to move to the next digit.

6 Press the MENU button when you finish setting the

user’s bit.

7 The screen shown below appears. Turn the multi

dial to select “YES”.

8 The user’s bit is entered when the multi dial is

pressed.

9 Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu

mode.

Perform the settings related to the time code using the

items below on the RECORDING SETUP screen.

(P70)

• TCG

• FIRST REC TC

• TC PRESET

• 1394 TC REGEN (the menu items appear in the VCR

mode)

• In the VCR mode, the settings of the items listed here

cannot be changed if “ON” has been selected as the

1394 TC REGEN item setting.

If the RESET button (counter) is pressed when the

user’s bit has been set, the user’s bit is cleared to

zero.

r_==mobpbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

c==M===M===M===M===M===M===M

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

r_==mobpbq

mobpbq==lh\

mrpe==gld

vbp

|||

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

r_==mobpbq

mobpbq==lh\

mrpe==gld

vbp

|||

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Setting the time code

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

Time data (cont.)

You can record a value of your choice as the initial set-

ting for the time code to be used at the start of record-

ing.

1 Set the POWER lever to the ON position.

2 Use the menus (P62-64) to select “PRESET” as the

FIRST REC TC item setting on the RECORDING

SETUP screen.

3 Turn the multi dial to move to the TC PRESET item.

4 Press the multi dial to move q to “YES”.

5 The screen shown below appears. Use the multi

dial to set the time code.

Turn the multi dial to specify the time code.

Specifying the time code

POWER

lcc

POWER

lcc

ob`loafkd==pbqrm

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

cfopq==ob`==q`

r_==mobpbq

q`==mobpbq

lkb

pelq==ob`

ob`==qfjb

obdbk

MKR

lcc

mobpbq

r_==jlab

||||

rpbo

bccb`q

lcc

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

ob`loafkd==pbqrm

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

cfopq==ob`==q`

r_==mobpbq

q`==mobpbq

lkb

pelq==ob`

ob`==qfjb

MKR

lcc

mobpbq

r_==jlab

rpbo

vbp

||||

bccb`q

lcc

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

ob`loafkd==pbqrm

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

cfopq==ob`==q`

r_==mobpbq

q`==mobpbq

lkb

pelq==ob`

ob`==qfjb

MKR

lcc

mobpbq

r_==jlab

rpbo

vbp

||||

bccb`q

lcc

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

q`==mobpbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

M=M=Ü=M=M=ã=M=M=ë=M=M=Ñ=

q`==mobpbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

N=M=Ü=M=M=ã=M=M=ë=M=M=Ñ=

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

PREPARATION

Press the multi dial to move to the next digit.

6 Press the MENU button when you finish setting the

time code.

7 The screen shown below appears. Turn the multi

dial to select “YES”.

8 The time code is entered when the multi dial is

pressed.

9 Press the MENU button two times to exit the menu

mode.

If the RESET button (counter) is pressed when the

time code has been set, the time code is cleared to

zero.

q`==mobpbq

mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok

N=M=Ü=M=M=ã=M=M=ë=M=M=Ñ=

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

q`==mobpbq

mobpbq==lh\

mrpe==gld

vbp

|||

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

q`==mobpbq

mobpbq==lh\

mrpe==gld

vbp

|||

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

Regular shooting

Before shooting, check that the camera-recorder is

operating properly.

Check the equipment as warranted by the shooting

conditions.

g Battery (P20)

Have a fully charged battery ready.

We also recommend that you keep a spare battery

on hand.

g Cassette tape (P15)

Check that the cassette tape can be used for record-

ing:

• Is the cassette’s accidental erasure prevention

tab not set to the SAVE position?

• Is there not already any important material on the

tape?

• Is the cassette cover closed securely?

g Viewfinder (P22)

Check whether the viewfinder’s diopter adjustment

has been made.

g Zoom/focus/iris

• Check that motor-driven zooming is possible.

(P31)

• Check that the focusing can be performed both

automatically and manually. (P37)

• Check that the lens iris operations can be per-

formed automatically and manually. (P39)

g Time data (P25-29)

• Check that the calendar and time have been set

correctly.

• Check that the time code and user’s bit have

been set correctly.

g Audio input (P42)

Check that the audio input switch is in the correct

position.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to the

AUTO position.

2 Squeeze both sides of the lens cap and remove it.

3 Look through the viewfinder and check what you

want to shoot.

4 Shooting starts when you press the START/STOP

(red) button on the POWER lever.

Press this button again to pause shooting (shooting

pause mode).

Preparation and inspections Shooting

The following items are adjusted automatically in the auto

mode.

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

MANUAL

AUTO

• Focusing

• Shutter speed

• Iris

• Gain

• White balance

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

OL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

POWER

lcc

Viewfinder

SHOOTING

Shooting techniques for different targets

For shooting at a low angle, you can use the START/

STOP button on the handle.

The recording operation of this button can be set using

the HANDLE S/S INHIBIT item on the SW MODE

screen. (P69)

To check what you have shot straight away, conduct a

rec check (P12).

To find specific scenes among the ones that you have

shot so far, conduct an image search while the shoot-

ing pause mode is established.

Image search comes in handy when you want to con-

tinue shooting from a particular scene you have found

(shooting with frame-to-frame continuity).

1 In the shooting pause mode, hold down the y or

t button.

While the button is held down, the tape is played

back in the forward or reverse direction.

2 When you have found the scene you are looking

for, release the button.

Upon completion of the image search, operation

returns to the shooting pause mode.

This camera-recorder comes with a ×16 optical zoom.

Press the main unit's ZOOM buttons gently for slow

zooming; press them more forcefully for fast zooming.

The zoom speed resulting when the buttons are

pressed gently can be set using the ZOOM MODE item

(P69) on the SW MODE screen.

You can change the zoom speed for the HANDLE

ZOOM with the ZOOM SPEED switch. When you are

not using the HANDLE ZOOM, in the HANDLE ZOOM

item, select “L/OFF/H” and set ZOOM SPEED SW to

“OFF/M”.

The digital zoom function is made operational by press-

ing the DIGITAL ZOOM button in the shooting pause

mode.

When “×24” is selected as the D.ZOOM item (P69) set-

ting on the SW MODE screen, the digital zoom function

works at the following magnification levels each time

this button is pressed: ×1.25 ×1.5 ×1 (OFF).

Zooming at a maximum level of k24 is possible at this

setting.

If, on the other hand, “×160” is selected as the item’s

setting, the digital zoom function works at the following

magnification levels each time this button is pressed:

×2 ×5 ×10 ×1 (OFF). Zooming at a maximum

level of ×160 is possible at this setting.

The zoom position is displayed at all times at the top

right of the screen, and the magnification level of the

digital zoom also appears when the digital zoom func-

tion is working. (P59)

• The magnification level cannot be changed during

shooting.

• When shooting with the digital zoom function, you

cannot obtain the same image quality as you can with

normal (optical) zooming.

When “ZOOM” has been selected as the FOCUS RING

item setting on the SW MODE screen using the menus

(P62-64), zooming operations can be performed using

the focus ring but only when shooting in the auto focus

mode. (P69)

Low-angle shooting

Searching specific scenes

(image search)

START/STOP button

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL +

Zoom functions

AUDIO

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

HANDLE ZOOM button

T : for zooming in

W : for zooming out

Focus ring

ZOOM button

T : for zooming in

W : for zooming out

ZOOM SPEED switch

DIGITAL ZOOM button

Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)

When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180

degrees toward the lens to take shots of yourself, the

images shot may appear differently from how you

would normally.

When “MIRROR” has been selected as the SELF

SHOOT item setting on the DISPLAY SETUP screen

using the menus (P62-64), an image with the left and

right sides reversed will appear on the LCD monitor.

This way, it feels as if you were looking at yourself in a

mirror, which makes it easier to check what you are

shooting. (P72)

However, even if you take self-portrait shots in the mir-

ror mode, the images recorded on the tape will be

exactly like the ones you would normally shoot (i.e. not

mirror images).

When shooting in the mirror mode, the information dis-

played on the viewfinder and LCD monitor is limited to

the following.

* : Shooting

* h : Shooting pause

: Remaining battery charge

: Warning

If is displayed, return the LCD monitor to its original

position, and check the contents of the warning.

By selecting “REC” as the TIME STAMP setting on the

RECORDING SETUP screen using the menus (P62-

64), the shooting date and time can be superimposed

on the images shot and recorded on the tape. (P69)

When “REC” is selected as the TIME STAMP item set-

ting, appears on the screen.

• The time stamp cannot be recorded when “×160” has

been selected as the D.ZOOM item setting on the

SW MODE screen. (P69)

This camera-recorder comes with a high-sensitivity

shooting function to enable shooting in very dark plac-

es.

You can shoot scenes in three high-sensitivity shooting

modes, which you could not capture using a regular

camera, by combining the light in the infrared ray region

(IR light) with the shutter speed.

Press the SNS button for high-sensitivity shooting.

Switch back to regular shooting by pressing the SNS

button again.

The high-sensitivity shooting modes are selected using

the SNS item on the SW MODE screen. (P69)

• High-sensitivity shooting cannot be performed during

regular shooting even by pressing the SNS button.

Temporarily stop shooting first, and then press the

SNS button.

SNS

: Super Night Shooting system

Self-portrait shooting

Recording the time stamp

High-sensitivity shooting (SNS)

High-sensitivity

shooting mode

IR light

Shutter

speed

Recorded

image

Lighted

1/60 sec.

Black and

white

SUPER_IR

1/4 sec.

COLOR_NS Off Color

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

Lens hood

SNS button

Infrared light

SHOOTING

• You can only adjust the gain when in the IR or

SUPER IR modes. You can adjust both the gain and

aperture with the multi dial in the COLOR NS mode.

(P39)

• You can change the lighting control of the IR light

using the IR LED item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS

screen. (P73)

• Do not look directly at the IR light when it is on.

• Do not cover the IR light with your hand or anything

else.

• For shooting at an even higher sensitivity, we recom-

mend that you use the optional IR light.

• Performing high-sensitivity shooting may give rise to

such problems as after-image, a deterioration in the

image quality and difficulties in focusing.

If you are going to hold the camera to shoot, you can

use the vibration reduction function to achieve shooting

with minimal vibration (camera shake).

appears on the screen when this function is work-

ing.

