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- Page 1 Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Model AG- Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Printed in Japan VQT0A97-3 F0802W3112 @...
- Page 2 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.” CAUTION: CAUTION Do not install or place this unit in a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other DO NOT OPEN confined space in order to maintain...
- Page 3 Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and 9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the operating instructions should be read before cabinet are provided for ventilation and to the unit is operated. ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating.
- Page 4 Important Safeguards 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside 17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects antenna or cable system is connected to the of any kind into this video unit through video unit, be sure the antenna or cable openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could system is grounded so as to provide some...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories ......6 Screen displays ..... .47 Camera mode and VCR mode . -
Page 6: Accessories
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 (K2CB2DB00001) OMicrophone holder adapter (VYC0890) OShoulder strap (VFC3891) ODC cable (VEK8722) OCleaning tape (AY-DVMCL) OWireless remote control unit (N2QAEC000003) OBattery for remote control unit (CR2025) -
Page 7: Precautions For Use
Precautions for use Take care to prevent water from entering AC adapter and battery inside the camera recorder when using it in O When the temperature of the battery unit has the rain or snow or at the seashore or in risen to an extremely high level or dropped to other similar environments. - Page 8 Precautions for use Battery characteristics This camera recorder uses a rechargeable OIf the same image or characters are left lithium-ion battery which produces electrical displayed for a prolonged period on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, the image may be energy by means of an internal chemical reaction.
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Page 9: Storage Tips
Storage tips When storing the camera recorder, eject the Cassette tapes cassette from the camera recorder and remove OBefore storing a cassette tape, rewind the the battery. tape to its start. If a tape that has been stopped at some interim point along its length Store all components in a location where the humidity level is low and the temperature is is stored for six months or more (this period... -
Page 10: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions (Eye cup) (Eye-piece) < 1POWER switch 4Cassette holder Move this switch while pressing the lock release button. 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. - Page 11 Parts and their functions White balance sensor > >CAMERA/VCR button and lamp AGAIN switch Each time this button is pressed, the When the camera screen is too dark, change operation mode is switched between the the setting of this switch to boost the gain and camera mode and VCR mode, and the lamp make the screen brighter.
- Page 12 Parts and their functions Zoom ring pin CAWB button FFOCUS switch When this button is pressed while the WHITE This is used to select the method of BAL switch B is set to the A or B position, controlling the focus. the white balance is automatically adjusted, A (AUTO): and the white balance value is stored in the...
- Page 13 Parts and their functions MND 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.
- Page 14 Parts and their functions [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”...
- Page 15 Parts and their functions ZOOM SERVO MANU \ZOOM switch bAUDIO DUB button This is used to select motor-driven zoom When the pause status is established in the operations or manual zoom operations. VCR mode and this button is pressed, the SERVO: mode in which audio dubbing can be started For motor-driven zoom operations...
- Page 16 Parts and their functions eOPEN button jSPEED SEL button Press the OPEN button in the direction of the After having pressed the SHUTTER button arrow to open the LCD monitor f. i, press this button to select the shutter When the LCD monitor is opened, the image speed.
- Page 17 Parts and their functions oCOUNTER RESET button qMODE CHK button This button is used to reset the counter value When this button is pressed, the current on the counter display and the memory camera status setting can be checked in the counter value to zero.
- Page 18 Parts and their functions Remote control unit START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P A.DUB /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT VAR. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL 5COUNTER button The buttons listed below are for functions This button has the same function as the which are not featured on the camera...
- Page 19 Parts and their functions START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P A.DUB /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT VAR. SEARCH ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL 9VCR operation buttons :VAR. SEARCH button C/REW button (6) When this button is pressed during playback, This button has the same function as the...
