Panasonic Camcorder AG DVX100BE User Manual

ESPAÑOL  
ITALIANO  
FRANÇAIS  
DEUTSCH  
ENGLISH  
Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung  
Manuel d’emploi/Istruzioni per l’uso  
Instrucciones de funcionamiento  
Camera-Recorder/Kamerarecorder  
Caméscope/Videocamera  
Videocámara-grabadora  
Model No. AG-  
E
Mini  
PAL  
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vorliegende Handbuch zur künftigen Referenz auf.  
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quando necessario.  
Antes de utilizar este producto, lea estas instrucciones de funcionamiento con atención y guárdelas para  
poder consultarlas en el futuro.  
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g DO NOT REMOVE PANEL  
CAUTION:  
COVERS BY UNSCREWING  
THEM.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
remove cover. No user serviceable parts  
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mis-  
treated.  
• Replace only with same or specified type.  
• Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
• Do not store in temperatures over 60°C.  
• Use specified charger for rechargeable batter-  
ies.  
• Do not recharge the battery if it is not  
rechargeable type.  
For Remote Controller  
• Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.  
• Do not recharge the battery.  
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WARNING:  
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP-  
MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY  
FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY  
IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED  
TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING  
LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID  
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.  
Camera-Recorder  
The rating plate is on the underside of the  
Camera-Recorder  
AC Adapter  
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC  
Adapter.  
CAUTION:  
Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains  
socket when not in use.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING  
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOM-  
MENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.  
CAUTION:  
THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET  
OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR  
THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE  
EASILY ACCESSIBLE.  
CAUTION:  
In order to maintain adequate ventilation,  
do not install or place this unit in a book-  
case, built-in cabinet or any other confined  
space. To prevent risk of electric shock or  
fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that  
curtains and any other materials do not  
obstruct the ventilation.  
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS  
EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS,  
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG  
FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.  
Operating precaution  
Operation near any appliance which gener-  
ates strong magnetic fields may give rise to  
noise in the video and audio signals. If this  
should be the case, deal with the situation  
by, for instance, moving the source of the  
magnetic fields away from the unit before  
operation.  
indicates safety information.  
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Attention/Attentie  
To remove the battery/  
Verwijderen van de bat-  
Batteries are used for the main power source,  
memory back-up in the product and remote  
controller.  
terij  
At the end of their useful life, you should not  
throw them away.  
Instead, hand them in as small chemical  
waste.  
Main Power Battery  
Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding  
Voor de primaire voeding en het reservege-  
heugen van het apparaat, alsmede voor de  
afstandsbediening, wordt gebruik gemaakt van  
een batterij.  
While pressing the battery release,  
lift the battery out  
Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze  
niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u ze als  
klein chemisch afval weg te doen.  
Battery release  
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Contents  
Before use  
Read this first!................................................ 6  
Accessories.................................................... 6  
Operating precautions................................... 7  
Connect the AC power supply cord .................. 9  
Insert the Mini DV cassette tape....................... 9  
Turn on the camera ........................................ 10  
Start shooting.................................................. 10  
Check what you have shot (rec check)........... 11  
Eject the tape.................................................. 11  
Turn off the unit............................................... 12  
Disconnect the power cord ............................. 12  
Adjusting the hand strap............................. 13  
Attaching the lens-cap strap....................... 14  
Cassette tapes.............................................. 14  
Finding specific scenes (image search)......... 31  
Zoom .............................................................. 31  
Index recording .............................................. 34  
Focus ........................................................... 37  
Slow shutter mode ......................................... 39  
Auto Tracking White (ATW) ........................... 41  
Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity... 42  
Iris adjustments.............................................. 42  
Adjusting the gain........................................... 42  
Light intensity adjustments............................. 42  
Switching Audio Input................................ 43  
Using the built-in microphone......................... 43  
Using another microphone and audio  
Preparation  
Insert the battery............................................. 19  
The battery.................................................... 20  
Charging ......................................................... 20  
Attaching the battery....................................... 21  
Detaching the battery...................................... 21  
Viewfinder..................................................... 22  
Using the viewfinder ....................................... 22  
Using the LCD ................................................ 23  
Emphasizing outlines...................................... 23  
Adjusting the screen display........................... 24  
Time data ...................................................... 25  
Setting the calendar........................................ 25  
Recharging the built-in battery........................ 26  
Setting user information.................................. 26  
Setting the time code...................................... 27  
Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)......... 28  
equipment .................................................. 43  
Adjusting the recording level .......................... 43  
Using scene files......................................... 44  
Changing scene file settings .......................... 44  
Transferring scene files ............................. 46  
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Contents (continued)  
Playback  
Playback ....................................................... 47  
Adjusting the volume ...................................... 48  
Viewing images on a television....................... 48  
Checking the date and time............................ 48  
Variable-speed playback............................. 49  
Slow playback .................................................49  
Fast-forward and rewind................................. 49  
Index search ................................................... 49  
Variable speed search.................................... 50  
End search...................................................... 50  
Using the Counter........................................ 51  
Counter display............................................... 51  
Memory stop mode......................................... 51  
Initializing the menu settings .......................... 66  
Setup menu structure.................................. 67  
Camera mode menu....................................... 67  
VCR mode menu............................................ 67  
DISPLAY SETUP screen ............................... 75  
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen......................... 76  
Editing  
Reference  
Connecting external units........................... 52  
Headphones ................................................... 52  
Television........................................................ 54  
Video deck...................................................... 54  
Audio dubbing ............................................. 55  
Dubbing ........................................................ 57  
Analog input.................................................... 57  
Analog output.................................................. 58  
Digital input/output.......................................... 59  
Before calling for service............................ 78  
Condensation............................................... 81  
Tally lamp ..................................................... 81  
System resetting.......................................... 81  
Video Heads .................................................82  
Cleaning ........................................................82  
Storage Precautions.................................... 83  
Specifications .............................................. 84  
Displays  
Screen displays ........................................... 60  
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes........... 60  
In VCR mode only........................................... 63  
Warnings......................................................... 63  
Setting the DISPLAY items............................. 64  
• LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH.  
• DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG.  
All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of the  
respective companies.  
IMPORTANT  
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the  
right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”  
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Read this first!  
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.  
• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the  
sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.  
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.  
• Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/  
or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or cassette.  
Respect copyrights  
• Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than  
your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even if  
it is intended for private use.  
Note concerning illustrations in these instructions  
• Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the  
actual camera-recorder.  
References  
• References are shown as (Page 10).  
Tapes you can use  
You can use tapes with this mark-  
.
Accessories  
Battery *  
DC cord  
AC Adapter *  
AC power supply cord  
(For the U.K.)  
(For areas other than the  
U.K.)  
Wireless remote  
control and button  
battery (CR2025)  
Eye cup  
Microphone holder  
2x 6-mm screws  
2x 12-mm screws  
Microphone holder  
adapter  
Shoulder belt  
Lens cap strap  
Attach one core to each end of the DV (IEEE1394)  
cable.  
Mini DV cassette tape  
(AY-DVM63MQ)  
Ferrite cores  
Ferrite cores for DV  
(IEEE1394) cablel  
* For part numbers for the battery and AC adapter, see “OPTIONAL UNITS” (Page 85).  
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Operating precautions  
Do not allow any water to get into the  
camera-recorder when using it in the rain or  
snow or at the beach.  
• Failure to heed this caution will cause the  
camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction (and  
may result in irreparable damage).  
AC adapter and battery  
• If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the  
CHARGE lamp will blink several times before  
charging starts.  
• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even  
when the battery temperature is normal, there  
may be something wrong with the battery or AC  
adapter. Contact your dealer.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
• The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception  
so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.  
• The AC adapter may make some noise when you  
are using it, but this is normal.  
Keep the camera-recorder away from  
equipment (such as TV sets and video game  
machines) that generate magnetic fields.  
• Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV  
set may cause distortion in the images and/or  
sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the  
set emits.  
• The powerful magnetic fields generated by  
speakers or large motors may damage your tape  
recordings or distort the images.  
Take precautions not to drop the camera  
when moving it.  
• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a  
microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-  
recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be  
distorted.  
• Strong impacts may damage the camera and  
cause it to stop working.  
• Handle the camera with care, using the hand  
strap or shoulder strap to carry it.  
• If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by  
products that generate magnetic fields that it no  
longer operates properly, turn it off and remove  
the battery or unplug the AC adapter from the  
power outlet. Then install the battery again or re-  
connect the AC adapter. After this, turn the  
camera-recorder back on.  
Do not spray the camera with insect sprays  
or other volatile substances.  
• These can warp the camera or cause the finish to  
come off.  
• Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with  
rubber or PVC products for extended periods of  
time.  
Do not use the camera-recorder near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage equipment.  
• Using the camera-recorder near a radio  
transmitter or high-voltage equipment may  
adversely affect the recorded images and/or  
sound.  
After use, remove the cassette and battery  
and disconnect the AC power supply cord.  
• The tape can become slack or damaged if you  
leave it in the camera.  
• The battery can over discharge if you leave it in  
the camera and it may become impossible to  
recharge it.  
Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the  
camera-recorder when using it at the beach  
and other similar places.  
• Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder  
and cassette. (Be especially careful when  
inserting or removing the cassettes.)  
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Battery characteristics  
Liquid crystal displays  
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithium-  
ion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction  
to generate electrical energy. This reaction is easily  
influenced by the ambient temperature and  
humidity, and the battery’s effective operating time  
is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. In very  
low temperatures, the battery may last only 5  
minutes.  
• Images or letters can get burned onto the screen  
of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a  
long time, but you can fix this by leaving the  
camera off for several hours.  
• The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with  
99.99% of the pixels effective.  
This leaves less than 0.01% of pixels that may not  
light or may remain on all the time. These  
phenomena are normal and will have no effect on  
the images you shoot.  
• Condensation may form if you use the camera  
where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery  
where it is very hot and you will have to wait before  
you can use it again.  
Remove the battery after use  
Completely remove the battery. (The battery  
continues to be used even if you have turned the  
camera off.) The battery can over discharge if you  
leave it in the camera and it may become  
impossible to recharge it.  
• The LCD may appear dim after immediately  
turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the  
camera warms up.  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the  
sun.  
Doing so may damage the parts inside.  
Disposing of spent batteries  
The battery will become unchargeable.  
Rather than throwing the battery into the garbage,  
take it to a store that can assist in recycling it.  
Protective caps for the connectors  
Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors  
that are not being used.  
Protect the battery terminals.  
Keep the battery’s terminal area free of dust and  
other foreign matter.  
If you accidentally drop the battery, check that the  
battery and its terminals have not been damaged.  
You can damage the camera and AC adapter if you  
try to use or recharge a damaged battery.  
Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod  
The tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do not  
force the tripod screw beyond this depth.  
You can damage the camera-recorder if you use  
any screw other than 1/4-20UNC.  
Attach the tripod  
to the tripod  
hole  
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Checking the system operations  
After purchase, do these system checks to ensure  
that the unit is working properly before you attempt  
to shoot anything.  
Connect the cords properly as shown in the  
figure above.  
You cannot charge the battery when supplying  
power to the camera-recorder from the AC  
adapter.  
Items to prepare  
AC adapter  
AC power supply cord  
Mini DV cassette tape  
Insert the Mini DV cassette tape  
1
Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shown  
by the arrow to open the cassette holder.  
The cassette holder opens automatically when  
the cassette cover is fully open.  
• The cassette holder will not open if the  
camera is not supplied with power (AC  
adapter or battery).  
DC cord  
Connect the AC power supply cord  
EJECT switch  
2
Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram.  
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Lift up the viewfinder.  
2
Press on the DC cord’s battery connector and  
move it down until it clicks into place.  
3
4
5
Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.  
Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.  
Return the viewfinder to its original position.  
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Start shooting  
3
Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.  
The holder automatically goes into position  
when you close it correctly.  
Viewfinder  
PUSH  
PO  
WER  
ON  
OFF  
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2
Look at your subject through the viewfinder.  
Press the START/STOP button on the POWER  
switch to start shooting.  
Press START/STOP again to return the camera  
to the shooting standby mode.  
• Do not try to insert or eject the tape by just  
holding the cassette cover.  
• Insert and remove cassette tapes after putting  
the camera-recorder down on a stable, flat  
surface or hold it with both hands to keep it  
stable.  
• Do not force the cassette holder while it is  
moving. Trying to do so could damage the  
camera.  
• Close the cassette cover only after the  
cassette holder is completely in position.  
Trying to close the cover while the cassette  
holder is moving could damage the camera.  
Turn on the camera  
CAMERA  
PO  
WER  
VCR  
ON  
OFF  
Lock release  
While pressing the lock release, move the POWER  
switch to ON.  
The CAMERA lamp lights red (camera mode) and  
the camera is now in the shooting standby mode.  
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Checking the system operations (continued)  
Check what you have shot (rec check) Eject the tape  
1
Press the OPEN button in the direction shown  
by arrow (1) to open the LCD.  
It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to  
open it further as this will damage the camera.  
1
Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shown  
by the arrow to open the cassette cover.  
When the cassette cover is fully open, the  
cassette holder automatically opens out.  
• The cassette holder will not open if the  
camera is not supplied with power (AC  
adapter or battery).  
EJECT switch  
120  
2
Remove the cassette.  
Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.  
2
While in the shooting standby mode, press the  
REC CHECK button.  
A few seconds of the last thing you shot play,  
and then the camera returns to the shooting  
standby mode.  
PUSH  
REC CHECK button  
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Close the cassette cover only after the cassette  
holder is completely in position.  
Do not close the cassette cover while the  
cassette holder is moving as this can damage  
the mechanism.  
Power saving mode  
The camera-recorder performs as follows when you  
pause or leave it in standby mode for about 5  
minutes, and do not perform any specified  
operations.  
ON: The camera recorder turns off automatically  
OFF: The cylinder head pauses and goes into  
standby mode without cutting the power.  
See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen, POWER SAVE (Page 77) for details.  
• Make sure the camera-recorder is supplied  
with power before operating the EJECT  
switch.  
• Close the cassette holder again if you are not  
going to insert another tape.  
• Do not open the cassette cover while you are  
recording.  
Recording continues, and the open cover  
allows outside light and dust to adversely  
affect the tape.  
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Turn off the unit  
PO  
WER  
CAMERA  
ON  
OFF  
VCR  
Lock release  
While pressing the lock release, move the POWER  
switch to OFF.  
The red CAMERA lamp goes out.  
Disconnect the power cord  
Battery release  
1
2
3
Unplug the AC cord from the power outlet.  
Lift up the viewfinder.  
While pressing the battery release, pull the DC  
cord’s battery connector towards you.  
4
Return the viewfinder to its original position.  
Turn POWER to OFF and check that the  
POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off  
before disconnecting the power cord.  
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Adjusting the hand strap  
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.  
1
2
Open the cover and adjust the length.  
Close the cover.  
• Make sure the cover is fully closed.  
Attaching the shoulder strap  
Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera.  
20mm or more  
20mm or  
more  
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Attaching the lens hood  
Detaching the lens hood  
• Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood  
Mark  
counterclockwise to detach it.  
Screw  
Attaching the lens hood  
• Position the lens hood so the mark is at the top  
and fit it onto the lens.  
Turn the lens hood clockwise and fix in position  
with the screw.  
Attaching the lens-cap strap  
Thread the strap through the lens cap. Thread one end  
through the hand strap.  
Cassette tapes  
g Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP  
mode as the tracks on the tape are narrower  
than the heads.  
g Use the following mini DV cassette tapes with  
this camera-recorder.  
AY-DVM63PQ Professional series tape  
(60 minutes in SP mode)  
AY-DVM63MQ Master series tape  
(60 minutes in SP mode)  
Preventing accidental erasure  
To prevent erasing the recordings on a tape by  
accident, set the tab on the cassette to SAVE.  
g Picture quality does not worsen if you shoot in LP  
mode, but you may notice some block noise and  
there may be other limitations.  
Block noise and feature limitations occur in the  
following situations.  
REC  
SAVE  
• When you play a tape on other digital video  
equipment that you have shot in LP mode on  
this camera.  
• When you play a tape in this camera that you  
have shot in LP mode on other digital video  
equipment.  
• When you have shot in LP mode and try to play  
it on other digital video equipment that doesn’t  
have an LP mode.  
• During slow motion or still-picture playback  
• When using the camera’s search functions  
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Description of parts  
Camera-recorder  
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3
5
7
9
15  
16  
2
4
6
8
PO  
WER  
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FF  
Bottom  
13  
PUSH  
10 11  
12  
17 18  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
POWER switch (Page 10)  
12 EJECT switch (Page 9)  
START/STOP button (Page 10)  
Rear tally lamp (Page 81)  
Rear remote control sensor  
REC CHECK button (Page 11)  
Zoom button (Page 31)  
13 Cassette section (Page 9)  
a) Cassette holder  
b) Cassette cover  
14 Tripod hole (Page 8)  
15 Viewfinder diopter dial (Page 22)  
16 Viewfinder (Page 22)  
HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 31)  
17 Power terminals (Page 9)  
18 DC INPUT terminal (7.9 V)  
19 Battery release (Pages 12 and 21)  
Handle zoom button (Page 31)  
Handle START/STOP button (Page 32)  
10 PHONES jack (3.5-mm stereo) (Page 52)  
11 Remote control jacks  
FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack)  
Connect a remote control to remotely control  
focus and iris.  
ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm Super mini jack)  
Connect a remote control to remotely control  
zoom and start/stop.  
Information:  
Do not connect any equipment except the  
remote controller to the remote control jack.  
If any equipment except the remote controller  
is connected, the pictures will be affected e.g.  
appear dark or out of focus.  
