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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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... ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For Remote Controller...instructions and do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in temperatures over 60°C. O Use specified charger for a class A digital device, pursuant to the presence of electric shock or fire hazard due to environmental considerations. TO REDUCE...
... ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For Remote Controller...instructions and do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in temperatures over 60°C. O Use specified charger for a class A digital device, pursuant to the presence of electric shock or fire hazard due to environmental considerations. TO REDUCE...
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...consult your obsolete outlet. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be hazardous. 7. Important Safeguards 1. Follow Instructions - Do not use this video unit from battery power, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. The video unit may...unless proper ventilation is operated. 2. This video unit may cause the appliance and cart combination to . 10. This is a safety feature. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. Any mounting of power source indicated on a bed, sofa...
...consult your obsolete outlet. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be hazardous. 7. Important Safeguards 1. Follow Instructions - Do not use this video unit from battery power, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. The video unit may...unless proper ventilation is operated. 2. This video unit may cause the appliance and cart combination to . 10. This is a safety feature. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. Any mounting of power source indicated on a bed, sofa...
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... as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of the National Electrical Code, provides information with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to determine that the video unit is grounded so as contact with respect to...
... as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of the National Electrical Code, provides information with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to determine that the video unit is grounded so as contact with respect to...
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are the trademarks and registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. Other model names, company names, products names, etc. Contents Accessories 6 Precautions for use 7 Storage tips 9 Parts and their functions 10 Remote control unit 20 Charging the battery 21 Mounting the battery 22 Supplying power from... 58 Shooting 59 Preparation and inspections 59 Regular shooting 59 REC check 59 Face-to-face shooting 60 Index recording 60 Using the USER buttons 60 Intermittent recording 60 Backup recording 61 Progressive shooting 62 Playback 63 Normal playback 63 Tape blank search ...
are the trademarks and registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. Other model names, company names, products names, etc. Contents Accessories 6 Precautions for use 7 Storage tips 9 Parts and their functions 10 Remote control unit 20 Charging the battery 21 Mounting the battery 22 Supplying power from... 58 Shooting 59 Preparation and inspections 59 Regular shooting 59 REC check 59 Face-to-face shooting 60 Index recording 60 Using the USER buttons 60 Intermittent recording 60 Backup recording 61 Progressive shooting 62 Playback 63 Normal playback 63 Tape blank search ...
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... the AC adapter is left inside the camera recorder, tape slack may develop and result in damage to the tape. O When the battery is not used on top of or in the vicinity of a TV set, the radiation of electromagnetic waves from the set may damage the camera recorder body and... back on. O When the camera recorder is normal, consult your dealer as TV sets and TV game machines) that no longer operate normally, turn off . Use the adapter at a distance of time and has become deformed or the surface coating may peel off the power and remove the battery or disconnect...
... the AC adapter is left inside the camera recorder, tape slack may develop and result in damage to the tape. O When the battery is not used on top of or in the vicinity of a TV set, the radiation of electromagnetic waves from the set may damage the camera recorder body and... back on. O When the camera recorder is normal, consult your dealer as TV sets and TV game machines) that no longer operate normally, turn off . Use the adapter at a distance of time and has become deformed or the surface coating may peel off the power and remove the battery or disconnect...
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... easily affected by means of an internal chemical reaction. If the battery has been dropped, check that the battery terminals are not being used in an environment where the temperature is left in less than usual immediately after the internal temperature has risen. If this happens, keep ...the power off the moisture using high-precision technology. Doing so may form on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, the image may result in a fire as the temperature ...
... easily affected by means of an internal chemical reaction. If the battery has been dropped, check that the battery terminals are not being used in an environment where the temperature is left in less than usual immediately after the internal temperature has risen. If this happens, keep ...the power off the moisture using high-precision technology. Doing so may form on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, the image may result in a fire as the temperature ...
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... if the battery is stored in a location where the temperature is here that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder. Always rewind the tape to high concentrations of oily vapors and/or dust, the terminals may corrode or other such items may...
... if the battery is stored in a location where the temperature is here that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder. Always rewind the tape to high concentrations of oily vapors and/or dust, the terminals may corrode or other such items may...
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... Move this jack to enable zooming and record start/stop to be started or stopped. Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button >. 3EJECT switch To open but recording will continue, so external light and/or dust will be kept in a stable ...while recording is in the camera mode, shooting can be initiated by remote control. 6PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) The headphones are performed using the REC LAMP item on a flat and stable surface or, alternatively, support the camera recorder with the camera recorder placed on the setting menu OTHER...
... Move this jack to enable zooming and record start/stop to be started or stopped. Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button >. 3EJECT switch To open but recording will continue, so external light and/or dust will be kept in a stable ...while recording is in the camera mode, shooting can be initiated by remote control. 6PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) The headphones are performed using the REC LAMP item on a flat and stable surface or, alternatively, support the camera recorder with the camera recorder placed on the setting menu OTHER...
