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Preparation Description Before use . Model No. 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-
Preparation Description Before use . Model No. 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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... information for this product .......... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 5 Outline of operations 8 Read this first 10 Accessories 11 About this manual 11 Description of parts Description of parts 12 Right side and rear side 12 Left side 13 Terminals and mounting parts 14 Remote ...35 Standard recording 35 Using variable frame rates (VFR 36 Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive mode.. 37 Shooting in manual mode 38 Switching to manual mode 38 Manual focusing 38 Using focus assist 38 Iris adjustments 39 Adjusting the gain 39 Light intensity adjustments 39 Adjusting the white...
... information for this product .......... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 5 Outline of operations 8 Read this first 10 Accessories 11 About this manual 11 Description of parts Description of parts 12 Right side and rear side 12 Left side 13 Terminals and mounting parts 14 Remote ...35 Standard recording 35 Using variable frame rates (VFR 36 Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive mode.. 37 Shooting in manual mode 38 Switching to manual mode 38 Manual focusing 38 Using focus assist 38 Iris adjustments 39 Adjusting the gain 39 Light intensity adjustments 39 Adjusting the white...
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..., 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. Before...
..., 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. Before...
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Description of parts Left side 1 23 4 18 AWB ZOOM SERVO MANUAL 8 10 12 14 16 5 6 7 9 11 13 15 17 22 AUDIO DUB/ THUMBNAIL REC END SEARCH 23 19 SET 20 24 21 MENU PAGE/ AUDIO MON/...) 12 GAIN switch (Page 39) 13 WHITE BAL switch (Page 40) 14 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 44) 15 USER button (Page 45) 16 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Pages 25 and 29) 17 LCD monitor (Page 22) 18 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 21) 19 AUDIO DUB/THUMBNAIL button (Pages 66 and 80...
Description of parts Left side 1 23 4 18 AWB ZOOM SERVO MANUAL 8 10 12 14 16 5 6 7 9 11 13 15 17 22 AUDIO DUB/ THUMBNAIL REC END SEARCH 23 19 SET 20 24 21 MENU PAGE/ AUDIO MON/...) 12 GAIN switch (Page 39) 13 WHITE BAL switch (Page 40) 14 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 44) 15 USER button (Page 45) 16 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Pages 25 and 29) 17 LCD monitor (Page 22) 18 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 21) 19 AUDIO DUB/THUMBNAIL button (Pages 66 and 80...
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In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 LCD side AUTO MANUAL Handle START/STOP button P2 TAPE Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is lighted red. If you attempt to ON. (Page 20) .... Mode button 1 ON CAMERA MCR VCR PC DUB Mode lamp Lock release REC CHECK button 3 25 If not, press the mode button. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • "A" appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The focus, gain, iris and white balance are two...
In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 LCD side AUTO MANUAL Handle START/STOP button P2 TAPE Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is lighted red. If you attempt to ON. (Page 20) .... Mode button 1 ON CAMERA MCR VCR PC DUB Mode lamp Lock release REC CHECK button 3 25 If not, press the mode button. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • "A" appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The focus, gain, iris and white balance are two...
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If not, press the mode button. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • "A" appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The focus, gain, iris and white balance are adjusted ... lamp (CAMERA) is switched ON. In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 LCD side AUTO MANUAL Handle START/STOP button 1 P2 TAPE 4 5 PUSH PUSH Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is lighted red.
If not, press the mode button. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • "A" appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The focus, gain, iris and white balance are adjusted ... lamp (CAMERA) is switched ON. In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 LCD side AUTO MANUAL Handle START/STOP button 1 P2 TAPE 4 5 PUSH PUSH Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is lighted red.
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... the FOCUS ASSIST button, the area at the center of the screen will be displayed in external input mode. 38 A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode Turn the focus ring by hand. : The camera first focuses on the screen. Focus ring FOCUS ASSIST button FOCUS switch PUSH AUTO button... AUTO/MANUAL switch Switching to manual mode If the camera is enabled only during recording or recording standby in the HD modes of the FOCUS switch when the auto mode...
