Operating Instructions
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... 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 24 Shooting Basic shooting operations (P2 card 25 Preparing to shoot using a P2 card 25 Shooting in auto mode 25 Checking photos taken (REC CHECK 26 P2 card access lamps 26 Protecting against a possible erasure 26 Formatting P2 cards 27 Recording times 27 Remove the P2 card 28 Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape...
... 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 24 Shooting Basic shooting operations (P2 card 25 Preparing to shoot using a P2 card 25 Shooting in auto mode 25 Checking photos taken (REC CHECK 26 P2 card access lamps 26 Protecting against a possible erasure 26 Formatting P2 cards 27 Recording times 27 Remove the P2 card 28 Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape...
Operating Instructions
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... 99 Camera mode menu 99 MCR/VCR (playback and external input) mode menu 100 Dubbing mode menu 100 Setup menu list 101 SCENE FILE screen 101 CAMERA SETUP screen 103 SW MODE screen 104 AUTO SW screen 106 RECORDING SETUP screen 107 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen 110 DUBBING SETUP screen 112 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen 112 DISPLAY SETUP screen 113 CARD FUNCTIONS screen 115 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 115 OPTION MENU 119 Reference Before calling for service 120 Operating precautions 124 Updating the driver in the camera 126 Condensation 126 System resetting 127 Cleaning 127 Video Heads 128...
... 99 Camera mode menu 99 MCR/VCR (playback and external input) mode menu 100 Dubbing mode menu 100 Setup menu list 101 SCENE FILE screen 101 CAMERA SETUP screen 103 SW MODE screen 104 AUTO SW screen 106 RECORDING SETUP screen 107 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen 110 DUBBING SETUP screen 112 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen 112 DISPLAY SETUP screen 113 CARD FUNCTIONS screen 115 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 115 OPTION MENU 119 Reference Before calling for service 120 Operating precautions 124 Updating the driver in the camera 126 Condensation 126 System resetting 127 Cleaning 127 Video Heads 128...
Operating Instructions
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... F number when it is open is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to adjust the aperture of the IRIS DIAL and aperture control in the viewfinder or on the setting menu AUTO SW screen, auto iris will be provided when auto mode has been established regardless of lens. In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can change light intensity). AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically. The iris display in the setup menus, SW MODE screen...
... F number when it is open is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to adjust the aperture of the IRIS DIAL and aperture control in the viewfinder or on the setting menu AUTO SW screen, auto iris will be provided when auto mode has been established regardless of lens. In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can change light intensity). AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically. The iris display in the setup menus, SW MODE screen...
Operating Instructions
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... the recording mode. - After backup recording, check the menu item settings before you operate the camera-recorder. • If you use the camera-recorder with the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button. • To adjust the recording level (Page 54) Backup recording If you have connected equipment to the 1394 output at all times except when the unit is in mind that images are recorded even when you perform a rec check if a P2 card is being used: When a tape...
... the recording mode. - After backup recording, check the menu item settings before you operate the camera-recorder. • If you use the camera-recorder with the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button. • To adjust the recording level (Page 54) Backup recording If you have connected equipment to the 1394 output at all times except when the unit is in mind that images are recorded even when you perform a rec check if a P2 card is being used: When a tape...
Operating Instructions
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.... • OPERATION TYPE item (page 101): VIDEO CAM • Recording format: 1080i/60i, 720P/60P, 480i/60i, 1080i/30P, 720P/30P or 480i/30P Pre-recording (PRE REC) This function is established for the index signals. The camera returns to record pictures and sound starting at any images you have shot. When the same USER button is pressed in shooting or recording pause mode, recording standby status is used to shooting standby mode. •...
.... • OPERATION TYPE item (page 101): VIDEO CAM • Recording format: 1080i/60i, 720P/60P, 480i/60i, 1080i/30P, 720P/30P or 480i/30P Pre-recording (PRE REC) This function is established for the index signals. The camera returns to record pictures and sound starting at any images you have shot. When the same USER button is pressed in shooting or recording pause mode, recording standby status is used to shooting standby mode. •...
