Model AG-

NTSC

Digital Video Camera Recorder

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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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Accessories
OBattery (2) OEye cup (VMG1458)

OMicrophone holder (VYC0870) OAC adapter (2)

OScrews 6 mm in length (XSB4+6FZ) a2 12 mm in length (XSB4+12FZ) a2 OAC cable (K2CB2CB00006)

OMicrophone holder adapter (VYC0890)

ODC cable (VEK8722)

OShoulder strap (VFC3891)

OMini DV cassette tape (AY-DVM63MQ) OWireless remote control unit (VFA0402)

OBattery for remote control unit (CR2025)

2: Refer to the OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES item (on page 70) for the model numbers of the battery and AC adapter.

Parts and their functions

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(Eye cup)

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(Eye-piece)

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1POWER switch Move this switch while pressing the lock release button.
POWE
ON

4Cassette holder 5CAM REMOTE jack (2.5 mm mini jack) The remote control unit is connected to this jack to enable zooming and record start/stop to be initiated by remote control. 6PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) The headphones are connected to this jack to monitor the sound. 7Remote control sensor (rear) 8Tally lamp (rear) This lights or blinks depending on the status of the camera recorder.
Lights: While shooting is in progress. Blinks: O When a remote control operation has been received (about 8 blinks per second) O When shooting is commenced (about 8 blinks per second) O When the tape has come to the end (about 4 blinks per second) O When a problem has arisen in the tape transport system (about 4 blinks per seconds) O When there is little tape or battery charge remaining (once a second)

OFF

Lock release button

2START/STOP button When this button is pressed in the camera mode, shooting can be started or stopped. Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button >. 3EJECT switch To open the cassette holder, slide this switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the lock release button. Do not operate the switch while recording is in progress. The cassette holder will open but recording will continue, so external light and/or dust will adversely affect the tape. O Do not insert or eject the cassette tape holding onto the cassette holder alone. Insert or eject the tape with the camera recorder placed on a flat and stable surface or, alternatively, support the camera recorder with both hands so that it will be kept in a stable condition even if the cassette holder is opened. O Close the cassette holder after ensuring that the cassette mechanism has completed the eject operation.

The settings for causing the tally lamp to flash are performed using the REC LAMP item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49) 9Viewfinder :Diopter adjustment dial This is adjusted in such a way that the viewfinder screen comes into sharp focus. ;Power socket

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<DC INPUT connector (7.9V)

Lock release button

=Battery eject button

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Parts and their functions

White balance sensor

@? > >CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode, and the lamp of the selected mode lights. Select the camera mode for shooting. Select the VCR mode to check the tape contents or input and record video signals from an external source. ?Scene file dial This is used to select the scene files. (See page 36) Settings tailored to various shooting conditions are stored in the positions of this dial. During shooting, the necessary file can be instantly loaded using the dial. @EVF DTL/END SEARCH button When this button is pressed inthe camera mode, the outlines of the images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are accentuated, and focusing is thereby facilitated. EVF DTL ON will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. However, the images which are recorded at this time will be the regular images whose outlines are not accentuated. Pressing the button once again will return the unit to its original status. EVF DTL OFF will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. When this button is pressed in the VCR mode, the unrecorded blanks on the video tape are searched, and the still picture mode is established about one second before an unrecorded blank. The part which was shot last can also be searched using the END SEARCH item setting on the setting menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 44) OWhen one tape is replaced with another, the part which was shot last cannot be searched using this button. OIf no signals have been recorded on the tape, the tape stops at the tape end.

B A OThis function may not operate properly if there is an unrecorded blank near the tape start or at a point along the tape. OBefore proceeding with recording, check the picture which has been searched. AGAIN switch When the camera screen is too dark, change the setting of this switch to boost the gain and make the screen brighter. The M and H gain values are set using the MID GAIN item and HIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43) L : The switch is normally kept at this position. (0 dB) M : The gain of the camera video amplifier is boosted. (Factory setting: 6 dB) H : The gain of the camera video amplifier is further boosted. (Factory setting: 12 dB) BWHITE BAL switch This is used to set the white balance. A or B: The white balance value adjusted by the AWB button C is stored in the memory. PRST (preset): Set the switch to this position in cases where, for instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance. The 3200K and 5600K white balance values are stored in the memory. Press the AWB button to switch between the two values. OThe ATW (Auto Tracking White) function can be allocated to the A, B or PRST position using the ATW item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43) OWhat kind of light source is being used during shooting is determined by the white balance sensor. Do not block the front of the white balance sensor with your hand or any other object during shooting or the ATW function will not operate properly. 11