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22  
24  
26  
21  
23  
25  
27  
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31 33  
35  
37 39  
38  
28  
30 32 34  
36  
20 Focus ring (Page 37)  
31 USER buttons 1 to 3 (Page 34)  
32 GAIN switch (Page 42)  
33 WHITE BAL switch (Page 40)  
34 IRIS dial (Page 42)  
21 Zoom ring (Page 31)  
If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the  
provided hole (23) so that you don’t lose it.  
22 AUTO button (Pages 30 and 35)  
23 Hole for the zoom ring pin  
24 ND FILTER switch (Page 42)  
25 Speaker (Page 48)  
35 IRIS button (Page 42)  
36 AUDIO control (Page 43)  
37 CAMERA/VCR button and lamp (Page 47)  
38 Scene file dial (Page 44)  
26 OPERATION lever (Pages 31, 47, and 65)  
27 MENU button (Page 65)  
39 EVF DTL/END SEARCH button  
(Pages 23 and 50)  
28 AWB button (Pages 40 and 41)  
29 FOCUS switch (Page 37)  
30 PUSH AUTO button (Page 37)  
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Description of parts (continued)  
Camera-recorder (continued)  
57  
59  
61  
63  
40  
42  
44  
46  
48  
58  
60  
62  
64  
41  
43  
45  
47  
50  
52 54  
65  
67  
66  
68  
49  
51 53  
55  
40 LCD monitor (Pages 8 and 23)  
57 S-VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (Page 54)  
41 RESET button (Page 23)  
58 DV terminal (Page 35)  
42 DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button  
59 VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (pin jack) (Page 54)  
60 Microphone shoe (Page 52)  
61 Light shoe  
(Pages 55 and 64)  
43 VCR REC buttons (Pages 57 and 59)  
44 AUDIO MON/VAR buttons  
62 Built-in stereo microphone (Page 43)  
63 Front tally lamp (Page 81)  
(Pages 48, 49, and 50)  
45 SHUTTER button (Page 38)  
64 Front remote control sensor  
46 SPEED SEL button (Page 38)  
65 AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (pin jack)  
47 INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) (Page 43)  
48 INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) (Page 43)  
49 CH1 SELECT switch (Page 43)  
(Page 54)  
66 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR, 3 pin)  
(Pages 43 and 52)  
50 COUNTER button (Page 51)  
67 INPUT 1/2 switch (Page 43)  
68 ZOOM switch (Page 31)  
51 COUNTER RESET/TC SET button  
(Pages 24 and 51)  
69 White balance sensor (Page 40)  
52 CH2 SELECT switch (Page 43)  
53 MODE CHK button (Page 64)  
54 ZEBRA button (Page 32)  
55 OIS button (Page 34)  
56 OPEN button (Page 23)  
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Remote control  
1
2
3
DATE/TIME button (Page 48)  
OSD button (Page 48)  
COUNTER button  
Same function as the COUNTER button on the  
main unit.  
The following buttons are for functions that  
cannot be executed on the camera-recorder.  
• PHOTO SHOT  
• MULTI/P-IN-P  
• STORE  
• TITLE  
• SELECT  
• OFF/ON  
• PB.ZOOM  
4
5
6
COUNTER RESET button  
Same function as the COUNTER RESET button  
on the main unit.  
A.DUB button  
Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the  
main unit.  
1
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
REC button (Pages 57 and 59)  
OSD  
14  
2
4
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
(Used during VCR mode)  
3
7
PLAY button (q) (Page 47)  
6
P-IN-P  
REC A.DUB  
5
15  
8
9
/REW button (t) (Page 47)  
7
9
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
13  
PAUSE button (h) (Page 47)  
8
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
10 STILL ADV button (  
,
) (Page 49)  
10  
10  
17  
12  
11 INDEX buttons (u, i) (Page 49)  
11  
11  
12 STOP button (g) (Page 47)  
SELECT  
VAR.  
PB.  
ZOOM  
SEARCH  
13 FF/  
button (y) (Page 49)  
STORE  
MENU  
16  
Buttons for shooting and volume control  
SET  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
14 START/STOP button  
ITEM  
Same function as the START/STOP button on  
the main unit.  
15 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Pages 31 and 48)  
16 VAR. SEARCH button (Page 50)  
17 MENU button  
Functions the same as the MENU button on the  
camera.  
[
], [ ], [ ], [ ] buttons  
Function the same as the  
on the camera.  
t
,
y
,
e,  
r
buttons  
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The remote control  
Insert the battery  
Remote control setup  
When using two camera-recorders simultaneously,  
set this camera-recorder and the remote control to  
either [VCR1] or [VCR2] so the remote control does  
not operate the wrong camera-recorder by mistake.  
1
Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow  
(1) to remove the holder.  
Setting  
• Wireless remote control  
Press the STOP (g) and STILL ADV (  
) buttons  
at the same time to set the remote control unit for  
use with VCR1.  
Alternatively, press the STOP (g) and STILL ADV  
2
Insert the battery with the “+” marked side  
facing up.  
(
) buttons at the same time to set the remote  
control unit for use with VCR2.  
When the battery in the remote control unit is  
replaced, the remote control unit is set for use  
with VCR1.  
• Camera  
In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen, REMOTE, set to VCR1 or VCR2.  
(Page 76)  
3
Return the holder to its original position.  
If different settings are used for the camera-  
recorder and remote control unit, “REMOTE” lights  
in red on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.  
• When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it  
with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year,  
depending on the frequency of use.)  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
If the remote control unit fails to work even when it  
is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote  
control sensor, the battery has run out.  
P-IN-P  
REC A.DUB  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
VCR2  
VCR1  
SELECT  
VAR.  
PB.  
ZOOM  
SEARCH  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
ITEM  
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The battery  
Charging  
Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC  
adapter.  
Keep a spare battery with you.  
Recording time of included battery  
Continuous recording  
time  
Recharging time  
Approx. 330 min.  
Approx. 360 (or 300) min.  
1
Align the battery with the “  
AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the  
direction shown below.  
You cannot charge the battery if the DC cord  
is connected to the DC OUT connector, so  
disconnect it first.  
” marking on the  
• Times given above are approximate. Figures in  
parentheses show the recording times when you  
use the LCD monitor.  
• The times apply when the ambient operating  
temperature is 68°F (20°C) and humidity is 60%.  
Charging may take longer at other temperatures  
and humidity levels.  
• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces  
and hairpins) away from the battery. Short-  
circuiting may occur across the terminals,  
causing the battery to heat up, and you  
may seriously burn yourself if you touch  
the battery in this state.  
• The battery becomes hot while it is being  
used or charged.  
The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot  
during use.  
• The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly  
start and stop recording.  
• Discharge the battery before storing it.  
When storing it for an extended time, charge it  
at least once a year, use up its charge in the  
camera-recorder, and then store it again.  
• If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the  
CHARGE lamp will blink several times before  
charging starts.  
2
Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.  
• The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the  
AC adapter light, and charging begins.  
• If the CHARGE lamp does not light when  
attached, detach the battery and then attach  
it again.  
CHARGE  
POWER  
• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even  
when the battery temperature is normal, there  
may be something wrong with the battery or  
AC adapter. Contact your dealer.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
• The AC adapter can interfere with radio  
reception so keep radios at least 1 meter  
away from it.  
3
4
When the battery is charged, the CHARGE  
lamp on the AC adapter goes out.  
Slide the battery and remove it.  
• The AC adapter may make some noise when  
you are using it, but this is normal.  
You cannot charge the battery when supplying  
power to the camera-recorder from the AC  
adapter.  
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The battery (continued)  
Attaching the battery  
1
Lift up the viewfinder.  
2
Press on the battery and move it down until it  
clicks into place.  
3
Return the viewfinder to its original position.  
Detaching the battery  
Turn POWER to OFF and check that the  
POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off  
before detaching the battery.  
• Support the battery with your hand so that it  
does not fall.  
While pressing the battery release, lift the battery  
out.  
Battery release  
1
2 3  
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Viewfinder  
This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature  
LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable  
3.5-inch LCD.  
Use the viewfinder that best suits the application  
and shooting conditions.  
• The brightness and hue may differ between the  
images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor.  
To see how the final images will appear, check  
them on a TV monitor.  
Fitting the eye cup  
Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections  
on the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting  
them together.  
Turning the eye cup after attaching it may  
cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the  
eyecup holder does come off, see “Cleaning  
the Viewfinder” (Page 82) for details on how to  
refit it.  
Eye cup holder  
Eye cup  
Using the viewfinder  
1
Set the POWER switch to ON and check that  
images appear in the viewfinder.  
• Keep the LCD monitor closed.  
PO  
W
ER  
ON  
Projection  
O
FF  
2
3
Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the screen  
is positioned where it is easiest to see.  
You can move the view finder out to about 90°  
perpendicular to the camera.  
Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that you  
can see the characters on the viewfinder  
screen clearly.  
Eye piece  
Viewfinder diopter  
dial  
Do not point the viewfinder at the sun.  
Doing so may damage the parts inside.  
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Viewfinder (continued)  
Using the LCD  
Emphasizing outlines  
Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to  
focus.  
Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the  
images you shoot.  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Press the OPEN button in the direction shown  
by arrow (1) to open the LCD.  
It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to  
open it further as this will damage the camera .  
1
In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL/END  
SEARCH.  
• “EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for  
about 2 seconds.  
EVF DTL/  
END SEARCH button  
120  
3
Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to  
see.  
• The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the  
lens and 90° toward you.  
• Do not apply unnecessary force to the open  
LCD. This can damage the camera.  
Press EVF DTL/END SEARCH again to return  
to the original display. EVF DTL OFF” appears  
on the screen for about 2 seconds.  
EVF DTL/END SEARCH works differently when  
in VCR mode. (Page 50)  
90  
180  
• Ensure the LCD is fully closed.  
• Both the LCD and viewfinder come on when  
you have rotated the LCD to face in the same  
direction as the lens for self-portrait shooting.  
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Adjusting the screen display  
1
To adjust the viewfinder’s screen:  
In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen  
EVF SET, select YES.  
To adjust the LCD’s screen:  
In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen  
LCD SET, select YES.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
4
5
Select EVF CONTRAST and move the  
OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the  
contrast of the screen.  
EVF SET  
EVF COLOUR LEVEL  
_
[ + ]  
[
]
EVF BRIGHTNESS  
_
[ + ]  
[ + ]  
[
]
EVF CONTRAST  
_
[
]
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
Press MENU three times to exit the menus.  
MENU  
You can return the settings for EVF SET and  
LCD SET to the factory settings by selecting  
the item and pressing COUNTER RESET (if it  
is possible to change the item at that time).  
The following explanations show how to change  
the viewfinder’s display. You can change the  
LCD’s displays in the same way.  
2
Select EVF COLOUR LEVEL and move the  
OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the  
color level of the screen.  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
EVF SET  
P-IN-P  
REA.DUB  
EVF COLOUR LEVEL  
/REW PLAY  
_
[ + ]  
[ + ]  
[ + ]  
[
]
EVF BRIGHTNESS  
_
[
]
EVF CONTRAST  
Camera  
or  
Remote control  
_
[
]
• The viewfinder remains on when you open the  
LCD if you have set the EVF MODE in the  
DISPLAY SETUP screen to ON.  
• The viewfinder display can be in color or black  
and white. (See the setup menus, DISPLAY  
SETUP screen, EVF COLOUR.) The  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
3
Select EVF BRIGHTNESS and move the  
OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the  
brightness of the screen.  
resolution is the same for both of them.  
EVF SET  
EVF COLOUR LEVEL  
_
[ + ]  
[ + ]  
[ + ]  
[
]
EVF BRIGHTNESS  
_
[
]
EVF CONTRAST  
_
[
]
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
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Time data  
Setting the calendar  
This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on December 25, 2005.  
1
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
5
Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set  
the MONTH to DEC.  
PO  
W
ER  
ON  
O
FF  
CLOCK SET  
YEAR 2005  
MONTH DEC  
DAY  
HOUR  
MIN  
24  
13  
7
2
In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen, CLOCK SET, select YES.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
+/  
-
: PUSH FF/REW  
SEL : PUSH PLAY/STOP  
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
6
Set DAY, HOUR, and MIN using the method  
shown in steps 4 and 5.  
• This is a 24-hour clock.  
CLOCK SET  
YEAR 2005  
MONTH DEC  
DAY  
HOUR  
MIN  
25  
17  
20  
+/  
-
: PUSH FF/REW  
3
4
Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set  
the year to 2005.  
SEL : PUSH PLAY/STOP  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
CLOCK SET  
YEAR 2005  
MONTH APR  
7
Press MENU three times to exit the menus.  
MENU  
DAY  
HOUR  
MIN  
24  
13  
7
+/  
-
: PUSH FF/REW  
SEL : PUSH PLAY/STOP  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
The clock can vary in accuracy so check that  
the time is correct before shooting.  
Choose a year between 2000 and 2089.  
Move the OPERATION lever r to move to  
MONTH.  
CLOCK SET  
YEAR 2005  
MONTH APR  
DAY  
HOUR  
MIN  
24  
13  
7
+/  
-
: PUSH FF/REW  
SEL : PUSH PLAY/STOP  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
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Recharging the built-in battery  
4
5
Press the OPERATION lever [h] (or move it  
y), move it r to select YES and press [h]  
again.  
The camera’s internal battery saves the date and  
time. “  
” appears on the screen of the  
RECORDING SETUP  
viewfinder or LCD when the internal battery is  
running low on charge.  
Do the following to recharge it.  
- - - -  
TC PRESET  
UB MODE  
USER  
UB PRESET  
ONE-SHOT REC  
REC TIME  
YES  
Reset the date and time when fully recharged.  
0.5S  
1
Connect the AC adapter.  
(Page 9)  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
2
3
Leave the POWER switch at OFF.  
The following screen appears, so use the  
OPERATION lever to set the user information.  
UB PRESET  
Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4  
hours.  
• The internal battery charges during this time.  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Setting user information  
+/  
-
: PUSH PLAY/STOP  
SEL : PUSH FF/REW  
Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit  
information (such as the date and time) in the  
hexadecimal format on the tape’s sub code track.  
User information is automatically saved in the  
memory and retained after you turn off the power.  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
Move the OPERATION lever e or r to select  
the characters for the user information.  
You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters  
from A to F.  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
UB PRESET  
In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP  
screen UB MODE, select USER.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
F
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
+/  
-
: PUSH PLAY/STOP  
SEL : PUSH FF/REW  
RECORDING SETUP  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
- - - -  
TC PRESET  
UB MODE  
- - - -  
UB PRESET  
ONE-SHOT REC  
REC TIME  
Move the OPERATION lever t or y to  
move to the next digit.  
OFF  
0.5S  
UB PRESET  
F
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
3
Move the OPERATION lever r to select UB  
PRESET.  
+/  
-
: PUSH PLAY/STOP  
SEL : PUSH FF/REW  
RECORDING SETUP  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
- - - -  
TC PRESET  
UB MODE  
USER  
UB PRESET  
ONE-SHOT REC  
REC TIME  
OFF  
0.5S  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
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Time data (continued)  
You can reset user information to nothing by  
pressing COUNTER RESET.  
Setting the time code  
In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen,  
set the following time code related items. (Page 73)  
• TCG  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
• FIRST REC TC  
OSD  
• TC PRESET  
• 1394 TC REGEN (appears when in VCR mode)  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
P-IN-P  
REA.DUB  
/REW PLAY  
• In VCR mode and 1394 TC REGEN is ON, you  
cannot change the items shown above.  
Camera  
or  
remote control  
6
7
Press the MENU button when you have  
finished setting the user information.  
MENU  
The following screen appears, so move the  
OPERATION lever e to select YES..  
UB PRESET  
PRESET OK?  
YES  
NO ___  
PUSH STILL  
8
Press the OPERATION lever [h].  
UB PRESET  
PRESET OK?  
YES ___  
PUSH STILL  
NO  
9
Press MENU twice to exit the menus.  
MENU  
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Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)  
Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your choice as the initial setting for the time code to be used  
at the start of recording.  
1
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
5
The following screen appears, so use the  
OPERATION lever to set the time code.  
PO  
W
ER  
O
N
OFF  
TC PRESET  
0 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f  
+/  
-
: PUSH PLAY/STOP  
2
In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP  
screen FIRST REC TC, select PRESET.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
SEL : PUSH FF/REW  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
Move the OPERATION lever e or r to  
change the time code.  
TC PRESET  
RECORDING SETUP  
REC SPEED  
AUDIO REC  
SP  
48K(16bit)  
MIC ALC  
ON  
-50B  
-50B  
1 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f  
MIC GAIN1  
MIC GAIN2  
TC MODE  
TCG  
DF  
REC RUN  
+/  
-
: PUSH PLAY/STOP  
FIRST REC TC  
SEL : PUSH FF/REW  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
Move the OPERATION lever t or y to  
move to the next digit.  
3
4
Move the OPERATION lever r to select TC  
PRESET.  
TC PRESET  
RECORDING SETUP  
TC PRESET  
1 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f  
UB MODE  
USER  
- - - -  
UB PRESET  
ONE-SHOT REC  
REC TIME  
OFF  
0.5S  
+/  
-
: PUSH PLAY/STOP  
SEL : PUSH FF/REW  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
You can reset the time code to zero by pressing  
COUNTER RESET.  
Press the OPERATION lever [h](or move it  
y), move it r to move to YES and press [h]  
again.  
RECORDING SETUP  
START/  
TC PRESET  
UB MODE  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
YES  
- - - -  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
UB PRESET  
ONE-SHOT REC  
REC TIME  
ZOOM  
OFF  
0.5S  
P-IN-P  
REA.DUB  
/REW PLAY  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
Camera  
or  
remote control  
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6
Press the MENU button when you have  
finished setting the time code.  