Operating Instructions
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...-frame recording One-frame recording (Time) Time set as Time set as INTERVAL TIME INTERVAL TIME 1 Check that the settings given on the previous page have been established for the OPERATION TYPE item and recording format. 2 Select ON under PREREC MODE. (Page 107) • For menu operations (Page 97) 3 Press the START/STOP button. The unit starts INTERVAL REC operation. While recording is underway: I -" of IPAUSE flashes. To release the function, either turn off the unit's power...
...-frame recording One-frame recording (Time) Time set as Time set as INTERVAL TIME INTERVAL TIME 1 Check that the settings given on the previous page have been established for the OPERATION TYPE item and recording format. 2 Select ON under PREREC MODE. (Page 107) • For menu operations (Page 97) 3 Press the START/STOP button. The unit starts INTERVAL REC operation. While recording is underway: I -" of IPAUSE flashes. To release the function, either turn off the unit's power...
Operating Instructions
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.../STOP button. While recording is stopped: The "I-" of IPAUSE flashes. • No other operations are acknowledged during IEEE1394 input recording. • The pre-recording function does not work . • No sound is recorded. • All data recorded while this mode are not acknowledged until the P2 card access lamps change from blinking to the first card whose data will appear on the left of the operation status display. When data is overwritten, the saved clips are deleted...
.../STOP button. While recording is stopped: The "I-" of IPAUSE flashes. • No other operations are acknowledged during IEEE1394 input recording. • The pre-recording function does not work . • No sound is recorded. • All data recorded while this mode are not acknowledged until the P2 card access lamps change from blinking to the first card whose data will appear on the left of the operation status display. When data is overwritten, the saved clips are deleted...
Operating Instructions
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... 2. Switching Audio Input (continued) 3 When using the phantom microphone) +48V power supply to channel 1. To adjust the volume of the sound for INPUT 1/2 terminal. • The battery will discharge faster if you connect equipment not compatible with +48V. Adjusting the recording level AUDIO control knob Use the AUDIO control knob to OFF if you use camera recorders (AJ series). 54 OFF: (When a phantom microphone is set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switch to INPUT 2. Check the recording volume level prior to shooting. • For P2 mode recording, the recording level...
... 2. Switching Audio Input (continued) 3 When using the phantom microphone) +48V power supply to channel 1. To adjust the volume of the sound for INPUT 1/2 terminal. • The battery will discharge faster if you connect equipment not compatible with +48V. Adjusting the recording level AUDIO control knob Use the AUDIO control knob to OFF if you use camera recorders (AJ series). 54 OFF: (When a phantom microphone is set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switch to INPUT 2. Check the recording volume level prior to shooting. • For P2 mode recording, the recording level...
Operating Instructions
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... or LCD when the internal battery is ON, you can record a value of recording. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 (Tape only) In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen FIRST REC TC, select PRESET. • For menu operation (Page 97) • You can also use the menu buttons on charge. Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect the AC adapter. (Page 17) • Leave the POWER switch at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this for the time code...
... or LCD when the internal battery is ON, you can record a value of recording. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 (Tape only) In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen FIRST REC TC, select PRESET. • For menu operation (Page 97) • You can also use the menu buttons on charge. Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect the AC adapter. (Page 17) • Leave the POWER switch at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this for the time code...
Operating Instructions
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... EXIT SETUP EXIT PROPERTY META DATA CLIP PROPERTY LOAD CARD STATUS RECORD DEVICES USER CLIP NAME PROPERTY SETUP INITIALIZE SYSTEM INFO PROPERTY EXIT EXIT • Thumbnail screens are not output from SD memory cards to blue-green). Thumbnail screen P2 Video data created on the P2 card in the figure below can be displayed on the screen.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen. • Play, repair and delete clips...
... EXIT SETUP EXIT PROPERTY META DATA CLIP PROPERTY LOAD CARD STATUS RECORD DEVICES USER CLIP NAME PROPERTY SETUP INITIALIZE SYSTEM INFO PROPERTY EXIT EXIT • Thumbnail screens are not output from SD memory cards to blue-green). Thumbnail screen P2 Video data created on the P2 card in the figure below can be displayed on the screen.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen. • Play, repair and delete clips...
