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... turn the POWER switch of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher, or when using a video light, use the AC-DN2A AC adaptor (lower than 150 W). 11 AC-550 AC Adaptor POWER switch: ON LOCK DC connecting cable DC IN 12V To AC power source CAMERA/ CCU When using an AC...-550 AC Adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power source. To AC power source Note...
... turn the POWER switch of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher, or when using a video light, use the AC-DN2A AC adaptor (lower than 150 W). 11 AC-550 AC Adaptor POWER switch: ON LOCK DC connecting cable DC IN 12V To AC power source CAMERA/ CCU When using an AC...-550 AC Adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power source. To AC power source Note...
Operating Instructions
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...picture now being shot is displayed in the viewfinder lights up . Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you can use either of your camcorder light up . Your camcorder starts recording. To stop . Your camcorder is equipped with two START/STOP buttons, and you . (1) Remove the hood cap ... insert a cassette. TALLY lamps Microphone 1 S 5 TART/STO TALLY TAKE REC BATT Li REC 00:00:00:01 SHUTTER DVCAM 32K GAIN UP 3 POWER OFF ON 4 MEMORY CAMERA VTR 15 Basics P - Also, the TALLY lamps located on the front and rear of them for more information (p. 8 ...
...picture now being shot is displayed in the viewfinder lights up . Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you can use either of your camcorder light up . Your camcorder starts recording. To stop . Your camcorder is equipped with two START/STOP buttons, and you . (1) Remove the hood cap ... insert a cassette. TALLY lamps Microphone 1 S 5 TART/STO TALLY TAKE REC BATT Li REC 00:00:00:01 SHUTTER DVCAM 32K GAIN UP 3 POWER OFF ON 4 MEMORY CAMERA VTR 15 Basics P - Also, the TALLY lamps located on the front and rear of them for more information (p. 8 ...
Operating Instructions
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... the ND 1 indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen stops flashing and remains on . The ND filter is displayed, however, the recommended position of a video camera recorder.
... the ND 1 indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen stops flashing and remains on . The ND filter is displayed, however, the recommended position of a video camera recorder.
Operating Instructions
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... a default setting (p. 120). Rotate the zoom ring with the zoom ring Using the zoom ring, you can make fine adjustments. You cannot use the digital zoom function, the picture quality deteriorates. When the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector is set to 24× or 48× in the menu settings (p. 120). - Using the...
... a default setting (p. 120). Rotate the zoom ring with the zoom ring Using the zoom ring, you can make fine adjustments. You cannot use the digital zoom function, the picture quality deteriorates. When the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector is set to 24× or 48× in the menu settings (p. 120). - Using the...
Operating Instructions
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... Playing back a tape You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source. (2) Set the POWER switch to ON and insert the recorded tape. (3) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to ...start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, turn the MONITOR knob. 4 REW 5 PLAY 6 MONITO To increase R the volume To decrease the volume 2 POWER 3 MEMORY CAMERA OFF ON VTR 1 To stop...
... Playing back a tape You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source. (2) Set the POWER switch to ON and insert the recorded tape. (3) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to ...start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, turn the MONITOR knob. 4 REW 5 PLAY 6 MONITO To increase R the volume To decrease the volume 2 POWER 3 MEMORY CAMERA OFF ON VTR 1 To stop...
Operating Instructions
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...CAMERA mode, the recording data will not be displayed. When you want to display the date and time during shooting, set . The tape was recorded by pressing DATA CODE. When you use the data code function date) or time) appears if: - A blank portion of the tape is your camcorder..., exposure mode) t no indicator Recording data Recording data is being played back. - Playing back a tape Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the monitor screen (p. 35). The display changes as follows: date/time y no indicator Date/time Various settings...
...CAMERA mode, the recording data will not be displayed. When you want to display the date and time during shooting, set . The tape was recorded by pressing DATA CODE. When you use the data code function date) or time) appears if: - A blank portion of the tape is your camcorder..., exposure mode) t no indicator Recording data Recording data is being played back. - Playing back a tape Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the monitor screen (p. 35). The display changes as follows: date/time y no indicator Date/time Various settings...
Operating Instructions
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... on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press N. Playing back a tape If the aperture adjustment is set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To rewind the tape Press m in the reverse... and stops. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on your camcorder, however, this function does not work for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press press y. To resume...
... on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press N. Playing back a tape If the aperture adjustment is set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To rewind the tape Press m in the reverse... and stops. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on your camcorder, however, this function does not work for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press press y. To resume...