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Page 20: Remote Control Unit
Remote control unit Installing the battery Remote control unit settings In order to prevent mistakes made in operations performed using remote control when two While pushing the knob in the direction of the camera recorders are operated at the same arrow, pull out the holder. -
Page 21: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery Fully charge the battery using the AC adapter Charging and recording times of accessory before use. battery It is recommended that a spare battery be kept Charging time Continuous recording time on hand just in case it is needed. Approx. -
Page 22: Mounting The Battery
Mounting the battery 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. -
Page 23: Cassette Tapes
Cassette tapes Inserting a cassette tape O Also, before removing the cassette tape, check that the power supply is connected to the camera recorder, then slide the EJECT Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by switch. taking hold of the cassette holder alone. O If the a cassette is not going to be inserted Insert or eject the tape with the camera immediately after one has been removed,... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Hand Strap
Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to match the size of your hand. Open the cover, and adjust the strap length. Return the cover to its original position. OEnsure that the cover is closed securely and tightly. Attaching the shoulder strap It is recommended that the shoulder strap be attached to ensure that you do not drop the camera recorder. -
Page 25: Viewfinders
Viewfinders This camera recorder has two viewfinders: a Select YES as the setting for the LCD/EVF viewfinder that uses a small LCD, and a 3.5- SET item on the setting menu DISPLAY inch LCD monitor. SETUP screen. Use the one that better suits the application and OFor details on the menu operations, refer the shooting conditions concerned. - Page 26 Viewfinders Using the LCD monitor Select the LCD BRIGHTNESS item, and tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 direction to adjust the screen’s brightness. Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M”...
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Page 27: Setting The Calendar
Setting the calendar Presented below is a sample setting where the Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 calendar is set to December 25, 2002 and the direction and set MONTH to DEC. time is set to 5:20 PM. (If the remote control unit is used, press the “M”... -
Page 28: Charging The Internal Battery
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. -
Page 29: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the electronic shutter Shutter speeds which can be set Shutter speeds which can be selected using SPEED SEL button Standard (OFF) Progressive mode shutter speed SYNCHRO SCAN Shutter speed settings OFF (60i) 1/60 1/60.3 --- 1/250 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1/50 1/30.1 --- 1/250.0 1/30, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000... -
Page 30: White Balance And Black Balance
White balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance If it has not been possible to adjust the white balance automatically, an error message The white balance must always be re-adjusted appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD when the lighting conditions have changed. monitor screen. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Black Balance
White balance and black balance Adjusting the black balance ATW (Auto Tracking White) function There is normally no need to re-adjust the black balance. Adjustment is required only in the The ATW function can be allocated to the following cases. WHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position) OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for using the ATW item on the setting menu SW... -
Page 32: Setting The Time Data
Setting the time data Setting the user’s bit The screen shown below appears. Set the By setting the user’s bit, memos (dates, times) user’s bit using the OPERATION lever. and other information consisting of up to 8 digits Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the direction, select the user’s bit characters, sub-code track. -
Page 33: Setting The Time Code
Setting the time data Setting the time code Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and move “1” to YES. The various settings related to the time code are performed using the following items on the R E C O R D I N G S E T U P setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen. -
Page 34: Scene Files
Scene files The settings selected to suit various shooting F1: SCENE situations are stored in the positions of the File containing the settings suited to scene file dial. During shooting, the required file standard shooting can be read out in an instant using this dial. F2: SCENE FLOU. -
Page 35: Changing The Scene File Settings
Scene files Changing the scene file settings The screen shown below appears. Set a filename consisting of six characters using Scene file settings can be changed. the OPERATION lever. In addition, scene files in which changes have OCharacters which can be set been made can be stored in the positions of the ) (space), letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9, scene file dial. - Page 36 Scene files The screen shown below appears. Press To return the scene file settings to the factory “;” of the OPERATION lever, and move settings, select INITIAL in step , and then “1” to YES. perform the same steps F I L E F 1 : 222222 H –...