Parts and their functions

Zoom ring pin

H I F G D E C

EIRIS dial This is used to adjust the lens iris. When the IRIS button D is set to the manual mode, this dial is used to adjust the lens iris. Even in the auto mode, the lens iris can be adjusted using this dial. OThe direction in which the IRIS dial is turned and iris control can be set using the IRIS DIAL item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43) FFOCUS switch This is used to select the method of controlling the focus. A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode The focus ring H is controlled manually to adjust the focus. : After the focal length has been set to infinity, the manual focus mode is established. Even if the FOCUS switch is set to the position, it will return to the M (MANUAL) position. OEven when the manual focus mode is established, the AUTO button J setting takes priority if it is pressed. OIf flicker occurs, the auto focus control may not be exercised properly, so select a shutter speed suited to the lighting. (See page 30) OThe focus assist mode is established if the auto focus mode is selected in the progressive mode or slow shutter mode. Focusing can be conducted more precisely than in the manual focus mode, but it takes slightly longer to exercise focus control compared with the regular auto focus mode.

CAWB button When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch B is set to the A or B position, the white balance is automatically adjusted, and the white balance value is stored in the memory. If this button is then held down, the black balance is adjusted. When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch B is set to the PRST position, the current white balance value is displayed. When the AWB button is pressed again, the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately. OWhile recording is in progress, the black balance cannot be adjusted. DIRIS button Each time this button is pressed, the method of adjusting the lens iris is switched between the auto mode and manual mode. <Note> The maximum aperture of the lens iris of this unit is F1.6 when the lens is at the full zoom (W) position and F2.8 at the full TELE (T) position. The display shown for the F-number in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor is OPEN when the lens is at the full zoom (W) position and F2.8 or OPEN when the lens is at the full TELE (T) position.

GPUSH AUTO button While this button is pressed with the FOCUS switch set to the M (MANUAL) position, the auto focus mode is established, and the focus is adjusted. HFocus ring IZoom ring If the zoom ring pin is not required, fit it into the threaded hole under the handle so that it will not be lost.

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Parts and their functions

O N J K S MAUDIO controls These are used to adjust the recording level of the audio signals which have been input to the built-in microphone P and INPUT 1 and 2 connectors Y. Adjust the recording level of the audio signals using these controls, irrespective of the setting selected for the MIC ALC item on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 45). It is recommended that the center position normally be selected for use. OThey cannot be used to adjust the audio signals which have been input to the AUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors V. NLight shoe A video light, for instance, is attached to this shoe. OMicrophone shoe The accessory microphone holder is attached to this shoe so that a microphone (optional accessory), etc. can be mounted. (See page 58) PMicrophone (built-in, stereo) Do not apply a strong load from an external source to this microphone as it may damage the microphone. QTally lamp (front) Refer to the details on the tally lamp (rear) 8. RRemote control sensor (front) SMENU button When this button is pressed, the menu mode is established, and the setting menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. When it is pressed again, the menu mode is released.

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M L JAUTO button When the AUTO button is pressed, the operation mode which was set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is established, and A appears in the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor. On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the mode of the operation to be performed automatically (auto iris, auto gain control, auto tracking white or auto focus) when the AUTO button is pressed is set. (See page 44) The setting is released when the button is pressed again. K USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons One of 11 functions can be allocated in turn to each of the USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons. In accordance with the subject concerned, the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or fade effects can be added to the images. For details, refer to the USER1 item, USER2 item and USER3 item (page 43) on the setting menu SW MODE screen. LND FILTER switch This is used to select the ND filter (for adjusting the light quantity) to be used. OFF: The ND filter is not used. 1/8 : The light quantity is reduced to about one eighth. 1/64 : The light quantity is reduced to about one sixty-fourth.