MENU  
7
The following screen appears, so move the  
OPERATION lever e to select YES.  
TC PRESET  
PRESET OK?  
YES  
NO ___  
PUSH STILL  
8
9
Press the OPERATION lever [h].  
TC PRESET  
PRESET OK?  
YES ___  
PUSH STILL  
NO  
Press MENU twice to exit the menus.  
MENU  
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Regular shooting  
Preparation and inspections  
Shooting in auto mode  
Ensure that the unit is working properly before you  
attempt to shoot anything.  
1
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Check the equipment you need for the shooting  
conditions.  
2
Press AUTO to switch to auto mode.  
appears on the viewfinder and LCD  
screens.  
g Battery (Page 20)  
Use a fully charged battery.  
Keep a spare battery with you.  
g Cassette tape (Pages 9 and 14)  
Check that the cassette tape can be used for  
recording.  
• Set the erasure prevention tab to SAVE.  
• Make sure the tape doesn’t have images you  
want to keep recorded on it.  
AUTO button  
The camera makes the following  
• Make sure the cassette holder is completely  
closed.  
adjustments for you when in auto mode.  
• Focus  
• Iris  
• Gain  
• White balance  
g Viewfinder (Page 22)  
See if the diopter adjustment is suitable.  
• In the setup menus, AUTO SW screen, you  
can choose which items you want to have  
automatically adjusted in auto mode.  
(Page 71)  
g Zoom, focus, and iris  
• Check that motor-driven zooming is possible.  
(Page 31)  
• Check that the focusing can be performed both  
automatically and manually. (Page 37)  
• Check that the lens iris operations can be  
performed automatically and manually.  
(Page 42)  
Viewfinder  
g Time data (Page 25)  
• Check that the date and time have been set  
correctly.  
P
O
W
E
R
O
N
• Check that the time code and user information  
have been set correctly.  
O
F
F
g Audio input (Page 43)  
Check that CH1/CH2 SELECT switch is in the  
correct position.  
3
4
Look at your subject through the viewfinder.  
g Other equipment (Page 52)  
• Check that any equipment you have connected  
to the camera is working correctly.  
• Check that connections are complete and  
correct.  
Press the START/STOP button on the POWER  
switch to start shooting.  
Press START/STOP again to return the camera  
to the shooting standby mode.  
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Shooting techniques for different targets  
Check what you have shot (rec check)  
Zoom  
Press REC CHECK in the shooting standby mode  
and two seconds of the last thing you shot play, and  
then the camera returns to the shooting standby  
mode.  
This camera has a 10 x zoom.  
Zoom with the zoom button or the zoom ring.  
Zoom button (handle)  
HANDLE ZOOM switch  
• REC CHECK does not work if you have shot for  
less than a second.  
• Note that this REC CHECK portion will also be  
recorded to any equipment you have set up to  
make backup recordings.  
REC CHECK button  
Zoom ring  
Zoom button  
Finding specific scenes  
(image search)  
ZOOM switch  
ZOOM  
MANU  
SERVO  
While in the shooting standby mode, you can  
search through any images you have shot.  
This is useful when you want to find a point from  
which to continue shooting so two scenes come  
one after the other.  
Zoom button  
Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO so that you can  
use the motor-driven zoom.  
T: Zoom in  
W: Zoom out  
1
Press the OPERATION lever y or t.  
The tape plays forward or backward while you  
are holding the lever in position.  
Gently press the zoom button on the viewfinder to  
zoom slowly, firmly press to zoom faster.  
You can change the zoom speed on the handle  
zoom button by selecting one of three speeds with  
the HANDLE ZOOM switch.  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
REC A.DUB  
PLAY  
Set HANDLE ZOOM switch speeds by going to the  
setup menus, SW MODE screen HANDLE ZOOM.  
(Page 70)  
STILDV PAUSE STILADV  
INTOP IN
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Zoom ring  
Set the ZOOM switch to MANU so that you can use  
the zoom ring.  
Camera  
or  
remote control  
You cannot use the zoom ring if the ZOOM switch  
is set to SERVO. Trying to use it could damage  
the camera.  
2
Release the lever when you find the point you  
are looking for.  
On the remote control  
Press ZOOM/VOL to zoom with the motor drive.  
The camera returns to shooting standby mode.  
Zoom speed is fixed at medium.  
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Low-angle shooting  
Zebra pattern  
Use the START/STOP button on the handle to  
make it easier to shoot from low angles.  
Press the ZEBRA button in the camera mode to  
show the zebra pattern or marker on the screen so  
you can check the brightness of the subject.  
Parts that may be whited out through over exposure  
are shown as a zebra pattern.  
START/STOP button  
• Very bright  
• Reflecting parts  
You can remove most overexposed parts by  
adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual  
mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns.  
The display changes as follows each time you  
press the ZEBRA button.  
ZEBRA 1  
OFF  
ZEBRA 2  
Self-portrait shooting  
Marker  
Images in the LCD when it is turned 180 degrees  
for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual.  
You can make them appear better by reversing left  
and right. Go to the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP  
screen, SELF SHOOT, and select MIRROR.  
Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on what you  
actually shoot and record. Items shown on the  
viewfinder and LCD screens are limited to the  
following.  
In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen,  
ZEBRA DETECT 1 and ZEBRA DETECT 2, set the  
brightness for the zebra patterns. (Page 75)  
The zebra pattern you have set appears as a  
percentage on the display for about 2 seconds.  
*
: Shooting  
*h  
: Shooting standby mode  
Marker  
: battery indicator  
: warning  
If you press the ZEBRA button again while the  
zebra pattern is being displayed, a marker appears  
in the center of the display (if you have set the  
setup menu, DISPLAY SETUP, MARKER to ON).  
The image level at the center of the screen is  
shown as a percentage between 0 and 99 while the  
marker is displayed. “99%” appears if the  
percentage is over 99.  
If this appears, turn the LCD back to its normal  
position and see what the warning is.  
Image level detection  
area  
Marker  
99%  
Image level  
• The normal display reappears if you press the  
ZEBRA button again.  
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ONE-SHOT recording Changing the image size  
You can change the aspect ratio of the images you  
record with this camera.  
Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus,  
CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV.  
1
In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP  
screen, ONE-SHOT REC, select ON.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
OFF: ONE-SHOT is off.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
ON: The camera records for the number of  
seconds you have set in REC TIME, then  
returns to shooting standby mode.  
• While in progressive mode 25P you cannot  
change ONE-SHOT settings.  
NORMAL:  
Recorded in the regular 4:3 aspect ratio.  
2
3
Set the recording time in REC TIME. (Page 74)  
Press the START/STOP button to start ONE-  
SHOT recording.  
• After you have set ONE-SHOT to ON, “I—”  
blinks to the left of the VCR mode indicator.  
“I—” lights when you start recording.  
LETTER BOX:  
Recorded in the 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Black bands are recorded at the top and bottom  
of the image.  
4
If you move the OPERATION lever in the g  
direction, “I—” blinks again and ONE-SHOT  
recording stops and the camera goes to  
shooting standby mode.  
• During ONE-SHOT recording, no other operations  
are possible.  
• During ONE-SHOT recording, the remaining tape  
time is not shown.  
SQUEEZE:  
The recorded images are squeezed horizontally  
so that they are shown as 16:9 images on a  
compatible wide-screen television.  
If you have selected SQUEEZE, “SQU” appears  
on the screen.  
The ONE-SHOT recording setting switches to OFF  
when you turn the camera off.  
To end ONE-SHOT recording, do one of the following.  
1) Switch the camera off.  
2) Change the ONE-SHOT REC setting back to OFF.  
• The viewfinder and LCD screens will be  
distorted for a moment when you switch to  
SQUEEZE, but this is normal.  
• Images may be poorer when you playback if  
you shot them in the SQUEEZE mode.  
• LETTER BOX is displayed on the EVF/LCD  
when AUTO or 16:9 is selected in the setup  
menus, DISPLAY ASPECT.  
To change the aspect ratio display of the  
viewfinder and LCD  
Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus, DISPLAY  
SETUP screen, DISPLAY ASPECT (Page 75).  
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Optical Image Stabilizer  
Index recording  
Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce  
the effects of camera shake when shooting by  
hand.  
Press the USER button you have allocated to the  
INDEX feature during shooting and an index signal  
is recorded to the tape.  
Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off.  
If you press the button while in shooting standby  
mode, you also activate index standby mode. When  
you start shooting or recording, an index signal is  
recorded to the tape.  
Adding indexes means that you can make index  
searches during play. (Page 49)  
appears on the screen when this function is  
on.  
Turn the function off when using a tripod for more  
natural images.  
Color bars  
Press the USER button you have allocated to the  
COLOURBAR feature to output a color bar screen  
to a television or monitor so you can adjust them.  
Press the same USER button to turn the feature off.  
• This function will not be as effective when the  
vibration is severe or when tracking a moving  
subject.  
Adding effects to images  
Press the USER button you have allocated to the  
BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading  
effects to your images.  
Using the USER buttons  
BLACKFADE:  
Press and hold to fade out to black. Audio also  
fades out.  
WHITEFADE:  
Press and hold to fade out to white. Audio also  
fades out.  
You can allocate one of eleven features to each of  
the three USER buttons.  
Use these buttons to change shooting settings  
quickly or add effects to the images you are  
shooting.  
The following features are allocated to the buttons  
at the time of shipping.  
USER1: COLOURBAR  
USER2: BACKLIGHT  
USER3: INDEX  
For details, see the setup menus, SW MODE  
screen, USER1 to 3 (Page 71).  
Backlight compensation  
Press the USER button you have allocated to the  
BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit  
from the back.  
BACK appears on the screen.  
Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the  
subject doesn’t come out dark.  
Press the same USER button to turn the feature off.  
(When using manual iris, backlight compensation is  
maintained even if you turn off the backlight  
compensation function.)  
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Backup recording  
Switching to manual mode  
If you have connected equipment to the DV terminal  
(Page 53). You can make automatic backup  
recordings of whatever you are shooting.  
• In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen, DV CONTROL and DV CMD SEL, select  
how to control the equipment you have  
connected. (Page 76)  
Press the AUTO button to switch between AUTO  
(
lights) and manual mode ( goes out).  
You can change the following settings in the manual  
mode.  
• Focus (Page 37)  
• Gain (Page 42)  
• Iris (Page 42)  
• White balance (Page 40)  
Note the following when backup recording.  
• Menu settings are retained even if you turn the  
power off. So if you use the camera-recorder  
with the settings for backup recording still in  
effect, images on tapes in any unit that  
connected may be overwritten. After backup  
recording, check the menu item settings  
before you operate the camera-recorder.  
• If you use another AG-DVX100B as the  
external unit for backup recording, select  
“OFF” for DV CONTROL on the external unit  
and set it to VCR mode.  
AUTO button  
Adjusting the volume while shooting  
If you are monitoring the sound through headphones  
while shooting, you can adjust the volume with the  
AUDIO MON/VAR button.  
• Backup recording may not work properly if you  
connect two or more external units.  
• Use a DV (IEEE1394) cable of 4.5 m or less  
for connection.  
• Set the external unit up to receive DV signals  
before backup recording.  
You can have a tape in the external unit start  
recording automatically when the tape in this  
unit is almost finished. Set DV CONTROL  
(Page 76) to “CHAIN”.  
• Note that images are recorded even when you  
perform a rec check.  
To adjust the recording level (Page 43).  
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Shooting in progressive mode  
You can change the progressive mode in the setup  
menu, SCENE FILE screen, PROGRESSIVE  
(Page 69).  
Note the following when shooting in  
progressive mode.  
You cannot have a gain of 18dB.  
• The synchronization signal will be disrupted for  
a moment when you switch to progressive  
mode.  
• Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) for best  
results.  
25P mode:  
Shoot 25 frames a second in the progressive  
mode.  
For output and recording, the 25-frame-per-  
second signal is converted to 50-field-per-  
second interlace.  
This mode gives you high quality images .  
25 P A B C D E F G H I J  
AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je  
50 i  
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Focus  
This camera allows you to choose between  
automatic and manual focusing.  
Focus ring  
FOCUS switch  
AUTO button  
PUSH AUTO button  
1
2
If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO  
button to switch to manual focusing (  
out).  
goes  
Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to  
control focusing.  
A (AUTO):  
Auto focus mode  
M (MANUAL):  
Manual focus mode  
Turn the focus ring by hand.  
:  
The camera first focuses on infinity, then it  
switches to manual focus.  
The FOCUS switch automatically moves  
back to M (MANUAL) after you move it to .  
Temporarily switching to auto focus  
Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL)  
the camera will focus automatically while you press  
down PUSH AUTO.  
• Auto focus may not work properly if there is  
flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to the  
ambient light. (Page 38)  
• When you use auto focus in the progressive or  
slow shutter modes, the focus assist mode  
becomes active which gives a more accurate  
focus than manual focusing.  
The extra focus control will make focusing take  
longer than normal.  
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Adjusting the shutter speed  
Shutter speeds you can select  
Shutter speeds you can select with SPEED SEL button  
Progressive  
mode  
Normal shutter  
speeds (OFF)  
SYNCHRO SCAN  
1/50.2 - 1/248.0  
1/25.1 - 1/248.0  
Shutter speed selected  
1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000  
1/25, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000  
OFF (50i)  
25P  
1/50  
1/50  
SPEED SEL button  
SHUTTER button  
PUSH STILL  
1/128  
The current shutter speed appears on the  
viewfinder and LCD screens unless you have  
selected OFF in OTHER DISPLAY in the DISPLAY  
SETUP screen of the setup menus. It is not  
displayed if you have set the shutter speed to  
normal (OFF).  
1
2
Each time you press the SHUTTER button, the  
shutter speed switches between normal (OFF)  
and the speed you selected with the SPEED  
SEL button.  
With artificial lighting and especially fluorescent  
lights and mercury-vapor lamps, the luminance  
changes in synchronization with the power line  
frequency. When this frequency is 50 Hz, mutual  
interference will occur between the camera-  
recorder’s vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz)  
and the lighting frequency (50 Hz). This means that  
the white balance may change periodically.  
Before shooting in areas with artificial lighting or  
adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed  
as follows.  
After you have pressed the SHUTTER button,  
press SPEED SEL to select the shutter speed.  
The shutter speed changes as follows each  
time you press SPEED SEL.  
When progressive mode is OFF (50i)  
SYNCHRO  
1/60 1/120  
1/250  
SCAN  
1/1000  
1/2000  
1/500  
When progressive mode is on (25P)  
SYNCHRO  
1/120  
1/250  
1/60  
1/500  
1/25  
SCAN  
1/1000  
Shutter speed  
Progressive  
mode  
• Remember that the faster the shutter speed,  
the lower the sensitivity.  
• If iris is set to auto, then it will open wider with  
higher shutter speeds and thereby reduce  
focal depth.  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
1/60  
OFF (50i)  
25P  
OFF (1/50)  
OFF (1/50)  
1/60  
• If you have set slow shutter mode (Page 39),  
you cannot change shutter speeds  
(“INVALID” appears on the screen).  
First press the USER button you have  
allocated to SLOWSHUT to cancel the slow  
shutter mode, then change the shutter speed  
as shown above.  
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Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)  
Slow shutter mode  
1
In the setup menus, SW MODE screen,  
allocate one of the USER buttons to  
SLOWSHUT. (Page 71)  
PUSH STILL  
SLOW 1/3  
2
Press the USER button you have allocated to  
SLOWSHUT to enter the slow shutter mode.  
Each time you press SPEED SEL, the shutter  
speed changes as shown below.  
The current slow shutter speed appears on the  
viewfinder and LCD screens unless you have  
selected OFF in OTHER DISPLAY in the DISPLAY  
SETUP screen of the setup menus.  
When progressive mode is off (50i)  
1/3  
When progressive mode is on (25P)  
1/3 1/6 1/12  
1/6 1/12  
1/25  
Synchro scan  
Set the shutter speed of the synchro scan (used  
when shooting a television or computer monitor) in  
the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen,  
SYNCRO SCAN. (Page 70)  
• Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency  
of the television or computer monitor to minimize  
the horizontal noise that appears when shooting  
such subjects.  
• “PROCESSING…” appears on the display for  
a few moments after you enter the slow  
shutter mode while the camera makes the  
necessary settings.  
• Press the USER button you have allocated to  
SLOWSHUT again to exit the slow shutter  
mode and return to the previous mode.  
• The slow shutter mode is also canceled if you  
turn the camera off then on again.  
You cannot control the gain while in slow  
shutter mode. The gain will be fixed at 0 dB.  
• While shooting you cannot change the slow  
shutter mode settings or exit the mode.  
• If you are using a shutter speed selected with  
the SPEED SEL button (Page 38) you cannot  
switch to slow shutter mode (“INVALID”  
appears on the screen).  
You can change the progressive mode in the  
setup menu with PROGRESSIVE in the SCENE  
FILE screen (Page 69).  
First press the SHUTTER button to return to  
normal (OFF), then switch to slow shutter  
mode.  
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Adjusting the white balance  
When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust  
the white balance whenever lighting conditions  
change.  
You can save adjustments and reselect them by  
setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.  
You can also use the preset values.  
5
Press the AWB button.  
• Adjustment takes a few seconds.  
(The following messages appear on the  
screen.)  
Message during adjustment  
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.  
AWB Ach ACTIVE  
White balance sensor  
WHITE BAL switch  
Message after adjustment  
AWB Ach OK  
An error message appears on the screen when  
white balance adjustment is not possible.  
• White balance cannot be adjusted automatically if  
the Auto Tracking White (ATW) function is  
working.  
