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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. Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Model AG-
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Other model names, company names, products names, etc. are the trademarks and registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. Contents Accessories 6 Precautions for use 7 Storage tips 9 Parts and their functions 10 Remote control unit 20 Charging the battery ...65 Power supply-related problems 65 Battery-related problems 65 Problems during normal video recording . .65 Problems during various kinds of video recording 66 Editing-related problems 66 Display-related problems 66 Playback-related problems (video 66 Playback-related problems (audio 67 Other types of problems 67 Maintenance...
Other model names, company names, products names, etc. are the trademarks and registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. Contents Accessories 6 Precautions for use 7 Storage tips 9 Parts and their functions 10 Remote control unit 20 Charging the battery ...65 Power supply-related problems 65 Battery-related problems 65 Problems during normal video recording . .65 Problems during various kinds of video recording 66 Editing-related problems 66 Display-related problems 66 Playback-related problems (video 66 Playback-related problems (audio 67 Other types of problems 67 Maintenance...
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.... (See page 43) L : The switch is normally kept at this position. (0 dB) M : The gain of the camera video amplifier is boosted. (Factory setting: 6 dB) H : The gain of the camera video amplifier is further boosted. (Factory setting: 12 dB) BWHITE BAL switch This is an unrecorded blank near the tape start...are stored in the viewfinder and on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Parts and their functions White balance sensor @? > >CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is too dark, change the setting of this switch to boost the...
.... (See page 43) L : The switch is normally kept at this position. (0 dB) M : The gain of the camera video amplifier is boosted. (Factory setting: 6 dB) H : The gain of the camera video amplifier is further boosted. (Factory setting: 12 dB) BWHITE BAL switch This is an unrecorded blank near the tape start...are stored in the viewfinder and on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Parts and their functions White balance sensor @? > >CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is too dark, change the setting of this switch to boost the...
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.... VAUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors (pin jacks) These are connected here. Video signals, audio signals or time codes, for the audio signals. ";" : Press the lever to change a setting. 14 [In the camera mode] "5" When the lever is tilted in the "5" direction in the shooting pause mode, ...is tilted in the same direction during playback, the tape is reviewed at 10a speed. WVIDEO IN/OUT connector (pin jack) This is the S-video input/output connector. XDV connector An IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optional accessory) is played back in the "4" direction, the items displayed on the ...
.... VAUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors (pin jacks) These are connected here. Video signals, audio signals or time codes, for the audio signals. ";" : Press the lever to change a setting. 14 [In the camera mode] "5" When the lever is tilted in the "5" direction in the shooting pause mode, ...is tilted in the same direction during playback, the tape is reviewed at 10a speed. WVIDEO IN/OUT connector (pin jack) This is the S-video input/output connector. XDV connector An IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optional accessory) is played back in the "4" direction, the items displayed on the ...
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...driven zoom operations or manual zoom operations. The speed is set using the HANDLE ZOOM item on the handle. Press ";" of the VCR mode, the video signals from the internal speaker f or PHONES jack 6. When they are performed at a high speed. _Zoom button (on the handle) `HANDLE ZOOM ... For motor-driven zoom operations (At this button is established. Each time ";" of the VCR mode, the recording standby status is pressed in the camera mode, shooting start shooting. (See page 45) bVCR REC buttons When these buttons are used for several seconds, and the shooting pause mode is ...
...driven zoom operations or manual zoom operations. The speed is set using the HANDLE ZOOM item on the handle. Press ";" of the VCR mode, the video signals from the internal speaker f or PHONES jack 6. When they are performed at a high speed. _Zoom button (on the handle) `HANDLE ZOOM ... For motor-driven zoom operations (At this button is established. Each time ";" of the VCR mode, the recording standby status is pressed in the camera mode, shooting start shooting. (See page 45) bVCR REC buttons When these buttons are used for several seconds, and the shooting pause mode is ...