To release the function, press the OIS (Optical Image

Stabilizer) button. When the OIS button is pressed

again, the function is reactivated.

If you use a tripod, you can obtain natural images by

shooting with the vibration reduction function released.

• It may not be possible to reduce the vibration at such

times when the vibration is severe or when a moving

subject is being tracked and shot at the same time.

• The vibration reduction function may not work prop-

erly when the digital zoom function is working.

When “ON” has been selected as the WIND CUT item

setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen using the

menus (P62-64), the noise created by wind blowing

into the microphone on very windy days can be

reduced. (P69)

When the wind noise reduction is activated, WIND CUT

appears on the screen.

• The wind noise reduction function works for both the

internal microphone and external microphone.

• If there is any bass sound, some of it may be reduced

along with the wind noise.

• This function turns on or off for both channel 1 and

channel 2.

When “4. MOVIE-LIKE” has been selected as the

SCENE FILE item setting on the SCENE FILE screen

using the menus (P62-64), you can shoot movie-like

images.

You can record still pictures on tape just as if you were

taking snapshots with an ordinary camera.

When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed in the

shooting pause mode, a still picture lasting for about 7

seconds is recorded.

Once the still picture has been recorded, the camera-

recorder is set to the shooting pause mode.

A photo index for images recorded using the photo shot

function is created, enabling you to perform a photo

index search when the tape is played back to find any

still pictures you have recorded. (P47)

• While shooting is in progress, still pictures cannot be

recorded even when the PHOTO SHOT button is

pressed.

When SUPER_IR or COLOR_NS has been selected

as the high-sensitivity shooting mode, images are

shot with the CCD taking about 16 times more time

than usual to accumulate the signals.

As a result, very small brilliant points that are not usu-

ally visible may be recorded as the images: this is

normal and does not indicate an error or malfunction-

ing.

Vibration reduction function

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

Wind noise reduction

Movie-like shooting

Photo shots

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)

When the ZEBRA button is pressed, parts that may be

whitened out due to overexposure can be displayed in

stripes.

• Parts that are extremely bright

• Parts that reflect a lot of light

By adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual

mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns, you can

obtain images with minimal whitened-out areas.

You can set the brightness level at which the zebra pat-

terns are to be displayed by using the menus (P62-64)

and the ZEBRA DETECT item on the DISPLAY SETUP

screen. (P71)

The markers are displayed when the ZEBRA button is

pressed again.

When the ZEBRA button is pressed again while zebra

patterns are displayed, markers will appear at the cen-

ter of the screen.

When these markers are displayed, the video level is

indicated at the bottom left of the screen.

The video level is displayed as a percentage from 0 to

99, and “99% ” appears when the level exceeds 99.

The regular screen is restored when the ZEBRA button

is pressed again.

• The video level and video level detection area will not

be displayed when the digital zooming is performed.

(P31)

This camera-recorder normally shoots scenes using

field recording (60 fields per second).

When “FRAME” has been selected as the REC MODE

setting for the SETTING item on the SCENE FILE

screen using the menus (P62-64), scenes can be shot

using frame recording (30 frames per second). (P66)

When playing back still pictures, high-quality images

can be obtained.

• If normal (moving image) playback is performed, the

images will appear jerky.

When “ON” has been selected as the ONESHOT REC

item setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen using

the menus (P62-64), frame-by-frame shooting can be

performed. (P70)

The number of seconds for the shooting is set using

the REC TIME item on the same screen.

When the START/STOP button is pressed, shooting is

initiated for the number of seconds set, and then the

shooting pause mode is established.

• When the frame-by-frame shooting mode is set, an

asterisk (∗) at the left of the VCR’s operating mode on

the screen blinks. When recording is started, the

asterisk stops blinking and lights.

• Even if the frame-by-frame shooting mode has been

set, it is cancelled when the power is turned OFF.

Zebra pattern

Markers

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

V=V

Video level detection area

Markers

Video level

Field and frame shooting

When you are going to shoot scenes using frame

recording, we recommend that you set the shutter

speed to 1/60. (P38)

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SHOOTING

This camera-recorder allows you to change the size

(aspect ratio) of the images recorded on tape.

Use the menus (P62-64) to select the desired setting

for the ASPECT CONV item on the CAMERA SETUP

screen. (P66)

NORMAL:

Images are recorded with the standard 4:3 aspect

ratio.

LETTER BOX:

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Black bands are recorded at the top and bottom of

the screen.

SQUEEZE:

The camera images are squeezed horizontally and

recorded. When images recorded in this mode are

played back on a TV monitor that supports the wide

screen format, they are displayed with the 16:9

aspect ratio.

When SQUEEZE has been selected as the item’s

setting, “SQU” is displayed on the screen.

• When the mode is switched to SQUEEZE, the screen

image may be disrupted for an instant. This is not a

sign of malfunctioning.

• The image quality may deteriorate when images

recorded at the SQUEEZE setting are played back.

Use the menus (P62-64) to select the “WIPE” or “MIX”

for the EFFECT item on the RECORDING SETUP

screen. (P70)

WIPE:

The last scene shot opens like a curtain to show the

images currently showing on the monitor.

MIX:

The last scene shot fades out and the images cur-

rently showing on the monitor fade in.

• You can allocate WIPE/MIX to the user buttons.

When you do so, the mode switches as follows each

time you press the button.

• You cannot change the mode while shooting.

• This does not work while stilled.

Changing the image size Adding effects to images

OFF WIPE MIX

Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)

You can allocate functions that you have selected using

the menu to the USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons.

This enables you to change the shooting conditions to

match the subject or add fade effects to the images.

The USER button functions can be selected using the

USER1, USER2 and USER3 items on the SW MODE

screen. (P68)

• You cannot allocate functions to USER 3 when in

VCR mode.

One-touch zooming is initiated while you are shooting

by pressing the USER button (P68) to which you have

allocated the (PUSH) AF+ZOOM function.

While this button is held down, the camera-recorder

zooms in on the subject from the current zoom position

for a close-up shot and focuses automatically.

When the button is released, the camera-recorder

returns to the original zoom position.

This function is useful when you are shooting with man-

ual focusing.

When shooting subjects in backlight conditions, press

the USER button (P68) to which you have allocated the

BACKLIGHT (backlight compensation) function.

Backlight compensation prevents the image of the sub-

ject from turning out dark.

When the backlight compensation is activated,

appears on the screen.

Press the USER button again to release the backlight

compensation.

• This function is activated when auto mode is used for

the iris adjustment.

This function locks the shutter speed and iris for as

long as you shoot when you press the USER button

(P68) to which the AE lock function has been allocated.

When you zoom in on a subject so that it appears

larger on the screen and then press the USER button,

the shutter speed and iris that are suitable for the sub-

ject are fixed.

Even when the brightness of the background changes,

you can shoot the subject at the same brightness level.

appears on the screen while the AE lock function

is working.

The scene index signals are recorded on the tape

when you press the USER button (P68) to which you

have allocated the INDEX function during shooting or

recording.

The scene index recording standby status is estab-

lished when you press the USER button in the shooting

or recording pause mode.

If you start shooting or recording after pressing the

USER button, the scene index will be recorded on the

tape.

Recording the scene index enables you to search

(scene index search) scenes during playback. (P47)

When you press the STILL (h) button or user button

(P68) allocated the still function, the images still and

you can shoot still pictures. Press again to cancel.

• During still shooting, you cannot change the aspect

ratio, effects (P35), or color bar display (P36).

When you press the user button (P68) allocated the

COLOR BAR function during shooting or when shoot-

ing stills, color bars (complying with the SMPTE stan-

dard), which come in handy for adjusting the picture

quality of TV and external monitor images, can be dis-

played.

When the button is pressed again, the original image is

restored.

When the ID information in the ID SET item on the

RECORDING SETUP screen have been set using the

menus (P62-64), the ID information will be displayed

on the screen along with the color bars. (P69)

If the START/STOP button is now pressed, the images

with ID information superimposed onto the color bars

can be recorded on a tape.

• The color bars will not be displayed when the digital

zooming is performed. (P31)

Using the USER buttons

One-touch zooming

Backlight compensation function

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

USER1 button

USER2 button

USER3 button

AE lock function

Index recording

Still shooting

Color bars

AE LOCK

SHOOTING

You can automatically record backups of the camera

images on an external unit (P49) connected to the DV

connector.

Set the method used to control the external unit using

the DV CONTROL and DV CMD SEL items on the

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (P72)

This camera-recorder enables you to switch over to the

manual mode, which enables you to perform the opera-

tions listed below manually.

• Focusing (P37)

• Shutter speed (P38)

• Iris (P39)

• Gain (P39)

• White balance (P40, 41)

With this camera-recorder, you can select either auto

focusing or manual focusing.

When the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch is set to

MANUAL and the FOCUS button is pressed, manual

focusing is selected and “MF” appears on the screen.

Use the focus ring to bring the subject into focus.

Press the FOCUS button again to switch back to auto

focusing.

• The subject may not be in focus if you zoom out

(wide angle), manually focus on the subject and then

zoom in (telephoto).

• To blur the background so that the subject stands out,

reduce the F-number (opening the iris) and focus.

Conversely, to obtain a greater depth of field so that

the object in front of and behind the subject are also

in focus, increase the F-number (closing the iris) and

focus.

Backup recording

Remember the following when you record back-

ups of images.

• The menu item settings are retained in the memory

even when the power is turned off. This means that

if the camera-recorder is used with the settings for

backup recording still in effect, images on tapes in

any unit that has been connected may be overwrit-

ten.

If you have performed backup recording, check the

menu item settings before you operate the camera-

recorder.

• If another AG-DVC60 is used as the external unit

for the backup recording, select “OFF” as the DV

CONTROL item setting for the external unit and

then set it to the VCR mode before use.

• Backup recording may not work properly if two or

more external units are connected.

• Make sure that the DV cable (IEEE 1394) used to

connect the external unit is not more than 4.5

meters long.

• If "EXTERNAL DV DISCONNECT" appears, check

that the unit you have connected is ready to record

DV signals.

• When backup recording is performed with “CHAIN”

selected as the DV CONTROL item setting, record-

ing will be started automatically by the backup unit

that has been set to the recording standby mode as

soon as the camera-recorder’s tape approaches its

end during shooting.