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Parts and their functions

T [In the camera mode] 5 When the lever is tilted in the 5 direction in the shooting pause mode, the tape is played back in the 5 direction at 1a speed while the lever is tilted. 6 When the lever is tilted in the 6 direction in the shooting pause mode, the tape is played back in the 6 direction at 1a speed while the lever is tilted. OThe scenes shot up until now can be checked in the shooting pause mode. US-VIDEO IN/OUT connector This is the S-video input/output connector. VAUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors (pin jacks) These are the input/output connectors for the audio signals. WVIDEO IN/OUT connector (pin jack) This is the input/output connector for the video signals. XDV connector An IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optional accessory) is connected here. Video signals, audio signals or time codes, for instance, can be transmitted digitally. YINPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR, 3-pin) External microphones or audio components are connected here. ZINPUT 1/2 switch This is used to switch the audio input signals which are connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 connectors. LINE: The audio input signals from the audio component serving as the line input are selected; their input level is 0 dBu. MIC: The audio input signals from the external microphone(s) are selected; their input level is 50 dBu. The input level can be changed to 60 dBu using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. (See page 45)

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TOPERATION lever This lever is used to operate the VCR and conduct the menu operations. [In the VCR mode] 1 : When the lever is tilted in the 1 direction in the stop mode, the tape is played back. When it is tilted in the same direction during playback, the variable speed search mode (see page 63) is established, and the tape is played back at the 1a speed. (Sound is not played back.) 5 : When the lever is tilted in the 5 direction in the stop mode, the tape is fast forwarded. When it is tilted in the same direction during playback, the tape is cued at 10a speed. 6 : When the lever is tilted in the 6 direction in the stop mode, the tape is rewound. When it is tilted in the same direction during playback, the tape is reviewed at 10a speed. $ : When the lever is tilted in the $ direction, the tape is stopped. ; : When the lever is pressed during playback, the tape is set to the pause (temporary stop) mode. [In the menu mode] 3 : When the lever is tilted in the 3 direction, the items displayed on the menu screen are moved upward. 4 : When the lever is tilted in the 4 direction, the items displayed on the menu screen are moved downward. ; : Press the lever to change a setting. 14

Parts and their functions

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[ ZOOM
SERVO MANU

[ZOOM switch This is used to select motor-driven zoom operations or manual zoom operations. SERVO: For motor-driven zoom operations (At this position, do not attempt to perform manual zoom operations or malfunctioning may result.) MANU: For manual zoom operations \START/STOP button (on the handle) When this button is pressed in the camera mode, shooting start or stop is selected. The camera mode and VCR mode are switched using the CAMERA/VCR button >. ]REC CHECK button When this button is pressed in the shooting pause mode, the picture and sound immediately before shooting was stopped are played back for several seconds, and the shooting pause mode is established at the original position on the tape. ^Zoom button When the ZOOM switch is at the SERVO position, motor-driven zoom operations are performed. When this button is pressed lightly, zoom operations are performed at a low speed; when it is pressed with force, they are performed at a high speed. _Zoom button (on the handle) `HANDLE ZOOM switch This switch is used to select one of the three speeds for the zoom operations conducted using the zoom button _ on the handle. The speed is set using the HANDLE ZOOM item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43)

aAUDIO DUB button When the pause status is established in the VCR mode and this button is pressed, the mode in which audio dubbing can be started is established. Press ; of the OPERATION lever T to record the sound. To stop the recording, tilt the OPERATION lever in the $ direction. The audio input used for audio dubbing is set using the A DUB INPUT item on the setting menu AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. (See page 47) OBefore proceeding with the audio dubbing, select 32K (12 bit) as the AUDIO REC item setting on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen and then start shooting. (See page 45) bVCR REC buttons When these two buttons are pressed at the same time in the stop status of the VCR mode, the video signals from the connected component are recorded. When they are pressed at the same time in the playback pause status of the VCR mode, the recording standby status is established. Each time ; of the OPERATION lever T is pressed, the status alternates between recording and recording standby. To stop recording, tilt the OPERATION lever in the $ direction. OBefore proceeding to record, check that the video signals have been input. cAUDIO MON/VAR buttons These buttons are used to adjust the volume at which the sound is to be output from the internal speaker f or PHONES jack 6. The playback direction and playback speed are changed in the variable speed search mode. (See page 63) When these buttons are pressed in the pause status, the tape is played back frame by frame. 15