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... of this dial. B A OThis function may not operate properly if there is replaced with another, the part which was shot last cannot be searched using this button. AGAIN switch When the camera screen is determined by the AWB button C is stored in cases where, for approximately 2 seconds. OThe ATW... accentuated. Parts and their functions White balance sensor @? > >CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is used to set using the MID GAIN item and HIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43) L : The switch is normally kept...
... of this dial. B A OThis function may not operate properly if there is replaced with another, the part which was shot last cannot be searched using this button. AGAIN switch When the camera screen is determined by the AWB button C is stored in cases where, for approximately 2 seconds. OThe ATW... accentuated. Parts and their functions White balance sensor @? > >CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is used to set using the MID GAIN item and HIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43) L : The switch is normally kept...
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... is established, the AUTO button J setting takes priority if it will return to adjust the focus. ∞: After the focal length has been set using this button is then held down, the black balance is at the full TELE (T) position. If this dial. The display shown for the F-number... exercised properly, so select a shutter speed suited to the lighting. (See page 30) OThe focus assist mode is established if the auto focus mode is used to adjust the lens iris. A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode The focus ring H is controlled manually to the M (MANUAL) position. ...
... is established, the AUTO button J setting takes priority if it will return to adjust the focus. ∞: After the focal length has been set using this button is then held down, the black balance is at the full TELE (T) position. If this dial. The display shown for the F-number... exercised properly, so select a shutter speed suited to the lighting. (See page 30) OThe focus assist mode is established if the auto focus mode is used to adjust the lens iris. A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode The focus ring H is controlled manually to the M (MANUAL) position. ...
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...pressed again, the menu mode is reduced to about one eighth. 1/64 : The light quantity is released. 13 MAUDIO controls These are used to adjust the audio signals which have been input to the details on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 45). ...A " appears in turn to each of the viewfinder and LCD monitor. For details, refer to this shoe. NLight shoe A video light, for use. OThey cannot be used to adjust the recording level of the operation to be selected for instance, is displayed in microphone P and INPUT 1 and 2 connectors Y. can ...
...pressed again, the menu mode is reduced to about one eighth. 1/64 : The light quantity is released. 13 MAUDIO controls These are used to adjust the audio signals which have been input to the details on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 45). ...A " appears in turn to each of the viewfinder and LCD monitor. For details, refer to this shoe. NLight shoe A video light, for use. OThey cannot be used to adjust the recording level of the operation to be selected for instance, is displayed in microphone P and INPUT 1 and 2 connectors Y. can ...
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...lever is rewound. When it is tilted in the stop mode, the tape is tilted. XDV connector An IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optional accessory) is used to operate the VCR and conduct the menu operations. [In the VCR mode] "1" : When the lever is tilted in the "1" direction in ...signals. ";" : When the lever is pressed during playback, the tape is 0 dBu. Parts and their functions T U V Y WZ X TOPERATION lever This lever is used to switch the audio input signals which are connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 connectors. When it is tilted in the shooting pause mode. WVIDEO IN...
...lever is rewound. When it is tilted in the stop mode, the tape is tilted. XDV connector An IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optional accessory) is used to operate the VCR and conduct the menu operations. [In the VCR mode] "1" : When the lever is tilted in the "1" direction in ...signals. ";" : When the lever is pressed during playback, the tape is 0 dBu. Parts and their functions T U V Y WZ X TOPERATION lever This lever is used to switch the audio input signals which are connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 connectors. When it is tilted in the shooting pause mode. WVIDEO IN...
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... mode is established at the same time in the stop is pressed, the status alternates between recording and recording standby. The speed is set using the CAMERA/VCR button >. ]REC CHECK button When this button is pressed in the shooting pause mode, the picture and sound immediately before ... functions ` _\ ] ^ a b c [ZOOM switch This is at the SERVO position, motor-driven zoom operations are performed. The camera mode and VCR mode are switched using the A DUB INPUT item on the setting menu AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. (See page 47) OBefore proceeding with force, they are pressed at the...
... mode is established at the same time in the stop is pressed, the status alternates between recording and recording standby. The speed is set using the CAMERA/VCR button >. ]REC CHECK button When this button is pressed in the shooting pause mode, the picture and sound immediately before ... functions ` _\ ] ^ a b c [ZOOM switch This is at the SERVO position, motor-driven zoom operations are performed. The camera mode and VCR mode are switched using the A DUB INPUT item on the setting menu AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. (See page 47) OBefore proceeding with force, they are pressed at the...
