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F1205S1125-H D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S52-1 Model No. 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 .
F1205S1125-H D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S52-1 Model No. 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 .
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... to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in temperatures over 140°F (60°C). • Use specified charger for rechargeable batteries. • Do not recharge the battery if it is mistreated. • Replace only with part No. To prevent ... any other materials may be contrary to copyright laws." 2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...
... to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in temperatures over 140°F (60°C). • Use specified charger for rechargeable batteries. • Do not recharge the battery if it is mistreated. • Replace only with part No. To prevent ... any other materials may be contrary to copyright laws." 2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...
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...has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from FCC local ...devices. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HVX200P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with the instructions,...
...has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from FCC local ...devices. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HVX200P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with the instructions,...
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...apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 5 When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the...apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong...
...apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 5 When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the...apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong...
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... (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 balance 40 Shooting techniques for different ... Marker 43 Checking and displaying shooting status ........ 44 Changing the image size 44 Optical Image Stabilizer 45 Adding effects to images 45 Using the USER buttons 45 Backlight compensation 45 Color bars 45 Adjusting the volume while shooting 46 Backup recording 46 Pre-recording (PRE REC...
... (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 balance 40 Shooting techniques for different ... Marker 43 Checking and displaying shooting status ........ 44 Changing the image size 44 Optical Image Stabilizer 45 Adding effects to images 45 Using the USER buttons 45 Backlight compensation 45 Color bars 45 Adjusting the volume while shooting 46 Backup recording 46 Pre-recording (PRE REC...
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...method (THUMBNAIL 67 Deleting clips and formatting cards (OPERATION 69 Checking the clip or card information (PROPERTY 70 Uploading the metadata (META DATA 72 Useful playback functions 73 Variable speed search (P2 card / Tape 73 Slow playback (P2 card / Tape 73 Fast forward/rewind playback (P2 card ...card/Tape 88 Analog input (Tape 89 Displays Screen displays 90 Regular displays 90 Warnings 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) mode menu...
...method (THUMBNAIL 67 Deleting clips and formatting cards (OPERATION 69 Checking the clip or card information (PROPERTY 70 Uploading the metadata (META DATA 72 Useful playback functions 73 Variable speed search (P2 card / Tape 73 Slow playback (P2 card / Tape 73 Fast forward/rewind playback (P2 card ...card/Tape 88 Analog input (Tape 89 Displays Screen displays 90 Regular displays 90 Warnings 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) mode menu...
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You can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording • Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum 4 channel ... a P2 card is possible. 3 Dubbing mode (Page 86) Dubbing mode is a function for down-converting contents recorded in ) cards or DV cassette tapes. This is useful when backing up images and checking images on AV equipment. • You cannot simultaneously shoot on both the P2 card and the DV cassette tape...
You can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording • Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum 4 channel ... a P2 card is possible. 3 Dubbing mode (Page 86) Dubbing mode is a function for down-converting contents recorded in ) cards or DV cassette tapes. This is useful when backing up images and checking images on AV equipment. • You cannot simultaneously shoot on both the P2 card and the DV cassette tape...
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... /Television Computer Memory card recorder The contents can be transferred as a data stream (digital dubbing). Serial Bus Protocol-2 9 Saving and editing on external devices Before use P2 card 4 PC mode (Page 82) The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit.
... /Television Computer Memory card recorder The contents can be transferred as a data stream (digital dubbing). Serial Bus Protocol-2 9 Saving and editing on external devices Before use P2 card 4 PC mode (Page 82) The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit.
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...irradiation equipment is subjected to light from a laser beam. Respect copyrights • Copyright laws forbid the use of the terminal, and then connect the cable. (Pages 77, 78) Media that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your own personal enjoyment. Caution regarding laser beams • The CCD may be... the laser beam to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that can be used in this unit The following media can damage the camera-recorder if you intended due to the tripod...
...irradiation equipment is subjected to light from a laser beam. Respect copyrights • Copyright laws forbid the use of the terminal, and then connect the cable. (Pages 77, 78) Media that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your own personal enjoyment. Caution regarding laser beams • The CCD may be... the laser beam to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that can be used in this unit The following media can damage the camera-recorder if you intended due to the tripod...
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...cap (page 18) and INPUT 1/2 terminal (page 14) cover are shown as (Page 10). References • References are attached to the media used are identified by the icons below. Icons Explanations specific to the camera-recorder. 1 For part numbers for the battery, see "...OPTIONAL UNITS". (Page 132) 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...
...cap (page 18) and INPUT 1/2 terminal (page 14) cover are shown as (Page 10). References • References are attached to the media used are identified by the icons below. Icons Explanations specific to the camera-recorder. 1 For part numbers for the battery, see "...OPTIONAL UNITS". (Page 132) 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...
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... 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 PLAY button ( ) (Page 62) 8 /REW button ( ) (Page 62) 9 PAUSE button ( ) (Page 62) Like the operation buttons of ...parts Remote control The following buttons are performed using SET button. 10 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 73) 11 INDEX buttons ( , ) (Page 75) 12 STOP button ( ) (Page 62) 13 FF/ button ( ) (Page ...
... 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 PLAY button ( ) (Page 62) 8 /REW button ( ) (Page 62) 9 PAUSE button ( ) (Page 62) Like the operation buttons of ...parts Remote control The following buttons are performed using SET button. 10 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 73) 11 INDEX buttons ( , ) (Page 75) 12 STOP button ( ) (Page 62) 13 FF/ button ( ) (Page ...
