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Model No. Preparation Description Before use . F1205S3046-H D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S52-3 P Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use of parts Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-
Model No. Preparation Description Before use . F1205S3046-H D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S52-3 P Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use of parts Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-
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... ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of explosion or fire if battery is on the underside of in fire. • Do not store...
... ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of explosion or fire if battery is on the underside of in fire. • Do not store...
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...Lesser General Public License (LGPL); Descriptions of any questions you may have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for this camera-recorder. customers have about the content, etc. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) ... folder named \LDOC. (The description is a trademark. A description of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is the original (written in English).) To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Please note that we cannot answer any source code you...
...Lesser General Public License (LGPL); Descriptions of any questions you may have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for this camera-recorder. customers have about the content, etc. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) ... folder named \LDOC. (The description is a trademark. A description of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is the original (written in English).) To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Please note that we cannot answer any source code you...
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... strap 18 Detaching and attaching the lens hood ..... 18 The remote control 19 Insert the battery 19 Remote control setup 19 Turn on/off the camera 20 Tally lamp 20 Viewfinder 21 Using the viewfinder 21 Using the LCD 22 Emphasizing outlines 22 Adjusting the screen display 23 Setting the calendar...
... strap 18 Detaching and attaching the lens hood ..... 18 The remote control 19 Insert the battery 19 Remote control setup 19 Turn on/off the camera 20 Tally lamp 20 Viewfinder 21 Using the viewfinder 21 Using the LCD 22 Emphasizing outlines 22 Adjusting the screen display 23 Setting the calendar...
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... 93 Setting the DISPLAY items 95 Menus Using the setup menus 96 Using the menus 96 Initializing the menu settings 97 Setup menu structure 98 Camera mode menu 98 MCR/VCR (playback and external input) mode menu 99 Dubbing mode menu 99 Setup menu list 100 SCENE FILE screen 100... CAMERA SETUP screen 102 SW MODE screen 103 AUTO SW screen 105 RECORDING SETUP screen 106 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen 109 DUBBING SETUP screen 111 AV IN/...
... 93 Setting the DISPLAY items 95 Menus Using the setup menus 96 Using the menus 96 Initializing the menu settings 97 Setup menu structure 98 Camera mode menu 98 MCR/VCR (playback and external input) mode menu 99 Dubbing mode menu 99 Setup menu list 100 SCENE FILE screen 100... CAMERA SETUP screen 102 SW MODE screen 103 AUTO SW screen 105 RECORDING SETUP screen 106 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen 109 DUBBING SETUP screen 111 AV IN/...
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... DV tape contents that have a slow & quick motion effect. This is compatible with a high transfer rate, and allows you sophisticated movie-making on this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing. The P2 card has a large capacity with P2 (Professional Plug-in HD (1080i, 720P) on the...
... DV tape contents that have a slow & quick motion effect. This is compatible with a high transfer rate, and allows you sophisticated movie-making on this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing. The P2 card has a large capacity with P2 (Professional Plug-in HD (1080i, 720P) on the...
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... cassette tape (Page 29) • SD memory card (Page 32) Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod The tripod mounting hole is subjected to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that the sound and images...it is used in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that Panasonic makes no guarantees for any screw other than your recordings in this depth. Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. When using the...
... cassette tape (Page 29) • SD memory card (Page 32) Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod The tripod mounting hole is subjected to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that the sound and images...it is used in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that Panasonic makes no guarantees for any screw other than your recordings in this depth. Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. When using the...
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Icons Explanations specific to the media used are attached to the camera-recorder. ∗1 For part numbers for the battery, see "OPTIONAL UNITS". (Page 133) ∗2 When using 1394 cable (sold separately), install a ferrite core on... the end nearest the PC. (Page 78) About this manual Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. P2 : Explanations for tape usage only. 11 TAPE : Explanations for P2 card usage only. Before use Accessories...
Icons Explanations specific to the media used are attached to the camera-recorder. ∗1 For part numbers for the battery, see "OPTIONAL UNITS". (Page 133) ∗2 When using 1394 cable (sold separately), install a ferrite core on... the end nearest the PC. (Page 78) About this manual Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. P2 : Explanations for tape usage only. 11 TAPE : Explanations for P2 card usage only. Before use Accessories...
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... operations are for shooting and volume control 14 START/STOP button Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • MULTI/P-IN-P • STORE • PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM 14 4 5 15 13 10 11 17 Used during VCR mode 7 ... 58) Same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the main unit. 5 A.DUB button (Page 80) Same function as the START/STOP button on the camera.
... operations are for shooting and volume control 14 START/STOP button Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • MULTI/P-IN-P • STORE • PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM 14 4 5 15 13 10 11 17 Used during VCR mode 7 ... 58) Same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the main unit. 5 A.DUB button (Page 80) Same function as the START/STOP button on the camera.
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.... • The battery becomes hot while it in the DVCPRO HD mode on the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it is 60%. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you may make some noise when you repeatedly start and stop recording. • Discharge the battery... and CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes out. 4 Slide the battery and remove it . Contact your dealer. • The battery takes longer to the camera-recorder from the battery.