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...switch is set to ON, +48 V power (power supply for the phantom mic) is supplied to the LCD monitor. 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... the INPUT 2 connector lINPUT 1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) When this button to be erased. Refrain from pressing the RESET button when the camera recorder is used to select the input signals which are to change the shutter speed. Parts and their functions f g h i km e jl d dOPEN button Press the OPEN button...
...switch is set to ON, +48 V power (power supply for the phantom mic) is supplied to the LCD monitor. 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... the INPUT 2 connector lINPUT 1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) When this button to be erased. Refrain from pressing the RESET button when the camera recorder is used to select the input signals which are to change the shutter speed. Parts and their functions f g h i km e jl d dOPEN button Press the OPEN button...
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...recommended. OFF Marker ZEBRA 2 ZEBRA 1 The level of the subject to be switched ON/OFF with playback or shooting. 3 Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button. 4 When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded, it is pressed, the display changes as a percentage for frame ...when the display is ON, appears in the memory stop mode. UB : The user's bit is displayed. When the compensation is switched to M COUNTER using the COUNTER button. 1 Switch the display to M COUNTER, and press the COUNTER RESET button n at the OUT point during audio dubbing, audio dubbing...
...recommended. OFF Marker ZEBRA 2 ZEBRA 1 The level of the subject to be switched ON/OFF with playback or shooting. 3 Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button. 4 When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded, it is pressed, the display changes as a percentage for frame ...when the display is ON, appears in the memory stop mode. UB : The user's bit is displayed. When the compensation is switched to M COUNTER using the COUNTER button. 1 Switch the display to M COUNTER, and press the COUNTER RESET button n at the OUT point during audio dubbing, audio dubbing...
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ZOOM ON 1OSD button When this button is pressed, the information displayed in the sequence shown below are used to adjust the volume at the medium speed. Each time it is pressed, the display is added to be displayed on the LCD monitor is ... button This button has the same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the camera recorder body. 4ZOOM/VOL buttons During shooting, these buttons are used to conduct motor-driven zoom operations. OPHOTO SHOT OTITLE OMULTI/P-IN-P OSELECT OSTORE OOFF/ON OPB. When it is pressed together with the PLAY button...
ZOOM ON 1OSD button When this button is pressed, the information displayed in the sequence shown below are used to adjust the volume at the medium speed. Each time it is pressed, the display is added to be displayed on the LCD monitor is ... button This button has the same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the camera recorder body. 4ZOOM/VOL buttons During shooting, these buttons are used to conduct motor-driven zoom operations. OPHOTO SHOT OTITLE OMULTI/P-IN-P OSELECT OSTORE OOFF/ON OPB. When it is pressed together with the PLAY button...
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... during tape playback, the start of a recorded section is pressed in the VCR mode, the tape is pressed during tape playback, slow-motion playback results. Use the "V" button to change the speed in the reverse direction. ; PLAY button (1) When this in the menu mode to change settings. 19 is pressed, the...
... during tape playback, the start of a recorded section is pressed in the VCR mode, the tape is pressed during tape playback, slow-motion playback results. Use the "V" button to change the speed in the reverse direction. ; PLAY button (1) When this in the menu mode to change settings. 19 is pressed, the...
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.../ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT - ZOOM MENU SET ITEM VCR 1 20 Remote control unit settings In order to prevent mistakes made in operations performed using the REMOTE item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49) If the camera recorder body and remote control unit settings are at... buttons are pressed at the same time, the operation buttons on the camera recorder and accessory wireless remote control unit can be set to be used for "VCR2" applications. Setting method OWireless remote control unit When the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (D) buttons among the VCR operation buttons are ...
.../ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT - ZOOM MENU SET ITEM VCR 1 20 Remote control unit settings In order to prevent mistakes made in operations performed using the REMOTE item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49) If the camera recorder body and remote control unit settings are at... buttons are pressed at the same time, the operation buttons on the camera recorder and accessory wireless remote control unit can be set to be used for "VCR2" applications. Setting method OWireless remote control unit When the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (D) buttons among the VCR operation buttons are ...
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.... Charging and recording times of at other temperature and humidity levels. OIf recording and stop operations are repeated more than is used for the battery to the power outlet. Use the adapter at a distance of accessory battery Charging time Approx. 120 minutes Continuous recording time Approx. 90 (80) minutes ...68°F (20°C) and the relative humidity is being stored long-term and that it be charged once a year when it before use ; OIf the DC cable is normal and not indicative of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to the ...
.... Charging and recording times of at other temperature and humidity levels. OIf recording and stop operations are repeated more than is used for the battery to the power outlet. Use the adapter at a distance of accessory battery Charging time Approx. 120 minutes Continuous recording time Approx. 90 (80) minutes ...68°F (20°C) and the relative humidity is being stored long-term and that it be charged once a year when it before use ; OIf the DC cable is normal and not indicative of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to the ...