Message when adjustment cannot be done  
AWB Ach NG  
AWB button  
The white balance sensor detects the light source  
during shooting so the camera-recorder can adjust  
the white balance. Do not block the sensor.  
Error messages  
LOW LIGHT  
Adjustments  
Increase light or increase  
the gain.  
Reduce light or decrease  
the gain.  
LEVEL OVER  
White balance adjustments  
Make the necessary adjustments if one of the  
above error messages appears, then try adjusting  
the white balance again.  
If the messages repeatedly appear even after trying  
a number of times, consult your dealer.  
1
If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO  
button to switch to manual focusing (  
out).  
goes  
2
3
Set the shutter speed.  
Place a white pattern in a location with the  
same lighting conditions and light source as  
the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole  
screen with white.  
Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the  
subject can be used instead.  
• Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.  
4
Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B  
(whichever one you want to save the  
adjustment in).  
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Adjusting the white balance (continued)  
Using presets  
Auto Tracking White (ATW)  
Use this feature when you have no time to make  
white balance adjustments.  
You can allocate the ATW feature to one of the  
positions on the WHITE BAL switch (A, B, or  
PRST). Allocate it by going to the setup menus, SW  
MODE screen, ATW. (Page 70)  
The ATW feature is set to work in the auto mode at  
the time of shipping.  
1
If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO  
button to switch to manual focusing (  
out).  
goes  
(Page 30)  
2
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  
The current white balance value appears.  
• White balance values 3200 K and 5600 K are  
preset in the PRST position.  
Guide to the preset values  
3200 K: halogen light  
5600 K: outdoors  
If you use the ATW feature whenever you are  
shooting, the camera automatically adjusts the  
white balance as you shoot.  
• The ATW feature automatically determines the  
current shooting environment and adjusts the  
white balance accordingly. Depending on the  
environment, there may be some error in the  
adjustment.  
3
Press the AWB button.  
White balance switches between 3200 K and  
5600 K.  
Use the procedure described on the proceeding  
page whenever you need more precise white  
balance.  
• Do not block the white balance sensor when  
using the ATW feature. ATW will not work if you  
do.  
Black balance adjustments  
It is not normally necessary to adjust the black  
balance. Adjust it when:  
You use the camera for the first time  
You use the camera after not using it for a long  
time  
• The ambient temperature changes greatly  
You switch to the normal (OFF) shutter speed or  
to slow shutter mode  
You switch between the progressive and normal  
(50i) modes  
Press the AWB button to automatically adjust the  
white balance.  
Press and hold the AWB button to adjust the black  
balance.  
• As the white balance is adjusted first when you  
press the AWB button, make the necessary  
preparations for this.  
You cannot adjust the black balance while you are  
shooting.  
Message during adjustment  
ABB ACTIVE  
Message after adjustment  
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Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity  
Adjust the aperture, gain and ND FILTER to suit the  
scene or lighting you are shooting.  
Adjusting the gain  
When the display is dark, increase the gain to  
brighten the display.  
ND FILTER switch  
IRIS dial  
1
If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO  
button to switch over to the manual mode  
(
goes out).  
2
Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.  
L:  
Set here under normal conditions. (0 dB)  
M:  
IRIS button  
Increase the gain of the image amplifier.  
(The default value is 6 dB.)  
H:  
Increase the gain of the image amplifier.  
(The default value is 12 dB.)  
GAIN switch  
Iris adjustments  
Light intensity adjustments  
Change the gain values of M and H in the setup  
menus, SW MODE screen, MID GAIN and HIGH  
GAIN (Page 70).  
1
If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO  
button to switch to manual focusing (  
out).  
goes  
Use the ND FILTER Switch to change the ND Filter  
used (filter to change light intensity).  
2
Press the IRIS button to switch how to adjust  
the aperture of lens.  
AUTO IRIS:  
Adjust the iris automatically.  
MANUAL IRIS:  
OFF:  
ND filter is not used.  
1/8:  
Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/8.  
1/64:  
Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.  
Adjust the iris manually.  
3
Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of lens  
when in the manual iris mode.  
• Even if Auto IRIS is used, you can correct the  
aperture with this dial.  
Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture  
control in the setup menus, SW MODE screen,  
IRIS DIAL (Page 70).  
This unit’s iris F number when it is open is F1.6  
at full WIDE and F2.8 at full TELEPHOTO.  
The iris display in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
when the iris is open is OPEN at full WIDE and  
F2.8 or OPEN at full telephoto.  
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Switching Audio Input  
You can record audio through two channels when  
shooting (see the table below). You can switch the  
source for each channel between the built-in  
microphone, another microphone, or audio  
equipment connected to the camera.  
3
When using the phantom microphone, set the  
INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switch to ON.  
ON: (When using the phantom microphone)  
48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminal.  
OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not  
connected)  
No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminal.  
• The battery will discharge faster if you use a  
phantom microphone.  
Built-in microphone L  
Built-in microphone R  
INPUT 1 (XLR)  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
INPUT 2 (XLR)  
• Set to OFF if you connect equipment not  
compatible with +48V. You can damage such  
equipment if you leave the setting at ON.  
CH2 SELECT switch  
INPUT 1/2 (MIC  
POWER +48V)  
Switch  
CH1 SELECT switch  
4
5
Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the  
input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1.  
INT (L): Audio from the built-in microphone  
Lch is recorded to audio channel 1.  
INPUT 1: Audio from a device connected to  
INPUT 1 terminal is recorded to  
channel 1.  
INPUT 2: Audio from a device connected to  
INPUT 2 terminal is recorded to  
channel 1.  
INPUT 1/2 switches  
AUDIO control knob  
Use the CH2 SELECT switch to select the  
input signal to be recorded to audio channel 2.  
INT (R):  
Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is  
recorded to audio channel 2.  
INPUT 2:  
Using the built-in microphone  
1
Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L).  
• Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is  
recorded to audio channel 1.  
Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2  
terminal is recorded to channel 2.  
2
Switch the CH2 SELECT switch to INT (R).  
• Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is  
recorded to audio channel 2.  
• When inputting the microphone signal to  
channels 1 and 2, connect the microphone to  
INPUT 2 and switch both CH1 SELECT and  
CH2 SELECT to INPUT 2.  
Using another microphone and audio  
equipment  
1
Connect an external microphone or audio  
equipment to the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin)  
terminal. (Page 58)  
Adjusting the recording level  
Use the AUDIO control knob to adjust the recording  
level of the built-in microphone or of audio signals  
input through the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin) terminal.  
To adjust the volume of monitored sound. (Page 35).  
Leave it in the center position under normal  
conditions.  
Adjust the record level of audio signal using this  
knob, regardless of the settings of MIC ALC items  
in the RECORDING SETUP screen of setting  
menu. (Page 73)  
2
Use the INPUT 1/2 switch to switch the audio  
input.  
LINE: (audio equipment is connected)  
Input level is 0 dBu.  
MIC: (another microphone is connected)  
Input level is -50 dBu.  
You can change the input level to -60 dBu in the  
setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen  
MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 (Page 73). Be  
aware that sensitivity will be higher if you  
choose -60 dBu so you will record more noise.  
• The audio signals input into AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/  
CH2 (pin jack) terminals can not be adjusted.  
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Using scene files  
The settings according to the variety of shooting  
circumstances are stored in each position of scene  
file dial.  
When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file  
instantly using scene file dial.  
Changing scene file settings  
The setting value of the scene file can be changed.  
Also you can save the changed scene file to each  
position of the scene file dial.  
Example: Change the name of the scene file.  
Scene file dial  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Turn the scene file dial, then select the scene  
file to be changed.  
3
In the setup menus, select the SCENE FILE  
screen.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
• Progressive mode will not be changed even if you  
change the scene file while recording. If you want  
to change the progressive mode, please set the  
camera-recorder to recording standby state.  
4
Move the OPERATION lever r to select NAME  
EDIT.  
When the camera-recorder is shipped from the  
factory, the following files are stored.  
F1: SCENE  
File suitable for normal shooting.  
F2: SCENE FLOU.  
File suitable for shooting under fluorescent  
lights, ie. indoors.  
F3: SCENE SPARK  
File suitable for making subjects sharper,  
such as at weddings.  
F4: SCENE B-STR  
5
Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it  
y)then move it r to select YES.  
File for broadening the contrast of dark parts,  
such as when shooting sunsets.  
F5: SCENE 25P  
File suitable for shooting in progressive 25P  
mode.  
(The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE  
FILE setting menu screen is set to THICK.)  
F6: SCENE CINE  
File suitable for shooting in progressive 25P  
mode.  
(The V DETAIL FREQ item on the SCENE  
FILE setting menu screen is set to THIN.)  
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6
The screen below is displayed, so set the file  
name of six letters using OPERATION lever.  
Set the same as user information (Page 26).  
• Characters that can be set  
10 The following screen appears, so press the  
OPERATION lever (h).  
Space A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_- / .  
NAME EDIT  
SW POSITION F1  
+
-
: PUSH PLAY  
: PUSH STOP  
SEL : PUSH FF/REW  
11 The following screen appears, so move the  
OPERATION lever e to select YES, then press  
the OPERATION lever (h).  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
7
8
After you finish setting the filename, press the  
MENU button.  
FILE F1:  
SAVE?  
___  
NO  
Move the OPERATION lever r to select SAVE/  
INIT.  
YES PUSH STILL  
12 Ten beeps sound in succession, the message  
below appears, and the changes to the scene  
file are complete.  
SAVE  
COMPLETED !  
9
Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it  
y) then move it r to select YES.  
13 Press MENU three times to exit the menus.  
• The original scene file settings will be restored  
when the menu mode is released, the  
operation is switched to the VCR mode or  
when the power is turned off if SAVE has not  
been selected.  
To return the scene file settings to the factory  
settings, select INITIAL in step 10, then do  
steps 11 to 13.  
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Transferring scene files  
You can transfer the following scene file data to  
another DVX 100B connected with a DV  
(IEEE1394) cable.  
6
Put camera 1 in the file transfer mode.  
In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen, set FILE TRANS to YES.  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
SCENE:  
A file selected with the scene dial (F1-  
F6)  
OFF  
TAPE  
- - - -  
POWER SAVE  
H.P MODE  
USER FILE  
SCENE ALL: All scene files  
USER: All user files  
You can only transfer between DVX100B models.  
FILE TRANS  
FILE RECEIVE  
HOUR METER  
YES  
00015H  
1
2
Connect camera 1 to camera 2 with a DV  
(IEEE1394) cable.  
• For connection (Page 53)  
• When choosing SCENE (step 7), set the  
scene dial on camera 1 to the item you want  
to send, and set the scene dial on camera 2  
to the item you want to send it to. (For  
example you can send F1 to F2.)  
8
The following screen appears, so move the  
OPERATION lever r, select the data for  
transfer, and press the OPERATION lever (h).  
FILE TRANS  
SCENE  
SCENE ALL  
USER  
The following screen appears, so move the  
OPERATION lever e to select YES and press  
the OPERATION lever (h).  
Put camera 1 in CAMERA mode and turn off  
the DV CONTROL function under the OTHER  
FUNCTIONS screen in the setup menus.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
File transfer starts.  
FILE TRANS  
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
SCENE  
(SCENE)EXECUTE ?  
YES  
NO  
PUSH STILL  
3
4
Put camera 2 in VCR mode, stop or eject the  
cassette tape, and then input a 1394 video  
signal.  
FILE TRANS appears on the screen of camera  
1 when the transfer is complete.  
FILE RECEIVE OK PLEASE POWER OFF  
appears on the screen of camera 2.  
Be sure to turn off camera 2.  
• When turning off camera 2, be sure to use  
the power switch. Under no circumstances  
cut the power by disconnecting the battery or  
AC adapter.  
Put camera 2 in the file receiving mode.  
In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen, set FILE RECEIVE to YES.  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
OFF  
TAPE  
- - - -  
POWER SAVE  
H.P MODE  
USER FILE  
FILE TRANS  
- - - -  
FILE RECEIVE  
HOUR METER  
YES  
5
The following screen appears, so move the  
OPERATION lever e to select YES and press  
the OPERATION lever (h).  
When a file is transferring, do not disconnect the  
DV (IEEE1394) cable or turn off the power of  
camera 2. It will not transfer correctly.  
RECEIVE MODE blinks on the screen.  
• FILE TRANS NG appears on the screen of  
camera 1 if a problem occurs during the transfer.  
Check the connections and settings on both  
cameras.  
FILE RECEIVE  
SCENE  
(SCENE)EXECUTE ?  
• Do not change the scene dial when RECEIVE  
MODE is displayed on camera 2. The transfer will  
stop if you switch the PROGRESSIVE settings  
from 50i to 25P (FILE RECEIVE NG appears on  
camera 2).  
YES  
NO  
PUSH STILL  
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Playback  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
3
Use the OPERATION lever and the supplied  
remote control to perform the common  
playback operations (see below).  
Press the CAMERA/VCR button to switch to  
VCR mode.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
Basic operations  
Operation by the OPERATION lever  
Remote control  
While the tape is in the stop mode, turn the lever in the  
direction q to play back.  
During playback, turn the lever in the direction q to use  
the variable speed search mode (Page 50), then playback  
with the speed of 1x will start. (The audio will not be  
played back.)  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSTILL ADV  
INDEX STOP
Variable speed search will not start if you are using the  
remote control.  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL
INDEX STOP
While the tape is in the stop mode, turn the lever in the  
direction y to fast forward the tape.  
During play, move the lever y to play the tape at 10x  
speed.  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL V PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX
While the tape is in the stop mode, turn the lever in the  
direction t to rewind the tape.  
During play, move the lever t to rewind the tape at 10x  
speed.  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP
Turn the lever in the direction g to stop the tape.  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX ST
While the tape is playing back, press this lever to set the  
camera-recorder to the playback pause mode.  
Tape protection mode  
If you pause the camera-recorder for 5 minutes during play or shooting, it automatically stops to protect the tape.  
The mode activates faster if it is cold.  
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Adjusting the volume  
Checking the date and time  
Press the DATE/TIME button on the remote control  
to show the date and time of shooting on the  
screen. The display changes as follows each time  
you press the button.  
AUDIO MON/VAR button  
Time  
Date  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
COUNTER RESETITL
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
Time and Date  
Original screen  
1
With the AUDIO MON/VAR button, adjust the  
volume of the sound that is output from the  
internal speaker and PHONES jack.  
On the remote control, press the ZOOM/VOL  
button.  
• This button works differently during variable  
speed search and pause.  
(Pages 47 and 50)  
Viewing images on a television  
Connect the camera to a television with an AV  
cable or S-video cord (not included) to view the  
images on the television.  
1
2
Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set  
(Page 54).  
Start playback.  
To show the information that appears on the  
viewfinder and LCD, press the OSD button on  
the remote control.  
Press the OSD button again to clear the  
display.  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
COUNTTITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
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Variable-speed playback  
Slow playback  
Fast-forward and rewind  
During playback, move the OPERATION lever y to  
play 10 times normal speed.  
During playback, move the OPERATION lever t to  
rewind at 10 times normal speed.  
1
During play, press one of the STILL ADV (  
or ) buttons on the remote control unit.  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
Fast-forward/fast-rewind continue as long as you hold  
the lever in place.  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INX STOP
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILDV PAUSE STILL V  
INDEX
• Press the PLAY button (q) to return to normal  
playback.  
Frame-by-frame playback  
Camera or remote control  
1
During play, press the OPERATION lever (h) to  
pause play.  
• Move the OPERATION lever q to return to normal  
playback.  
2
Press the AUDIO MON/VAR button to play  
frame-by-frame.  
Index search  
On the remote control unit, press the STILL  
This function searches for the index signals (Page  
34) recorded on the tape.  
ADV (  
or  
) button.  
• Press and hold the button to perform frame-  
by-frame play continuously.  
Index searches can be performed using the  
supplied wireless remote control unit.  
AUDIO MON/VAR button  
1
During play, press the INDEX buttons i or  
u.  
• The tape is cued at the next scene after  
showing [S1] on the screen.  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INX STOP
• Each time you press the INDEX button  
thereafter, [S2] and then [S3] are displayed,  
and the tape is cued up to the second and  
subsequent scenes. When the tape is cued  
up, playback starts from that section. (Up to  
nine scenes before or ahead on the tape can  
be specified for cue-up.  
Camera  
or  
remote control  
• Move the OPERATION q to return to normal  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
playback.  
• Press the STOP button (g) to stop the  
search.  
• The function may not work properly if the  
interval between one index and the next is  
less than one minute.  
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Variable speed search  
End search  
This function enables you to change the playback  
speed and search for specific scenes.  
You can find unrecorded parts or the end of the last  
scene shot.  
1
During playback, move the OPERATION lever  
q.  
On the remote control, press the VAR.  
SEARCH button.  
1
In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen, END SEARCH, set the search method.  
(Page 76)  
BLANK:  
Find unrecorded parts.  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
REC END:  
SELECT  
VAR.  
SEARCH  
PB.  
ZOOM  
STORE  
Find the end of the last scene shot.  
E
SET  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
2
Press the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button in  
the VCR mode.  
Camera  
or remote control  
• The unrecorded parts are found, and a still  
picture that is about a second ahead is  
displayed.  
When in the camera mode, press and hold the  
EVF DTL/END SEARCH button for at least a  
second.  
• A blank portion of the tape is found, and a still  
picture that is about a second ahead is  
displayed while the camera is in recording  
standby mode.  
[1x] appears on the screen and the tape is  
played back at the normal speed.  
No sound is heard at this time.  
2
Press the AUDIO MON/VAR button to change  
the playback speed.  
On the remote control, press the [ ] or [  
SET button.  
• Each time you press the button, the speed  
changes as follows; 1/5 (1/3 in LP mode)  
speed, 1x speed, 2x speed, 5x speed,  
10x speed, 20x speed.  