Operating Instructions
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...screen. If your monitor or VCR is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the VCR by using the audio cable...monitor screen Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to CAMERA, and set COLOR BAR to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the monitor or the...-quality pictures. The color bars are displayed on the side of the camcorder using an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) ...A/V connecting cable. Basics Viewing the recording on a monitor Connect your camcorder to your monitor or VCR has a BNC-type connector for video ...
...screen. If your monitor or VCR is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the VCR by using the audio cable...monitor screen Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to CAMERA, and set COLOR BAR to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the monitor or the...-quality pictures. The color bars are displayed on the side of the camcorder using an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) ...A/V connecting cable. Basics Viewing the recording on a monitor Connect your camcorder to your monitor or VCR has a BNC-type connector for video ...
Operating Instructions
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STEADYSHOT, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to erase the menu display. 1,5 2-4 CUSTOM PRESET MENU CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. Do not use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not supplied),...when you use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with manual adjustment Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 1S: 6ETEN: A9DWDYISDHEOT ON FRAME REC OFF I NT.
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STEADYSHOT, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to erase the menu display. 1,5 2-4 CUSTOM PRESET MENU CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. Do not use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not supplied),...when you use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with manual adjustment Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 1S: 6ETEN: A9DWDYISDHEOT ON FRAME REC OFF I NT.
Operating Instructions
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... flashes quickly. The adjustment value is automatically saved in separate memories, A and B. Unless changed, the saved values are retained for camera recording. Saving an appropriate white balance value in memory You can save two white balance values in memory A or B as possible the... B. (4) Arrange a white subject (paper, cloth, etc.) under alternating lighting conditions easy. (1) Set the AUTO MODE switch to OFF while the camcorder is in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. To save the white balance adjustment for the white balance, in on it . You can automatically ...
... flashes quickly. The adjustment value is automatically saved in separate memories, A and B. Unless changed, the saved values are retained for camera recording. Saving an appropriate white balance value in memory You can save two white balance values in memory A or B as possible the... B. (4) Arrange a white subject (paper, cloth, etc.) under alternating lighting conditions easy. (1) Set the AUTO MODE switch to OFF while the camcorder is in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. To save the white balance adjustment for the white balance, in on it . You can automatically ...
Operating Instructions
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... under which the preset values may give better results than the human eye adjustment. 48 You bring your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to CAMERA to the white balance adjustment saved in step 5 The white balance cannot be set the WHITE BAL switch...
... under which the preset values may give better results than the human eye adjustment. 48 You bring your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to CAMERA to the white balance adjustment saved in step 5 The white balance cannot be set the WHITE BAL switch...
Operating Instructions
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... standard setting Select OK from the RESET item in each mode. 51 When you have to use a preset both in CAMERA and memory modes, you preset the desired picture quality in CAMERA or memory mode The preset is only available in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To check the... custom preset setting Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the CUSTOM PRESET direction and release it while the camcorder is up to the default...
... standard setting Select OK from the RESET item in each mode. 51 When you have to use a preset both in CAMERA and memory modes, you preset the desired picture quality in CAMERA or memory mode The preset is only available in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To check the... custom preset setting Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the CUSTOM PRESET direction and release it while the camcorder is up to the default...
Operating Instructions
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...light will not change by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 30 W. •If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent. Using a video light You can turn off the video... set to AUTO Turning on/off the video light using the cut recording, the AUTO position is controlled to on the position of the VTR/ CAMERA/MEMORY selector. (When you start /stop the recording. •The output of the light will change according to recording conditions. The brightness or color...
...light will not change by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 30 W. •If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent. Using a video light You can turn off the video... set to AUTO Turning on/off the video light using the cut recording, the AUTO position is controlled to on the position of the VTR/ CAMERA/MEMORY selector. (When you start /stop the recording. •The output of the light will change according to recording conditions. The brightness or color...
Operating Instructions
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...photo recording during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO lightly. Connect with an S video input Use an S video connecting cable (not supplied). Your camcorder immediately records an image on your camcorder returns to the ...Photo recording When playing back the image by using the A/V connecting cable. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder. Printing the still image You can print a still image by another unit, the image may be blurred. When shooting a moving object in...
...photo recording during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO lightly. Connect with an S video input Use an S video connecting cable (not supplied). Your camcorder immediately records an image on your camcorder returns to the ...Photo recording When playing back the image by using the A/V connecting cable. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder. Printing the still image You can print a still image by another unit, the image may be blurred. When shooting a moving object in...
