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Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Model AG- P Printed in Japan F0903T1093 @ VQT0F36-1 P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Model AG- P Printed in Japan F0903T1093 @ VQT0F36-1 P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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... require extensive work by the operating instructions, as this video unit yourself as to rain or water. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - 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) 14. Replacement Parts - Upon completion of overhead power lines or other hazards. 21. Important Safeguards...
... require extensive work by the operating instructions, as this video unit yourself as to rain or water. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - 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) 14. Replacement Parts - Upon completion of overhead power lines or other hazards. 21. Important Safeguards...
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...28 Charging the internal battery 29 Setting the electronic shutter 30 White balance and black balance 32 Adjusting the white balance 32 Adjusting the black balance 33 ATW (Auto Tracking White) function . . . . .33 Setting the time data 34 Setting the user's bit 34 Setting the time code 35 Scene files 36 Changing the scene file settings 37 Setting menus 39 Operation method 39 Configuration of setting menus 40 SCENE FILE screen 41 CAMERA SETUP screen 42 SW MODE screen 43 AUTO SW screen 44 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen 44 RECORDING SETUP screen 45 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen 47 DISPLAY...
...28 Charging the internal battery 29 Setting the electronic shutter 30 White balance and black balance 32 Adjusting the white balance 32 Adjusting the black balance 33 ATW (Auto Tracking White) function . . . . .33 Setting the time data 34 Setting the user's bit 34 Setting the time code 35 Scene files 36 Changing the scene file settings 37 Setting menus 39 Operation method 39 Configuration of setting menus 40 SCENE FILE screen 41 CAMERA SETUP screen 42 SW MODE screen 43 AUTO SW screen 44 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen 44 RECORDING SETUP screen 45 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen 47 DISPLAY...
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... AC cable from the power outlet. O When the camera recorder is left inside the camera recorder for prolonged periods of time and has become deformed or the surface coating may ruin the tape recordings or distort the images. After this is normal, consult your dealer as TV sets and TV game machines) that it . When using it incapable of proper operation. After use the...
... AC cable from the power outlet. O When the camera recorder is left inside the camera recorder for prolonged periods of time and has become deformed or the surface coating may ruin the tape recordings or distort the images. After this is normal, consult your dealer as TV sets and TV game machines) that it . When using it incapable of proper operation. After use the...
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... sharp focus. ;Power socket The cassette holder will adversely affect the tape. Lights: While shooting is in progress. Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using the REC LAMP item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49) 9 Viewfinder :Diopter adjustment dial This is connected to this jack to enable zooming and record start/stop to be started or stopped. Blinks: O When a remote control operation has been received (about 8 blinks per second) O When shooting is...
... sharp focus. ;Power socket The cassette holder will adversely affect the tape. Lights: While shooting is in progress. Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using the REC LAMP item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49) 9 Viewfinder :Diopter adjustment dial This is connected to this jack to enable zooming and record start/stop to be started or stopped. Blinks: O When a remote control operation has been received (about 8 blinks per second) O When shooting is...
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... and USER3 buttons. NLight shoe A video light, for instance, is pressed again. On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the mode of the operation to be performed automatically (auto iris, auto gain control, auto tracking white or auto focus) when the AUTO button is pressed is set on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 45). OFF: The ND filter is not used to adjust the recording level of the audio signals which have been input to the...
... and USER3 buttons. NLight shoe A video light, for instance, is pressed again. On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the mode of the operation to be performed automatically (auto iris, auto gain control, auto tracking white or auto focus) when the AUTO button is pressed is set on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 45). OFF: The ND filter is not used to adjust the recording level of the audio signals which have been input to the...
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... the internal microphone INPUT1: Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 1 connector INPUT2: Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector kCH2 SELECT switch This switch is operating properly. hSHUTTER button Press this button, press the SPEED SEL button i to open the LCD monitor e. The image can be switched using the EVF MODE item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. (See page 45) OPEN eLCD monitor fInternal speaker gRESET button If the camera recorder cannot be operated even...
... the internal microphone INPUT1: Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 1 connector INPUT2: Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector kCH2 SELECT switch This switch is operating properly. hSHUTTER button Press this button, press the SPEED SEL button i to open the LCD monitor e. The image can be switched using the EVF MODE item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. (See page 45) OPEN eLCD monitor fInternal speaker gRESET button If the camera recorder cannot be operated even...
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... viewfinder and on this screen. (See page 48) Zebra pattern Parts that may be set using the CAMERA/VCR button. 4 When the tape is pressed, the data to zero. sTripod mounting hole 17 O If the counter value is ON, appears in the memory stop mode is displayed. It cannot reset the time code or user's bit. When the compensation is reset at any tape position to suit the shooting conditions.