]
• Press the “+” button to increase the speed  
and the “-” button to decrease the speed.  
AUDIO MON/VAR button  
EVF DTL/  
END SEARCH button  
Camera  
or  
• If you change the tapes, the camera will not be  
able to find the end of the last scene shot even if  
you have set REC END.  
• If the tape is blank, searching stops at the end of  
the tape.  
• This function may not work properly if there are  
blank parts near the beginning of the tape or part  
way through the tape.  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
SELECT  
VAR.  
PB.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
remote control  
STORE  
MENU  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
M  
• Before recording, check the still picture first.  
• Move the OPERATION q to return to normal  
playback.  
EVF DTL/END SEARCH works differently when  
simply pressed in camera mode. (Page 23)  
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Using the Counter  
Counter display  
5
When rewind or fast-forward the tape, it stops  
automatically near where you reset the  
counter.  
You can display a counter that indicates how much time  
has elapsed during shooting or playback.  
Camera  
or  
remote control  
During dubbing, reset the counter value at the OUT  
point to stop dubbing with memory stop mode.  
(Page 56)  
COUNTER button  
START/  
1394TC preset mode  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
You can synchronize the time codes of your cameras  
when using more than one for a shoot. The camera  
used for synchronization is the MASTER and the  
camera being synchronized is the SLAVE.  
P-IN-P  
REC A.DUB  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
1
2
Connect a second camera with a DV  
(IEEE1394) cable and turn both cameras off.  
• For connection (Page 53)  
COUNTER RESET/TC SET button  
1
Press the COUNTER button.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows.  
0 : 00. 00:  
Counter value  
Put the MASTER camera in CAMERA mode  
and output a video signal from the DV  
(IEEE1394) terminal.  
Do the remaining steps on the SLAVE camera.  
M 0 : 00. 00:  
Counter value in memory stop mode  
TC XX : XX : XX : XX:  
Time code value  
UB XX XX XX XX:  
User information  
3
Set the SLAVE camera to VCR mode and in  
the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP  
screen, set FIRST REC TC to PRESET mode  
so the counter shows the TC.  
FR XXX -:  
Stop or eject the cassette tape.  
You cannot do this if you have selected  
REGEN.  
Frame rate (50i/25P) and frame sequence in  
progressive mode shooting.  
No display:  
Data is not displayed.  
4
In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP  
screen, set DV IN PRESET to ON. (Page 74)  
• DVTC appears on the screen.  
Resetting the counter  
Press the COUNTER RESET button while the  
counter is displayed.  
5
6
Stop or eject the cassette tape.  
Memory stop mode  
After shooting or playback, the tape can first be  
returned to near the pre-programmed position, and  
then stopped automatically.  
Press the COUNTER RESET/TC SET button.  
The TCG value is preset with the TC value  
from the input 1394 signal.  
1
2
Press the COUNTER button to display the  
counter in memory stop mode.  
7
Reset the SLAVE camera to CAMERA mode.  
At the desired position on the tape, press the  
COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter.  
3
4
Proceed with playback or shooting.  
Press the CAMERA/VCR button to set the VCR  
mode.  
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Connecting external units  
Headphones  
PHONES  
External microphone  
Stereo Microphone (optional)  
AG-MC100G  
Microphone holder  
Microphone  
holder  
Adapter  
INPUT1 or  
INPUT2  
12 mm  
6 mm  
• When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and  
microphone holder adapter.  
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Connecting external units (continued)  
Digital video equipment  
This camera-  
recorder  
Other digital video unit  
1
S-  
DV  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
CH1  
CH2  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
2
DV (IEEE1394) cable (optional) 4-pin type  
g You can connect a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector and digitally transfer video and  
audio signals as well as time code.  
• Before proceeding to connect or disconnect DV (IEEE1394) cable, be absolutely sure to turn off the power  
of the units.  
• Before proceeding to connect the unit which uses a 6-pin type DV connector,  
carefully check the shape of the DV (IEEE1394) cable and the connectors on  
the DV cable. Connecting a connector upside down may damage the parts  
inside the unit and cause malfunctioning. Furthermore, connect the DV  
(IEEE1394) cable to the unit which uses a 6-pin type DV connector first.  
((1)(2))  
4-pin  
type  
6-pin  
type  
• When recording signals from an external unit, first check that video signals  
are supplied.  
• While signals from an external unit are being recorded, do not stop output on the external unit side or  
disconnect any of cables. This may lead to a failure to recognize the signals when you do recording again.  
• Do not apply force when connecting DV (IEEE1394) cable to DV connector as this may damage the  
connector.  
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Television  
S-  
S-  
DV  
DV  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
CH1  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
CH1  
CH2  
CH2  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
AV cable (optional)  
AV cable (optional)  
Red:CH2 (Rch) audio  
White:CH1 (Lch) audio  
Yellow: Video  
Red: CH2 (Rch) audio  
White: CH1 (Lch) audio  
Yellow: Video  
S-video cable  
(optional)  
Television with S-video connector  
Video deck  
S-  
S-  
DV  
DV  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
AV cable (optional)  
AV cable (optional)  
Red: CH2 (Rch) audio  
White: CH1 (Lch) audio  
Yellow: Video  
Red: CH2 (Rch) audio  
White: CH1 (Lch) audio  
Yellow: Video  
VCR with S-video connector  
S-video cable (optional)  
g When connecting the external unit in order to  
input video and audio signals from the  
external unit, the unit shall be connected to  
the output connectors on the external unit.  
• When video signals are input to both the S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT connector and VIDEO IN/OUT jack,  
signals of the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector take  
precedence.  
• Except when performing audio dubbing on existing  
recordings, audio signals cannot be recorded  
unless video signals are input to the S-VIDEO IN/  
OUT connector and/or VIDEO IN/OUT jack.  
• A widescreen detection signal is not output from  
the unit’s S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector.  
Also, even if a widescreen detection signal is input  
to the unit’s S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector, it will not  
be detected.  
g When connecting an external unit in order to  
output video and audio signal to the external  
unit, connect it to the input connectors on the  
external unit.  
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Audio dubbing  
Background music or narration can be added to the images you have recorded on the tape.  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
6
7
Find the scene you want to add and set the unit  
to the still mode.  
In the setup menus, select an audio recording  
system in RECORDING SETUP screen,  
AUDIO REC.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
Press the DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button to  
establish the status ready for audio dubbing.  
Press the A. DUB button on the remote control  
unit.  
• “A.DUBh” appears.  
32K(12bit):  
The sound is recorded using the 12-bit/32kHz  
(4-channel) system.  
Use this mode when you want keep the  
sound that recorded while you were shooting  
even after audio dubbing has been  
performed.  
8
9
Press the OPERATION lever [h] and start input  
of sound to be dubbed.  
Press the OPERATION lever [h] to pause.  
To continue dubbing, repeat steps 7 and 8.  
• When finished, move the OPERATION lever [g].  
48K(16bit):  
The sound is recorded using the 16-bit/48kHz  
(high-quality stereo) system.  
When audio dubbing is performed, the sound  
that was recorded while you are shooting will  
be erased.  
DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button  
OPERATION lever  
3
4
Start shooting.  
Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to  
the VCR mode.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
In the LP mode, you cannot dub after  
recording as the track on the tape is thinner  
than the head.  
5
In the setup menus, select an audio recording  
system in the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen, A.  
DUB INPUT.  
• For menu operation (Page 65)  
You can also use the menu buttons on the  
remote control. (Page 18)  
MIC:  
The sound of the built-in microphone or the  
external unit connected to INPUT 1/2  
connector is recorded. (Select by CH1  
SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch.)  
A_IN:  
The sound of audio component connected to  
AUDIO IN/OUT connector (pin jack) is  
recorded.  
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Input channels and the tracks recorded  
Using the memory stop mode to edit dubbed  
sound  
Audio  
dubbing  
mode  
Shooting  
mode  
(1) First reset the counter memory display in the  
memory stop mode at the position where the  
audio dubbing is to end. (Page 56)  
Input  
Built-in microphone L  
channel  
CH1  
CH3  
(2) Rewind the tape to the position where the audio  
dubbing is to start, and start the dubbing.  
Built-in microphone R  
channel  
CH2  
CH1  
CH4  
CH3  
(3) The tape then stops automatically at the  
position where the counter memory display was  
reset.  
INPUT 1 (XLR)  
INPUT 2 (XLR)  
CH2 (CH1) CH4 (CH3)  
AUDIO IN/OUT CH1  
(Pin jack)  
-
-
CH3  
CH4  
AUDIO IN/OUT CH2  
(Pin jack)  
The sound track to be recorded when shooting can be  
changed by CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT  
switch.  
The sound track to be recorded when dubbing can be  
changed at A. DUB INPUT ITEM on the AV IN/OUT  
SETUP screen. (Page 74)  
Adjusting the audio input level  
Use the AUDIO control to adjust the recording level  
of audio signals input from the built-in microphone  
or INPUT 1/2 terminal.  
You cannot adjust the audio signals input into the  
AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/CH2 terminals.  
Listening to sound that has been dubbed  
Switch between the sound that has been dubbed  
and the sound heard during shooting in the setup  
menus, PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen, 32K  
(12bit) AUDIO. (Page 72)  
ST1:  
The sound recorded during shooting is played  
back.  
ST2:  
The sound that has been dubbed is played back.  
MIX:  
Both the sound recorded during shooting and that  
you have dubbed are played back.  
Performing audio dubbing as you listen  
You can monitor the sound by setting “ST2”.  
If you use headphones when performing audio  
dubbing on a recording using microphone input,  
you can listen to the sound being dubbed.  
When you perform audio dubbing using line input  
(from the audio component connected to the  
AUDIO IN/OUT jack), you can listen to the sound  
being dubbed through the speakers.  
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Dubbing  
Analog input  
Use the dubbing function to copy the contents of S-  
VHS (or VHS) cassettes onto DV cassettes or  
record the television.  
Analog/digital (AD) conversion  
You can use this unit to convert analog to digital  
signals. In the setup menus, AV IN/OUT SETUP  
screen, set DV OUT to “ON”. (Page 74)  
This enables you to output digital images, which  
were input as analog signals from an external unit,  
through this unit’s DV connector to another digital  
video unit.  
1
2
Connect this unit to a video deck or a  
television. (Page 54)  
Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to  
the VCR mode.  
Video deck, etc.  
CAMERA  
Analog signals  
VCR  
3
4
Turn on the power of the external unit, and play  
back the tape.  
To start recording video signals from the  
connected devices, press two VCR REC  
buttons at a time.  
This camera-  
recorder  
On the remote control, while pressing the REC  
button, press the PLAY button.  
VCR REC buttons  
Digital signals  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
P-IN-P  
REC A.DUB  
Other digital video  
unit  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
• Normally, set DV OUT to “OFF”. Images may be  
disrupted if you set it to “ON”.  
Camera  
or  
remote control  
You can also use an S-video cable.  
• Connecting external units (Page 52)  
• If you press these two buttons during pause,  
the unit will go to shooting standby mode.  
Each time the [h] button of the OPERATION  
lever is pressed, the unit switches between  
shooting and the shooting standby mode.  
5
6
Move the OPERATION lever [g] to stop  
recording.  
Stop playback on the external unit.  
You cannot adjust the audio level.  
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Analog output  
You can record images you have shot on this unit to  
an S-VHS (VHS) tape in a video deck.  
1
2
Connect this unit to a video deck.  
(Page 54)  
Press the CAMERA/VCR button and switch to  
the VCR mode.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
3
Move the OPERATION lever [q] to start play on  
this unit.  
4
5
6
Start recording on the video deck.  
Stop recording on the video deck.  
Move the OPERATION lever [g] to stop play.  
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Dubbing (continued)  
Digital input/output  
You can perform dubbing with a high image quality by means of digital signals by using a DV (IEEE1394)  
cable to connect this unit to a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector (IEEE1394).  
Read the connected digital video unit’s instruction manual carefully.  
1
2
Connect the digital video equipment to this  
unit. (Page 53)  
5
Stop recording in the recorder.  
• If you are using this unit, move the operation  
lever [g].  
Set the player unit and recorder unit to the VCR  
mode.  
• Press the CAMERA/VCR button for this unit.  
6
Stop playback on the other unit.  
• If you are using this unit, move the operation  
lever [g].  
CAMERA  
• When dubbing through digital input, audio is  
recorded in the same mode as the playback  
source irrespective of the settings on the  
recording unit.  
VCR  
• If you have set 1394TC REGEN or 1394UB  
REGEN to on in the recording unit’s menus you  
can copy the time code and user information from  
the playback source (Page 73). Do not start  
recording until you can see the images on the  
recording unit’s screen. Time code and user  
information may not be correctly recorded if you  
start recording before the images are received.  
3
4
Start playing back in the player.  
If you are using this unit, move the operation  
lever [q].  
Start recording in the recorder.  
• If you are using this unit, press the two VCR  
REC buttons at the same time. On the remote  
control unit, press the PLAY button while  
holding down the REC button.  
VCR REC button  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
P-IN-P  
REC A.DUB  
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
Camera  
or  
remote control  
• If you press these two buttons during pause,  
the unit will go to shooting standby mode.  
Each time you press the OPERATION lever  
[h], the unit switches between shooting and  
the shooting standby mode.  
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Screen displays  
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes  
33  
32 31 30 29 28  
1
I – PAUSE  
USER - 1  
2
4
6
DV  
Z 78  
27  
TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00  
3
SP  
MF25  
MACRO  
P 3.2 K  
26  
24  
5
7
25P  
25  
23  
21  
SQU  
F5 . 6  
8
18  
dB  
22  
20  
9
ALC  
ND 1/64  
10  
STD  
1/100  
LOW LIGHT  
INDEX  
ND 1/64  
11  
12  
NOV  
30  
2005  
23 : 59 : 59  
19  
CH1  
CH2  
min  
48 K  
13  
14  
15 16  
17  
VOLUME  
18  
1
Warnings  
3
4
5
6
Optical Image Stabilizer (  
Appears when the Optical Image Stabilizer is  
ON.  
) display  
REMOTE: Blinks when the wrong equipment  
setting is selected on the remote  
control unit.  
Recording time mode (SP/LP)  
SP: Standard mode  
LP: Extended mode  
:
Lights when condensation has  
formed inside the camera-recorder.  
:
:
Blinks when cylinder heads are dirty.  
Progressive mode  
Frame rate information during shooting in the  
progressive mode is displayed here.  
Blinks when a tape has not been  
inserted or the write-protect switch is  
engaged.  
Squeeze information  
END: Blinks when the tape has reach the  
Appears when in the setup menus, CAMERA  
SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV, you have  
selected “SQUEEZE” (Page 70) or when playing  
back images recorded in the squeeze mode.  
end.  
:
Lights if a problem has occurred while  
taking a self-portrait in the mirror  
mode.  
7
8
Setting selection  
The selected setting is displayed here when a  
switch is selected or a button is pressed to select  
a setting.  
:
Lights when the internal battery for  
the calendar has run out.  
2
Backup unit displays  
Information display  
Following information is displayed depending on  
the situation.  
• Performance of the auto white balance or the  
auto black balance  
The status of the backup unit connected to the  
DV connector is displayed here.  
Nothing is displayed if in the setup menus,  
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, DV CONTROL,  
you have selected “OFF”.  
• Warning (Page 63)  
DV*: Recording  
• The functions allocated to the USER buttons  
are displayed while you hold down the MODE  
CHK button.  
DVh: Recording standby  
:
The backup unit cannot be controlled.  
DV: The backup unit is not connected.  
DV- -|: The backup unit is connected but is in a  
mode other than recording or recording  
standby.  
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Screen displays (continued)  
9
Mic level auto control  
19 Calendar  
Month:  
Appears when in the setup menus,  
RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you  
have selected “ON”.  
JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March),  
APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL  
(July), AUG (August), SEP (September), OCT  
(October), NOV (November), DEC (December)  
10 Auto iris control displays  
STD  
: Standard auto-iris control  
Day of the month  
Year: 2002 - 2089  
Hours  
SPOT : Auto iris control for spotlight  
BACK : Auto iris control for backlight  
compensation  
Minutes  
Seconds  
11 Shutter speed  
mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss  
The shutter speed is normally displayed here.  
“SLOW” appears when using the slow shutter  
speed.  
When the ZEBRA button is pressed to display  
the markers (Page 32), the brightness level  
around the center of the screen is indicated as  
0% to 99%. “99%K“appears if the percentage is  
over 99.  
20 INDEX record display  
When the USER button allocated the Index function  
in advance is pressed during the recording, it will  
light when recording the index signal.  
When you press the USER button before  
recording, it will light. (In the condition of waiting  
the index signal record)  
12 Audio sampling frequency  
21 ND filter display  
ND filter selected is displayed.  
13 AWB error  
When [ND--] is displayed, the ND filter may be out  
of alignment. (OFF, the position except 1/8, 1/64)  
Check the position of the ND filter switch.  
LOWLIGHT  
Appears when the brightness level adjusted by  
the auto white balance is too low.  
22 Gain display  
14 Audio level meter  
Displays the gain value of the image amplifier  
configured. When AUTO is selected, ACG is  
displayed.  
34 dB  
12 dB  
0 dB  
CH1  
CH2  
23 IRIS display  
15 Recommended ND filter  
Displays F value.  
The recommended ND filter under the current  
shooting conditions is displayed here.  
24 AWB information display  
Displays the information of white balance.  
ATW:  
16 Remaining tape  
When ATW is selected.  
This is not displayed while being calculated. It is  
also not displayed during intermittent recording  
or slow playback.  
P3.2K/5.6K: When preset is selected.  