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... body. 3START/STOP button This button has the same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the camera recorder body. 7REC button When this button is pressed, the information displayed in the VCR mode, the video signals from the internal speaker and PHONES jack. 18 Each time it can be output from... . When it is pressed together with the PLAY button while operation is stopped in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is added to the video signals, and it is pressed, the display is switched in the VCR mode, the recording standby status is to adjust the volume at the medium...
... body. 3START/STOP button This button has the same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the camera recorder body. 7REC button When this button is pressed, the information displayed in the VCR mode, the video signals from the internal speaker and PHONES jack. 18 Each time it can be output from... . When it is pressed together with the PLAY button while operation is stopped in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor is added to the video signals, and it is pressed, the display is switched in the VCR mode, the recording standby status is to adjust the volume at the medium...
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..."B" button to change it pressed together with the REC button, the video signals from the connected component are moved downward. "V" button: When this is displayed in the menu mode, the items displayed on the camera recorder body. is pressed, the playback speed is pressed in the ... results. (E in the reverse direction, D in the forward direction) PAUSE button (;) This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body. When it is pressed in the search mode, the speed is searched. (: in the reverse direction, 9 in the forward direction) INDEX...
..."B" button to change it pressed together with the REC button, the video signals from the connected component are moved downward. "V" button: When this is displayed in the menu mode, the items displayed on the camera recorder body. is pressed, the playback speed is pressed in the ... results. (E in the reverse direction, D in the forward direction) PAUSE button (;) This button has the same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera recorder body. When it is pressed in the search mode, the speed is searched. (: in the reverse direction, 9 in the forward direction) INDEX...
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... closed. O When a tape which was shot by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in another digital video component O When a tape which was shot by another digital video component in the LP mode is played back in this camera recorder O When a tape which was shot by taking hold...is connected to close the cassette holder securely. Cassette tapes Inserting a cassette tape Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in a digital video component which is not equipped with both hands so that it will adversely affect the tape.
... closed. O When a tape which was shot by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in another digital video component O When a tape which was shot by another digital video component in the LP mode is played back in this camera recorder O When a tape which was shot by taking hold...is connected to close the cassette holder securely. Cassette tapes Inserting a cassette tape Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in a digital video component which is not equipped with both hands so that it will adversely affect the tape.
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... DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS END SEARCH 32K(12bit)AUDIO AUDIO OUT A DUB INPUT DV OUT DATE/TIME LEVEL METER TAPE•BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY VIDEO OUT OSD CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE 40 DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED...A. IRIS AGC ATW AF ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM•FOCUS TAPE•BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE EVF COLOR Menus in the camera mode SCENE FILE CAMERA SETUP SW MODE AUTO SW RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP...
... DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS END SEARCH 32K(12bit)AUDIO AUDIO OUT A DUB INPUT DV OUT DATE/TIME LEVEL METER TAPE•BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY VIDEO OUT OSD CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE 40 DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED...A. IRIS AGC ATW AF ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM•FOCUS TAPE•BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE EVF COLOR Menus in the camera mode SCENE FILE CAMERA SETUP SW MODE AUTO SW RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP...
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... the color temperature (for the low-luminance areas, the gradations of the images. -7 --- 0 --- +7 DTL CORING (Camera) For adjusting the level at which the high-brightness video signals sensed by approx. 1/2) than at an interim value (with compression starting from around 90%). HIGH: Using a gamma curve... adjusting the black master pedestal which gives the images a cinema-like finish is recommended that the lens iris be set lower (by the CCD are given a calm, composed look. CINE-LIKE_V: This uses the gamma curve for the low-luminance areas, the images are to be eliminated....
... the color temperature (for the low-luminance areas, the gradations of the images. -7 --- 0 --- +7 DTL CORING (Camera) For adjusting the level at which the high-brightness video signals sensed by approx. 1/2) than at an interim value (with compression starting from around 90%). HIGH: Using a gamma curve... adjusting the black master pedestal which gives the images a cinema-like finish is recommended that the lens iris be set lower (by the CCD are given a calm, composed look. CINE-LIKE_V: This uses the gamma curve for the low-luminance areas, the images are to be eliminated....