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... the AC adapter. Recording time of battery pack CGR-D16 (1600mAh) (sold separately) is not guaranteed. 16 The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you may seriously burn yourself if you are shot in this state. • The battery becomes hot while it , but this is warm... 4 Slide the battery and remove it . Shortcircuiting may make some noise when you touch the battery in the DVCPRO HD mode on a P2 card while using it is charged, the CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter light, and charging begins. • If the CHARGE lamp does not light when attached, detach...
... the AC adapter. Recording time of battery pack CGR-D16 (1600mAh) (sold separately) is not guaranteed. 16 The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you may seriously burn yourself if you are shot in this state. • The battery becomes hot while it , but this is warm... 4 Slide the battery and remove it . Shortcircuiting may make some noise when you touch the battery in the DVCPRO HD mode on a P2 card while using it is charged, the CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter light, and charging begins. • If the CHARGE lamp does not light when attached, detach...
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... for voltages other than 120 V AC. Preparation Mode lamp Battery release button Connecting and disconnecting the power cord Installation 1 Connect the DC cord to be used. 17 If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased. • Disconnect the AC power supply cord...
... for voltages other than 120 V AC. Preparation Mode lamp Battery release button Connecting and disconnecting the power cord Installation 1 Connect the DC cord to be used. 17 If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased. • Disconnect the AC power supply cord...
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Screw 18 Attaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood clockwise and fix 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 ... position with the screw. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to detach it. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use . Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length. 2 Close the cover. • Make sure...
Screw 18 Attaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood clockwise and fix 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 ... position with the screw. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to detach it. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use . Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length. 2 Close the cover. • Make sure...
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..., press the STOP ( ) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons at the same time to set to VCR1 or VCR2. (Page 114) If different settings are used for use .) If the remote control unit fails to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out. • Keep the battery out of the... reach of use with VCR1. • Camera In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set the remote control unit for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "...
..., press the STOP ( ) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons at the same time to set to VCR1 or VCR2. (Page 114) If different settings are used for use .) If the remote control unit fails to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out. • Keep the battery out of the... reach of use with VCR1. • Camera In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set the remote control unit for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "...
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...nder" (page 126) for details on a TV monitor. Viewfinder diopter dial Projection Eye piece Do not point the eye piece at the sun. Use the viewfinder that images appear in the viewfinder and the other is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder. • Keep... the LCD monitor closed. If the eyecup holder does come off , see the characters on a TV monitor. one is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue...
...nder" (page 126) for details on a TV monitor. Viewfinder diopter dial Projection Eye piece Do not point the eye piece at the sun. Use the viewfinder that images appear in the viewfinder and the other is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder. • Keep... the LCD monitor closed. If the eyecup holder does come off , see the characters on a TV monitor. one is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue...
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Viewfinder (continued) Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the OPEN button in the direction shown by arrow (1) to the open LCD. Emphasizing the outlines ...
Viewfinder (continued) Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the OPEN button in the direction shown by arrow (1) to the open LCD. Emphasizing the outlines ...
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... factory settings by selecting the item and pressing COUNTER RESET (if it is the same for both of them. 4 Select the item to be set using the or operation button. 6 Press MENU three times to exit the menus. • You can be in color or black and white. (See the setup... resolution is possible to ON. (Page 20) 2 Press the MENU button. SET Operation button MENU • For menu operation (Page 96) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen...
... factory settings by selecting the item and pressing COUNTER RESET (if it is the same for both of them. 4 Select the item to be set using the or operation button. 6 Press MENU three times to exit the menus. • You can be in color or black and white. (See the setup... resolution is possible to ON. (Page 20) 2 Press the MENU button. SET Operation button MENU • For menu operation (Page 96) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen...
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... to ON. (Page 20) 2 Press the MENU button. 3 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, TIME ZONE, set the time difference from Greenwich mean time using the or operation button. (Page 116) 6 Press the operation button to move the setting item to MONTH. 7 Press the or operation button to set MONTH... affects the sequence of playback of MENU in the TAPE mode) SET Operation button MENU • For menu operation (Page 96) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) 4 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, CLOCK SET, select YES. 5 Press the or operation ...
... to ON. (Page 20) 2 Press the MENU button. 3 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, TIME ZONE, set the time difference from Greenwich mean time using the or operation button. (Page 116) 6 Press the operation button to move the setting item to MONTH. 7 Press the or operation button to set MONTH... affects the sequence of playback of MENU in the TAPE mode) SET Operation button MENU • For menu operation (Page 96) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) 4 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, CLOCK SET, select YES. 5 Press the or operation ...
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... 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. If you attempt to operate the MEDIA switch, the message "TURN POWER OFF" will be... button P2 TAPE Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is lighted red. Shooting Basic shooting operations (P2 card) P2 Preparing to shoot using a P2 card 1 Switch the MEDIA switch to "P2". 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20) 3 Lift up the viewfinder and open the...
... 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. If you attempt to operate the MEDIA switch, the message "TURN POWER OFF" will be... button P2 TAPE Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is lighted red. Shooting Basic shooting operations (P2 card) P2 Preparing to shoot using a P2 card 1 Switch the MEDIA switch to "P2". 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20) 3 Lift up the viewfinder and open the...