Ach/Bch:  
LOCK :  
When Ach/Bch is selected.  
When ATW LOCK is selected.  
17 Remaining battery charge  
25 Macro control display  
As the remaining battery charge drops, the  
26 Focus control display  
Displays the focus control information with 99-00.  
95 (Focal distance: infinity)  
:
display changes as follows:  
When the battery has completely discharged,  
50 (Focal distance: approx. 1 m)  
:
36 and below (Macro)  
(
) blinks.  
(When the AC adapter is being used, a display  
other than  
may appear: this is not a sign  
:
of malfunctioning.)  
00 (Focal distance: approx. 2 cm)  
• Depending on the zoom position, the macro  
range may not be enabled.  
Also, depending on the zoom position, the lower  
limit value of macro range may be different.  
AF: Auto focus display  
18 Monitor volume level meter  
Press the AUDIO MON/VAR button to display the  
level meter showing the volume level of the  
sound that is output from the internal speaker  
and PHONES jack.  
MF:Manual focus display  
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27 Zoom position display  
31 Operational state display  
The zoom poison is displayed with Z00  
(maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom).  
REC  
*
: Recording  
: Recording (during self-portrait  
shooting)  
: Recording pause  
: Recording standby (during self-  
portrait recording)  
28 Scene file name display  
PAUSE  
*h  
29 Displays marker  
During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button  
once or twice will display the marker.  
: Play pause  
: Standby (the cylinder-head is  
stopped)  
30 Counter display  
STNDBY  
The following data is selected in turn each time  
the COUNTER button is pressed.  
COUNTER:  
Counter value  
M COUNTER:  
A. DUB  
A. DUB  
: Standby for dubbing record  
: Dubbing record  
: Play  
Counter value in memory stop mode  
TC:  
Time code value  
When the time code value could not be read  
correctly from the tape, [TC*] is displayed.  
When it acts in drop frame mode, the colon  
between seconds and frames become “..  
UB:  
(
)
)
: Fast-forward/Fast-forward play  
(Rewind/Rewind play)  
(
)
: Slow play (Reverse slow play)  
: Rec check  
CHK  
(
(
: Cue (reverse cue)  
) : Frame-by-frame (Reverse  
Frame-by-frame)  
User information  
BLANK  
: Blank search  
When user information could not be read  
correctly from the tape, [UB*] is displayed.  
FR:  
REC END  
: End of recording search  
x
/x  
(x  
/x  
):  
Variable-speed search (Reverse variable-  
speed search)  
Frame rate information for recording  
FR 50I  
:
:
Standard (50i interlace) mode  
(50 fields/sec.)  
25P progressive mode (25  
frames/sec.)  
32 ONE-SHOT recording display  
Appears when “ON” has been selected for ONE-  
SHOT REC in the RECORDING SETUP screen  
of the setup menus.  
FR 25P  
33 AUTO button action display  
When the AUTO button is pressed, this display  
appears if the function configured in the AUTO  
SW screen of the Setup menu is active.  
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In VCR mode only  
Warnings  
If a problem occurs with this unit or tapes, the  
following messages are displayed in the middle of  
the screen.  
36  
S
1
UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT)  
Can not playback because of the different tape  
format.  
TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00  
34  
SP  
F5 . 6  
18  
37  
38  
DVTC  
SQU  
35  
COPY INHIBITED  
dB  
Can not record correctly because of the input  
signal copy-guarded.  
UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED)  
Can not perform dubbing because the tape was  
recorded with LP mode.  
NOV  
30  
2005  
23 : 59 : 59  
min  
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE  
CH1  
CH2  
48 K  
Can not use because the tape is not the  
standard for this unit (e.g. a tape for saving data).  
EXTERNAL  
DV DISCONNECT  
34 Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)  
display  
When the DV CONTROL item of the OTHER  
FUNCTIONS screen of the Setup menu is set to  
EXT and recording without connecting external  
units with DV terminal, this display appears.  
AUTO OFF  
When trouble occurs with tape running systems,  
AUTO OFF is displayed.  
When AUTO OFF is displayed, the power supply  
of this device is automatically set to OFF.  
CYLINDER LOCK  
LOADING LOCK  
UNLOADING LOCK  
T REEL LOCK (Take up reel lock)  
S REEL LOCK (Supply reel lock)  
WARNING  
When the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY  
SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set to ON,  
and you are using the Optical Image Stabilizer,  
is displayed even if playing back the tape as  
camera data.  
35 DVTC display  
Appears when you have set DV IN PRESET to  
ON in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP  
screen.  
It does not appear when you have set REGEN for  
FIRST REC TC.  
36 Search number display  
Displays the index numbers performed the index  
search. (S1 to S9)  
37 IRIS display  
When trouble occurs with camera systems,  
WARNING is displayed.  
FOCUS LOCK (Abnormal focus operation)  
PSD NG (Abnormal vibration detected)  
GYRO NG (Abnormal Optical Image  
Stabilizer control)  
When the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY  
SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set to ON,  
the F value of recording is displayed even if  
playing back the tape as camera data.  
38 Gain display  
FILE TRANS NG  
When the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY  
SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set to ON,  
the F value of recording is displayed even if  
playing back the tape as camera data.  
Is displayed in the following cases:  
• When the DV (IEEE 1394) cable is not  
connected while performing FILE TRANS.  
• When the connected external device is unable  
to receive data while performing FILE TRANS.  
FILE RECEIVE NG  
Is displayed in the following cases:  
• When the DV (IEEE 1394) cable is not  
connected while performing FILE RECEIVE.  
• When the connected external device is not set  
to FILE RECEIVE mode.  
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Setting the DISPLAY items  
Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor screen by pressing the MODE CHK button or  
by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus (Page 75).  
OTHER DISPLAY settings  
MODE CHK  
button  
Displays  
ALL  
PARTIAL  
OFF  
3
4
Optical Image Stabilizer display  
3
3
3
x
x (camera)  
3 (VCR)  
Displaying record time mode (SP/LP)  
3
3
x
5
6
8
Progressive display  
3
3
3
3
x
x
x
Squeeze record display  
3
Displaying the function allocated to the  
USER button  
3
x
x
x
9
Microphone level auto-control display  
3
3
3
3
3
3
x
x
x
x
10 Auto-IRIS control display  
11 Shutter speed display  
3
3
x (camera)  
3 (VCR)  
12 Audio-sampling frequency display  
3
3
x
14 Audio level meter display  
15 Recommended ND filter display  
16 Remaining tape display  
3
3
3
3
3
x
17 Remaining battery display  
19 Date and time display  
3
3
3
x
x
21 ND filter display  
22 Gain display  
3
3
3
3
3
x
x
23 IRIS display  
3
3
3
x
24 AWB information display  
3
x
26 Focus control display  
3
27 Zoom position display  
28 Scene file name display  
30 Counter display  
3
3
3
3
3
x
x
3
3
x
33 AUTO button operation display  
3:  
x:  
: Displayed depending on other settings  
Displayed  
Not displayed  
Press and hold the DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button for about 3 seconds in the camera mode to clear all of the  
above from the screen.  
Press and hold it again to restore the displays.  
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Using the setup menus  
Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording.  
You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 18)  
Using the setup menus  
OPERATION lever  
3
Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it  
y) to display the items to display the items.  
MENU button  
Example:  
MENU  
1
When not shooting or recording, press the  
MENU button.  
The camera enters the menu mode and the  
following is displayed on the screen.  
Camera mode  
4
Move the OPERATION lever e or r to  
highlight the item you want to change.  
CAMERA MENU  
1 . SCENE FILE  
Example:  
2 . CAMERA SETUP  
3 . SW MODE  
4 . AUTO SW  
5 . RECORDING SETUP  
6 . DISPLAY SETUP  
7 . OTHER FUNCTIONS  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
VCR mode  
VCR FUNCTIONS  
1 . PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
2 . RECORDING SETUP  
3 . AV IN/OUT SETUP  
4 . DISPLAY SETUP  
5 . OTHER FUNCTIONS  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
2
Move the OPERATION lever e or r to highlight  
the item you want to change.  
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Initializing the menu settings  
5
Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it  
y), then move it e or r to select the setting  
you want to change.  
The setup menus are divided into user files and  
scene files. You can initialize these separately.  
To initialize the user file (all items except the  
scene files)  
In the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, USER FILE,  
select INITIAL. The settings for the current user file  
are returned to the factory settings. (Page 77)  
To change a setting, move [q], then move the  
OPERATION lever e or r.  
Example:  
To initialize the scene files  
From the 6 scene files, select the one you want to  
initialize with the scene dial. Then in the SCENE  
FILE screen, SAVE/INIT, select INITIAL. The  
settings for the selected scene file are returned to  
the factory settings. (Page 69)  
There is no effect on the other scene files.  
6
7
To change other settings, repeat steps 4 and  
5.  
When you have finished, press the MENU  
button to return to the function screen.  
To change other settings, repeat steps 2 to 5.  
When the menu mode is finished, press the  
MENU button again and return to the normal  
screen.  
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Setup menu structure  
Camera mode menu  
CAMERA MENU  
SCENE FILE  
(Pages 68 and 69)  
DETAIL LEVEL  
V DETAIL LEVEL  
DETAIL CORING  
CHROMA LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
COLOUR TEMP  
MASTER PED  
A. IRIS LEVEL  
GAMMA  
SYNCRO SCAN  
COLOUR BAR  
CAMERA SETUP  
(Page 70)  
SW MODE  
(Pages 70 and 71)  
MID GAIN  
HIGH GAIN  
ATW  
HANDLE ZOOM  
IRIS DIAL  
USER1  
KNEE  
MATRIX  
SKIN TONE DTL  
V DETAIL FREQ  
PROGRESSIVE  
NAME EDIT  
A.IRIS  
AGC  
ATW  
AF  
USER2  
USER3  
AUTO SW  
(Page 71)  
SAVE/INIT  
RECORDING SETUP  
REC SPEED  
AUDIO REC  
MIC ALC  
MIC GAIN 1  
MIC GAIN 2  
TCG  
FIRST REC TC  
TC PRESET  
UB MODE  
UB PRESET  
ONE-SHOT REC  
REC TIME  
(Pages 73 and 74)  
ZEBRA DETECT 1  
ZEBRA DETECT 2  
MARKER  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
DISPLAY SETUP  
(Page 75)  
REMOTE  
DV CONTROL  
DV CMD SEL  
END SEARCH  
REC LAMP  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Pages 76 and 77)  
LEVEL METER  
ZOOM FOCUS  
TAPE BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
LCD SET  
BEEP SOUND  
TIME SHIFT  
POWER SAVE  
USER FILE  
FILE TRANS  
EVF SET  
SELFSHOOT  
EVF MODE  
EVF COLOUR  
DISPLAY ASPECT  
VCR mode menu  
VCR FUNCTIONS  
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
(Page 72)  
32K (12bit) AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
RECORDING SETUP  
(Pages 73 and 74)  
REC SPEED  
AUDIO REC  
1394 TC REGEN  
AV IN/OUT SETUP  
(Page 74)  
A. DUB INPUT  
DV OUT  
TCG  
FIRST REC TC  
TC PRESET  
1394 UB REGEN  
UB MODE  
DISPLAY SETUP  
(Page 75)  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
LEVEL METER  
TAPE BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
CAMERA DATA  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
LCD SET  
UB PRESET  
DV IN PRESET  
REMOTE  
EVF SET  
END SEARCH  
CLOCK SET  
TIME SHIFT  
USER FILE  
FILE RECEIVE  
HOUR METER  
EVF MODE  
EVF COLOUR  
DISPLAY ASPECT  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Pages 76 and 77)  
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Setup menu list  
SCENE FILE screen  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Item/  
Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
Description of settings  
Selects gamma curve.  
DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the amount of detail.  
GAMMA  
(camera)  
-7 ···  
0
··· +7  
(camera)  
LOW:  
Using the gamma curve, which the  
slope of low-brightness is modest,  
makes it staid image. The contrast  
become sharp.  
NORMAL:  
Makes standard images.  
V DETAIL  
LEVEL  
(camera)  
Adjusts the level of outline correction in  
vertical screen.  
-7 ··· ··· +7  
0
DETAIL  
CORING  
(camera)  
Adjusts the level of removing noises of  
the detail signal.  
-7 ··· ··· +7  
0
HIGH:  
Set to - for a clearer image. Noise  
increases slightly.  
Set to + to decrease noise.  
Using the gamma curve, which the  
slope of low-brightness is modest,  
spreads out the tone of dark parts  
and makes it bright image. The  
contrast become soft.  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
(camera)  
Adjusts chroma level.  
-7 ··· ··· +7  
0
B.PRESS:  
CHROMA  
PHASE  
Finely adjusts chroma phase.  
-7 ··· ··· +7  
Makes the contrast sharper than  
LOW.  
0
(camera)  
CINELIKE:  
Uses the gamma curve to complete  
the cine-line image. Images have  
less noise than CINELIKE_D.  
CINELIKE_D:  
Dynamic range is higher than  
CINELIKE.  
COLOUR TEMP Finely adjusts color temperature (after  
(camera) adjusting white balance).  
-7 ··· ··· +7  
MASTER PED Adjusts the black master pedestal as  
(camera) the basis for images.  
-15 ··· ··· +15  
A. IRIS LEVEL Sets AUTO IRIS level.  
(camera) -4 ··· ··· +4  
0
0
CINELIKE_V:  
Uses the gamma curve to complete  
the cine-like image of the emphasis  
on contrast.  
0
• When CINELIKE Gamma is selected,  
we recommend that the lens aperture  
is set to the lower level (about 1/2)  
than normal image level for making  
full use the characteristics.  
KNEE  
(camera)  
To avoid an over exposure, use this to  
set the compression level (knee point)  
of the high-intensity video signals  
which the CCD received.  
AUTO:  
Sets the level automatically  
according to the received signals.  
LOW:  
Low setting (compression begins  
from approximately 80%)  
MID:  
Medium setting (compression begins  
from approximately 90%)  
HIGH:  
High Setting (compression begins  
from approximately 100%)  
are the factory settings.  
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SCENE FILE screen (continued)  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
Description of settings  
MATRIX  
(camera)  
Chooses a MATRIX table, and sets the  
color for shooting.  
NORM:  
PROGRESSIVE Sets the shooting in progressive mode.  
(camera)  
OFF: Select this to disable progressive  
mode.  
Makes colors suitable for a shooting  
in the open air or in using a halogen  
lamp as the source of light.  
ENRICHED:  
Makes colors brighter than the  
NORM1 mode.  
25P: Select this to shoot in 25P mode  
(25 frames/second).  
NAME EDIT  
(camera)  
Edits the name of the selected scene  
file you have selected with the scene  
file dial.  
SAVE/INIT  
(camera)  
SAVE:  
FLOU:  
The changed settings in the scene file  
are saved.  
Makes colors suitable for shooting  
indoors under fluorescent lights.  
CINE-LIKE:  
Makes colors suitable for movie-like  
shooting.  
• The original scene file settings will be  
restored when the menu mode is  
released, the operation is switched to  
the VCR mode or when the power is  
turned off if you do not select SAVE.  
INITIAL:  
The selected scene file settings in the  
SCENE FILE dial are returned to the  
factory settings.  
SKIN TONE  
DTL  
(camera)  
Sets the skin tone details to ON or  
OFF. When ON is selected, skin tone  
details are reduced, which softens the  
skin tones.  
ON OFF  
V DETAIL  
FREQ  
Sets the vertical detail when shooting  
in progressive mode.  
are the factory settings.  
(camera)  
THIN  
:
Select this to thin the detail of  
images.  
MID  
:
Select this to slightly thicken the  
detail of images.  
THICK: Select this to thicken the detail  
of images.  
• When images were shot in the  
progressive mode in which the  
vertical detail is set as “THIN” or  
“MID” and are played on a monitoring  
television (50i interlace), you will feel  
flickers caused on horizontal lines  
and almost horizontal oblique lines.  
When you play images under the  
progressive mode, set the detail as  
“THIN” or “MID”. This gives you  
higher resolution images than setting  
the detail as “THICK”.  
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CAMERA SETUP screen  
SW MODE screen  
Item/  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
Sets the gain value which is to be  
SYNCRO SCAN Adjusts the synchro scan shutter  
MID GAIN  
(camera)  
speed used for shooting images on a  
TV screen, etc.  
(camera)  
allocated to the M position of GAIN  
switch.  
If you move and hold the OPERATION  
to e or r, changing speeds up and a  
beep sounds.  
• PROGRESSIVE MODE OFF:  
1/50.2 ··· 1/248.0  
0dB 3dB 6dB 9dB 12dB  
HIGH GAIN  
(camera)  
Sets the gain value which is to be  
allocated to the H position of GAIN  
switch.  
0dB 3dB 6dB 9dB 12dB  
• PROGRESSIVE MODE 25P:  
1/25.1 ··· 1/50.0 ··· 1/248.0  
ATW  
(camera)  
Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto  
Tracking White) function which is to be  
allocated to the WHITE BAL switch.  
OFF:  
Disables the ATW function. However,  
if the ATW function is set to the  
AUTO button or USER button, the  
operation of that button becomes  
effective.  
ASPECT CONV Selects the aspect ratio of the images  
(camera)  
which are to be recorded. (Page 33)  
NORMAL  
LETTER BOX  
SQUEEZE  
COLOUR BAR Sets the color bar to ON or OFF.  
(camera)  
ON OFF  
• Even if the color bar is set to ON, it  
reverts to OFF when the unit is  
switched to VCR mode or when the  
power is turned off.  
Ach:  
Activates the ATW function when the  
WHITE BAL switch is set to A.  
Bch:  
Activates the ATW function when the  
WHITE BAL switch is set to B.  