• If any of the following operations are performed

when backup recording is performed with “EXT” or

“CHAIN” selected as the DV CONTROL item set-

ting, the pictures or sound recorded by the backup

unit may be disrupted.

• Digital zoom (P31)

• High-sensitivity

shooting (P32)

• Photo shot (P33)

• Frame recording (P34)

• Squeeze recording (P35)

• Slow shutter speed (P38)

Switching to manual mode

Focusing

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

Focus ring

FOCUS button

AUTO/MANUAL

selector switch

Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustments

You can adjust the shutter speed, iris and gain to suit

the scenes being shot and the lighting conditions.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to MAN-

UAL.

• No adjustments can be performed with this switch

at AUTO.

2 Press the multi dial.

The shutter speed is displayed on the screen.

3 Turn the multi dial to select the shutter speed.

Adjusting the slow shutter speed

You cannot switch to the slow shutter speed while you

are shooting at a normal shutter speed.

Neither can you switch to the normal shutter speed

while you are shooting at a slow shutter speed.

To make the switch, first set the camera-recorder to

the shooting pause mode, and then select the nor-

mal shutter speed or slow shutter speed you

desire.

Turn the multi dial in the direction for reducing the

shutter speed until SLOW appears on the screen.

When the multi dial is pressed, the number repre-

senting the slow shutter speed appears on the

screen.

Turn the multi dial to select the slow shutter speed.

Returning to the normal shutter speed

Turn the multi dial in the direction for increasing the

shutter speed until NORM appears on the screen.

When the multi dial is pressed, the number repre-

senting the normal shutter speed appears on the

screen.

Shutter speed adjustment

Slow shutter speeds:

1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

Regular shutter speeds:

1/60, 1/100-1/4000, 1/8000

Synchro scan shutter speeds:

1/60.3-1/250.0

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

MANUAL

AUTO

NLSM

VOL/JOG

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

NLNOM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

pilt

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

NLPM

VOL/JOG

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

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HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

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HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

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VOL/JOG

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

SHOOTING

• With artificial lighting and especially fluorescent lights

and mercury-vapor lamps, the luminance changes in

synchronization with the power line frequency. In

areas where this frequency is 50 Hz, mutual interfer-

ence will occur between the camera-recorder’s verti-

cal sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) and the lighting

frequency (50 Hz). This means that the white balance

may change periodically.

Before shooting in areas with a 50 Hz frequency or

adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed to

1/100.

• The higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s

sensitivity.

• If the shutter speed is increased when the auto iris is

set (when the F-number is not displayed), the iris will

open (the F-number is reduced) so that the back-

ground is more blurred and the subject stands out.

• Shooting at a slow shutter speed may give rise to

such problems as after-image, a deterioration in the

image quality and difficulties in focusing.

• When a slow shutter speed has been selected,

images are shot with the CCD taking more time than

usual to accumulate the signals.

As a result, very small brilliant points that are not usu-

ally visible may be recorded as the images: this is

normal and does not indicate an error or malfunction-

ing.

4 When you press the multi dial, the iris and gain val-

ues are displayed on the screen.

5 Turn the multi dial to select the F-number.

6 When OPEN is selected as the F-number, q moves

to the gain value.

7 Turn the multi dial to select the gain value.

• When “IRIS” has been selected as the FOCUS RING

item setting on the SW MODE screen using the

menus (P62-64), you can use the focus ring to adjust

the iris and gain but only when you are shooting in

the auto focus mode. (P69)

Synchro scan shutter speeds

A synchro scan shutter speed is a shutter speed

used to shoot TV screens or PC monitor screens.

The synchro scan shutter speed is set using the

SYNCHRO SCAN item on the CAMERA SETUP

screen when the synchro scan shutter speed has

been selected by the multi dial. (P66)

• If you adjust the shutter speed to match the fre-

quency of the TV screen or PC monitor screen, you

can shoot the screen while minimizing the horizon-

tal noise that is generated when TV screens are

shot.

Iris and gain adjustments

Iris (F-number):

CLOSE, F16-F1.7, OPEN

Gain value:

0 dB, 3 dB-15 dB, 18 dB

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White balance adjustments

When you shoot with the AUTO/MANUAL selector

switch at the AUTO position, the white balance is

adjusted automatically while scenes are being

recorded.

As the white balance sensor is used to detect the light

source during shooting so the camera-recorder can

adjust the white balance, do not cover the sensor with

your hand or anything else.

If you press the USER button to which the AWB LOCK

function has been allocated (P68) when you are shoot-

ing in the auto white balance mode, the white balance

at the time the button was pressed is used until the but-

ton is pressed again.

Each time the button is pressed, the camera-recorder

switches between auto white balance and W.LOCK.

Select the white balance setting mode if the white bal-

ance needs to be adjusted very precisely.

• Before shooting in areas with a 50 Hz power line fre-

quency or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter

speed to 1/100.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to MAN-

UAL.

• No adjustments can be performed with this switch

at AUTO.

2 Press the WHITE BAL button to select the desired

white balance setting mode.

Auto white balance

Setting the white balance

White balance sensor

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

MANUAL

AUTO

W. LOCK: Lock mode

The current white balance is retained.

: Indoor (incandescent bulb) mode

Incandescent bulbs, halogen lamps

: Outdoor mode

Outdoors under clear skies

: Set mode

• Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium-vapor lamps,

some fluorescent lamps

• Lights used for wedding receptions in hotels, the-

ater spotlights

• Sunset, sunrise, etc.

No display: Auto mode

The white balance setting mode cannot be selected

while digital zooming is performed with “×160”

selected as the D. ZOOM item (P69) setting on the

SW MODE screen.

Setting mode

SNS

ZEBRA

COUNTE

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

D.ZOO

USER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

SHOOTING

In the set mode ( ), you can save the white balance,

which has been adjusted manually, in the memory.

1 Place a white pattern in a location with the same

lighting conditions and light source as the subject,

then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white.

A white object (a white cloth or white wall) near the

subject can be used instead of the white pattern.

• Keep high-brightness spotlights and yellow sub-

jects off the screen.

2 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to MAN-

UAL.

• No adjustments can be performed with this switch

at AUTO.

3 Press the WHITE BAL button and hold it down until

the display lights.

The display will start to blink immediately after it

lights.

• This operation can be performed even if the set-

ting mode for the white balance has been

selected.

4 The white balance is now adjusted automatically.

The screen then darkens for a moment before the

black balance is adjusted automatically.

When the adjustments have been completed,

stops blinking and changes back to a lighted dis-

play.

• Do not move the screen away from the subject

until the adjustments are completed.

Adjusting the white balance manually

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

MANUAL

AUTO

SNS

ZEBRA

COUNTE

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

D.ZOO

USER

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

• If these steps are taken during shooting, only the

white balance will be adjusted.

• If the white balance cannot be adjusted satisfacto-

rily because the place is extremely bright or

extremely dark, the display will blink slowly.

• The white balance cannot be adjusted manually

while digital zooming is performed with “×160”

selected as the D. ZOOM item (P69) setting on the

SW MODE screen.

Audio input select and level adjustments

Use the AUDIO IN switch to switch input between the

built-in microphone, an external microphone, an exter-

nal microphone (XLR), and an external line (XLR).

You can record simultaneously from CH1 and CH2 by

setting each for FRONT and REAR. You cannot, how-

ever, record simultaneously from the built-in micro-

phone and EXT MIC. (P53, Input channels and the

tracks recorded)

1 Set the AUDIO IN switch to

FRONT and MIC.

1 Connect the microphone to the

EXT MIC jack. (P51)

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to

FRONT and MIC.

• The unit automatically switches to

the external microphone.

1 Connect the microphone to an

XLR AUDIO IN jack. (P51)

• You can connect two micro-

phones, one each to the CH1

and CH2 jacks.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to REAR

and MIC.

1 Connect the line to the XLR

AUDIO IN jacks.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to LINE.

• Change the WIND CUT setting to

OFF. (P69)

Selecting audio input

When using the built-in microphone

(FRONT)

When using an external microphone

(FRONT)

When using an external microphone

(XLR) (REAR)

When using an external line (XLR)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

You can adjust the level of the audio input

from a microphone and the headphone

volume to suit the shooting conditions.

You can adjust the AUDIO LEVEL dial up

to a maximum of 8dB.

1 Hold down the MENU button until the MONITOR

LEVEL SETUP screen appears.

2 Turn the multi dial to adjust the headphone volume.

“q” disappears when you press the multi dial and this

means you cannot make adjustments. “q” reappears

when you press the dial again to make adjustment pos-

sible again.

3 Press the MENU button to release the MONITOR

LEVEL SETUP screen.

Audio level adjustments

Adjusting the headphone volume

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CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

PLAYBACK SHOOTING

Normal playback

You can play back images as soon as you have shot

them.

1 Turn the POWER lever to the ON position.

Press the MODE button.

The VCR (green) lamp lights, and the VCR mode is

established.

2 Open the LCD monitor while holding down the

panel locking button.

The LCD monitor can be opened to a maximum

angle of 90°.

Forcing it past this point will damage the cam-

era-recorder.

Playing back a tape

POWER

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VCR

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

PLAY

INDEX STOP

/REW FF/

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

PLAY

INDEX STOP

/REW FF/

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

PLAY

INDEX STOP

/REW FF/

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

PLAY

INDEX STOP

/REW FF/

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

PLAY

INDEX STOP

/REW FF/

FOCUS USER 2

UAL

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

HITE BAL

• Play back the tape using the various function buttons.

Press this to rewind the tape while the camera-recorder is in the

stop mode.

While the tape is playing back, it reviews the tape at 10 times the

normal tape speed.

Tape protection mode

In order to protect the tape, this camera-recorder is automatically set to the stop mode if it is left for more

than 5 minutes or so in the playback pause or recording pause mode.

It is set to the stop mode sooner in low temperatures.

Press this to play back the tape while the camera-recorder is in

the stop mode.

When it is pressed while the tape is playing back, the vari-

ablespeed search mode is established, and “1×” is displayed.

(P46)

No sound is heard at this time. (Press the VAR.SEARCH button

to establish the variable speed search mode using the remote

control unit.)

When this button is pressed while the tape is playing back, the

camera-recorder is set to the playback pause mode.

Press this to fast forward the tape while the camera-recorder is in

the stop mode.

While the tape is playing back, it plays back the tape at 10 times

the normal tape speed.