.... • The battery becomes hot while it in the DVCPRO HD mode on the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it is 60%. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you may make some noise when you repeatedly start and stop recording. • Discharge the battery... and CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes out. 4 Slide the battery and remove it . Contact your dealer. • The battery takes longer to the camera-recorder from the battery.
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... the battery release button. 3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the power outlet when the unit is off . 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. • Support the battery with your...
... the battery release button. 3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the power outlet when the unit is off . 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. • Support the battery with your...
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... the screw. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the lens when not in use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Loosen the screw and turn the...
... the screw. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the lens when not in use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Loosen the screw and turn the...
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... ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/ STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. Remote control setup When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, set to set the remote control unit for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "REMOTE" lights in the remote control unit is replaced..., the remote control unit is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out, replace it is set for use with VCR1. •...
... ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/ STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. Remote control setup When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, set to set the remote control unit for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "REMOTE" lights in the remote control unit is replaced..., the remote control unit is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out, replace it is set for use with VCR1. •...
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... follows when you pause or leave it means that there is no recording space left in a stopped (standby) status. OFF: Do not switch OFF the camera. See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (page 117) for about 5 minutes, and do not perform any of the tape is reached.../ sec.) • When removing the P2 card during access (4 blinks/sec.) • When there is no charge left on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is now in standby mode for details. • When the operation mode buttons flash in sequence starting with the top one...
... follows when you pause or leave it means that there is no recording space left in a stopped (standby) status. OFF: Do not switch OFF the camera. See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (page 117) for about 5 minutes, and do not perform any of the tape is reached.../ sec.) • When removing the P2 card during access (4 blinks/sec.) • When there is no charge left on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is now in standby mode for details. • When the operation mode buttons flash in sequence starting with the top one...
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... the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. Doing so may cause the eye cup holder to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that you can move the view finder out to about 90° perpendicular to come off . Use the viewfinder... it may damage the parts inside. 21 Viewfinder diopter dial Projection Eye piece Do not point the eye piece at the sun. Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD.
... the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. Doing so may cause the eye cup holder to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that you can move the view finder out to about 90° perpendicular to come off . Use the viewfinder... it may damage the parts inside. 21 Viewfinder diopter dial Projection Eye piece Do not point the eye piece at the sun. Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD.
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... effect the images you . • Do not apply unnecessary force to the open out to face in the same direction as this will damage the camera. EVF DTL button 3 Position the LCD monitor where it is fully closed. • Both the LCD and viewfinder come on when you see . • The... monitor can be rotated 180° toward the lens and 90° toward you shoot. 1 In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL. • "EVF DTL ON" appears on the LCD makes it further as the lens for about 2 seconds. • Ensure the LCD...
... effect the images you . • Do not apply unnecessary force to the open out to face in the same direction as this will damage the camera. EVF DTL button 3 Position the LCD monitor where it is fully closed. • Both the LCD and viewfinder come on when you see . • The... monitor can be rotated 180° toward the lens and 90° toward you shoot. 1 In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL. • "EVF DTL ON" appears on the LCD makes it further as the lens for about 2 seconds. • Ensure the LCD...
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... contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of MENU in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK option to the current time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE...
... contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of MENU in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK option to the current time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE...
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... AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • "A" appears on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it ON again. In this case, switch OFF the power, and... then switch it easier to ON. (Page 20) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is switched ON. Mode button 1 ON CAMERA MCR VCR PC DUB Mode lamp Lock release REC CHECK button 3 25 Shooting Basic shooting operations (P2 card) P2 Preparing to shoot...
... AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • "A" appears on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it ON again. In this case, switch OFF the power, and... then switch it easier to ON. (Page 20) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is switched ON. Mode button 1 ON CAMERA MCR VCR PC DUB Mode lamp Lock release REC CHECK button 3 25 Shooting Basic shooting operations (P2 card) P2 Preparing to shoot...
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... does not work when PC, MCR or DUB has been selected as the operation mode. Off: A status other than access underway. P2 card access lamps CAMERA mode (MCR) Lights green: Data can be recorded to any equipment you shot play. • Note that is the object of recording Blinks orange : Data...
... does not work when PC, MCR or DUB has been selected as the operation mode. Off: A status other than access underway. P2 card access lamps CAMERA mode (MCR) Lights green: Data can be recorded to any equipment you shot play. • Note that is the object of recording Blinks orange : Data...
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...thumbnail operation (display, delete, restore, copy, etc.) on P2 cards When using any other types of cards, the driver installed in the camera-recorder may need to be used. • The displayed available space includes the management area, and so the space available for recording is ...formatted. approx. 8 min. approx. 20 min. Recording Format Recording times DVPRO HD∗1 approx. 5 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 27 approx. 4 min. approx. 16 min. SET Operation button MENU P2 3 On the menu, select OPERATION and then FORMAT...
...thumbnail operation (display, delete, restore, copy, etc.) on P2 cards When using any other types of cards, the driver installed in the camera-recorder may need to be used. • The displayed available space includes the management area, and so the space available for recording is ...formatted. approx. 8 min. approx. 20 min. Recording Format Recording times DVPRO HD∗1 approx. 5 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 27 approx. 4 min. approx. 16 min. SET Operation button MENU P2 3 On the menu, select OPERATION and then FORMAT...