PRE:  
Activates the ATW function when the  
WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.  
HANDLE  
ZOOM  
(camera)  
Sets the zoom speeds allocated to the  
setting positions of the HANDLE  
ZOOM switch.  
L/OFF/H:  
Sets LOW (speed) /OFF/HIGH  
(speed) to each position of 1/2/3  
(zoom is disabled when set to OFF).  
L/M/H:  
Sets LOW/MID (medium speed)/  
HIGH to each position of 1/2/3.  
IRIS DIAL  
(camera)  
Sets the rotation and the aperture  
control of the IRIS dial (when in  
MANUAL IRIS mode).  
DOWN OPEN:  
The iris opens when the IRIS dial is  
turned downward.  
UP OPEN:  
The iris opens when the IRIS dial is  
turned upward.  
are the factory settings.  
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Setup menu list (continued)  
SW MODE screen (continued)  
AUTO SW screen  
Item/  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
USER1  
(camera)  
Enables a function to be allocated to  
the USER1 button.  
A.IRIS  
(camera)  
ON:  
Performs auto iris control when in  
COLOURBAR:  
Color bar display (Page 34)  
SPOTLIGHT:  
auto mode. The IRIS button is  
disabled.  
OFF:  
Sets the auto iris control for the  
spotlight to ON or OFF.  
BACKLIGHT:  
Disables the auto iris control when in  
auto mode. This performs the iris  
control selected with the IRIS button.  
Auto iris control for the backlight  
compensation (Page 34)  
BLACKFADE:  
Blackfade (Page 34)  
WHITEFADE:  
AGC  
(camera)  
Sets the Auto Gain Control function for  
when the A. IRIS option is set to ON.  
6dB:  
Enables the Auto Gain Control  
function (max 6 dB) when the Auto  
Mode is selected.  
Whitefade (Page 34)  
MODECHECK:  
12dB:  
Press the button to check the status  
of the current camera setting  
displayed on the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor.  
Enables the Auto Gain Control  
function (max 12 dB) when the Auto  
Mode is selected.  
OFF:  
ATW:  
Disables the Auto Gain Control  
function when the Auto Mode is  
selected.  
Sets the ATW function to ON or OFF.  
ATWLOCK:  
Press the button to fix the value of  
white balance. Press again and the  
ATW function is activated.  
GAIN: 18 dB:  
Press the button to set the gain  
value to 18 dB. This function is  
disabled in progressive mode and  
slow shutter mode.  
• When the gain value is set to 18 dB  
or set from 18 dB to another value,  
the image can be disordered for a  
moment.  
ATW  
ON:  
Enables the ATW (Auto Tracing  
White Balance) function when the  
Auto Mode is selected. You can’t  
enable or disable the ATW function  
with the WHITE BAL switch or the  
USER button when this is selected.  
If ATWLOCK is assigned to the  
USER button, however, you can set  
the White Balance value with the  
USER button.  
OFF:  
INDEX:  
Disables the ATW function when the  
Auto Mode is selected. The ATW  
function that has been selected with  
the WHITE BAL switch applies.  
INDEX recording (Page 34)  
SLOWSHUT:  
Slow shutter mode (Page 39)  
USER2  
(camera)  
Enables a function to be allocated to  
the USER2 button.  
For further details, refer to USER1  
above.  
AF  
(camera)  
ON:  
Performs auto focus when the auto  
mode is established. Neither  
FOCUS switch nor the PUSH AUTO  
button works.  
BACKLIGHT  
USER3  
(camera)  
Enables a function to be allocated to  
the USER3 button.  
For further details, refer to USER1  
above.  
OFF:  
Performs no auto focus when the  
auto mode is established. The  
focusing is performed by the FOCUS  
switch or PUSH AUTO button.  
INDEX  
are the factory settings.  
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PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
Description of settings  
32K (12bit)  
AUDIO  
(VCR)  
Sets the sound to be output as CH1  
and CH2 signals when playing back a  
tape that was recorded in the 32K  
(12bit) audio mode.  
AUDIO OUT  
(VCR)  
Sets the audio signals to be output  
from the AUDIO IN/OUT pin jack when  
the tape is played back.  
CH1•CH2:  
ST1:  
CH1 output = CH1 signals  
CH2 output = CH2 signals  
CH1:  
Selects the sound that was recorded  
during shooting.  
CH1 signals = CH1 track  
CH2 signals = CH2 track  
ST2:  
CH1 output = CH1 signals  
CH2 output = CH1 signals  
CH2:  
Selects the sound that was dubbed  
on the recording.  
CH1 output = CH2 signals  
CH2 output = CH2 signals  
CH1 signals = CH3 track  
CH2 signals = CH4 track  
MIX:  
are the factory settings.  
Mixes the sound that was recorded  
during shooting and the sound that  
was dubbed on the recording.  
CH1 signals = CH1 track + CH3  
track  
CH2 signals = CH2 track + CH4  
track  
Note  
When the sound is recorded in the 48K  
(16bit) audio mode, CH3 and CH4 do  
not exist so the following is always the  
case.  
CH1 signals = CH1 track  
CH2 signals = CH2 track  
32K (12bit) AUDIO item/AUDIO OUT item settings and audio track signals output from the AUDIO IN/  
OUT jack  
Audio recording  
mode  
32K (12bit) AUDIO  
item setting  
AUDIO OUT item  
setting  
AUDIO IN/OUT jack AUDIO IN/OUT jack  
CH1 output  
CH2 output  
CH1•CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH1  
CH2  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
ST1  
CH1•CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH3  
CH4  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
32K (12bit)  
48K (16bit)  
ST2  
MIX  
CH1+CH3  
CH2+CH4  
CH1•CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH1  
CH2  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
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Setup menu list (continued)  
RECORDING SETUP screen  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
Description of settings  
TCG  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Use this to set the mode in which to  
advance the time code.  
FREE RUN:  
REC SPEED  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Set the recording-time mode.  
SP: SP (standard) mode  
LP: LP (long) mode  
The time code advances regardless  
of the operation mode.  
REC RUN:  
The time code advances only when  
recording.  
AUDIO REC  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Set the audio recording mode for con-  
version to PCM audio.  
32K (12bit): 12bit/21kHz  
48K (16bit): 16bit/48kHz  
MIC ALC  
(camera)  
Sets microphone level auto control to  
ON or OFF.  
ON OFF  
Set this ON to reduce distortion at high  
input levels.  
You should also adjust the input level  
with the AUDIO control whatever you  
set here.  
FIRST REC TC Select the time code to be recorded  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
when you start recording.  
REGEN:  
Select to record the time code so  
that it continues from the time code  
already on the tape.  
PRESET:  
The time code does not continue  
from the time code on the tape. The  
value you set at TC PRESET is used  
as the initial value when recording  
the time code. The time code does  
continue on from the one on the  
tape, however, if you continue  
recording from something on the  
tape.  
MIC GAIN 1  
(camera)  
Sets the input level of the external  
microphone connected to the INPUT 1  
terminal.  
-50dB -60dB  
MIC GAIN 2  
(camera)  
Sets the input level of the external  
microphone connected to the INPUT 2  
terminal.  
-50dB -60dB  
1394 TC  
REGEN  
(VCR)  
Selects the time code used when sig-  
nals from equipment connected with  
the DV terminal is recorded.  
ON:  
Records with the time code signal  
input through the DV terminal.  
OFF:  
Records with the time code set at  
TCG/FIRST REC TC.  
• This setting has priority over any  
setting you have made in TCG/FIRST  
REC TC.  
TC PRESET  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Sets the initial time code. This is  
effective when you have select  
PRESET in FIRST REC TC.  
• Set the frame value to 0 or a multiple  
of 5 when you are shooting in  
progressive mode, 25P. Using any  
other value will cause the time code  
to differ.  
1394 UB  
REGEN  
(VCR)  
Selects the user information used  
when signals from equipment con-  
nected with the DV terminal is  
recorded.  
• If there is no input to the DV terminal,  
the setting follows the ones set at  
TCG/FIRST REC TC.  
ON:  
Records with the user information  
signal input through the DV terminal.  
OFF:  
Records the user information set  
with UB MODE.  
• If you select ON here, this has priority  
over the settings in UB MODE.  
• If the signal has no user information,  
the none is recorded.  
• If there is no signal being input  
through the DV terminal, then the UB  
MODE settings are used.  
are the factory settings.  
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Item/  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
UB MODE  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Set the information you want for user  
information.  
USER:  
UB PRESET  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Set user information. Make sure you  
have set USER in UB MODE.  
Records user information.  
TIME:  
Records the current time.  
DATE:  
Records the current date.  
TCG:  
Records the data from the time code  
generator.  
ONE-SHOT  
REC  
(camera)  
Set ONE-SHOT recording mode.  
(Page 33)  
ON  
OFF  
REC TIME  
(camera)  
Sets the length of time for ONE-SHOT  
recording. (Page 33)  
0.5s: 0.5 seconds 1s: 1.0 second  
1.5s: 1.5 seconds 2s: 2.0 seconds  
FRM. RATE:  
Records the frame conversion frame  
rate.  
DV IN PRESET Synchronizes the camera’s TCG with  
(VCR)  
the TC from DV input when you press  
the TC SET button.  
ON: The mode is on.  
F
OFF: Cancels the mode.  
a
b
c
a: Checking information for user  
information  
b: Frame rates  
• Frame rate (50/25)  
• I/P ID  
• Conversion data  
• Frame rate coefficient  
c: Recording management data  
• Frame updates  
• REC START/STOP data  
AV IN/OUT SETUP screen  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
A. DUB INPUT Selects the sound to be recorded for  
(VCR)  
audio dubbing. (Page 55)  
MIC  
A_IN  
DV OUT  
(VCR)  
Select ON to convert analog input sig-  
nals into digital signals and output  
them from the DV connector. (Page 57)  
OFF ON  
are the factory settings.  
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DISPLAY SETUP screen  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Item/  
(Display  
Description of settings  
Description of settings  
ZEBRA  
DETECT 1  
(camera)  
Sets the brightness level of the left-  
leaning zebra patterns on the screen.  
80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%  
CAMERA DATA Select ON to show the camera settings  
(VCR)  
(such as image stabilizer, F-number,  
and gain value) during tape playback.  
OFF ON  
ZEBRA  
DETECT 2  
(camera)  
Sets the brightness level of the right-  
leaning zebra patterns on the screen.  
80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%, OFF  
Note  
The zebra patterns do not appear if  
you select OFF.  
LCD BACK-  
LIGHT  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Adjusts the backlight of the LCD moni-  
tor. Select HI for a brighter backlight  
than usual.  
HI NORMAL  
LCD SET  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Adjusts the display level of the images  
on the LCD monitor. (Page 24)  
LCD COLOUR LEVEL  
MARKER  
(camera)  
Select ON to display the marker.  
ON OFF  
To display the marker, press the  
ZEBRA button. (Page 32)  
LCD BRIGHTNESS  
LCD CONTRAST  
VIDEO OUT  
OSD  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Select ON to output information dis-  
played in the viewfinder and LCD moni-  
tor together with the signals from the  
VIDEO IN/OUT jack.  
EVF SET  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Adjusts the display level of the images  
on the viewfinder. (Page 24)  
EVF COLOUR LEVEL  
EVF BRIGHTNESS  
ON OFF  
EVF CONTRAST  
DATE/TIME  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Sets whether to display the date and  
time on the screen and whether to out-  
put from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack.  
OFF: The date and time are not  
displayed.  
SELFSHOOT  
(camera)  
Select the LCD mirror mode for self-  
portrait shooting. Select MIRROR to  
reverse left and right during self-por-  
trait shooting.  
NORMAL MIRROR  
TIME  
DATE  
:
:
The time is displayed.  
The date is displayed.  
EVF MODE  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Select when to show images on the  
viewfinder.  
ON:  
Images always appear on the  
viewfinder.  
AUTO:  
TIME&DATE:  
The time and date are  
displayed.  
• If you select any setting other than  
OFF, the date and/or time are  
included in the image output signals  
regardless of the VIDEO OUT OSD  
setting.  
Images do not appear on the  
viewfinder when the LCD is open.  
EVF COLOUR Select color or black and white for the  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
images on the viewfinder.  
ON: Color  
LEVEL METER Select ON to display the audio level  
OFF: Black and white  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
meter.  
ON OFF  
DISPLAY  
ASPECT  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Select the aspect ratio of the LCD  
monitor and viewfinder.  
AUTO: Changes automatically to suit  
the recording or play mode.  
4:3: Fixed at 4:3  
ZOOM · FOCUS Select ON to display the zoom and  
(camera)  
focus values.  
ON OFF  
TAPE · BAT-  
TERY  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Select ON to display the remaining  
tape and battery charge.  
ON OFF  
16:9: Fixed at 16:9  
There is a 10% overscan on the LCD  
when the setting is 16:9 (but not on the  
viewfinder). You will see the whole  
image on both the LCD and viewfinder  
when the setting is 4:3.  
OTHER DIS-  
PLAY  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Select how much information to dis-  
play. (Page 64)  
OFF, PARTIAL, ALL  
are the factory settings.  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS screen  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
Description of settings  
REMOTE  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Sets the operations of the supplied  
remote control unit. (For settings on the  
remote control (Page 19)  
VCR1:  
REC LAMP  
(camera)  
Sets lighting of the tally lamp.  
OFF:  
Tally lamp does not light.  
FRONT:  
Accepts commands from a remote  
control set to VCR1.  
Front tally lamp (microphone side)  
lights.  
VCR2:  
REAR:  
Accepts commands from a remote  
control set to VCR2.  
Rear tally lamp (viewfinder side)  
lights.  
OFF:  
BOTH:  
Operations are not accepted from  
any remote control.  
Both tally lamps light.  
BEEP SOUND Selects ON/OFF for the beeps.  
DV CONTROL Sets the control method for backup  
(camera)  
ON OFF  
(camera)  
recording with a backup unit connected  
to the DV connector.  
Select ON to be warned by a beep in  
the following situations.  
• When a beep sounds, the audio  
signals from the OUT jack are muted  
and the beep is output instead.  
One beep  
• when you set the power switch to  
ON  
• when you start shooting  
Two beeps  
OFF:  
The backup unit is not controlled.  
EXT:  
The backup unit can be controlled by  
the START/STOP button. The  
images shot by the video camera are  
stored in the backup unit. Note that  
the video camera does not record  
them.  
BOTH:  
• when you pause shooting  
Three beeps  
• when you have set the cassette  
tape write-protect  
• when condensation has formed  
inside the camera-recorder  
• when a problem has occurred in  
the camera-recorder  
The images shot by the video  
camera are recorded by both the  
video camera and backup unit.  
CHAIN:  
When the video camera’s tape  
approaches its end during shooting,  
the backup unit set in the recording  
stand-by mode automatically starts  
to record the images.  
Ten beeps  
• when it is not possible to record to  
the tape  
DV CMD SEL  
(camera)  
Sets how the START/STOP button  
works for the backup unit.  
REC_P:  
The button works as a REC/REC  
PAUSE button.  
CLOCK SET  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
Sets the camera-recorder’s calendar.  
TIME SHIFT  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
The time set using this item is added to  
the clock time of the internal calendar  
(time difference compensation) and  
displayed on the screen. The added  
time is also recorded on the tape.  
+23h ··· +1h, OFF, -1h ··· -23h  
STOP:  
The button works as a REC/REC  
STOP button.  
Note  
If the backup unit does not have a rec  
pause function, select STOP.  
(In 1-hour increments)  
END SEARCH Sets the operation to be performed  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
when a blank search is conducted.  
(Page 50)  
BLANK  
are the factory settings.  
REC END  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Item/  
(Display  
mode)  
Description of settings  
Description of settings  
USER FILE  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
LOAD:  
POWER SAVE Select the power saving mode.  
The previous scene file settings are  
loaded.  
SAVE:  
The changed user file settings are  
saved.  
INITIAL:  
(camera)  
When you don’t perform any specified  
operations for five minutes*  
ON: the camera recorder turns off  
automatically  
OFF: the cylinder head pauses and  
goes into standby mode without  
cutting the power  
The user file settings are returned to  
the factory settings.  
• After LOAD or INITIAL, switch  
camera-recorder OFF and then back  
ON to ensure that the settings take  
effect.  
* The camera recorder does not go  
into power save mode if you use the  
following controls.  
• AUTO Button  
• FOCUS switch  
• PUSH AUTO button  
• GAIN switch  
FILE TRANS  
(camera)  
Make settings for scene file transfer.  
(Page 46)  
SCENE:  
• WHITE BAL switch  
Transfer the scene file currently  
selected with the SCENE dial.  
SCENE ALL:  
Transfer all scene files.  
USER:  
• IRIS button and dial  
• CH1/CH2 SELECT switch  
• INPUT1/2 switch  
• AUDIO control  
• OIS button  
• SHUTTER button  
Transfer all user scene files.  
Note  
• SPEED SEL button  
When in FILE TRANS mode, only  
the menu operation buttons will  
function.  
• Zoom button and ring  
• HANDLE ZOOM switch  
• Opening or closing the LCD  
Note  
When connecting a DV (IEEE 1394)  
cable to an external device in  
transfer mode, the power will not turn  
off even if you have not performed  
any of these functions.  
FILE RECEIVE Makes the camera ready to receive  
(VCR)  
scene files from another camera.  
(Page 46)  
Note  
RECEIVE MODE appears on the  
screen after you set this mode.  
When in FILE RECEIVE mode, only  
the menu operation buttons will  
function.  
H.P MODE  
(camera)  
Select headphone output.  
TAPE:  
Sound recorded on the tape is  
output.  
LIVE:  
HOUR METER Displays the total running time (a 5-  
(camera)  
(VCR)  
digit figure in 1-hour increments) of the  
cylinder head.  
