Panasonic HVX 200

AG-HVX200P
Before use
Reference
Menu
Displays
Editing
Playback
Shooting
Model No.
Description
of parts
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Preparation
Operating Instructions
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
F1205S6057 -H
Printed in Japan
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ENGLISH
VQT0S52-6
Read this first!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT 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.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its
handle while the conversion lens or another
accessory is attached.
Due to the added weight of the conversion
lens, any strong jolt to the handle may damage
the unit or result in personal injury.
IMPORTANT
indicates safety information.
CAUTION:
THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET
OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR
THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY
ACCESSIBLE.
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS
EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS,
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG
FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion or fire if battery is
mistreated.
For Battery Pack
• Replace only with same or specified type.
• Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
• Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F).
• Use specified charger.
For Battery of Remote Controller
• Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.
• Do not recharge the battery.
• Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
• Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F).
Camera-Recorder
The rating plate is on the underside of the
viewfinder.
AC Adapter
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC
Adapter.
Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC
mains socket when not in use.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do
not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
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.
CAUTION:
Do not lift the unit by its handle while the
tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached,
its weight will also affect the unit’s handle,
possibly causing the handle to break and
hurting the user. To carry the unit while the
tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.
“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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indicates safety information.
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
Responsible Party:
AG-HVX200P
PANASONIC
Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ
07094
Support contact:
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack
(Rechargeable Battery)
Thank you for using a Panasonic product.
It has been our policy to recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack be used for any
Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras. It has, however, been found that
imitation battery packs that look very similar to the genuine Panasonic battery pack are marketed in
some markets.
Some of these imitation battery packs are not equipped with any protective devices that meet given
quality standards for permitting use at high power outputs and for long hours.
If any of these battery packs of inferior quality is used, it could lead to an accident or failure
involving firing or explosion.
To ensure that our products are used in utmost safety, we once again remind you that we recommend
the use of a genuine Panasonic battery pack for any Panasonic product that is to use a battery pack.
The genuine Panasonic battery packs are sold under our stringent quality control.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of an
imitation battery pack.
We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation in this regard.
Software information for this product
1. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License
(GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify,
and redistribute source code for this software.
Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder.
See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) To download the
relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source
code you may obtain from the above Web site.
2. This product includes software licensed under the MIT License. A description of the MIT is stored on
the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is
the original (written in English).)
• LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH.
• DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG.
• SD logo is a trademark.
All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of the
respective companies.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Contents
Read this first! ................................................ 2
Before use
Recommendation for Use of Genuine
Panasonic Battery Pack
(Rechargeable Battery)........................... 4
Software information for this product .......... 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 5
Outline of operations ..................................... 8
Precaution for use ........................................ 10
Accessories .................................................. 11
About this manual ........................................ 11
Description of parts
Description of parts ..................................... 12
Right side and rear side .................................. 12
Left side ........................................................... 13
Terminals and mounting parts ......................... 14
Remote control ................................................ 15
Preparation
The battery .................................................... 16
Charging .......................................................... 16
Installing and removing the power supply ... 17
Installing and removing the battery ................. 17
Connecting and disconnecting the power cord ... 17
Adjusting the hand strap ............................. 18
Attaching the shoulder strap....................... 18
Detaching and attaching the lens hood ..... 18
The remote control ....................................... 19
Insert the battery ............................................. 19
Remote control setup ...................................... 19
Turn on/off the camera ................................. 20
Tally lamp ...................................................... 20
Viewfinder ..................................................... 21
Using the viewfinder ........................................ 21
Using the LCD ................................................. 22