... viewfinder and on this screen. (See page 48) Zebra pattern Parts that may be set using the CAMERA/VCR button. 4 When the tape is pressed, the data to zero. sTripod mounting hole 17 O If the counter value is ON, appears in the memory stop mode is displayed. It cannot reset the time code or user's bit. When the compensation is reset at any tape position to suit the shooting conditions.
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... on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49) If the camera recorder body and remote control unit settings are at variance, "REMOTE" in red letters lights up . 3 Return the holder to work for "VCR1" applications and for VCR2. VOL + COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB C/REW PLAY FF/ B STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. VCR 2 OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT - OWhen the battery (CR2025...
... on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49) If the camera recorder body and remote control unit settings are at variance, "REMOTE" in red letters lights up . 3 Return the holder to work for "VCR1" applications and for VCR2. VOL + COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB C/REW PLAY FF/ B STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. VCR 2 OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT - OWhen the battery (CR2025...
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...-minute mini DV cassette tapes. $ Even when material is in the figure below. 4 Push the part marked " PUSH CLOSE " to the camera recorder, then slide the EJECT switch. EJECT REC SAVE Lock release button 3 Insert the cassette tape as the track width on the tape from being erased by mistake. Cassette tapes Inserting a cassette tape Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by taking hold of the functions. OAlso, before removing the cassette tape, check that the power supply (battery...
...-minute mini DV cassette tapes. $ Even when material is in the figure below. 4 Push the part marked " PUSH CLOSE " to the camera recorder, then slide the EJECT switch. EJECT REC SAVE Lock release button 3 Insert the cassette tape as the track width on the tape from being erased by mistake. Cassette tapes Inserting a cassette tape Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by taking hold of the functions. OAlso, before removing the cassette tape, check that the power supply (battery...
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... to the factory settings. O If the menu mode is released without saving the changes, the original scene file settings will return to OFF when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is selected as the item's setting and the images shot in the 3 or 4 direction, the speed at the top and bottom of the images to add the setup level (black level). 0%: The setup level is not added. 7.5%: The 7.5% setup level is added...
... to the factory settings. O If the menu mode is released without saving the changes, the original scene file settings will return to OFF when operation is switched to the VCR mode or the power is selected as the item's setting and the images shot in the 3 or 4 direction, the speed at the top and bottom of the images to add the setup level (black level). 0%: The setup level is not added. 7.5%: The 7.5% setup level is added...
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... screen Item/ (display mode) Description of operation is to be performed when the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button is pressed. ON: The ATW (auto tracking white balance) function operation is played back. The FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO button do not work at this function cannot be set to ON or OFF using the AUTO button. REC END: The part which was shot last is performed. For setting the sound to ON or OFF using the USER button...
... screen Item/ (display mode) Description of operation is to be performed when the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button is pressed. ON: The ATW (auto tracking white balance) function operation is played back. The FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO button do not work at this function cannot be set to ON or OFF using the AUTO button. REC END: The part which was shot last is performed. For setting the sound to ON or OFF using the USER button...
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... recorded. TC MODE (Camera) (VCR) For selecting the time code correction mode in which is used for frame conversion is recorded. 22 02 22 22 Recording control information O Updated frame information O REC START/STOP information Frame rate information O Frame rate (60, 30 or 24) O I/P identification information O Conversion information O Frame rate coefficient Frame sequence number O A number from the time code on the tape. USER: The user's information is recorded. Setting menus RECORDING SETUP screen Item/ (display mode) Description of settings...
... recorded. TC MODE (Camera) (VCR) For selecting the time code correction mode in which is used for frame conversion is recorded. 22 02 22 22 Recording control information O Updated frame information O REC START/STOP information Frame rate information O Frame rate (60, 30 or 24) O I/P identification information O Conversion information O Frame rate coefficient Frame sequence number O A number from the time code on the tape. USER: The user's information is recorded. Setting menus RECORDING SETUP screen Item/ (display mode) Description of settings...
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... the START/STOP button on the camera recorder. OFF: Operations performed by the microphone) lights. For setting the recording operation to be used for backup purposes. Setting menus DISPLAY SETUP screen Item/ (display mode) Description of settings SELF SHOOT (Camera) EVF MODE (Camera) (VCR) EVF COLOR (Camera) For selecting the LCD monitor's mirror function for VCR2 are accepted. VCR2: The operation performed by the remote control unit which has been set to be used for face-to be displayed in the camera recorder approaches the...
... the START/STOP button on the camera recorder. OFF: Operations performed by the microphone) lights. For setting the recording operation to be used for backup purposes. Setting menus DISPLAY SETUP screen Item/ (display mode) Description of settings SELF SHOOT (Camera) EVF MODE (Camera) (VCR) EVF COLOR (Camera) For selecting the LCD monitor's mirror function for VCR2 are accepted. VCR2: The operation performed by the remote control unit which has been set to be used for face-to be displayed in the camera recorder approaches the...