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... AUTO SW screen Item/ (display mode) Description of operation is to 12 dB is performed when the AUTO button is pressed. IRIS (Camera) AGC (Camera) ATW (Camera) AF (Camera) ON: When the AUTO button is pressed, the auto iris control operation is pressed. The iris control operation selected by the IRIS button... output as the A. ON: When the AUTO button has been pressed, the auto focus operation is selected. O If nothing has been recorded on the video tape are mixed. ST1: The sound recorded during shooting is performed. IRIS item setting. 6 dB: Auto gain control up to 6 dB is performed ...
... AUTO SW screen Item/ (display mode) Description of operation is to 12 dB is performed when the AUTO button is pressed. IRIS (Camera) AGC (Camera) ATW (Camera) AF (Camera) ON: When the AUTO button is pressed, the auto iris control operation is pressed. The iris control operation selected by the IRIS button... output as the A. ON: When the AUTO button has been pressed, the auto focus operation is selected. O If nothing has been recorded on the video tape are mixed. ST1: The sound recorded during shooting is performed. IRIS item setting. 6 dB: Auto gain control up to 6 dB is performed ...
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...) For setting the remaining tape amount and remaining battery charge displays to ON or OFF. VIDEO OUT OSD (Camera) (VCR) When ON is adjusted. OFF ON LCD BACKLIGHT (Camera) (VCR) For adjusting the backlight of the viewfinder images. LCD CONTRAST: The contrast of the viewfinder's images is set , the ...contrast of the marker ON/OFF. LCD COLOR LEVEL: The color level of the setting selected for the VIDEO OUT OSD item. ON OFF O When ON is displayed. ON OFF DATE/TIME (Camera) (VCR) For setting the date and/or time to ON or OFF. DATE: The date is ...
...) For setting the remaining tape amount and remaining battery charge displays to ON or OFF. VIDEO OUT OSD (Camera) (VCR) When ON is adjusted. OFF ON LCD BACKLIGHT (Camera) (VCR) For adjusting the backlight of the viewfinder images. LCD CONTRAST: The contrast of the viewfinder's images is set , the ...contrast of the marker ON/OFF. LCD COLOR LEVEL: The color level of the setting selected for the VIDEO OUT OSD item. ON OFF O When ON is displayed. ON OFF DATE/TIME (Camera) (VCR) For setting the date and/or time to ON or OFF. DATE: The date is ...
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When the ZEBRA button is pressed and the marker is displayed (see page 17), the video level of the image near the center of the macro range may not be within the macro range. telephoto) appears here. ?AWB information display The ...
When the ZEBRA button is pressed and the marker is displayed (see page 17), the video level of the image near the center of the macro range may not be within the macro range. telephoto) appears here. ?AWB information display The ...
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...), DEC (December) Day of position (to the DV connector appears here. It does not appear when OFF has been selected as the camera shake compensation function setting. ICamera shake compensation display This appears when ON has been selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item on the...and then ) flashes. (When the AC adapter is used, a display other than may appear: this is normal and not indicative of the video amplifier appears here. Check the ND FILTER switch position. The remaining tape amount is connected, but the recording or recording standby mode has not been...
...), DEC (December) Day of position (to the DV connector appears here. It does not appear when OFF has been selected as the camera shake compensation function setting. ICamera shake compensation display This appears when ON has been selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item on the...and then ) flashes. (When the AC adapter is used, a display other than may appear: this is normal and not indicative of the video amplifier appears here. Check the ND FILTER switch position. The remaining tape amount is connected, but the recording or recording standby mode has not been...
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...an external microphone to CH1 and CH2, connect the external microphone to the INPUT2 jack, and set both the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEO IN/OUT connector, the signals of the camera recorder are being recorded, do not apply a strong load from an external component are to be input to the...position. OWhen mounting an external microphone on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. can be connected, and its video and audio signals are to be input to the component, connect the camera recorder to both the CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT switches to the DV connector, do not stop the ...