Press this to stop the tape.

Normal playback (cont.)

You can adjust the speaker volume when a tape is

being played back.

The adjustment will be reflected in the headphone vol-

ume.

1 Hold down the multi dial until the audio level meter

is displayed.

2 Turn the multi dial to adjust the volume.

3 Press the multi dial to clear the level meter display.

When tha camera-recorder is connected to a TV set

using an AV cable or S-video cord (options), you can

view the playback images on tha TV screen.

1 Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set. (P50)

2 Start playback.

• Press the OSD button on the remote control unit to

display the information (counter, mode displays)

appearing on the LCD monitor and viewfinder on the

TV screen.

The displays are cleared when the OSD button is

pressed again.

You can display the shooting date and time on the

screen by pressing the DATE/TIME button on the

remote control unit while a tape is playing back.

Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in

the following sequence.

Adjusting the volume

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Connecting a TV to view images

Checking the shooting date and time

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

OL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

Time

Date

Time and date

Original screen

PLAYBACK

Variable-speed playback

You can play back tapes recorded in the SP and LP

mode at about one-fifth and one-third of the normal

tape speed, respectively.

1 Play back the tape.

2 Press one of the STILL ADV ( or ) buttons on

the remote control unit.

• Press the q button to return to normal playback.

If you press the h button while the tape is playing back,

the camera-recorder is set to the playback pause mode

so that the still pictures of the frames can be viewed.

• Press the q button or h button to return to normal

playback.

Frame-feed playback can be initiated by turning the

multi dial during still-picture playback. Turn the multi

dial upward to play back the tape in the forward direc-

tion and downward to play it back in the reverse direc-

tion.

• Press the q button to return to normal playback.

The tape is cued by pressing the y button while the

tape is playing back and reviewed by pressing the t

button.

The tape is cued or reviewed only for as long as the

button is held down.

• Press the q button to return to normal playback.

Slow playback

Still-picture playback

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

VOL +

/REW FF/

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

PLAY

/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

VOL +

/REW FF/

Frame-feed playback

Cue and review

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STOP INDEX

PLAY

/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

VOL +

/REW FF/

Search functions

This function enables you to change the playback

speed and search for specific scenes.

1 Press the q button on the camera-recorder or the

VAR SEARCH button on the remote control unit

while the tape is playing back.

“1×” appears on the viewfinder and LCD monitor,

and the tape is played back at the normal speed.

No sound is heard at this time.

2 Turn the multi dial.

When the multi dial is turned, the playback speed

changes in the sequence of 1/5× (or 1/3× in the LP

mode), 1×, 2×, 5×, 10× and 20× the normal tape

speed.

The tape is played back in the forward direction

when the dial is turned upward and in the reverse

direction when it is turned downward.

• Press the q button to return to normal playback.

If, in the VCR mode, you press the USER button (P68)

to which you have allocated the BLANK SEARCH func-

tion, the end of the last scene shot (a blank part of the

tape) is found, and a still picture of the frame that is

about a second ahead of the end of the last scene is

displayed.

• If there are no unrecorded blanks, the tape will stop

at the end of the tape.

• If shooting is started immediately after an unrecorded

blank has been found, the scene will be recorded

with frame-to-frame continuity following on from the

last frame.

• You cannot allocate functions to USER 3.

Variable-speed search

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Blank search

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

USER1 button

USER2 button

PLAYBACK

This function searches for the index signals recorded

on the tape so that the tape can be cued up to a partic-

ular part.

Index searches can only be performed using the

remote control unit.

1 Using the menus (P62-64), select the index to be

searched at the SEARCH item on the PLAYBACK

FUNCTION screen.

2 Press one of the INDEX buttons (i or u) on the

remote control unit.

• To stop the search at any time, press the STOP but-

ton (g).

Index search

PHOTO:

When the INDEX button is pressed, the tape is

cued back or forward to the image containing the

photo index signal.

When the tape is cued, it is played back for about 4

seconds, and then the image is played back as a

still picture. (If you continue still-picture playback for

5 or more minutes, the camera-recorder is set to

the stop mode in order to safeguard the heads from

wear.)

SCENE:

When the INDEX button is pressed once, “S1” is

displayed, and the tape is cued back or forward to

the image containing the photo index signal.

Each time this button is pressed again after opera-

tion has started, “S2” and then “S3” are displayed,

and the tape is cued up to the second and subse-

quent scenes. When the tape is cued up, playback

starts from that section. (Up to the ninth scene

before or ahead on the tape can be specified for

cue-up.)

The function may not work properly if the interval

between one index and the next is less than one

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Index signals

This camera-recorder can record index signals that

serve as a guide for tape cue-up.

• Photo index:

These signals are recorded when a tape has been

recorded using the photo shot technique. (P33)

• Scene index:

These signals are recorded when index recording

has been performed. (P36)

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

PB.

STOP INDEX

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

L+

/REW FF/

Counter

You can display a counter that indicates how much time

has elapsed during shooting or playback by pressing

the COUNTER button.

The following data is selected in turn each time the

COUNTER button is pressed..

• What is shown on the counter can be reset to zero by

pressing the RESET button (counter) while the

counter value or counter memory is displayed.

• The time code and user’s bit cannot be reset using

the RESET button (counter).

After shooting or playback, the tape can first be

returned to near the position reset to zero using the

counter memory, and then stopped automatically.

1 Press the COUNTER button to display the counter

memory.

2 At the desired position on the tape, press the

RESET button (counter) to reset the counter mem-

ory display.

3 Proceed with playback or shooting.

4 Press the MODE button to set the camera-recorder

to the VCR mode.

5 When the tape is rewound or fast forwarded, it

stops automatically near where the counter mem-

ory display was reset.

Counter display

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

0 : 00. 00 : Counter value

M 0 : 00. 00 : Counter memory

TC XX : XX : XX. XX : Time code

UB XX XX XX XX : User’s bit

Returns to original screen

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

Counter memory function

When adding sound to an existing recording by audio

dubbing, you can use this function to set the point at

which the audio dubbing is to end. (P52)

POWER

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STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

EDITING PLAYBACK

Connecting external units

Headphones

Digital video equipment

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S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

DV cable (option)

4-pin type

You cannot use the DV

cable at the same time as

an S cable with a lock.

• Before proceeding to connect or disconnect the DV cable (IEEE1394), be absolutely

sure to turn off the power of the units that are to be connected or disconnected using

this cable.

• Before proceeding to connect the unit which uses a 6-pin type of DV connector,

carefully check the shape of the connectors on the DV cable and unit. Connecting a

connector upside down may damage the parts inside the camera-recorder and

cause malfunctioning.

Always connect the DV cable to the unit with the 6-pin type DV connector first.

(1J2)

• When recording signals from an external unit, first check that video signals are supplied.

• While signals from an external unit are being recorded, do not operate the external unit or disconnect any of

its cables. This will stop the output, which may result in the signals not being recognized when recording is

resumed.

• You can connect a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector and digitally transfer video and audio sig-

nals as well as time codes and other information.

• When a DV cable has been connected to the DV connector, do not apply any strong external force as this may

damage the connector.

6-pin type 4-pin type

Connecting external units (cont.)

TV set

Video deck

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

S-video connector supported

Yellow: Video

White: CH1 (L ch) audio

Red: CH2 (R ch) audio

AV cable

(option)

Red: CH2 (R ch) audio

White: CH1 (L ch) audio

S-video cable (option)

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

S-video connector supported

Yellow: Video

White: CH1 (L ch) audio

Red: CH2 (R ch) audio

AV cable

(option)

Red: CH2 (R ch) audio

White: CH1 (L ch) audio

S-video cable (option)

• When connecting an external unit to the camera-recorder and inputting the video and audio signals of that unit

to the camera-recorder, connect the camera-recorder to the output connectors on the external unit.

• When connecting an external unit to the camera-recorder and outputting the video and audio signals of the

camera-recorder to that unit, connect the camera-recorder to the input connectors on the external unit.

• When video signals are input to both the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEO IN/OUT jack, the signals of

the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector take precedence.

• Except when performing audio dubbing on existing recordings, audio signals cannot be recorded unless video

signals are input to the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and/or VIDEO IN/OUT jack.

EDITING

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Stereo microphone

(AG-MC15, option)

XLR AUDIO IN jacks

Audio dubbing

Background music or narration can be added to the

images you have recorded on the tape.

1 Press the MODE button to set the camera-recorder

to the VCR mode.

2 Using the menus (P62-64), select the audio record-

ing system at the AUDIO REC item on the

RECORDING SETUP screen. (P69)

3 Select the sound to be recorded using the A DUB

INPUT item on the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen.

(P71)

4 Find the scene where the sound is to be added,

and set the camera-recorder to the still-picture play-

back mode. (P45)

5 Press the A.DUB button on the remote control unit

to establish the status ready for audio dubbing.

6 Press the PAUSE button (h) on the remote control

unit and start input of the sound to be dubbed.

7 When the PAUSE button (h) on the remote control

unit is pressed, the camera-recorder reurns to the

still-picture playback mode.

If more sound is to be dubbed, repeat steps

5 and

8 When the STOP button (g) on the remote control

unit is pressed, audio dubbing is stopped.

32K (12bit):

The sound is recorded using the 12-bit/32kHz (4-

channel) system.

Use this mode when you want to keep the sound

that was heard while you were shooting even after

audio dubbing has been performed.

48K (16bit):

The sound is recorded using the 16-bit/48kHz sys-

tem (2 channels with a good sound quality).

When audio dubbing is performed, the sound that

was heard while you were shooting will be erased.

MIC:

The sound of the built-in or external microphone is

recorded.

A_IN:

The sound of the audio component connected to

the AUDIO IN/OUT jack is recorded.

POWER

lcc

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

STOP INDEX

PLAY/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

When the AUDIO DUB (sound adding) function is

allocated to a USER button on the camera-recorder,

audio dubbing can be performed (sound can be

added) by operating that button in the same way as

the PAUSE button (h) on the remote control unit.

• You cannot allocate functions to USER 3.

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COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

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STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

STOP INDEX

PLAY/REW FF/

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

USER1 button

USER2 button

EDITING

g Listening to sound that has been

dubbed

You can switch between the sound that has been

dubbed and the sound heard during shooting using

the 32K (12bit) AUDIO item setting on the PLAY-

BACK FUNCTION screen. (P67)

ST1:

The sound heard during shooting is played back.