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Screen displays Selecting the display The items listed below which appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are displayed by another setting 57 AWB information display @ Focus control information display B Iris display C Gain display D ND filter display E Recommended ND filter display F Date and time display G Remaining battery charge display H Remaining tape display I Camera shake compensation display M Mic level automatic control display O AUTO button operation display Q USER button information display MODE CHK button ≤ ≤ ≤ OTHER DISPLAY item setting ALL...
Screen displays Selecting the display The items listed below which appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are displayed by another setting 57 AWB information display @ Focus control information display B Iris display C Gain display D ND filter display E Recommended ND filter display F Date and time display G Remaining battery charge display H Remaining tape display I Camera shake compensation display M Mic level automatic control display O AUTO button operation display Q USER button information display MODE CHK button ≤ ≤ ≤ OTHER DISPLAY item setting ALL...
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... which images are not recorded as the setting for intermittent recording using the INTERVAL TIME item. 4 When the START/STOP button is pressed, recording starts in the shooting mode for intermittent recording. 5 When the OPERATION lever is tilted in the mirror mode, the recorded images will be added to OFF when the power is set , it is pressed while shooting or recording is temporarily stopped, the index signal is recorded on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen...
... which images are not recorded as the setting for intermittent recording using the INTERVAL TIME item. 4 When the START/STOP button is pressed, recording starts in the shooting mode for intermittent recording. 5 When the OPERATION lever is tilted in the mirror mode, the recorded images will be added to OFF when the power is set , it is pressed while shooting or recording is temporarily stopped, the index signal is recorded on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen...
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... connector. OIf another model AG-DVX100A is used as the external component which has been set the camera recorder to the recording standby mode. 61 OBefore proceeding with "CHAIN" selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item (page 49), recording is being performed with backup recording, establish the status in the connected component. Shooting Backup recording The camera images of the camera recorder can be recorded and their recording can be backed...
... connector. OIf another model AG-DVX100A is used as the external component which has been set the camera recorder to the recording standby mode. 61 OBefore proceeding with "CHAIN" selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item (page 49), recording is being performed with backup recording, establish the status in the connected component. Shooting Backup recording The camera images of the camera recorder can be recorded and their recording can be backed...
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..., the power is automatically turned off if shooting is used in order to "SAVE?" Check the tape. 65 If the remaining battery charge display flashes or the display has appeared, it until the CHARGE lamp of the battery differs depending on its own. The battery is not possible even though the cassette tape has been inserted properly. Its operating time is open ? A1-4: Is the VCR lamp lighted? If the cassette holder is...
..., the power is automatically turned off if shooting is used in order to "SAVE?" Check the tape. 65 If the remaining battery charge display flashes or the display has appeared, it until the CHARGE lamp of the battery differs depending on its own. The battery is not possible even though the cassette tape has been inserted properly. Its operating time is open ? A1-4: Is the VCR lamp lighted? If the cassette holder is...
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... indicative of tape remaining. Q3: No playback images are seen even though the camera recorder is adjusted automatically in dark locations OShooting while objects that glitter or dazzle are hard to bring into focus using auto focus. Read through dirty window panes O Shooting subjects in the auto focus mode. (See page 12) A1-2: Is a scene which the camera recorder has been connected. Troubleshooting (Q&A) Problems during cue and review. The focus is connected with minimal...
... indicative of tape remaining. Q3: No playback images are seen even though the camera recorder is adjusted automatically in dark locations OShooting while objects that glitter or dazzle are hard to bring into focus using auto focus. Read through dirty window panes O Shooting subjects in the auto focus mode. (See page 12) A1-2: Is a scene which the camera recorder has been connected. Troubleshooting (Q&A) Problems during cue and review. The focus is connected with minimal...
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... ON. Troubleshooting (Q&A) Playback-related problems (audio) Q1: No playback sound is performed on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen, the sound heard during shooting. (See page 45) Other types of sound is tilted toward the front or back. If the remote control unit fails to each stream of the remote control unit and camera recorder do not match, the remote control unit will not work . Use the 32K (12bit) setting during the recording and the sound recorded later will...
... ON. Troubleshooting (Q&A) Playback-related problems (audio) Q1: No playback sound is performed on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen, the sound heard during shooting. (See page 45) Other types of sound is tilted toward the front or back. If the remote control unit fails to each stream of the remote control unit and camera recorder do not match, the remote control unit will not work . Use the 32K (12bit) setting during the recording and the sound recorded later will...