... the FOCUS ASSIST button, the area at the center of the screen will be displayed in external input mode. 38 A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode Turn the focus ring by hand. : The camera first focuses on the screen. Focus ring FOCUS ASSIST button FOCUS switch PUSH AUTO button... AUTO/MANUAL switch Switching to manual mode If the camera is enabled only during recording or recording standby in the HD modes of the FOCUS switch when the auto mode...
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...open is not used. 1/8: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/8. 1/64: Cuts light intensity by up to manual mode ( goes out). (Page 38) 2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch. OFF: ND filter is F1... F2.8 at 0 dB regardless of the IRIS DIAL and aperture control in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to about 1/64. 39 AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically. Set the direction of ... , the gain is OPEN at full WIDE and F2.8 or OPEN at full TELEPHOTO. MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually. 3 Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of lens when in the viewfinder or...
...open is not used. 1/8: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/8. 1/64: Cuts light intensity by up to manual mode ( goes out). (Page 38) 2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch. OFF: ND filter is F1... F2.8 at 0 dB regardless of the IRIS DIAL and aperture control in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to about 1/64. 39 AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically. Set the direction of ... , the gain is OPEN at full WIDE and F2.8 or OPEN at full TELEPHOTO. MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually. 3 Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of lens when in the viewfinder or...
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... WHITE BAL switch position. (Page 105) Error messages LOW LIGHT LEVEL OVER Adjustments Increase light or increase the gain. You can save the adjustment in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. When you have set ON under ATW (Auto Tracking White) on the screen when white balance... adjustment is working. You can also use the AUTO/ MANUAL switch to switch to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors.
... WHITE BAL switch position. (Page 105) Error messages LOW LIGHT LEVEL OVER Adjustments Increase light or increase the gain. You can save the adjustment in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. When you have set ON under ATW (Auto Tracking White) on the screen when white balance... adjustment is working. You can also use the AUTO/ MANUAL switch to switch to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors.
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... K are preset in the auto mode at the time of all three RGB primary colors. It is in auto mode, use the AUTO/ MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode ( on the environment, there may be some error in the adjustment. Adjust it by going to the setup menus, SW MODE screen...
... K are preset in the auto mode at the time of all three RGB primary colors. It is in auto mode, use the AUTO/ MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode ( on the environment, there may be some error in the adjustment. Adjust it by going to the setup menus, SW MODE screen...
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... brightness for the zebra patterns. (Page 112) The zebra pattern you can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to ON). The display changes as a percentage (0% to show the zebra pattern or marker on the display for about 2 seconds. Image level detection area...
... brightness for the zebra patterns. (Page 112) The zebra pattern you can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to ON). The display changes as a percentage (0% to show the zebra pattern or marker on the display for about 2 seconds. Image level detection area...
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... BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit from the back. The following functions has been allocated and then turn the function on and off . (In the manual iris mode, the backlight compensation status is retained even if the backlight compensation is on the screen. Shooting Optical Image Stabilizer Use the Optical Image...
... BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit from the back. The following functions has been allocated and then turn the function on and off . (In the manual iris mode, the backlight compensation status is retained even if the backlight compensation is on the screen. Shooting Optical Image Stabilizer Use the Optical Image...
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... video equipment (Dubbing) This camera Other Digital video equipment 1 1394 2 1394 cable (optional) 4-pin type You can connect a digital video unit equipped with the recording manually. 78
... video equipment (Dubbing) This camera Other Digital video equipment 1 1394 2 1394 cable (optional) 4-pin type You can connect a digital video unit equipped with the recording manually. 78
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... is connected but is in the ZOOM•FOCUS option of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. (Continued on the next page) Displays 91 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display This display appears if a function which has been set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is operating when the AUTO.../MANUAL switch has been pressed. 4 Backup unit displays The status of the backup unit connected to the 1394 connector is indicated as 0% to 99%. Z99 (maximum ...