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Page 37: Setting Menus
Setting menus The camera recorder’s settings can be changed Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3 or 4 to suit the scenes to be shot or what is to be direction, and move the highlighted part to recorded using the setting menus. the function which is to be set. -
Page 38: Configuration Of Setting Menus
Setting menus Configuration of setting menus Menus in the camera mode SCENE FILE DETAIL LEVEL CHROMA LEVEL CAMERA SETUP SYNCRO SCAN CHROMA PHASE ASPECT CONV COLOR TEMP COLOR BAR MASTER PED SETUP A. IRIS LEVEL GAMMA SW MODE MID GAIN HIGH GAIN SKIN TONE DTL MATRIX... -
Page 39: Scene File Screen
Setting menus SCENE FILE screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) DETAIL LEVEL For adjusting the detail amount. V DETAIL FREQ For setting the detail in the vertical direction (Camera) –7 --- 0 --- +7 (Camera) when shooting in the progressive mode. -
Page 40: Camera Setup Screen
Setting menus CAMERA SETUP screen SW MODE screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) SYNCRO SCAN For adjusting the shutter speed of synchro MID GAIN For setting the gain value which is to be (Camera) scan used when shooting TV screens, etc. -
Page 41: Auto Sw Screen
Setting menus SW MODE screen AUTO SW screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) USER1 For setting the operation of the function A. IRIS (Camera) allocated to the USER1 button. (Camera) When the AUTO button is pressed, the COLOR BAR: auto iris control operation is performed. -
Page 42: Playback Functions Screen
Setting menus PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) END SEARCH For setting what kind of operation is to be 12bit AUDIO For setting the sound to be output as the (VCR) performed when the END SEARCH button (VCR) CH1 and CH2 signals when a tape... -
Page 43: Recording Setup Screen
Setting menus RECORDING SETUP screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) REC SPEED For selecting the recording time mode. For setting the operation mode in which the (Camera) SP : SP (standard play) mode (Camera) internal time code generator is to be run. -
Page 44: Av In/Out Setup Screen
Setting menus RECORDING SETUP screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) UB MODE For setting what is to be recorded as the INTERVAL REC For setting the intermittent recording mode. (Camera) user’s bit. (Camera) OFF: Intermittent recording is not performed. -
Page 45: Display Setup Screen
Setting menus DISPLAY SETUP screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) ZEBRA DETECT For setting the level of the zebra pattern CAMERA DATA When ON is set, the camera information leaning to the left and displayed in the (VCR) (such as camera shake correction, iris (Camera) -
Page 46: Other Functions Screen
Setting menus OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item/ Item/ Description of settings Description of settings (display mode) (display mode) REMOTE For setting the operations which are BEEP SOUND For setting the beep tone to ON or OFF. (Camera) performed using the accessory wireless (Camera) (VCR) remote control unit. -
Page 47: Screen Displays
Screen displays Camera mode and VCR mode Marker I – P A U S E U S E R - 1 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8 2 4 P A M F 2 5 M A C R O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K... - Page 48 Screen displays < I – P A U S E U S E R - 1 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8 2 4 P A M F 2 5 M A C R O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 >...
- Page 49 Screen displays I – P A U S E U S E R - 1 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8 2 4 P A M F 2 5 M A C R O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...
- Page 50 Screen displays I – P A U S E U S E R - 1 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8 2 4 P A M F 2 5 M A C R O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...
- Page 51 Screen displays I – P A U S E U S E R - 1 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 Z 7 8 2 4 P A M F 2 5 M A C R O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P 3.2 K 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...