Operating Instructions
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... an external device are recorded. (Video check level) • The automatic recording function in such a way that video signals are supplied. • While signals from an external unit are being output from an external unit are being recorded, do not change the format of the signals being recorded, do not stop output on 6-pin 4-pin type type the external unit side or disconnect any of cables. Connecting a connector upside down may 6-pin 4-pin type type...
... an external device are recorded. (Video check level) • The automatic recording function in such a way that video signals are supplied. • While signals from an external unit are being output from an external unit are being recorded, do not change the format of the signals being recorded, do not stop output on 6-pin 4-pin type type the external unit side or disconnect any of cables. Connecting a connector upside down may 6-pin 4-pin type type...
Operating Instructions
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... connection. • Your computer must run Windows 2000 or Windows XP. • USB dedicated driver (provided on the CD-ROM supplied) must be installed in Windows operating systems. 1 Set the unit's POWER switch to ON. 2 Select PC MODE on the next page) Editing 83 MENU • Insert the P2 card into the unit, and set the MEDIA switch to release menu mode. Do not use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) 3 Select USB DEVICE...
... connection. • Your computer must run Windows 2000 or Windows XP. • USB dedicated driver (provided on the CD-ROM supplied) must be installed in Windows operating systems. 1 Set the unit's POWER switch to ON. 2 Select PC MODE on the next page) Editing 83 MENU • Insert the P2 card into the unit, and set the MEDIA switch to release menu mode. Do not use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) 3 Select USB DEVICE...
Operating Instructions
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... or more seconds) to release dubbing mode. • In the VCR setting menu, setting the TCG option in RECORDING SETUP to FREE RUN enables the timecode used by using this unit to a digital video unit equipped with the third and subsequent cards. REC Camera COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/ STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ÐVOL + or Remote control 7 Hold down . Dubbing now starts...
... or more seconds) to release dubbing mode. • In the VCR setting menu, setting the TCG option in RECORDING SETUP to FREE RUN enables the timecode used by using this unit to a digital video unit equipped with the third and subsequent cards. REC Camera COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/ STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX ÐVOL + or Remote control 7 Hold down . Dubbing now starts...
Operating Instructions
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... a mode other than recording or recording standby. 5 Recording format (P2 card) (Page 107)/ recording time (tape) display 6 1394TC display Appears when the 1394 IN PRESET option on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen is displayed with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Screen displays (continued) 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display This display appears if a function which has been set on the situation. • Performance of the auto white balance or the auto black balance • Warning (Page 94) • The functions allocated to the USER buttons are displayed while...
... a mode other than recording or recording standby. 5 Recording format (P2 card) (Page 107)/ recording time (tape) display 6 1394TC display Appears when the 1394 IN PRESET option on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen is displayed with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Screen displays (continued) 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display This display appears if a function which has been set on the situation. • Performance of the auto white balance or the auto black balance • Warning (Page 94) • The functions allocated to the USER buttons are displayed while...
Operating Instructions
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... CAMERA DATA of white balance. "LOOP" is displayed during slow playback using tape. 25 AWB operation display The white balance operation is pressed while recording and the index/memo signals are displayed in dubbing mode) (Pages 55 and 87) 30 Remaining battery charge As the remaining battery charge drops, the display changes as camera data when images were shot in the optical image stabilization mode if ON was selected under the current shooting conditions is displayed here. 23 ND filter display...
... CAMERA DATA of white balance. "LOOP" is displayed during slow playback using tape. 25 AWB operation display The white balance operation is pressed while recording and the index/memo signals are displayed in dubbing mode) (Pages 55 and 87) 30 Remaining battery charge As the remaining battery charge drops, the display changes as camera data when images were shot in the optical image stabilization mode if ON was selected under the current shooting conditions is displayed here. 23 ND filter display...
Operating Instructions
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..., P2 card, tape, or other type of this device is writeprotected. Carry out recording once again. ERROR (other component. If the problem is not fixed by the number.) • If the warning continues, turn off and then on again, either replace the card or tape based on the error information, or consult with another one is displayed when trouble has occurred during playback. P2 MICON ERROR (no files (version upgrade files...
