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AG- P Printed in Japan S1202Y0 @ VQT0C34 Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Model No. P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
AG- P Printed in Japan S1202Y0 @ VQT0C34 Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Model No. P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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...the Panasonic spare parts department (part number VFK1451). Use only the recommended accessories. $ Notes about Video Head Clogging OWhen the Camera Recorder's video heads have become clogged with dirt, use , recording of certain material may be restricted. Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder... ] Indication appears. We recommend that you want to purchase the same Digital Video Head Cleaner, please contact your own private use Panasonic cassettes. 5 Pages for reference Pages for reference are no user serviceable parts inside. do not install this might be caused by dashes...
...the Panasonic spare parts department (part number VFK1451). Use only the recommended accessories. $ Notes about Video Head Clogging OWhen the Camera Recorder's video heads have become clogged with dirt, use , recording of certain material may be restricted. Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder... ] Indication appears. We recommend that you want to purchase the same Digital Video Head Cleaner, please contact your own private use Panasonic cassettes. 5 Pages for reference Pages for reference are no user serviceable parts inside. do not install this might be caused by dashes...
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... Time and Available Recording Time . . . . .13 Lens Cap and Grip Belt 13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 13 Inserting a Cassette 14 Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes 14 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 15 Using the Menu Screen 16 List of Menus 16 Setting Date and Time 18... Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 18 LP Mode 18 Audio Recording Mode 18 Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording . . . . . .19 Recording 20 Photoshot 22 Zoom In/Out Functions 23 Digital Zoom Function 23 Image Stabilizer Function 24 Fade In/...
... Time and Available Recording Time . . . . .13 Lens Cap and Grip Belt 13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 13 Inserting a Cassette 14 Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes 14 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 15 Using the Menu Screen 16 List of Menus 16 Setting Date and Time 18... Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 18 LP Mode 18 Audio Recording Mode 18 Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording . . . . . .19 Recording 20 Photoshot 22 Zoom In/Out Functions 23 Digital Zoom Function 23 Image Stabilizer Function 24 Fade In/...
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Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camera Recorder. 1) 2) 3) 4) Optional Accessories Before Use 1) AC Adaptor (AG-B15) 2) Stereo Microphone (AG-MC15) 3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16/ CGR-D220/1600mAh) 4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28/ CGP-D320/2800mAh) 5) Wide Conversion Lens (AG-LW4307) O Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. 5) 6) 1) AC Adaptor...
Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camera Recorder. 1) 2) 3) 4) Optional Accessories Before Use 1) AC Adaptor (AG-B15) 2) Stereo Microphone (AG-MC15) 3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16/ CGR-D220/1600mAh) 4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28/ CGP-D320/2800mAh) 5) Wide Conversion Lens (AG-LW4307) O Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. 5) 6) 1) AC Adaptor...
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... limitations in LCD production technology, there may be attached here. QR P S T U DC IN 7.9V V S-VIDEO VIDEO IN/OUT IN/OUT L- Before Use Controls and Components $ Camera Recorder 1 2 3 4 567 1 White Balance Sensor -272 Recording Lamp -203 Remote Control Sensor -114 Lens 5 Lens Hood -496 Lens Hood Attachment knob -497 Focus Ring -29...
... limitations in LCD production technology, there may be attached here. QR P S T U DC IN 7.9V V S-VIDEO VIDEO IN/OUT IN/OUT L- Before Use Controls and Components $ Camera Recorder 1 2 3 4 567 1 White Balance Sensor -272 Recording Lamp -203 Remote Control Sensor -114 Lens 5 Lens Hood -496 Lens Hood Attachment knob -497 Focus Ring -29...