Parts and their functions

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k m jl d iSPEED SEL button After pressing the SHUTTER button h or when the slow shutter mode is established, press this button to select the shutter speed. (See page 30) jCH1 SELECT switch This switch is used to select the input signals which are to be recorded on the audio channel 1 track. INT (L): Audio signals of the left (L) channel of the internal microphone INPUT1: Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 1 connector INPUT2: Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector kCH2 SELECT switch This switch is used to select the input signals which are to be recorded on the audio channel 2 track. INT (R): Audio signals of the right (R) channel of the internal microphone INPUT2: Audio signals which are input to the INPUT 2 connector lINPUT 1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) When this switch is set to ON, +48 V power (power supply for the phantom mic) is supplied to the INPUT 1 connector. mINPUT 2 switch (MIC POWER +48 V) When this switch is set to ON, +48 V power (power supply for the phantom mic) is supplied to the INPUT 2 connector.

dOPEN button Press the OPEN button in the direction of the arrow to open the LCD monitor e. When the LCD monitor is opened, the image on the viewfinder switches to the LCD monitor. The image can be switched using the EVF MODE item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. (See page 45)
OPEN

eLCD monitor fInternal speaker gRESET button If the camera recorder cannot be operated even though its power is on or some other form of trouble has occurred, use a pointed object to press the RESET button. This will reset the system microcomputer. Even after resetting has been initiated, the entered setting menu values and memory contents will not be erased. Refrain from pressing the RESET button when the camera recorder is operating properly. hSHUTTER button Press this button to change the shutter speed. After pressing this button, press the SPEED SEL button i to select the shutter speed. (See page 30) This button cannot be operated in the slow shutter mode.

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Parts and their functions

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nCOUNTER RESET button This button is used to reset the counter value on the counter display and the memory counter value to zero. It cannot reset the time code or users bit. oCOUNTER button This button is used to select what data is to be displayed on the counter display which is in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Each time it is pressed, the data to be displayed changes. COUNTER: The counter value is displayed. M COUNTER: The counter value in the memory stop mode is displayed. TC : The time code is displayed. UB : The users bit is displayed. FR : The frame rate information (30P, 24P or 24PA) when shooting is to be performed in the progressive mode, and the sequence information used for frame conversion are displayed. Blank display : No data is displayed.
Memory stop mode The memory stop mode is established when the display is switched to M COUNTER using the COUNTER button. 1 Switch the display to M COUNTER, and press the COUNTER RESET button n at any tape position to reset the counter value. 2 Proceed with playback or shooting. 3 Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button. 4 When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded, it stops traveling automatically near where the counter value was reset. O If the counter value is reset at the OUT point during audio dubbing, audio dubbing can be stopped in the memory stop mode.

pMODE CHK button When this button is pressed, the current camera status setting can be checked in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. qZEBRA button When this button is pressed in camera mode, a zebra pattern or marker appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, enabling the brightness of the subject to be checked. Each time it is pressed, the display changes as shown below.
OFF Marker ZEBRA 2 ZEBRA 1

The level of each zebra pattern can be set using the ZEBRA DETECT 1 item and ZEBRA DETECT 2 item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. The zebra pattern which has been set is displayed as a percentage for the prescribed time (approx. 2 seconds). Display of the marker can also be switched ON/OFF with the MARKER item on this screen. (See page 48)
Zebra pattern Parts that may be whitened out due to overexposure are displayed using a striped pattern.

rOIS button This button is used to set camera shake compensation to ON or OFF. When the compensation is ON, appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Select ON or OFF to suit the shooting conditions. When shooting using a tripod, the OFF setting is recommended. sTripod mounting hole

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Mounting the battery

1 Raise the viewfinder.

Removing the battery While pressing the battery eject button, slide the battery upward to remove. O Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check that the CAMERA/VCR lamp has gone off before removing the battery. O Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not drop.

2 Push the battery straight in, and slide it

downward until it clicks into position.
1

Battery eject button

3 Return

the viewfinder to its original position.

Supplying power from the AC adapter

1 Raise the viewfinder. 2 Push the battery-type connector on the

DC cable straight in, and slide it downward until it clicks into position.

3 Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter. 4 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet. 5 Return the viewfinder to its original
position. CAUTION:
O This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased. The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC

2 4 3
Connect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figure. O The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder.

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Cassette tapes
Inserting a cassette tape
Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by taking hold of the cassette holder alone. Insert or eject the tape with the camera recorder placed on a flat and stable surface or, alternatively, support the camera recorder with both hands so that it will be kept in a stable condition even if the cassette holder is opened. O Also, before removing the cassette tape, check that the power supply is connected to the camera recorder, then slide the EJECT switch. O If the a cassette is not going to be inserted immediately after one has been removed, keep the cassette holder closed. O Do not attempt this operation while recording is in progress. The cassette holder will open but recording will continue, so external light and/or dust will adversely affect the tape. To prevent accidental erasure of recordings Set the cassette tab to SAVE in order to prevent what has been recorded on the tape from being erased by mistake.