ST2:

The sound that has been dubbed on a recording

is played back.

MIX:

Both the sound heard during shooting and that

you have dubbed on a recording are played back

at the same time.

g Performing audio dubbing as you

listen to it

You can monitor the sound by setting “ST2” while

audio dubbing is temporarily suspended.

If you use headphones when performing audio dub-

bing on a recording using mic input, you can listen

to the sound being dubbed.

When you perform audio dubbing using line input

(from the audio component connected to the

AUDIO IN/OUT jack), you can listen to the sound

being dubbed through the speakers.

g Using the counter memory func-

tion to edit dubbed sound

First reset the counter memory display at the

position where the audio dubbing is to end.

(P48)

Rewind the tape to the position where the audio

dubbing is to start, and start the dubbing.

The tape then stops automatically at the position

on the tape where the counter memory display

was reset.

g Adjusting the audio input level

Use the procedure described for “Adjusting the mic

input audio level” (P42) to adjust the audio level of

mic input.

• You cannot adjust the level of A_IN input.

g Adjusting the audio output level

Use the procedure described for “Adjusting the

headphone volume” (P42) to adjust the audio level

output from the headphones and speakers.

Note

In the LP mode, you cannot dub after recording as the

track on the tape is thinner than the head.

Input channels and the tracks recorded

Audio mode Input channel Audio track

Dubbing

Using the dubbing function, you can dub (copy) the

contents of S-VHS (or VHS) cassettes onto DV cas-

settes or record TV programs. (P50)

1 Press the MODE button to set the camera-recorder

to the VCR mode.

2 Turn on the power of the external unit, and play

back the tape.

3 To start recording, press the REC button while hold-

ing down the REC sub button on the camera-

recorder.

If you are using the remote control unit, press the

PLAY button while holding down the REC button.

• If you do this during still-picture playback (P45),

the camera-recorder will be set to the rec pause

status.

To resume recording from the rec pause status,

press the h button.

4 Press the g button to stop the recording.

5 Stop play back on the external unit.

Analog input

POWER

lcc

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

Ð VOL +

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

EDITING

g Analog/digital (AD) conversion

You can use the camera-recorder as an analog-dig-

ital (AD) converter by using the menus (P62-64) to

select “ON” as the DV OUT item setting on the AV

IN/OUT SETUP screen. (P71)

This function enables you to output images, which

were input as analog signals from an external unit,

as digital signals through the camera-recorder’s DV

connector to another digital video unit.

• Normally, use the “OFF” setting for the DV OUT item.

If “ON” is selected, the images may be disrupted.

• You can also use an S-video cable. (You cannot use

an S-video cable that has a lock.)

You can use a video deck to dub the images you have

shot using this camera-recorder onto an S-VHS (or

VHS) cassette tape. (P50)

1 Press the MODE button to set the camera-recorder

to the VCR mode.

2 Press the q button to play back the tape in the

camera-recorder.

3 Start recording on the video deck.

4 Stop recording on the video deck.

5 Press the g button to stop playing back the tape in

the camera-recorder.

Analog input

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

VIDEO

IN/OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

IN/OUT

External unit

Analog signals

Digital signals

Another digital

video unit

Analog output

POWER

lcc

CAM

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

Dubbing (cont.)

You can perform dubbing with a high image quality by

means of digital signals by using the DV cable (option)

to connect the camera-recorder to a digital video unit

equipped with a DV connector (IEEE 1394 connector).

(P49)

1 Press the MODE button to set the player unit and

recorder unit to the VCR mode.

2 Press the q button to play back the tape in the

player.

3 To start recording in the recorder, press the REC

button while holding down the REC sub button.

If you are using the remote control unit, press the

PLAY button while holding down the REC button.

• If you do this during still-picture playback (P45),

the camera-recorder will be set to the rec pause

status.

To resume recording from the rec pause status,

press the h button.

4 Press the g button to stop the recording in the

recorder.

5 Press the g button to stop playback in the player.

• Digitally dubbed sound is recorded in the same audio

mode (12bit/32kHz, 16bit/48kHz) as the player’s tape

regardless of the recorder’s menu setting.

• When dubbing is performed with “ON” selected as

the 1394 TC REGEN and 1394 UB REGEN item set-

tings on the recorder’s menu, the player’s time code

and user’s bit can be copied. (P26-29)

In this case, check the recorder’s screen to verify that

the player’s images are being received before start-

ing to record.

If you start recording when there are no images being

received from the recorder, it may not be possible to

copy the time code and user’s bit properly.

Digital input/output

POWER

lcc

CAM

VCR

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

Ð VOL +

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

CH2

OISZEBRA

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

DISPLAYS EDITING

Screen displays

1. Warning information

REMOTE:

This blinks when the wrong equipment setting

has been selected on the remote control unit.

(P19)

This blinks when condensation has formed

inside the camera-recorder. (P77)

This blinks when the cylinder heads are dirty.

This blinks when the cassette tape has not been

inserted or the one that has been inserted is set

to the recording inhibited status.

END:

This blinks when the tape has come to its end.

This blinks if a problem has occurred in the cam-

era-recorder while taking a selfportrait in the mir-

ror mode.

This blinks when the internal battery for the cal-

endar has run out. (P26)

2. Back-up unit modes

The status (modes) of the backup unit connected to

the DV connector is displayed here.

No status is displayed when “OFF” has been

selected as the DV CONTROL item setting on the

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (P72)

DV * : Recording

DV h : Recording standby

: The backup unit cannot be controlled.

DV : The backup unit has not been connected.

DV – – : The backup unit is connected but it is not

in the recording or recording standby

mode.

3. Recording time mode

SP : SP (standard play) mode

LP : LP (long play) mode

4. Squeeze information

This display appears when recording with

“SQUEEZE” selected as the ASPECT CONV item

setting on the CAMERA SETUP screen or when

images recorded in the squeeze mode are played

back. (P35, 66)

5. Setting selection

The selected setting is displayed here when a

switch is selected or a button is pressed to select a

setting.

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Items with the mark next to their numbers in

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selected as the CAMERA DATA item setting on

the DISPLAY SETUP screen. (P71)

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Screen displays (cont.)

6. Button functions

The functions allocated to the USER buttons (P68)

and high-sensitivity shooting mode (P32) are dis-

played here while the MODE CHK button is held

down.

7. Video level

The video level near the markers is displayed here.

(P34)

8. Markers

The markers are displayed here when the ZEBRA

button is pressed twice during shooting. (P34)

9. Wind noise reduction

WIND CUT is displayed here when “ON” has been

selected as the WIND CUT item setting on the

RECORDING SETUP screen. (P33, 69)

10. Time stamp

is displayed here when “REC” has been

selected as the TIME STAMP item setting on the

RECORDING SETUP screen. The date and time

are recorded as part of the images on the tape.

(P32, 69)

11. Audio recording system

The digital sound recording system is displayed

here. (P69)

12. Audio level meter

This indicates the levels of the audio input and out-

put signals.

13. Remaining tape

The remaining tape time is displayed here.

It is not displayed while it is being calculated or dur-

ing slow playback.

14. Remaining battery charge

As the remaining battery charge drops, the display

changes as follows:

When the battery has completely discharged,

( ) blinks. (When the AC adapter is

being used, a display other than may

appear: this is not a sign of malfunctioning.)

15. Calendar

The current date and time are displayed here.

When the color bar is displayed the ID information

set at the ID SET item on the RECORDING SETUP

screen is displayed.

16. Index recording

“INDEX” lights during index signal recording. This is

initiated by pressing the USER button in which the

INDEX function has already been allocated during

recording. (P36, 68)

It blinks when the INDEX button is pressed before

recording (to indicate the index signal recording

standby status).

17. High-sensitivity shooting mode

SNS is displayed here when shooting in a high-sen-

sitivity mode. (P32)

18. Gain value

The gain value used for shooting is displayed here.

(P39)

19. F-number

The iris (F-number) used for shooting is displayed

here. (P39)

“ ” appears when the backlight is being compen-

sated. (P36)

“ ” appears in the spotlight mode. (P68)

Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

Month:

JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March),

APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL (July),

AUG (August), SEP (September), OCT (October),

NOV (November), DEC (December)

Day of the month

Year:

2000 --- 2089

Hours: (24-hour clock)

Minutes

Seconds

DISPLAYS

20. Shutter speed

The shutter speed used for shooting is displayed

here. (P38)

21. White balance information

The white balance information is displayed here.

(P40, 41)

22. Manual focus control

“MF” is displayed here when the focus is controlled

manually. (P37)

23. Vibration reduction ( )

“ ” is displayed here when the vibration reduction

function is used. (P33)

24. Digital zoom

This display appears when the digital zoom function

is used. (P31)

25. Zoom position

The zoom position from Z00 (max. wide angle) to

Z99 (max. telephoto) is displayed here.

26. Operation control

The operation control mode of the camera-recorder

is displayed here.

No display : Auto mode

MNL : Manual mode

: This is displayed while the AE lock

function is working. (P36)

27. Zoom value

The zoom value is displayed here for several sec-

onds when it has been changed. “D” appears when

the digital zoom function is being used.

28. Operation mode displays

REC : Recording

* : Recording (for self-portraits)

PAUSE : Recording standby

* h : Recording standby (for self-portraits)

: Playback pause

STNDBY : Standby (cylinder heads stopped)

A.DUB : Audio dubbing standby

A/DUB o : Audio dubbing

o : Playback

s (a) : Fast forward/cue (rewind/review)

(): Slow playback (slow playback in

reverse direction)

CHK : Rec check

f (d) : Cue-up (cue-up in reverse direction)

(): Frame feed playback (frame feed

playback in reverse direction)

BLANK : Blank search

×o/×s(×p/×a):

Variable-speed search (variable-

speed search in reverse directio

29. One-shot recording

An asterisk ( ) appears when the camera-

recorder has been set up for frame feed recording.

It blinks in the shooting pause mode. (P34)

30. Counter

The following data is selected in turn each time the

COUNTER button is pressed.

0 : 00. 00:

Counter value

M 0 : 00. 00:

Counter value in counter memory mode

TC XX : XX : XX. XX:

Time code value. “TC ” appears when this

value cannot be read correctly from the tape.