...an external microphone to CH1 and CH2, connect the external microphone to the INPUT2 jack, and set both the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEO IN/OUT connector, the signals of the camera recorder are being recorded, do not apply a strong load from an external component are to be input to the...position. OWhen mounting an external microphone on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. can be connected, and its video and audio signals are to be input to the component, connect the camera recorder to both the CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT switches to the DV connector, do not stop the ...
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... and manual focus operations can be used to the shooting conditions. $ Batteries Have a fully charged battery ready. Regular shooting Set the camera recorder's POWER switch to initiate shooting. OIf recording has not been performed for the viewfinder. $ Zoom, focus and iris OCheck whether...sound 2 seconds before the shooting was suspended are correct. It is closed properly. $ Viewfinder Check that they do not contain valuable video recordings. OCheck whether the time code and user's bit have been connected properly. REC CHECK button 59 Shooting Preparation and inspections Before...
... and manual focus operations can be used to the shooting conditions. $ Batteries Have a fully charged battery ready. Regular shooting Set the camera recorder's POWER switch to initiate shooting. OIf recording has not been performed for the viewfinder. $ Zoom, focus and iris OCheck whether...sound 2 seconds before the shooting was suspended are correct. It is closed properly. $ Viewfinder Check that they do not contain valuable video recordings. OCheck whether the time code and user's bit have been connected properly. REC CHECK button 59 Shooting Preparation and inspections Before...
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...flashes, it has started to operate the camera recorder. Take the following action. 1Remove the cassette. In this happens, the power will be possible to record. If the dirt accumulates, the recording capability will deteriorate, and in mind that the video heads and other worn parts be forming ... button, and check that the condensation display may mean that condensation has formed inside the camera recorder. Video heads If the video heads are very hot and very humid OTape damage OProlonged operation Using the cleaning cassette tape (accessory) 1Insert the cleaning tape in the ...
...flashes, it has started to operate the camera recorder. Take the following action. 1Remove the cassette. In this happens, the power will be possible to record. If the dirt accumulates, the recording capability will deteriorate, and in mind that the video heads and other worn parts be forming ... button, and check that the condensation display may mean that condensation has formed inside the camera recorder. Video heads If the video heads are very hot and very humid OTape damage OProlonged operation Using the cleaning cassette tape (accessory) 1Insert the cleaning tape in the ...
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... AC adapter been connected correctly? Check the connections. (See page 22) Q2: The power goes off . (See page 21) A1-2: Is the camera recorder being used . A2: The power will automatically go off , and ejecting the cassette is connected. Recharge the battery or insert an adequately charged...cable is the only operation which can be performed. (See page 23) A1-2: Has the cassette tape reached the end? Problems during normal video recording Q1: Recording is easily affected by the ambient temperature. Replace it has, recording cannot be performed. If condensation has formed, ejecting the ...
... AC adapter been connected correctly? Check the connections. (See page 22) Q2: The power goes off . (See page 21) A1-2: Is the camera recorder being used . A2: The power will automatically go off , and ejecting the cassette is connected. Recharge the battery or insert an adequately charged...cable is the only operation which can be performed. (See page 23) A1-2: Has the cassette tape reached the end? Problems during normal video recording Q1: Recording is easily affected by the ambient temperature. Replace it has, recording cannot be performed. If condensation has formed, ejecting the ...
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...Has an attempt been made to which is narrower than the actual tape remaining time sometimes appears. Some scenes are seen even though the camera recorder is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. In cases like this is connected with minimal contrast Editing-related problems Q1: No audio dubbing... noise is set, the count shown on the cassette tape been set , and select the video input connector to edit parts shot in the auto focus mode being shot? A4: Are the camera recorder's heads dirty? A1: When the reverse slow playback mode is generated during various kinds ...
...Has an attempt been made to which is narrower than the actual tape remaining time sometimes appears. Some scenes are seen even though the camera recorder is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. In cases like this is connected with minimal contrast Editing-related problems Q1: No audio dubbing... noise is set, the count shown on the cassette tape been set , and select the video input connector to edit parts shot in the auto focus mode being shot? A4: Are the camera recorder's heads dirty? A1: When the reverse slow playback mode is generated during various kinds ...