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Page 52: Vcr Mode
Screen displays VCR mode F 0 5 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 F 5 . 6 1 8 dB 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2... -
Page 53: Selecting The Display
Screen displays Selecting the display The items listed below which appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are displayed by the setting selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item (see page 45) of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. OTHER DISPLAY item setting Display item MODE CHK button... -
Page 54: Connecting External Components
Connecting external components OBefore recording signals from an external $ When an external component is to be component, check that the video signals are connected and its video and audio signals input. are to be input to the camera recorder, OWhen signals from an external component connect the camera recorder to the output are being recorded, do not stop the signal... -
Page 55: Shooting
Shooting Preparation and inspections Regular shooting Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to ON, and switch between shooting and shooting Before shooting, check that the camera recorder pause using the START/STOP button. is operating properly. Also check that the When shooting from a low angle, the equipment is set up in a way that is suited to the START/STOP button on the handle can be used shooting conditions. -
Page 56: Face-To-Face Shooting
Shooting Face-to-face shooting Index recording When the LCD monitor is opened and rotated When the INDEX button is pressed during 180 degrees toward the lens, and the person shooting or recording, the index signal is operating the camera recorder records images recorded on the tape. -
Page 57: Backup Recording
Shooting Backup recording Bear in mind the following points when The camera images of the camera recorder can performing backup recording. be recorded and their recording can be backed O The menu item settings remain stored in up automatically on the external component the memory even after the power has been connected to the DV connector. -
Page 58: Progressive Shooting
Shooting Progressive shooting When editing images using the conventional 24P [2:3] conversion system, the images of The progressive mode can be selected using different frames are expanded for the [BoCe] the PROGRESSIVE item (see page 39) of the [CoDe] [FoGe] [GoHe] frames in the figure, setting menu SCENE FILE screen. -
Page 59: Playback
Playback Normal playback Variable speed search Set the POWER switch to ON, and press the This function changes the playback speed to CAMERA/VCR button to switch to the VCR locate scenes. mode. OWhen the OPERATION lever is tilted in the 1 Normal playback operations can be performed direction during tape playback, the variable using the OPERATION lever or accessory... -
Page 60: Condensation
Condensation 3After two or three hours have elapsed, How to tell when condensation has formed inside and what to do about it turn on the power, and check whether the If, after the camera recorder’s power has been condensation display has gone off. turned on, the condensation display symbol Even if the condensation display has gone... -
Page 61: Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Troubleshooting (Q&A) Power supply-related problems Battery-related problems Q1: No power. Q1: The battery runs down quickly. Has the battery or AC adapter been A1-1: Has battery been adequately connected correctly? Check charged? Charge it until the CHARGE connections. (See page 22) lamp of the AC adapter has gone off. -
Page 62: Editing-Related Problems
Troubleshooting (Q&A) Problems during various kinds of Display-related problems Q1: Something is wrong with the time code video recording display. Q1: No automatic focusing When the reverse slow playback mode is A1-1: Has the manual focus mode been set? set, the count shown on the time code The focus is adjusted automatically in the display becomes inconsistent;... -
Page 63: Playback-Related Problems (Audio)
Troubleshooting (Q&A) Playback-related problems Other types of problems Q1: The cassette tape cannot be ejected. (audio) Is power being supplied? Q1: No playback sound is heard from the Has the AC adapter been plugged in or camera recorder’s speaker. the battery inserted properly? Has the camera recorder’s volume level When the power is supplied, the cassette been set too low? -
Page 64: Maintenance
Maintenance Do not use benzine or paint thinners to clean Viewfinder maintenance the camera recorder. When dust has collected inside the viewfinder, O Use of benzine or paint thinners may cause take off the eye cup holder, and remove the the camera recorder body to become dust. -
Page 65: Specifications
Specifications Pick-up device [GENERAL] Interline transfer 1/3-inch CCD image senser (a3) Supply voltage: DC 7.2/7.9 V Number of pixels Total number of pixels: 410,000, Power consumption: 6.8 W (when viewfinder is used) Number of effective pixels: 380,000 (pixel offset system) 7.8 W (when LCD monitor is used) 9.2 W (max.) Lens... - Page 66 Specifications [VIDEO] [AC ADAPTER] Sampling frequency Power Source: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Quantizing Power Consumption: 8 bits 18 W Video compression system DCT + variable length code indicates safety information. Error correction Reed-Solomon product code Weight 0.35 Ib (0.16 kg) Dimensions (WaHaD)
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