UB XX XX XX XX:

User’s bit value. “UB ” appears when this

value cannot be read correctly from the tape.

31. Filename used

The name of the scene file used for the current

shooting is displayed here. (P66)

32. Effects and still display

WIPE: when the effect is set to WIPE

MIX: when the effect is set to MIX

STILL: when images are still (inverse display)

Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes

AE LOCK

∗

Screen displays (cont.)

33. Monitor volume level meter

Press the multi dial to display the level meter show-

ing the volume level of the sound that is output from

the internal speaker and PHONES jack.

34. Search number

The index number used to perform the index

search is displayed here. (S1 to S9)

The following messages are displayed in the center of

the screen when a problem with the camera-recorder,

tape, etc. has occurred.

UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT)

The tape cannot be played back because it is in the

wrong format.

COPY INHIBITED

The material cannot be recorded properly because

its input signals are copy-guarded.

UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED)

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this tape

since it was recorded in the LP mode.

INCOMPATIBLE TAPE

This tape cannot be used because it conforms to a

different standard (data saving tape, etc.).

EXTERNAL DV DISCONNECT

This message appears when shooting with “EXT”

selected as the DV CONTROL item setting on the

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and with no external

unit connected to the DV connector. (P49, 72)

FOCUS LOCK

This message appears when a problem has

occurred during focusing.

ZOOM LOCK

This message appears when a problem has

occurred during zooming.

PSD NG

This message appears when a problem has

occurred with the vibration detection function.

AUTO OFF

AUTO OFF is displayed when a problem has

occurred with the tape transport system.

When it appears, the camera-recorder’s power is

automatically turned off.

CYLINDER LOCK

LOADING LOCK

LOW BATTERY

S REEL LOCK

(supply reel lock)

T REEL LOCK

(take-up reel lock)

UNLOADING LOCK

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DISPLAYS

The amount of information to be displayed can be set

by using the menus (P62-64) to select the DISPLAY

item setting on the DISPLAY SETUP screen. (P71)

When “PARTIAL” is selected as the DISPLAY item

setting

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ting

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Menu operations

Using menus, you can change the camera-recorder’s settings to suit the scenes to be shot or material to be

recorded.

• You cannot perform menu operations while you are shooting or recording.

1 Press the MENU button.

The main items now appear on the screen.

• The camera menu appears in the CAMERA mode;

the VCR menu appears in the VCR mode.

2 Turn the multi dial.

The highlighting moves to the next main item in

turn.

3 Press the multi dial at the position of the item to be

displayed.

The sub items are now displayed.

Setting the menu mode

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

CH1

CH2

AUDIO LEVEL

REC

MODE CHKSNS

OISZEBRA

RESETCOUNTER

ZOOM SPEED

OFF/M

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH1 CH2

MIC

LINE

RESET

FOCUS USER 2

MANUAL

VOL/JOG

SEARCHD.ZOOM

USER 3

STILL

WHITE BAL

AUTO

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

• When the remote

control unit is used

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PB.

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STORE

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ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

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4 Turn the multi dial.

The highlighting moves to the next sub item in turn.

5 Press the multi dial at the position of the item to be

changed, and move q to the desired setting.

The setting is now changed.

5 Press the multi dial at the position of the item to be

changed, then press the dial again and move q to

the position of the numerical value which is to be

changed.

• Turn the multi dial, and change the setting.

• Press the multi dial to enter the setting.

Selecting the sub items

Entering the settings

For items whose setting is to be selected

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

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SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

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Example:

For items whose numerical value setting is to be

changed

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

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Example:

SELECT

STORE

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P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

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SET

ITEM

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Example:

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

HUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Menu operations (cont.)

6 To set another sub item, repeat steps 4 and 5.

7 Press the MENU button.

8 To set another main item, repeat steps 2 to 5.

9 Press the MENU button again.

• When “INITIAL” is selected as the USER FILE item

setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, you can

return the menu settings in the currently used user

file to their factory settings. (P73)

• If “INITIAL” is selected as the SAVE/INT item setting

on the SCENE FILE screen while you are using a

scene file (in the SETTING item on the SCENE FILE

screen), you can return the menu settings in that

scene file to their factory settings. (P66)

Setting other sub items

Returning to the main item screen

Setting other main items

Releasing the menu mode

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

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SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

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SET

ITEM

Initializing the menu settings

MENUS

Menu configuration

CAMERA mode menu

CAMERA MENU

SCENE FILE

CAMERA SETUP

SCENE FILE

SETTING

NAME EDIT

SAVE/INIT

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED

AUDIO REC

WIND CUT

ID SET

TIME STAMP

TCG

FIRST REC TC

TC PRESET

UB MODE

UB PRESET

ONE-SHOT REC

EFFECT

REC TIME

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE

DV CONTROL

DV CMD SEL

REC LAMP

BEEP SOUND

CLOCK SET

TIME SHIFT

TAPE PROTECT

IR LED

USER FILE

HOUR METER

SYNCRO SCAN

ASPECT CONV

SETUP

COLOR BAR

SW MODE

USER1

USER2

USER3

FOCUS RING

IRIS DIAL

ZOOM MODE

HANDLE ZOOM

HANDLE S/S INHIBIT

SNS

SNS SET MEM

D. ZOOM

DISPLAY SETUP

ZEBRA DETECT

VIDEO OUT OSD

LEVEL METER

DISPLAY

LCD BACKLIGHT

LCD/EVF SET

DATE/TIME

SELF SHOOT

EVF MODE

EVF COLOR

EVF DETAIL

DETAIL LEVEL

CHROMA LEVEL

CHROMA PHASE

COLOR TEMP

MASTER PED

AE SHIFT

SKIN TONE DTL

REC MODE

(P66)

(P68)

(P69)

(P71)

(P72)

VCR mode menu

RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED

AUDIO REC

WIND CUT

TCG

FIRST REC TC

TC PRESET

1394 UB REGEN

1394 TC REGEN

UB PRESET

UB MODE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE

CLOCK SET

TIME SHIFT

USER FILE

HOUR METER

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

32K (12bit) AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

SW MODE

USER1

USER2

AV IN/OUT SETUP

A. DUB INPUT

DV OUT

DISPLAY SETUP

VIDEO OUT OSD

DATE/TIME

LEVEL METER

DISPLAY

CAMERA DATA

LCD BACKLIGHT

LCD/EVF SET

EVF MODE

EVF COLOR

VCR FUNCTIONS

(P67)

(P68)

(P69)

(P71)

(P72)

Menu configuration (cont.)

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

SCENE FILE screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

SCENE FILE

(CAM)

Settings corresponding to four shooting con-

ditions are saved as scene files in this cam-

era-recorder. Use this item to select the

scene file to be used.

1. SCENE1:

For files where the various menu settings

are normal.

2. SCENE2:

The same as SCENE 1 (this is an extra).

3. B.PRESS:

This file is useful for shooting dark areas

with a sharper contrast.

4. MOVIE-LIKE:

This file is useful for shooting movie-like

images.

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You can change the settings in the scene files

using the SETTING item.

SETTING

(CAM)

Use this to change the settings in the scene

files.

DETAIL LEVEL:

–7 --- 0 --- +7

Set this level in the “–” direction to soften

the image outlines.

When it is set in the “+” direction, the

image outlines are emphasized and sharp

images are produced, but the amount of

noise is increased slightly.

CHROMA LEVEL:

–7 --- 0 --- +7

Set this level in the “–” direction to make

the image colors lighter.

Set it in the “+” direction to make them

darker.

CHROMA PHASE:

–7 --- 0 --- +7

Use this to adjust the hue.

COLOR TEMP:

–7 --- 0 --- +7

Set this in the “–” direction to make the

images more reddish overall.

Set it in the “+” direction to make the

images more bluish overall.

MASTER PED:

–15 --- 0 --- +15

Set this in the “–” direction to make the

images darker overall. When a setting

below –5 is selected, the dark parts of the

images may become blackened out.

When it is set in the “+” direction, the dark

parts of the images (such as the shadows)

become brighter.

AE SHIFT:

–4 --- 0 --- +4

Use this to adjust the auto iris setting.

Set it in the “–” direction for a darker set-

ting.

Set it the “+” direction for a brighter set-

ting.

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

SKIN TONE DTL:

OFF, ON

When ON is selected, soft skin tones are

reproduced when people are shot, making

them look more attractive.

REC MODE:

NORM

Shooting is performed using field record-

ing (60 fields per second).

FRAME

Shooting is performed using frame record-

ing (30 frames per second).

High-quality images can be obtained at

this setting when playing back still images,

for example.

NAME EDIT

(CAM)

Use this to edit the name of the selected

scene file.

SAVE/INIT

(CAM)

SAVE:

The changed settings in the scene file

(one of the files listed in the file selection

item) are saved.

The original scene file settings will be

restored when the menu mode is

released, the operation is switched to the

VCR mode or when the power is turned off

if SAVE has not been selected.

INITIAL:

The selected scene file settings are

returned to the factory settings.

The underlining indicates the factory set-

ting.

CAMERA SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

SYNCRO

SCAN

(CAM)

Use this to adjust the synchro scan shutter

speed used for shooting images on a TV

screen, etc. (P38, 39)

1/60.3 --- 1/250

ASPECT

CONV

(CAM)

Use this to select the aspect ratio of the

images which are to be recorded. (P35)

Cannot be changed during still shooting.

NORMAL

, LETTER BOX, SQUEEZE

COLOR BAR

(CAM)

Select ON to show the color bar.

Cannot be changed during still shooting.

OFF, ON

SETUP

(CAM)

Use this to add the setup level (black level).

0%:

The setup level is not added.

7.5%:

A 7.5% setup level is added for recording.

MENUS

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

32K (12bit) AUDIO item/AUDIO OUT item settings and audio track signals output from the

AUDIO IN/OUT jack

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

(VCR)

Use this to set the operation to be performed

when an INDEX button (i or u) on the

remote control unit is pressed.

PHOTO:

A photo search is conducted. (P47)

SCENE:

An index search is conducted. (P47)

32K (12bit)

AUDIO

(VCR)

Use this to set the sound to be output as CH1

and CH2 signals when playing back a tape

that was recorded in the 32K (12-bit) audio

mode.

ST1:

This selects the sound that was recorded

during shooting.

CH1 signals = CH1 track

CH2 signals = CH2 track

ST2:

This selects the sound that was dubbed

on the recording.