1 Check that the power supply (battery or AC

adapter) is connected to the camera recorder.

2 While pressing the lock release button, slide

T EJ EC

the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow to open the cassette holder.

REC SAVE

Lock release button

3 Insert the cassette tape as shown in the

figure below.

4 Push the part marked

PUSH CLOSE

PUSH CLOSE to close the cassette holder securely. OOperations cannot be performed while the cassette holder is open.

$ Use of the following mini DV cassette tapes is recommended for this camera recorder: AY-DVM30 (30 minutes in the SP mode) AY-DVM60 (60 minutes in the SP mode) O Do not use 80-minute mini DV cassette tapes. $ Even when material is shot in the LP mode, the picture quality will not deteriorate but mosaic-type noise may occur or certain restrictions may apply to some of the functions. In the following cases, mosaic-type noise may occur and/or proper operation may not be possible. O When a tape which was shot by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in another digital video component O When a tape which was shot by another digital video component in the LP mode is played back in this camera recorder O When a tape which was shot by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in a digital video component which is not equipped with the LP mode O When slow or frame advance playback is performed O When the camera search function is used $ Audio dubbing is not possible in the LP mode as the track width on the tape is narrower than the head width. 23

Viewfinders

5 Select the LCD COLOR LEVEL item, and tilt 8 Press

the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction to adjust the screens color level. (If the remote control unit is used, press the M button among the SET buttons.)
L D S T C E L D C L R L V L C O O E E [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] + L D B I H N S C R G T E S + [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] L D C N R S C O T A T + [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

the MENU button three times to release the menu mode.

6 Select the LCD BRIGHTNESS item, and tilt

the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction to adjust the screens brightness. (If the remote control unit is used, press the M button among the SET buttons.)
L D S T C E L D C L R L V L C O O E E [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] + L D B I H N S C R G T E S + [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] L D C N R S C O T A T + [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

O The setting for the LCD SET item can be returned to the factory setting by pressing the COUNTER RESET button when the item concerned has been selected so that it is possible to change the setting. O When closing the LCD monitor, ensure that it is closed properly. O When the LCD monitor has been turned toward the lens (for face-to-face shooting), both the viewfinder and LCD monitor light up at the same time. O When the EVF DTL/END SEARCH button is pressed, the outlines of the images on the LCD monitor are accentuated, and focusing is thereby facilitated.

7 Select the LCD CONTRAST item, tilt the

OPERATION lever in 3 or 4 directions, and adjust the contrast of the screen. (If the remote control unit is used, press the M button among the SET buttons.)
L D S T C E L D C L R L V L C O O E E [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] + L D B I H N S C R G T E S + [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] L D C N R S C O T A T + [ ]? ? ? ? [ ] P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

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Setting the calendar

Presented below is a sample setting where the calendar is set to December 25, 2003 and the time is set to 5:20 PM.

5 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction and set MONTH to DEC. (If the remote control unit is used, press the M button among the SET buttons.)
C O K S T L C E Y A 2 0 E R 0 3 E M N H D C O T D Y A 2 4 H U O R 1 3 M N I . 7

1 Set the camera recorders POWER switch to

ON.

Select YES as the setting for the CLOCK SET item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer to page 39.
C O K S T L C E 0 0 Y A E R 2 0 M N H A R O T P D Y A 2 4 H U O R 1 3 M N I . 7

P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

6 In

the same way, press ; of the OPERATION lever, and move the setting item to DAY, HOUR and MIN. (If the remote control unit is used, press the B button among the SET buttons.)

P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

7 Similarly, tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3

3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4

direction and set YEAR to 2003. (If the remote control unit is used, press the M button among the SET buttons.)
C O K S T L C E 0 3 Y A E R 2 0

or 4 direction and set 25 for DAY, 17 for HOUR and 20 for MIN. (If the remote control unit is used, press the M button among the SET buttons.)
C O K S T L C E Y A 2 0 E R 0 3 M N H D C O T E D Y A 2 5 H U O R 1 7 2 0 M N I .