Current input is output.  
The beep sound is not output even if  
you have selected ON for BEEP  
SOUND. Use this when you are  
shooting in the 25P mode or any  
other time that sound delay becomes  
noticeable.  
are the factory settings.  
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Before calling for service  
Power supply  
There’s no power.  
• Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly.  
Check the connections again.  
To prevent the battery from running down needlessly and to safe- P 11,  
P 9  
Power shuts off for no  
apparent reason.  
guard the tape from wear, the camera-recorder automatically  
turns off when the camera-recorder has been left in the shooting  
pause mode for more than 5 minutes.  
P 77  
Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER  
SAVE.  
Power goes off as soon • The battery may have run out.  
P 20  
P 81  
as it is turned on.  
If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or  
appears, the battery has run out.  
Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with  
a fully charged one.  
• Condensation may have formed.  
When, for instance, the camera-recorder is taken from a cold  
place to a heated room, condensation may from inside. If this  
happens, the camera automatically turns off and the only  
operation that you will be able to perform is to remove the  
cassette. Wait until the condensation has dried out.  
Battery  
The battery runs down • Make sure the battery is fully charged.  
P 20  
quickly.  
Keep charging until the AC adapter’s CHARGE lamp goes out.  
• Are you using the battery in a cold place?  
The battery is affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating  
time is reduced in low-temperatures.  
• The battery may have reached the end of its service life. The  
battery will become unchargeable. The battery has a certain  
service life which varies depending on how the battery is used. If  
the battery operates only for a short period even when it is  
charged adequately, it has reached the end of its service life.  
The battery cannot be  
charged.  
• The battery cannot be charged if the DC cord is connected.  
Disconnect it.  
Normal video recording  
Cannot record even  
though the cassette  
tape is inserted  
properly.  
• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidental P 14  
erasure is not set to SAVE. You cannot record when the tab is in  
this position.  
• The cassette tape may have reached the end. If so, replace it  
with another tape.  
• Make sure the POWER switch is ON.  
• Make sure the VCR lamp is off.  
You cannot shoot in VCR mode.  
• Make sure the cassette holder is closed.  
You cannot operate the camera if the cassette holder is open.  
• Condensation may have formed. If this happens, the only  
operation that you will be able to perform is to remove the  
cassette. Wait until the condensation has dried out.  
• If the AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK warning appears, the tape may  
have snapped. Check the tape.  
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Other types of video recording  
Cannot focus  
automatically.  
• Make sure the camera is in manual mode.  
You can focus automatically when the auto focus mode is  
selected.  
P 35  
You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the  
subject into focus in the auto focus mode.  
If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.  
It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when  
* both close and distant objects are to be shot  
* shooting through a dirty window  
* shooting in a dark place  
* there are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject  
* the subject is moving fast  
* shooting a scene with minimal contrast  
Editing  
Cannot perform audio  
dubbing.  
• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidental P 14  
erasure is not set to SAVE.  
You cannot edit when the tab is in this position.  
You may be trying to edit a part that was shot in LP mode.  
You cannot dub after recording in LP mode as the track on the  
tape is thinner than the head.  
Displays  
Something is wrong  
with the time code  
display.  
• The time code display may not register a regular count if a tape is  
played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal.  
The remaining tape  
display differs from the  
actual amount of tape  
remaining.  
• The remaining tape is not displayed accurately if you shoot  
continuously for periods of less than 30 seconds.  
• The display may show 2 to 3 minutes less than the actual time  
remaining on the tape.  
Playback (images)  
Cannot play back a tape • Make sure the VCR lamp is on (press the CAMERA/VCR button). P 47  
even when I press the  
play button.  
No kind of playback operation can be performed unless this lamp  
is on.  
Mosaic-like noise  
appears when I cue or  
review a tape.  
• This noise is inherent to digital video technology. This is normal.  
Images do not appear  
on the television even  
though I have  
connected the camera-  
recorder properly.  
• Make sure the input selector on your television is set to video  
input.  
Read the television’s instructions carefully and select the correct  
video input connector for the camera-recorder.  
The playback images  
are not displayed  
clearly.  
• The camera-recorder’s heads may be dirty.  
Images will not be displayed clearly if the heads are dirty.  
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Playback (sound)  
Cannot hear any sound You may have turned down the camera-recorder’s volume control P 48  
from the camera-  
too far.  
recorder’s speaker.  
In the VCR mode, adjust the volume level using the AUDIO MON/  
VAR button+.  
I can hear two sets of  
sound.  
You may have selected “MIX” as the 32K (12bit) AUDIO setting in P 72  
the PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen.  
• If you perform audio dubbing on a tape that was recorded with  
32K (12bit) selected as the AUDIO REC setting in the  
RECORDING SETUP screen, you will hear the sound heard  
during recording and that of the audio dubbing. You can also  
listen to each sound separately.  
P 73  
When I performed  
audio dubbing, the  
original sound was  
erased.  
• If you perform audio dubbing on a tape that was recorded with  
32K (12bit) selected as the AUDIO REC setting in the  
RECORDING SETUP screen, you will hear the sound heard  
during recording and that of the audio dubbing. To leave the  
original sound intact, make sure that 32K (12bit) is selected when  
you shoot.  
P 73  
Other  
Cannot remove the  
cassette tape.  
• Make sure the camera is supplied with power.  
Make sure the AC adapter or battery is inserted correctly.  
As long as the power is supplied, you can remove the cassette  
without turning ON the POWER switch.  
P 9  
Cannot perform any  
operation other than  
removing the cassette.  
• Condensation may have formed.  
P 81  
If this happens, the only operation that you will be able to perform  
is to remove the cassette. Wait until the condensation has dried  
out.  
• When the cassette holder is closed immediately after sliding  
EJECT switch to open the cassette holder, sometimes operations  
other than eject cannot be performed. In this case, slide EJECT  
switch again to open the cassette holder, check that the cassette  
mechanism has completed ejecting operation, and then close the  
cassette holder.  
The remote control  
does not work.  
• The button battery in the remote control may have run out.  
If the remote control fails to work even if it is operated close to the  
remote control sensor of the camera-recorder, it means that the  
button battery has run out. Replace it with new one.  
P 19  
• Make sure the remote control setting is the same for the remote P 19,  
control unit and the camera-recorder.  
P 76  
If the REMOTE setting is different on the remote control and the  
camera-recorder, the remote control will not work.  
There is a rattling  
sound when the  
camera-recorder is  
tilted back and forth.  
• There are some parts of the camera that make a rattling sound in  
the VCR mode or when the POWER switch is OFF. This is  
normal.  
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Condensation  
(3) Turn on the power two to three hours later and  
check whether or not the condensation display  
has gone off.  
How to find out if there is condensation  
inside and what to do about it  
If the condensation mark  
blinks, condensation  
To make doubly sure, wait another hour or so  
after the condensation display has gone off  
before using the camera-recorder again.  
has formed inside the camera-recorder. If this hap-  
pens, the power automatically turns off in few sec-  
onds.  
Take the following action.  
Also remember that even when the  
condensation display has not appeared,  
condensation may be forming.  
• Condensation builds up gradually so the  
condensation display may not appear for 10 to 15  
minutes after it has started to form inside.  
• In very cold areas, the condensation may freeze.  
If this happens, it will take another two to three  
hours for it to thaw out.  
(1) Remove the cassette  
No other functions will be possible. It may not  
even be possible to remove the cassette tape  
depending on the amount of condensation. If  
this is the case, wait two to three hours before  
removing the cassette.  
(2) Wait two to three hours with the cassette holder  
open.  
The time you need to wait depends on the  
amount of condensation and the ambient  
temperature.  
Tally lamp  
The tally lamp can be made to light up during  
shooting by selecting “ON” as the REC LAMP set-  
ting in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 76).  
When the camera-recorder is in any of the following  
states, the tally lamp blinks.  
• When there is not much tape left, or the remaining  
charge of the battery is low (1 blink/sec.)  
• When an operation initiated by the remote control  
unit has been received (8 blinks/sec.)  
• When the camera-recorder’s mode is being  
switched to shooting (8 blinks/sec.)  
• When the end of the tape is reached (4 blinks/  
sec.)  
Tally lamp  
• When trouble occurs regarding tape running  
systems (4 blinks/sec.)  
System resetting  
Reset the system microcomputer if you can no  
longer operate the camera-recorder even though its  
power is on or a similar kind of a problem has  
occurred.  
RESET button  
Use a pointed object to press the RESET button on  
the camera-recorder.  
The menu setting entered and memory contents  
will not be cleared even when the system is reset.  
Do not press the RESET button when the cam-  
era-recorder is operating normally.  
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Video Heads  
Dirty video heads cause partial mosaic-pattern  
noise or make the whole display bluish on playback.  
When the video heads get extremely dirty, the  
recording quality decreases, and, in the worst case,  
it won’t record at all.  
• Do not rewind the cleaning tape until it gets to the  
end of the tape. When the tape gets to the end,  
rewind it to the beginning to use it again.  
• If the video head gets dirty soon after you clean it,  
the cleaning tape might be damaged. Stop using  
the cleaning tape right away.  
Causes of dirty video heads  
• Dusty atmosphere  
• High temperature and humidity  
• Scratches on tapes  
• Overuse  
• Overusing the cleaning tape might damage the  
video head. If the video head is damaged, the  
picture quality will not improve even when you  
clean the video head.  
• When you can’t clean a dirty video head with the  
cleaning tape, it needs cleaning and repair at the  
dealer. Please contact them.  
Using A Cleaning Tape  
(1) Insert the cleaning tape in the camera recorder  
and turn on the power switch  
Regular Maintenance  
For the superior picture quality, we recommend  
replacing consumable parts such as a video head  
approximately every 2,000 hours of use.  
(However, this estimated time varies greatly  
depending on the environment in which it is used,  
such as temperature, humidity, and dust.)  
(2) Press the CAMERA/VCR button and make sure  
the VCR lamp is on.  
(3) Move the OPERATION lever q. Move it g within  
ten seconds.  
(Do not rewind the tape at this point.)  
(4) Eject the cleaning tape and insert another tape.  
Record on it and play it back. Make sure the  
picture is fine.  
(5) If the picture is not clear, repeat the steps 1-4.  
(Do not use the cleaning tape more than four  
times in a row.)  
Cleaning  
When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.  
• Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the  
camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish  
to peel off.  
• Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the  
battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power  
outlet.  
You can remove the eye cap holder by turning it  
counterclockwise. When you do this, tilt the view  
finder slightly upward.  
• When you put the eye cap holder back on, hold it  
so that the eye cap holder mark points upward,  
then turn it clockwise to put it back on.  
• Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-  
recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the  
camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with  
kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water  
and then use a dry cloth to take up the remaining  
moisture.  
Mark  
Cleaning the Viewfinder  
If there is dust inside the view finder, remove the  
eye cap holder and get rid of the dust.  
• The interior of the eye cap holder is specially  
finished, so do not ever wipe it. If there is dust on  
it, blow it off with an air blower.  
Eye cap holder  
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Storage Precautions  
Before storing the video camera, remove both the  
cassette and battery.  
Store all of these items in a place with low humidity  
and relatively constant temperature.  
Cassette Tapes  
• Always rewind your tapes to the beginning before  
storing them. They will become slack if left  
stopped part way through for six months or more  
(the time frame depends on the storage  
[Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C]  
[Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]  
conditions). Make sure that all of your tapes are  
rewound to the beginning before storage.  
• Always put your tapes back into their original  
cases before storing them. Dust, direct sunlight  
(ultraviolet rays) or humidity may damage the  
tapes. Dust contains particles of hard minerals.  
These particles could burrow into the cassettes,  
causing damage to the video camera’s heads or  
other parts. Make sure that all of your tapes are  
stored in the cases.  
• Fast forward and rewind tapes once every six  
months. If tapes are left wound up for more than a  
year, the expansion and contraction caused by  
changes in temperature and humidity may distort  
the tapes or make them stick to each other.  
• Do not place substances or equipment with  
strong magnetic fields near cassettes.  
Video camera  
• Wrap the video camera in a soft cloth to keep the  
dust off.  
Battery  
• The battery life is shortened in places with  
extreme temperatures.  
• Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors or  
high dust concentrations may corrode the  
terminals or cause other damage, leading to  
malfunction.  
• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and  
hair pins) away form the terminals. Short-  
circuiting may occur across the terminals,  
causing the battery to heat up, and you may  
seriously burn yourself if you touch the  
battery in this state.  
Tapes are surfaced with microscopically small  
magnetic particles where the signals are  
recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys and other  
products may have an unexpectedly strong  
magnetic field and this may cause data loss or  
generate noise on the screen and in the sound.  
• Discharge the battery before storing it. When  
storing it for an extended time, charge it at least  
once a year, use up its charge in the camera-  
recorder, and then store it again.  
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Specifications  
[GENERAL]  
Number of pixels  
Total number of pixels: 470,000, Number of  
effective pixels: 440,000 (pixel offset system)  
Supply voltage: DC7.2 V/7.9 V  
Power consumption  
Lens  
6.8 W (when the viewfinder is used)  
7.2 W (when the LCD monitor is used)  
9.8 W (max.)  
LEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens,  
Motorized/Manual selectable 10x zoom,  
F1.6 (f=4.5 to 45 mm)  
(35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)  
Color separation optical system  
Prism system  
indicates safety information.  
Ambient operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C  
ND filter  
1/8, 1/64  
Gain settings  
0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB (50i mode)  
0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB (progressive 25P mode)  
(however, set to 0dB when the slow shutter mode is  
used)  
Shutter speed settings  
Regular shutter speed  
Ambient operating humidity  
10% to 85% (no condensation)  
Weight  
1.7 kg (excluding battery and accessories)  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
139 mm x 160 mm x 364 mm  
Recording format  
DV (Digital video SD format)  
Tape format  
50i mode:  
Mini DV system  
1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120,  
Video signals recorded  
625i (PAL)  
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  
25P mode:  
In progressive mode, convert to 625i and record  
Shooting mode  
1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000  
sec.  
50i (625i)  
Synchronous scan settings  
50i mode: 1/50.2 to 1/248.0 sec.  
25P mode: 1/25.1 to 1/248.0 sec.  
Slow shutter settings  
50i mode: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25  
25P mode: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12  
Minimum subject luminance  
3 lx (F1.6, gain 18 dB, video output 50 IRE)  
Lens hood  
Progressive mode (25P)  
Audio signals recorded  
PCM digital recording  
16bit: 48kHz/2ch  
12bit: 32kHz/4ch  
Recording tracks  
Digital video/audio:  
Helical tracks  
Time code:  
Helical tracks (sub code area)  
Tape speeds  
Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view  
Filter diameter  
72 mm  
SP mode: 18.831 mm/sec.  
LP mode: 12.568 mm/sec.  
Recording time (when AY-DVM63 is used)  
SP mode: 60 minutes  
LP mode: 90 minutes  
Tapes used  
LCD monitor  
3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels  
Viewfinder  
0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels  
Internal microphone  
Stereo microphone  
6.35 mm wide metal tapes  
FF/REW time  
Internal speaker  
28 mm diameter  
Approx. 140 sec. (when AY-DVM63 is used)  
Pickup devices  
CCD image sensor (x3)  
(1/3-inch, interline transfer, progressive-capable)  
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[VIDEO]  
[AC ADAPTER]  
Sampling frequency  
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz  
Quantizing  
Power Source:  
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power Output:  
8 bit  
8.4V 1.2A (Charging)  
7.9V 1.4A (Supplying)  
Power consumption  
20 W  
Video compression system  
DCT + variable-length code  
Error correction  
Reed-Solomon product code  
indicates safety information.  
[AUDIO]  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz/32 kHz  
Quantizing  
Weight  
160 g  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
70 mm x 44.5 mm x 116 mm  
16 bit/12 bit  
Frequency response  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Wow & flutter  
[OPTIONAL UNITS]  
Wide conversion lens  
AG-LW7208G  
16: 9 conversion lens  
AG-LA7200G  
XLR microphone  
AG-MC100G  
Hard carrying case  
AG-HT100G  
Soft carrying case  
AG-SC100G  
Battery  
CGR-D16 (1600 mAh)  
CGP-D28 (2800 mAh)  
CGA-D54 (5400 mAh: equivalent to accessory  
battery)  
Below measurable limits  
[CONNECTORS]  
VIDEO IN/OUT (automatic input/output  
switching)  
Pin jack, Analog composite input/output,  
1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
S-VIDEO IN/OUT (automatic input/output  
switching)  
S-connector, Y/C separate signal  
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.3 V [p-p],  
75 Ω  
AUDIO IN/OUT (automatic input/output  
switching)  
Pin jack x2 (CH1, CH2)  
Input: 316 mV, high impedance  
Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω  
DV  
4 pins, digital input/output, compliant with IEEE  
1394 standard  
AC adapter kit  
AG-B15 (equivalent to accessory AC cord, DC  
cord, AC adapter)  
Cleaning tape  
AY-DVMCL  
INPUT 1, INPUT 2  
XLR (3 pins) x2 (CH1, CH2),  
LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance  
LINE: 0 dBu  
MIC:  
-50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)  
DC INPUT  
7.9 V  
PHONES  
3.5-mm stereo mini jack, 100 Ω  
CAM REMOTE  
Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)  
(FOCUS IRIS)  
Super-mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)  
(ZOOM S/S)  
Weight and dimentions when shown are  
approximately.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private  
households)  
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and  
electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.  
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated  
collection points,where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some  
countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an  
equivalent new product.  
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any  
potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise  
from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of  
your nearest designated collection point.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.  
For business users in the European Union  
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further  
information.  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of  
disposal.  
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