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Y Audio Input/Output Sockets [AUDIO IN/OUT] -37-, -39- Z Headphone Socket [PHONES] -44[ Cassette Eject Lever [ X Video Input/Output Socket [VIDEO IN/OUT] -37-, -39- Controls and Components $ Camera Recorder W S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -37-, -39-
Y Audio Input/Output Sockets [AUDIO IN/OUT] -37-, -39- Z Headphone Socket [PHONES] -44[ Cassette Eject Lever [ X Video Input/Output Socket [VIDEO IN/OUT] -37-, -39- Controls and Components $ Camera Recorder W S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -37-, -39-
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...Playback Zoom Function [V,B, N, M] -36- SEARCH] -33r Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -36The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camera Recorder. 10 VOL + - ZOOM MENU SET ITEM w x y z { | s Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22t Rewind/Review Button [6] -20-, -33u...Before Use Controls and Components $ Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Camera Recorder, most of the Camera Recorder functions can be operated from a distance. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM p q r -
...Playback Zoom Function [V,B, N, M] -36- SEARCH] -33r Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -36The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camera Recorder. 10 VOL + - ZOOM MENU SET ITEM w x y z { | s Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22t Rewind/Review Button [6] -20-, -33u...Before Use Controls and Components $ Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Camera Recorder, most of the Camera Recorder functions can be operated from a distance. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM p q r -
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...with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is incorrectly replaced. WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is normally expected to [VCR1] Mode. 11 Setup on the Camera Recorder: Set [REMOTE] on the Remote Controller: 2 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX 1 SELECT [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [$] ...Remote Controller Mode. (-16-) Setup on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu to the Remote Control Sensor 3 of the Camera Recorder. Outdoors or under strong light, the Camera Recorder may not operate properly even within the above 60°C or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out...
...with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is incorrectly replaced. WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is normally expected to [VCR1] Mode. 11 Setup on the Camera Recorder: Set [REMOTE] on the Remote Controller: 2 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX 1 SELECT [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [$] ...Remote Controller Mode. (-16-) Setup on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu to the Remote Control Sensor 3 of the Camera Recorder. Outdoors or under strong light, the Camera Recorder may not operate properly even within the above 60°C or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out...
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... be less than usual for prolonged periods of any malfunctioning. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as does the camera recorder body. O The battery heats up during operation and during charging, as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter... the "CHARGE" lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically. O Noise may be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the Camera Recorder. OThe [CHARGE] Lamp lights up with your thumb. PUSH S 1 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains...
... be less than usual for prolonged periods of any malfunctioning. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as does the camera recorder body. O The battery heats up during operation and during charging, as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter... the "CHARGE" lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically. O Noise may be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the Camera Recorder. OThe [CHARGE] Lamp lights up with your thumb. PUSH S 1 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains...
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... you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Camera Recorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camera Recorder. $ Adjust the Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your...
... you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Camera Recorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camera Recorder. $ Adjust the Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your...
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... [LCD/EVF SET] on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder. 2 Adjust by 38°. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camera Recorder. OWhen you open , you can also record the picture while watching it is set to be turned upward by 80° and downward by...
... [LCD/EVF SET] on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder. 2 Adjust by 38°. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camera Recorder. OWhen you open , you can also record the picture while watching it is set to be turned upward by 80° and downward by...
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... flow is shown in dark blue. OWith each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] moves to the Main-Menu 16 CAMERA SETUP] Camera Setup Sub-Menu [PROGRESSIVE] Progressive Photoshot Mode -22[D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom -23[CINEMA] Cinema-like Format Recording -25[P.EFFECT] Picture ...record or play back. Menus can be used in combination with the selected item are different from the actual Menus. $ [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Camera Mode Main-Menu CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.RECORDING SETUP 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT [1. The above operations can be set. 5 Press the...
... flow is shown in dark blue. OWith each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] moves to the Main-Menu 16 CAMERA SETUP] Camera Setup Sub-Menu [PROGRESSIVE] Progressive Photoshot Mode -22[D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom -23[CINEMA] Cinema-like Format Recording -25[P.EFFECT] Picture ...record or play back. Menus can be used in combination with the selected item are different from the actual Menus. $ [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Camera Mode Main-Menu CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.RECORDING SETUP 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT [1. The above operations can be set. 5 Press the...
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... Functions Sub-Menu [EFFECT] Digital Effect On/Off -36[EFFECT SELECT] Digital Effect Selection -36[RETURN] Returning to the Main-Menu 17 List of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. [6. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Playback Functions Sub-Menu [BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search -34[SEARCH] Index Search Mode -35[12bit AUDIO] Audio Selector -38[AUDIO...
... Functions Sub-Menu [EFFECT] Digital Effect On/Off -36[EFFECT SELECT] Digital Effect Selection -36[RETURN] Returning to the Main-Menu 17 List of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. [6. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Playback Functions Sub-Menu [BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search -34[SEARCH] Index Search Mode -35[12bit AUDIO] Audio Selector -38[AUDIO...