M N H A R O T P D Y A 2 4 H U O R 1 3 M N I . 7

P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

The year can be set from 2000 to 2089.

The 24-hour system is used to display the hours. the MENU button three times to release the menu mode.

4 Press ; of the OPERATION lever, and 8 Press

move the setting item to MONTH. (If the remote control unit is used, press the B button among the SET buttons.)
C O K S T L C E Y A 2 0 E R 0 3 P M N H A R O T D Y A 2 4 H U O R 1 3 M N I . 7

An error will develop in the time, so check whether the correct time is displayed before shooting.

P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

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Charging the internal battery

The date and time are stored in the memory using the internal battery. When the display appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screens, it means that the internal battery has run down. Recharge it by following the steps below. Upon completion of charging, reset the date and time.

1 Connect

the AC adapter to the camera

recorder.

2 4

2 Return the viewfinder to its original position. 3 Leave the camera recorders POWER switch
at the OFF position.

4 Keep the camera recorder like this for about

4 hours. OThe internal battery is charged during this time.

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Setting the electronic shutter

Shutter speeds which can be set
Progressive mode OFF (60i) 30P 24P/24PA Standard (OFF) shutter speed 1/60 1/50 1/50 Shutter speeds which can be selected using SPEED SEL button SYNCHRO SCAN 1/60.3 --- 1/250 1/30.1 --- 1/250.0 1/24.1 --- 1/250.0 Shutter speed settings 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1/30, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/24, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

1 Each time the SHUTTER button is pressed,

the standard (OFF) shutter speed and the shutter speed selected by the SPEED SEL button are selected alternately.
1/ 1 0 0

2 After pressing the SHUTTER button, press

the SPEED SEL button to select the shutter speed. Each time the SPEED SEL button is pressed, the shutter speed changes by one setting in the following sequence.
When the progressive mode is OFF (60i) SYNCHRO SCAN 1/2000 SYNCHRO SCAN 1/1000 1/100 1/1000 1/30 (1/24) 1/500 1/120 1/500 1/250

If a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the current shutter speed setting is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. However, it is not displayed if the standard (OFF) shutter speed has been set.

In the progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24PA) 1/60 1/250 1/120

OThe higher the shutter speed, the lower the sensitivity of the camera. OWhen the iris is controlled automatically, it opens more and more and the depth of focus becomes shallower and shallower as the shutter speed increases. OEven when the SHUTTER button is pressed while the slow shutter mode (see page 31) is established, INVALID appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and it is not possible to switch to the above shutter speed. First, release the slow shutter mode using the USER button to which SLOWSHUT was allocated, and then set to the above shutter speed.

The luminance level of artificial lighting particularly that of fluorescent lights and mercury lampschanges in synchronization with the power line frequency. Especially in areas with a power line frequency of 50 Hz, the vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) of the camera recorder and frequency of the lighting (50 Hz) will interfere with each other, possibly causing the white balance to change cyclically. When shooting under artificial lighting or when adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed as shown below.
Shutter speed 50 Hz 1/100 OFF (1/50) OFF (1/50) 60 Hz OFF (1/60) 1/60 1/60

Progressive mode OFF (60i) 30P 24P/24PA

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Setting the electronic shutter

Slow shutter mode

1 Allocate SLOWSHUT to the USER1, USER2

or USER3 item from the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43)

2 The slow shutter mode is established by

pressing the USER button to which SLOWSHUT has been allocated. Each time the SPEED SEL button is pressed, the shutter speed changes in the sequences shown below.
When the progressive mode is OFF (60i) 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30

OEven if the USER button to which SLOWSHUT has been allocated is pressed while the shutter speed set using the SPEED SEL button is being used (see page 30), INVALID appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and it is not possible to switch to the slow shutter mode. First, set to the standard (OFF) status using the SHUTTER button, and then establish the slow shutter mode.

SLOW 1/ 4

When the progressive mode is established (30P) 1/4 1/8 1/15 When a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the currently set slow shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen.