Operating Instructions
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... on a "Memory Stick" on the top of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture will be swapped with a moving picture. CHROM (Camera chromakey) You can superimpose a still image you are recording. CHROM Still image M. MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a moving picture - Record a title on top of the...
... on a "Memory Stick" on the top of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture will be swapped with a moving picture. CHROM (Camera chromakey) You can superimpose a still image you are recording. CHROM Still image M. MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a moving picture - Record a title on top of the...
Operating Instructions
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...Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on a moving picture, and your camcorder. (1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to superimpose. on the Remote Commander to select the still image you want to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...Before operation Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" and a tape to be recorded into your camcorder is superimposed on the Remote Commander. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to start recording. 7 S TART/STO P 1 MEMORY CAMERA VTR 4 5 6 72 M. or +/- The mode changes as a thumbnail image....
...Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on a moving picture, and your camcorder. (1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to superimpose. on the Remote Commander to select the still image you want to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...Before operation Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" and a tape to be recorded into your camcorder is superimposed on the Remote Commander. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to start recording. 7 S TART/STO P 1 MEMORY CAMERA VTR 4 5 6 72 M. or +/- The mode changes as a thumbnail image....
Operating Instructions
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... the desired interval time, then press the dial. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] S1: 6ETNE: A9DWDYISDHEOT FRAME REC I NT. REC I NTERVAL 30SEC REC T I ME RETURN 2 CAMERA SET I NT. You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. REC, then press the... select INTERVAL, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then press the dial. REC OFF RETURN CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] S1: 6ETNE: A9DWDYISDHEOT FRAME REC I NT. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC. 5 Turn the SEL/...
... the desired interval time, then press the dial. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] S1: 6ETNE: A9DWDYISDHEOT FRAME REC I NT. REC I NTERVAL 30SEC REC T I ME RETURN 2 CAMERA SET I NT. You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. REC, then press the... select INTERVAL, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then press the dial. REC OFF RETURN CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] S1: 6ETNE: A9DWDYISDHEOT FRAME REC I NT. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC. 5 Turn the SEL/...
Operating Instructions
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... to ON in standby mode The interval recording will be a discrepancy in recording time of up . 8 TART/STO CUSTOM PRESET MENU S Advanced Recording Operations P 7 6 I NTERVAL CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. •Set the MEMORY.../CAMERA/VTR selector to erase the menu display. You can perform normal recording only once. REC ON RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the interval recording •...
... to ON in standby mode The interval recording will be a discrepancy in recording time of up . 8 TART/STO CUSTOM PRESET MENU S Advanced Recording Operations P 7 6 I NTERVAL CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. •Set the MEMORY.../CAMERA/VTR selector to erase the menu display. You can perform normal recording only once. REC ON RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the interval recording •...
Operating Instructions
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... cuts. •The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you set INT. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] S1: 6ETNE: A9DWDYISDHEOT FRAME REC OFF I NT. If you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using cut recording. REC RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the cut recording •Set... FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings. •Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to start cut recording. Frame by frame recording -
... cuts. •The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you set INT. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] S1: 6ETNE: A9DWDYISDHEOT FRAME REC OFF I NT. If you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using cut recording. REC RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the cut recording •Set... FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings. •Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to start cut recording. Frame by frame recording -
Operating Instructions
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Advanced Playback Operations - Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 158). (1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 120). Your camcorder automatically starts playing back at each sequence where the index is marked and start playback from that point (Index search). Searching for the... / 6 / 00 8:50AM LINE 3 DEC / 24 / 00 10:30AM CAM 4 JAN / 1 / 01 11:25PM CAM 5 FEB / 11 / 01 4:11PM CAM 6 APR / 29 / 01 1:45PM CAM [a] [b] 1 MEMORY CAMERA VTR [a] Actual point you are trying to select the index point for a recording by index -
Advanced Playback Operations - Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 158). (1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 120). Your camcorder automatically starts playing back at each sequence where the index is marked and start playback from that point (Index search). Searching for the... / 6 / 00 8:50AM LINE 3 DEC / 24 / 00 10:30AM CAM 4 JAN / 1 / 01 11:25PM CAM 5 FEB / 11 / 01 4:11PM CAM 6 APR / 29 / 01 1:45PM CAM [a] [b] 1 MEMORY CAMERA VTR [a] Actual point you are trying to select the index point for a recording by index -