CH1 signals = CH3 track

CH2 signals = CH4 track

MIX:

This mixes the sound that was recorded

during shooting and the sound that was

dubbed on the recording.

CH1 signals = CH1 + CH3 tracks

CH2 signals = CH2 + CH4 tracks

<Note>

When sound is recorded in the 48K (16-bit)

audio mode, CH3 and CH4 do not exist so

the following always stands:

CH1 signals = CH1 track

CH2 signals = CH2 track

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

AUDIO OUT

(VCR)

Use this to set the audio signals to be output

from the AV IN/OUT jack when the tape is

played back.

CH1•CH2:

CH1 output = CH1 signals

CH2 output = CH2 signals

CH1:

CH1 output = CH1 signals

CH2 output = CH1 signals

CH2:

CH1 output = CH2 signals

CH2 output = CH2 signals

Audio recording

mode

32K (12bit) AUDIO

item setting

AUDIO OUT

item setting

AUDIO IN/OUT jack

CH1 output

AUDIO IN/OUT jack

CH2 output

32K (12-bit)

ST1

CH1•CH2

CH1

CH2

CH1

CH2

CH1

CH2

ST2

CH1•CH2

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH3

CH4

MIX –––– CH1+CH3 CH2+CH4

48K (16-bit)

––––

CH1•CH2

CH1

CH2

CH1

CH2

CH1

CH2

Menu configuration (cont.)

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

SW MODE screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

USER1

(CAM) (VCR)

This enables one function to be allocated to

the USER1 button.

g Camera menu mode

(PUSH) AF+ZOOM:

Select this to execute one-touch zooming.

(P36)

(PUSH) AF:

Select this to switch to auto focus mode

when the camera-recorder is operated in

the manual focus mode but only while the

button is held down.

WHITE BAL:

This works in the same way as the WHITE

BAL button when the white balance is to

be set. (P40, 41)

AWB LOCK:

Select this to enable operations to be per-

formed with the white balance that was in

effect when the button was pressed while

operating the camera-recorder in the auto

white balance mode. (P40)

BACKLIGHT:

Select this to set the backlight compensa-

tion function to ON or OFF. (P36)

SPOTLIGHT:

Select this to set the auto iris control for

the spotlight to ON or OFF.

REC CHECK:

Select this to perform a rec check. (P12)

D. ZOOM:

Select this to perform digital zooming.

(P31)

WHITEFADE:

Select this to fade out the whole image in

white while the button is held down during

shooting. At the same time, the sound is

also faded out.

Conversely, fade-in in white occurs when

the button is released. At the same time,

the sound is also faded in.

BLACKFADE:

Select this to fade out the whole image in

black when the button is held down during

shooting. At the same time, the sound is

also faded out.

Conversely, fade-in in black occurs when

the button is released. At the same time,

the sound is also faded in.

PHOTO SHOT:

Select this for photo shot recording. (P33)

INDEX:

Select this for index recording. (P36)

SNS:

Select this to set the camera-recorder to

the high-sensitivity shooting mode. (P32)

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

EVF DTL:

Select this to emphasize the outlines of

the images on the screen when the button

is pressed so that the subject becomes

easier to bring into focus. “EVF DTL ON”

appears for about 2 seconds in the center

of the screen after the button has been

pressed. However, the regular images are

what is recorded, not the ones with their

outlines emphasized.

The original images are restored by press-

ing the button again. “EVF DTL OFF”

appears for about 2 seconds in the center

of the screen.

LUMI-FLICK:

Select this to make the screen flicker so

that images which will give the impression

that reels of photographic film are turning

just as they did years ago are recorded.

AE LOCK:

Select this to set the camera-recorder to

the AE lock mode. (P36)

STILL:

To shoot still pictures. (P36)

COLOR BAR:

To show the color bar.

EFFECT:

To select image effects.

g VCR menu mode

BLANK SEARCH:

Select this to conduct a blank search.

(P46)

AUDIO DUB:

This works in the same way as the A.DUB

button on the remote control unit when

performing audio dubbing. (P52)

INDEX:

Select this for index recording. (P36)

USER2

(CAM) (VCR)

This enables one function to be allocated to

the USER2 button.

For further details, refer to the USER1 item.

g Camera menu mode

(PUSH) AF+ZOOM, (PUSH) AF, WHITE

BAL, AWB LOCK, BACKLIGHT, SPOT-

LIGHT, REC CHECK, D. ZOOM, WHITE-

FADE, BLACKFADE, PHOTO SHOT,

INDEX, SNS, EVF DTL, LUMI-FLICK, AE

LOCK, STILL, COLOR BAR, EFFECT

g VCR menu mode

BLANK SEARCH, AUDIO DUB, INDEX

USER3

(CAM) (VCR)

This enables one function to be allocated to

the USER3 button.

For further details, refer to the USER1 item.

g Camera menu mode

(PUSH) AF+ZOOM, (PUSH) AF, WHITE

BAL, AWB LOCK, BACKLIGHT, SPOT-

LIGHT, REC CHECK, D. ZOOM, WHITE-

FADE, BLACKFADE, PHOTO SHOT,

INDEX, SNS, EVF DTL, LUMI-FLICK,

AE LOCK, STILL, COLOR BAR, EFFECT

MENUS

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

SW MODE screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

FOCUS

RING

(CAM)

Use this to select the function to be allocated

to the focus ring.

ZOOM:

Zooming can be performed using the

focus ring when the camera-recorder is

operated in the auto focus mode.

IRIS:

Iris adjustments can be performed using

the focus ring when the camera-recorder

is operated in the auto focus mode and

the iris is to be adjusted manually.

OFF:

The focus ring is used to perform manual

focus adjustments only.

IRIS DIAL

(CAM)

Use this to set how the iris is to be controlled

by the direction in which the multi dial is

rotated when the iris is to be adjusted manu-

ally.

DOWN OPEN:

The iris opens when the multi dial is

turned downward.

UP OPEN:

The iris opens when the multi dial is

turned upward.

ZOOM

MODE

(CAM)

Use this to set the speed of the motordriven

lens zoom. (P31)

NORM : Standard

HIGH : High speed

LOW : Low speed

HANDLE

ZOOM (CAM)

To select the HANDLE ZOOM switch. (P31)

L/OFF/H, L/M/H

HANDLE S/S

INHIBIT

(CAM)

Use this to set whether the recording opera-

tion is to be performed using the START/

STOP button on the lens.

OFF:

Recording is permitted.

ON:

Recording is inhibited so as to prevent

operation from being conducted by mis-

take.

SNS (CAM) Use this to select the high-sensitivity shooting

mode. (P32)

IR, SUPER_IR, COLOR_NS

SNS SET MEM

(CAM)

To select whether to record the SNS mode.

OFF:

The mode is not recorded.

ON:

The mode is recorded.

D. ZOOM

(CAM)

Use this to select the magnification level for

the digital zoom. (P31)

x24

, x160

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

REC SPEED

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to select the recording duration

mode.

SP : SP (standard recording) mode.

LP : LP (long recording) mode.

AUDIO REC

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to select the digital audio recording

system.

32K (12bit):

The sound is recorded using the 12-bit/32

kHz (4 channels) recording system.

Select this mode when leaving the sound

heard during shooting intact even when

audio dubbing is performed on an existing

recording.

48K (16bit):

The sound is recorded using the 16-bit/48

kHz (2 channels with a good sound qual-

ity) recording system.

The sound heard during shooting will be

erased when dubbing over an existing

recoding.

WIND CUT

(CAM) (VCR)

Select ON to reduce the noise generated by

the wind blowing into the microphone in

windy conditions. Effective with FRONT and

REAR (LINE/MIC) input.

OFF, ON

ID SET

(CAM)

Use this to set the ID (5 characters) informa-

tion. The ID information set is displayed when

the color bar mode is established.

• Characters which can be set:

(space), A to Z, 0 to 9, ., /, :

TIME STAMP

(CAM)

Set this to REC to record the date and time

that were selected using the DATE/TIME set-

ting item (P71) on the DISPLAY SETUP

screen as an image on the tape.

NO-REC, REC

1394 TC

REGEN

(VCR)

Use this to select the time code to be

recorded when recording the signals of the

unit connected to the DV connector.

OFF:

The time code that was selected using the

TCG setting item and FIRST REC TC set-

ting item is used for the recording.

ON:

The time code of the signals which are

input to the DV connector are used for the

recording.

• When ON has been selected for this item,

the time code of the signals concerned

takes precedence over the TCG item and

FIRST REC TC item settings.

• If no signals are input to the DV connector,

the TCG item and FIRST REC TC item

settings are used.

Menu configuration (cont.)

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

TCG

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set the mode in which to advance

the time code.

FREE RUN:

The time code is advanced continuously

regardless of the operation mode.

It is recorded on the basis of the time

appearing on the camera-recorder’s cal-

endar clock.

REC RUN:

The time code is advanced only when

recording is underway.

It is recorded while ensuring that continu-

ity is maintained with the time code

already recorded on the tape when shoot-

ing with frame-to-frame continuity.

FIRST

REC TC

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to select the time code to be

recorded when recording is started.

REGEN:

Select this to record the time code that will

ensure continuity with the time code

already on the tape.

The time code is recorded in the REC

RUN mode regardless of the setting

selected for the TCG item.

PRESET:

Select this to record the time code using

the value selected by the TC PRESET

item as the initial value.

However, when shooting with frame-tof-

rame continuity has taken place, the time

code is recorded to ensure continuity with

the time code already on the tape.

TC PRESET

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set the initial value of the time

code to be recorded.

The item takes effect when “PRESET” has

been selected as the FIRST REC TC item

setting.

1394 UB

REGEN

(VCR)

Use this to select the user’s bit to be recorded

when recording the signals of the unit con-

nected to the DV connector.

OFF:

The user’s bit selected by the UB MODE

item is recorded.

ON:

The user’s bit of the signals input to the

DV connector is recorded.

• When “ON” has been selected as this

item’s setting, it takes precedence over

the UB MODE item setting.

• If the signals do not contain the user’s bit

information, the user’s bit is not recorded.

• If no signals are input to the DV connector,

the UB MODE item setting is used for the

recording.

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

UB MODE

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set what is to be recorded as the

user’s bit.

USER:

The user’s information is recorded.