When the progressive mode is established (24P/24PA) 1/6 1/12

Synchro scan
OWhen the slow shutter mode is established, PROCESSING... appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor for the prescribed period, and the various settings for the slow shutter mode are performed. OWhen the USER button to which SLOWSHUT has been allocated is pressed again, the slow shutter mode is released, and operation returns to the mode immediately before the slow shutter mode was established. OWhen the power is turned off and turned back on while the slow shutter mode is established, the normal mode is established. OThe gain cannot be controlled in the slow shutter mode. It is controlled at the fixed value (0 dB). OThe slow shutter mode settings cannot be changed or released during recording. The shutter speed of synchro scan used when shooting TV screens or computer monitor screens is set using the SYNCHRO SCAN item on the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen. (See page 42) OWhen the shutter is adjusted to suit the frequency of a TV screen or computer monitor screen, the horizontal noise that occurs when shooting TV screens is minimized. OWhen the progressive mode is set, TV screens which have been played back with the PAL system can be shot as well. The setting for progressive mode can be switched with the PROGRESSIVE item on the SCENE FILE screen of the setting menu. (See page 42)

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White balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance
The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the lighting conditions have changed. The white balance adjustment values can be stored in the memory at the A and B positions of the WHITE BAL switch. Use A or B, whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned. The 3200K and 5600K white balance values have been stored in the memory at the PRST position of the WHITE BAL switch. When the AWB button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch is at the PRST position, the current white balance value is displayed. When the AWB button is pressed again, the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately. Use 3200K or 5600K, whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned when, for instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance. If it has not been possible to adjust the white balance automatically, an error message appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen. OWhen the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function is operating, the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically.
Message that appears when adjustment is not possible AWB Ach NG

Error message LOW LIGHT

Countermeasure Increase the amount of light. Alternatively, boost the gain.

LEVEL OVER Reduce the amount of light. Alternatively, lower the gain.

1 Set the shutter speed. 2 Place a white pattern in a location subject to

the same conditions as the lighting source of the subject, zoom in on it, and fill the whole screen with white. A white object (white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used instead of the white pattern. OEnsure that there are no high-luminance spotlights on the screen.

If one of the above error messages has appeared, implement the suggested countermeasure, and then try adjusting the white balance again. If the error message persists even after repeated attempts at adjustment, consult your dealer.

3 The WHITE BAL switch can be set to the A

or B position and white balance values here can be stored in the memory. Set the switch to the position (A or B) where the white balance adjustment value is to be stored, and press the AWB button. OIt takes a few seconds to complete the adjustment. (The following messages appear on the screen.)
Message that appears while adjustment is underway AWB Ach ACTIVE Message that appears upon completion of the adjustment AWB Ach OK

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White balance and black balance

Adjusting the black balance
There is normally no need to re-adjust the black balance. Adjustment is required only in the following cases. OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for the first time OWhen the camera recorder is to be used after it has not been used for an extended period OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a situation where the ambient temperature will vary significantly OWhen the standard (OFF) shutter speed or slow shutter mode has been selected OWhen the progressive mode has been switched to the standard (60i) mode or vice versa The white balance is adjusted automatically by pressing the AWB button. If the button is then held down, the black balance is adjusted. OWhen the AWB button is pressed, the white balance is adjusted first. Therefore, ensure that the conditions under which the white balance is adjusted are satisfied before pressing the button. OWhile recording is in progress, the black balance cannot be adjusted.
Message that appears while adjustment is underway ABB ACTIVE

ATW (Auto Tracking White) function

The ATW function can be allocated to the WHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position) using the ATW item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 43) Similarly, the ATW function can be allocated to the AUTO button using the ATW item on the setting menu AUTO SW screen. (See page 44) When material is shot using the ATW function, it is recorded while the white balance is being continually adjusted automatically. OThe ATW function automatically identifies the shooting environment and adjusts the white balance optimally. In some environments, a slight adjustment error may arise. If an extremely accurate white balance adjustment is required, adjust the white balance by following the instructions on the previous page.

Message that appears upon completion of the adjustment ABB END

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Setting the time data

Setting the users bit
By setting the users bit, memos (dates, times) and other information consisting of up to 8 digits in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the sub-code track. The users bit settings are automatically stored in the memory and retained even after the power has been turned off.

5 The screen shown below appears.

1 Set the camera recorders POWER switch to

ON.