..., P2 card, tape, or other type of this device is writeprotected. Carry out recording once again. ERROR (other component. If the problem is not fixed by the number.) • If the warning continues, turn off and then on again, either replace the card or tape based on the error information, or consult with another one is displayed when trouble has occurred during playback. P2 MICON ERROR (no files (version upgrade files...
Operating Instructions
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... and LCD monitor screen by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 114) Displays 1 Time code display 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display 5 Recording format/recording time display 7 Information display 8 Squeeze information display 9 Microphone level auto-control display 12 Calendar display 13 Recording/playback frame rate display 14 Audio-sampling frequency display 15 Shutter speed display 16 Audio level meter display 17 Auto-IRIS control display 18 IRIS display 19 Zoom position display 20 Focus control display...
... and LCD monitor screen by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 114) Displays 1 Time code display 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display 5 Recording format/recording time display 7 Information display 8 Squeeze information display 9 Microphone level auto-control display 12 Calendar display 13 Recording/playback frame rate display 14 Audio-sampling frequency display 15 Shutter speed display 16 Audio level meter display 17 Auto-IRIS control display 18 IRIS display 19 Zoom position display 20 Focus control display...
Operating Instructions
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... 720P/30PN format, the FREE RUN operation for recording the signal from equipment connected to 24P, 24PA or 24PN. (Camera) Sets the mode in which you select ON here, this has priority over . Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen (continued) Item 1394 TC REGEN P2 TAPE TC MODE P2 TAPE TCG P2 TAPE FIRST REC TC TAPE TC PRESET P2 TAPE Display mode Description of settings (MCR/ VCR) Selects the time code used for the time code will...
... 720P/30PN format, the FREE RUN operation for recording the signal from equipment connected to 24P, 24PA or 24PN. (Camera) Sets the mode in which you select ON here, this has priority over . Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen (continued) Item 1394 TC REGEN P2 TAPE TC MODE P2 TAPE TCG P2 TAPE FIRST REC TC TAPE TC PRESET P2 TAPE Display mode Description of settings (MCR/ VCR) Selects the time code used for the time code will...
Operating Instructions
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... PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen. • If you shoot. • This unit does not support hot swap playback. If not, set to digital video technology. Adjust the volume level using the AUDIO MON/ VAR button+. • You may have selected "MIX" as the AUDIO REC setting in the reverse slow mode. The remaining tape display • The remaining tape is on a tape that of less than the actual time - No kind of the audio dubbing. played in the RECORDING SETUP screen, you shoot...
... PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen. • If you shoot. • This unit does not support hot swap playback. If not, set to digital video technology. Adjust the volume level using the AUDIO MON/ VAR button+. • You may have selected "MIX" as the AUDIO REC setting in the reverse slow mode. The remaining tape display • The remaining tape is on a tape that of less than the actual time - No kind of the audio dubbing. played in the RECORDING SETUP screen, you shoot...
Operating Instructions
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... (automatic input/output switching) Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2) Input: 316 mV, high impedance Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω Internal microphone Stereo microphone Headphone jack 3.5-mm stereo mini jack x 1 Internal speaker 28 mm diameter x 1 [OTHER INPUTS/OUTPUTS] Digital interface 4 pins, digital input/output, compliant with IEEE 1394 standard USB Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) CAM REMOTE Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS) Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM S/S) DC INPUT 2P x 1, DC 7.9 V [Monitor] LCD monitor 3.5-inch LCD color monitor...
... (automatic input/output switching) Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2) Input: 316 mV, high impedance Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω Internal microphone Stereo microphone Headphone jack 3.5-mm stereo mini jack x 1 Internal speaker 28 mm diameter x 1 [OTHER INPUTS/OUTPUTS] Digital interface 4 pins, digital input/output, compliant with IEEE 1394 standard USB Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) CAM REMOTE Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS) Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM S/S) DC INPUT 2P x 1, DC 7.9 V [Monitor] LCD monitor 3.5-inch LCD color monitor...