... is connected but is in the ZOOM•FOCUS option of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. (Continued on the next page) Displays 91 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display This display appears if a function which has been set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is operating when the AUTO.../MANUAL switch has been pressed. 4 Backup unit displays The status of the backup unit connected to the 1394 connector is indicated as 0% to 99%. Z99 (maximum ...
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.../MEMO function has already been allocated is displayed. Screen displays (continued) 20 Focus control display Displays the focus control information with 99-00. In the manual focus mode, MF appears. It blinks when the USER button is pressed before recording. (Index/memo signal recording standby status) 22 Recommended ND filter The...
.../MEMO function has already been allocated is displayed. Screen displays (continued) 20 Focus control display Displays the focus control information with 99-00. In the manual focus mode, MF appears. It blinks when the USER button is pressed before recording. (Index/memo signal recording standby status) 22 Recommended ND filter The...
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... DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 113) Displays 1 Time code display 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display 5 Recording format/recording time display 7 Information display 8 Squeeze record display 9 Microphone level auto-control display 12 Date and time display 13 Recording...
... DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 113) Displays 1 Time code display 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display 5 Recording format/recording time display 7 Information display 8 Squeeze record display 9 Microphone level auto-control display 12 Date and time display 13 Recording...
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... the ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance) function assigned to each setting position of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode) DOWN OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is set to the AUTO/MANUAL switch or USER button, the operation remains effective. When the ATW function is turned downward. OFF: Deactivates...
... the ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance) function assigned to each setting position of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode) DOWN OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is set to the AUTO/MANUAL switch or USER button, the operation remains effective. When the ATW function is turned downward. OFF: Deactivates...
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...) BLACKFADE: Blackfade (Page 45) WHITEFADE: Whitefade (Page 45) ATW: ATW function ON/OFF ATWLOCK: Fixes the white balance value when the button is in the MANUAL mode or AUTO mode, set the gain value to use this function. The FOCUS RING is functional when the FOCUS switch is pressed during ATW...
...) BLACKFADE: Blackfade (Page 45) WHITEFADE: Whitefade (Page 45) ATW: ATW function ON/OFF ATWLOCK: Fixes the white balance value when the button is in the MANUAL mode or AUTO mode, set the gain value to use this function. The FOCUS RING is functional when the FOCUS switch is pressed during ATW...
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...or replace the discharged battery with minimal contrast Reference 119 Wait until the condensation has dried out. The battery is the case, focus in the manual focus mode. Disconnect it has reached the end of its service life. • The battery cannot be able to remove the tape. P ... Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the camera is selected. If the battery operates only for instance, the camera-recorder is reduced in manual mode. If the remaining battery charge display is to perform is blinking or appears, the battery has run out. into focus when * both ...
...or replace the discharged battery with minimal contrast Reference 119 Wait until the condensation has dried out. The battery is the case, focus in the manual focus mode. Disconnect it has reached the end of its service life. • The battery cannot be able to remove the tape. P ... Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the camera is selected. If the battery operates only for instance, the camera-recorder is reduced in manual mode. If the remaining battery charge display is to perform is blinking or appears, the battery has run out. into focus when * both ...
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... (6-5/8 inches x 7-1/16 inches x 15-3/8 inches) [Camera] Pickup devices CCD image sensor (x3) (1/3-inch, interline transfer, progressive-capable) Lens LEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens, Motorized/Manual selectable 13x zoom, F1.6 (f = 4.2 mm to 55 mm) (35 mm equivalent: 32.5 mm to 1/249.8 sec. 24P/24PA/24PN mode: 1/24.0 sec. Shutter opening angle...
... (6-5/8 inches x 7-1/16 inches x 15-3/8 inches) [Camera] Pickup devices CCD image sensor (x3) (1/3-inch, interline transfer, progressive-capable) Lens LEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens, Motorized/Manual selectable 13x zoom, F1.6 (f = 4.2 mm to 55 mm) (35 mm equivalent: 32.5 mm to 1/249.8 sec. 24P/24PA/24PN mode: 1/24.0 sec. Shutter opening angle...