Set the users bit using the OPERATION lever. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction, select the users bit characters, press ; of the OPERATION lever, and move to the next digit. OThe numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F can be used as the users bit characters. OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is pressed on the screen shown below, the users bit is reset to zero.
U P E E B R S T

2 Select

USER as the setting for the UB MODE item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer to page 39.
R C R I G S T P E O D N E U TG C : RE U H FE RN RST H PEE

0 0000000

+:UHPA PS LY :UHSO PS TP SLPS SIL E:UH TL P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

FRTRCT IS E C T PEE C RST

U MD B OE

H SR TM IE H UE DT AE TG C FMRT R.AE U PEE B RST H ; P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

6 Upon completion of the users bit setting,

press the MENU button. The screen shown below appears. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction, select YES, and press ; of the OPERATION lever.
U P E E B R S T

3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction

and move to the UB PRESET item.
: R C R I G S T P E O D N E U TG C RE U H FE RN RST H PEE H SR H UE YS E

PEE O? RST K
N O PS SIL . UH TL

FRTRCT IS E C T PEE C RST U MD B OE

U PEE B RST

E H YS ; P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

7 Press the MENU button twice to release the

menu mode.

4 Press ; of the OPERATION lever, and

move 1 to YES.
R C R I G S T P E O D N E U TG C : RE U H FE RN RST H PEE H SR H UE

FRTRCT IS E C T PEE C RST U MD B OE

U PEE B RST

H E YS ; P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

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Setting the time data

Setting the time code
The various settings related to the time code are performed using the following items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. OTC MODE item OTCG item OFIRST REC TC item OTC PRESET item O1394 TC REGEN item (appears in the VCR mode) For further details, refer to page 46. OWhen ON has been selected as the setting for the 1394 TC REGEN item in the VCR mode, the settings of the items listed above cannot be changed. How to select the TC PRESET item setting When the time code at the start of the recording is to be recorded using the value specified by the user as its initial value, set the time code value using the TC PRESET item.

4 Press ; of the OPERATION lever, and

move 1 to YES.
T P E E C R S T TG C : RE U H FE RN RST H PEE H E YS SR H UE

FRTRCT IS E C U MD B OE
T PEE C RST

U PEE B RST H ; P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

5 The screen shown below appears.

Set the time code value using the OPERATION lever. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction, select the time code value, press ; of the OPERATION lever, and move to the next digit. OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is pressed on the screen shown below, the time code value is reset to zero.
T P E E C R S T

1 Set the camera recorders POWER switch to

ON.

2 Select PRESET as the setting for the FIRST

h00s0 00 0 m 0 0 f

REC TC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. OFor details on the menu operations, refer to page 39.
T P E E C R S T TG C : RE U H FE RN RGN EE RST H PEE H SR H UE

+:UHPA PS LY :UHSO PS TP SLPS SIL E:UH TL P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

6 Upon completion of the time code value

FRTRCT IS E C

T PEE C RST U MD B OE

setting, press the MENU button. The screen shown below appears. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction, select YES, and press ; of the OPERATION lever.
T P E E C R S T

U PEE B RST H ; P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4 direction

and move to the TC PRESET item.
T P E E C R S T TG C : RE U H FE RN RST H PEE E H YS SR H UE

PEE O? RST K YS E
N O PS SIL . UH TL

FRTRCT IS E C U MD B OE
T PEE C RST

7 Press the MENU button twice to release the

menu mode.

U PEE B RST H ; P S M N T R T R U H E U O E U N

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Setting menus
Configuration of setting menus
Menus in the camera mode
SCENE FILE CAMERA SETUP SYNCRO SCAN ASPECT CONV COLOR BAR SETUP MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL USER1 USER2 USER3 A. IRIS AGC ATW AF ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOMFOCUS TAPEBATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE EVF COLOR DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED A. IRIS LEVEL GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ PROGRESSIVE NAME EDIT SAVE/INIT

SW MODE

AUTO SW

RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP

REC SPEED AUDIO REC MIC ALC MIC GAIN 1 MIC GAIN 2 TC MODE TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET UB MODE UB PRESET INTERVAL REC REC TIME INTERVAL TIME

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Menus in the VCR mode

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS END SEARCH 32K(12bit)AUDIO AUDIO OUT A DUB INPUT DV OUT DATE/TIME LEVEL METER TAPEBATTERY OTHER DISPLAY VIDEO OUT OSD CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE

REMOTE DV CONTROL DV CMD SEL REC LAMP BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT TAPE PROTECT USER FILE HOUR METER

RECORDING SETUP AV IN/OUT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP

REC SPEED AUDIO REC 1394 TC REGEN TC MODE TCG FIRST REC TC TC PRESET 1394 UB REGEN UB MODE UB PRESET

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT USER FILE HOUR METER

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Memo