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...SETUP] Sub-Menu. OThe contents that of SP Mode. Before Use Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a slight imprecision, make sure to a desired value. CLOCK SET YEAR 2002 MONTH OCT DAY 08 HOUR 10AM MINUTE 30 The internal... with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on 2 tracks in battery is exhausted. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camera Recorder with the power turned off and then connect to finish setting the date and time. Although the image quality does not decrease with LP...
...SETUP] Sub-Menu. OThe contents that of SP Mode. Before Use Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a slight imprecision, make sure to a desired value. CLOCK SET YEAR 2002 MONTH OCT DAY 08 HOUR 10AM MINUTE 30 The internal... with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on 2 tracks in battery is exhausted. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camera Recorder with the power turned off and then connect to finish setting the date and time. Although the image quality does not decrease with LP...
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...OWhen walking while recording, keep both hands. Adjust the angle of the Viewfinder as close as possible to the position in which the Camera Recorder is happening around you. OTake a firm stance with both eyes open so that you can be watched properly. OStabilize the... Camera Recorder by resting your elbows on your right eye. OIf the Camera Recorder is recommended to use a tripod (optional) whenever possible. Low-Angle Recording. For More Stable Pictures. OHold ...
...OWhen walking while recording, keep both hands. Adjust the angle of the Viewfinder as close as possible to the position in which the Camera Recorder is happening around you. OTake a firm stance with both eyes open so that you can be watched properly. OStabilize the... Camera Recorder by resting your elbows on your right eye. OIf the Camera Recorder is recommended to use a tripod (optional) whenever possible. Low-Angle Recording. For More Stable Pictures. OHold ...
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...the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or Sub Recording Start/Stop Button R). D SEARCH G SEARCH OWhen the [SEARCH -] Button is in the reverse direction. Camera Mode Recording When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? R a REC RECORD $ Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp) The Recording Lamp 2 lights... the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or R) again. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder automatically adjust the focus and white balance. The [PAUSE] Indication is turned off , then turn off automatically for tape protection and power...
...the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or Sub Recording Start/Stop Button R). D SEARCH G SEARCH OWhen the [SEARCH -] Button is in the reverse direction. Camera Mode Recording When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? R a REC RECORD $ Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp) The Recording Lamp 2 lights... the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or R) again. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder automatically adjust the focus and white balance. The [PAUSE] Indication is turned off , then turn off automatically for tape protection and power...
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...you can let the subject in front of the Warning/Alarm Indication. $ To Finish the Recording Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF]. Camera Mode 21 Images are displayed. OIf a general Warning/Alarm Indication [ ] appears, return the LCD Monitor to check the specific content of the... Camera Recorder monitor the shot while recording is disabled automatically. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-. OWhen the LCD Monitor is opened...
...you can let the subject in front of the Warning/Alarm Indication. $ To Finish the Recording Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF]. Camera Mode 21 Images are displayed. OIf a general Warning/Alarm Indication [ ] appears, return the LCD Monitor to check the specific content of the... Camera Recorder monitor the shot while recording is disabled automatically. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-. OWhen the LCD Monitor is opened...
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...Sub-Menu is set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camera Recorder will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released. (However, this item, see -42-, -43-. $...the Recording Pause Mode. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is pressed, images become still pictures. PHOTO SHOT M OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT...
...Sub-Menu is set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camera Recorder will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released. (However, this item, see -42-, -43-. $...the Recording Pause Mode. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is pressed, images become still pictures. PHOTO SHOT M OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT...
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... @ DIG.E. 20tW T D.ZOOM OWhen you want to record closeup shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 30a or even to 750a. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30a] or [750a]. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS > VOL/JOG MENU B O30a: Digital zooming to 30a O750a: Digital zooming to 750a 2...5tW T 15tW T $ To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Camera Recorder can select a magnification of 1a to 15a magnification. Digital Zoom Function PUSH This function is as close as approximately 20 mm from the ...
... @ DIG.E. 20tW T D.ZOOM OWhen you want to record closeup shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 30a or even to 750a. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30a] or [750a]. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS > VOL/JOG MENU B O30a: Digital zooming to 30a O750a: Digital zooming to 750a 2...5tW T 15tW T $ To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Camera Recorder can select a magnification of 1a to 15a magnification. Digital Zoom Function PUSH This function is as close as approximately 20 mm from the ...