TIME:

The recording time is recorded.

DATE:

The recording date is recorded.

TCG:

The time code is recorded.

UB PRESET

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set the user’s bit.

For this, however, “USER” must have been

selected as the UB MODE item setting.

EFFECT

(CAM)

Adds effects to the images.

OFF, WIPE, MIX

ONE-SHOT

REC

(CAM)

Use the ON setting when shooting on a

frame-by-frame basis.

OFF:

Frame-by-frame shooting is not per-

formed.

ON:

The camera-recorder is set to the

frameby-frame shooting mode.

When the START/STOP button is

pressed, recording proceeds for the num-

ber of seconds selected by the REC TIME

item setting, and then the camera-

recorder is set to the REC PAUSE mode.

REC TIME

(CAM)

Use this to set the recording time for frameby-

frame shooting.

0.5s : 0.5 sec. 1s : 1.0 sec.

1.5s : 1.5 sec. 2s : 2.0 sec.

MENUS

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

A. DUB

INPUT

(VCR)

Use this to select the sound to be recorded

when performing audio dubbing.

MIC:

The sound of the internal microphone or

external microphone is recorded. (P52)

A_IN:

The sound of the audio unit connected to

the AUDIO IN/OUT jack is recorded.

<Note>

If audio dubbing is performed on a recording

which was made in the 48K (16-bit) audio

mode, the sound heard during shooting will

be overwritten and the dubbed sound

recorded in its place.

DV OUT

(VCR)

Select the ON setting when converting analog

input signals into digital signals and output-

ting them from the DV connector.

OFF, ON

DISPLAY SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

ZEBRA

DETECT

(CAM)

Use this to set the brightness level at which

the zebra patterns are to be displayed.

80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%

VIDEO OUT

OSD

(CAM) (VCR)

Select the ON setting to output the informa-

tion displayed on the screen together with the

signals from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack.

OFF, ON

DATE/TIME

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set whether to display the date

and/or time on the screen and on the signals

that are output from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack.

OFF:

The date and time are not displayed.

TIME:

The time is displayed.

DATE:

The date is displayed.

TIME&DATE:

The date and time are displayed.

• If any setting other than OFF is selected,

the time and/or date are displayed for the

signals that are output from the AV IN/

OUT jack, regardless of the setting

selected for the VIDEO OUT OSD item.

LEVEL

METER

(CAM) (VCR)

Select ON to display the audio level meter on

the screen.

OFF, ON

DISPLAY

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set the amount of information to

be displayed on the screen. (P61)

OFF, PARTIAL, ALL

CAMERA

DATA

(VCR)

With the ON setting, the camera settings

(vibration reduction, F-number, gain value

and white balance information) at the time of

shooting are displayed when the tape is

played back.

OFF, ON

<Note>

When a tape on which the unit’s camera set-

tings has been recorded is played back on

another unit, the camera settings may not be

displayed properly.

LCD

BACKLIGHT

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to adjust the backlight of the LCD

monitor.

When HI is selected, the backlight is made

brighter than usual.

HI, NORMAL

Menu configuration (cont.)

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

DISPLAY SETUP screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

LCD/EVF

SET

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to adjust the display level of the

images appearing in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor.

LCD BRIGHTNESS:

Select this to adjust the brightness of the

images on the LCD monitor.

LCD COLOR LEVEL:

Select this to adjust the color level of the

images on the LCD monitor.

EVF BRIGHTNESS:

Select this to adjust the brightness of the

images in the viewfinder.

SELF SHOOT

(CAM)

When MIRROR is selected, an image with

the left and right sides reversed will appear

on the LCD monitor when shooting a selfpor-

trait.

NORMAL, MIRROR

EVF MODE

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to select to switch the screen

images.

ON:

The images are always displayed in the

viewfinder.

AUTO:

The images in the viewfinder are cleared

when the LCD monitor is opened.

EVF COLOR

(CAM) (VCR)

Select ON to display the images on the view-

finder screen in color.

OFF:

The images are displayed in black and

white.

ON:

The images are displayed in color.

EVF DETAIL

(CAM) (VCR)

When ON is selected, the contours of the

images in the viewfinder and on the LCD

monitor are emphasized to make focusing

easier.

However, the images recorded will be normal

images without emphasized contours.

OFF, ON

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

REMOTE

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set the operations to be performed

using the accessory remote control unit.

(P19)

VCR1:

Operations performed using the remote

control unit which has been set up for use

with VCR1 are accepted.

VCR2:

Operations performed using the remote

control unit which has been set up for use

with VCR2 are accepted.

OFF:

No operations performed using a remote

control unit are accepted.

CONTROL

(CAM)

Use this to set the control method to be used

when a backup unit is connected to the DV

connector and backup recording is to be per-

formed.

OFF:

The backup unit is not controlled.

EXT:

The backup unit is controlled using the

camera-recorder’s START/STOP button.

The images shot using the camera-

recorder are recorded using the backup

unit. (The camera-recorder does not per-

form the recording operation.)

BOTH:

The images shot using the camera-

recorder are recorded by both the camera-

recorder and the backup unit.

CHAIN:

When the camera-recorder’s tape

approaches its end during shooting,

recording is automatically started by the

backup unit that has been waiting in the

recording standby mode.

CMD SEL

(CAM)

Use this to set the recording operation to be

performed by the backup unit when the cam-

era-recorder’s START/STOP button is

pressed.

REC_P:

The START/STOP button switches

between recording and rec pause.

STOP:

The START/STOP button switches

between recording and stop.

<Note>

If the backup unit does not have a rec pause

function, select STOP.

REC LAMP

(CAM)

Select ON to light the tally lamp during shoot-

ing. (P77)

OFF

, ON

MENUS

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

BEEP

SOUND

(CAM)

Select ON to be warned by a beep that the

shooting has started or ended or that a prob-

lem has occurred.

OFF, ON

The beeps are output as audio signals from

the PHONES jack and AV IN/OUT jack. When

a beep is sounded, the audio signals from the

built-in microphone are muted and the beep

is output instead.

One beep sounds:

• when the POWER lever is set to the ON

position

• when shooting has started

Two beeps sound:

• when shooting is paused

10 beeps sound in succession:

• when a cassette tape has not been inserted

• when the cassette tape is set to the record-

ing inhibited status

• when condensation has formed inside the

camera-recorder

• when a problem has occurred in the cam-

era-recorder

CLOCK SET

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to set the camera-recorder’s internal

calendar.

TIME SHIFT

(CAM) (VCR)

The time set using this item is added to the

clock time of the internal calendar (time differ-

ence compensation) and displayed on the

viewfinder and LCD monitor. The added time

is also recorded on the tape.

+23h --- +1h, OFF, –1h --- –23h

(In 1-hour increments)

TAP E

PROTECT

(CAM)

When the camera-recorder has been left in

the pause mode for about 5 minutes, it is

automatically set to the tape protection mode.

Use this item to select the kind of tape protec-

tion mode to be established.

POWER OFF:

The camera-recorder’s power is set to

OFF.

STBY:

The cylinder head is set to the stop status.

IR LED

(CAM)

Use this to set the control over the infrared

light which is used during high-sensitivity

recording. (P32)

AUTO:

The infrared light comes on as soon as the

high-sensitivity shooting mode is estab-

lished.

OFF:

The infrared light does not come on no

matter whether the high-sensitivity shoot-

ing mode is established or not.

Item/

(Display

mode)

Description of settings

USER FILE

(CAM) (VCR)

LOAD:

The menu (except scene file) settings

which were saved last are loaded.

SAVE:

The changed menu settings are saved.

INITIAL:

The menu settings are returned to the fac-

tory settings.

• When the power is turned off without

selecting SAVE, the VCR mode menu set-

tings will be saved but the CAMERA mode

menu settings will be returned to the origi-

nal settings.

• When a LOAD or INITIAL operation has

been performed, set the camera-

recorder’s POWER lever first to the OFF

position and then back to ON in order to

ensure that the settings concerned will

take effect.

HOUR

METER

(CAM) (VCR)

Use this to display the total running time (a 5-

digit figure in 1-hour increments) of the cylin-

der head.

Before calling for service

Power supply

Battery

Normal video recording

There’s no power. • Have the battery and AC adapter been connected properly?

Check the connections again.

P10, 21

Power shuts off for no

apparent reason.

• To prevent the battery from running down needlessly and to safe-

guard the tape from wear, the camera-recorder’s power is automat-

ically turned off when the camera-recorder has been left in the

shooting pause mode for more than 5 minutes.

Check the setting you have selected for the TAPE PROTECT item

on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.

P73

Power goes off as soon as

it is turned on.

• Has the battery run out?

If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or the .

display appears, it means that the battery has run out.

Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a

fully charged one.

• Has any condensation formed?

At times when, for instance, the camera-recorder is taken from a

cold place to a heated room, condensation may form inside.

If this happens, the power is automatically turned off and the only

operation that you will be able to perform is to remove the cassette.

Wait until the condensation has dried out.

P20

P77

The battery runs down

quickly.

• Has the battery been fully charged?

Keep charging it until the AC adapter’s CHARGE lamp goes off.

• Are you using the battery in a cold place?

The battery is affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating

time is reduced in low-temperature locations.

• Has the battery reached the end of its service life?

The battery has a fixed service life which differs depending on how

the battery is used.

If the battery operates only for a short period even when it is

charged adequately, it means that it has reached the end of its ser-

vice life.

P20

–––

The battery cannot be

charged.

• Is the DC cord connected to the AC adapter?

You cannot charge the battery if this cord is connected.

–––

I can’t record even though

I’ve inserted the cassette

tape properly.

• Is the tab on the cassette tape used to prevent accidental erasure

at the open (SAVE) position?

You cannot record if this tab is open.

• Has the cassette tape come to the very end?

If so, replace it with another one.

• Is the POWER lever at the ON position?

• Is the VCR lamp lighted?

You cannot shoot in the VCR mode.

• Has condensation formed?

If it has formed, the only operation you can perform is to remove

the cassette tape. Wait until the condensation has dried out.

• Has the AUTO OFF or T REEL LOCK warning display appeared?

Check the tape as it may have snapped.

• Is the external unit disconnected from the DV connector while you

are trying to perform backup recording with “EXT” selected as the

DV CONTROL item setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen?

P15

–––

P77

–––

P72

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