Emphasizing outlines ...................................... 22
Adjusting the screen display ............................ 23
Setting the calendar ..................................... 24
Shooting
Basic shooting operations (P2 card) .......... 25
Preparing to shoot using a P2 card ................. 25
Shooting in auto mode .................................... 25
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) ........... 26
P2 card access lamps ..................................... 26
Protecting against a possible erasure ............. 26
Formatting P2 cards ........................................ 27
Recording times .............................................. 27
Remove the P2 card ........................................ 28
Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape) ... 29
Preparing to shoot using a tape ...................... 29
Shooting in auto mode .................................... 29
Checking scenes taken (REC CHECK) ........... 30
Remove the cassette tape ............................... 30
Cassette tapes ................................................ 31
Using SD/SDHC memory cards ................... 32
Installing and removing the SD memory card . 32
Formatting SD memory card ........................... 32
Cautions in using SD memory cards ............... 32
Using the zoom function.............................. 33
Variable frame rates (VFR) ........................... 34
Native recording .............................................. 35
Standard recording .......................................... 35
Using variable frame rates (VFR) .................... 36
Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive mode .. 37
Shooting in manual mode............................ 38
Switching to manual mode ............................. 38
Manual focusing ............................................. 38
Using focus assist............................................ 38
Iris adjustments ............................................... 39
Adjusting the gain ............................................ 39
Light intensity adjustments .............................. 39
Adjusting the white balance ............................. 40
Shooting techniques for different targets .. 42
Low-angle shooting ......................................... 42
Self-portrait shooting ...................................... 42
Zebra pattern .................................................. 43
Marker ............................................................. 43
Checking and displaying shooting status ........ 44
Changing the image size ................................. 44
Optical Image Stabilizer .................................. 45
Adding effects to images ................................. 45
Using the USER buttons ................................. 45
Backlight compensation................................... 45
Color bars ........................................................ 45
Adjusting the volume while shooting ............... 46
Backup recording ............................................ 46
2-slot continuous recording ............................. 47
Shot mark function .......................................... 47
Text memo recording ....................................... 47
Finding specific scenes (image search) .......... 48
Index recording ................................................ 48
Using the special recording functions ....... 48
Pre-recording (PRE REC) ............................... 48
Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)................ 49
One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT REC) ........... 50
Loop recording (LOOP REC) .......................... 50
Adjusting the shutter speed ........................ 51
Synchro scan ................................................... 52
Switching Audio Input .................................. 53
Using the built-in microphone .......................... 53
Using another microphone
and audio equipment ................................... 53
Adjusting the recording level ........................... 54
Using scene files .......................................... 55
Changing scene file settings ........................... 55
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Saving scene files and other settings
on SD memory cards ............................ 57
Clip metadata ................................................ 58
Using the Counter ........................................ 59
Copying from P2 cards to the hard disk drive
(1394 HOST mode) ................................ 85
Counter display (P2 card / Tape) ..................... 59
Memory stop mode (Tape) .............................. 59
1394TC preset mode ...................................... 59
Dubbing the contents of P2 cards onto a tape
(dubbing mode) ........................................... 87
Digital input/output (P2 card/Tape) .................. 88
Analog output (P2 card/Tape) .......................... 89
Analog input (Tape) ......................................... 90
Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time data ... 60
Recharging the built-in battery ........................ 60
Setting the time code ....................................... 60
Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) .......... 60
Setting user information .................................. 61
Playback
Basic playback operations (P2 card) .......... 63
Basic playback operations (Tape) ............... 64
Thumbnail screen ......................................... 65
Basic thumbnail screen operations ................. 65
Adding shot marks to clips .............................. 67
Clearing the thumbnail screen......................... 67
Direct shooting functions ................................. 67
Thumbnail operations .................................. 68
Selecting the thumbnail display method
(THUMBNAIL) ............................................. 68
Deleting clips and formatting cards
(OPERATION) ............................................. 70
Checking the clip or card information
(PROPERTY) .............................................. 71
Uploading the metadata (META DATA) ............ 73
Useful playback functions ........................... 74
Variable speed search (P2 card / Tape)........... 74
Slow playback (P2 card / Tape) ....................... 74
Fast forward/rewind playback (P2 card) .......... 74
Fast forward/rewind playback (Tape) ............... 74
Frame-by-frame playback (P2 card / Tape)...... 75
Clip skip (P2 card) ........................................... 75
End search (Tape) ........................................... 75
Index search (Tape) ......................................... 76
Adjusting the volume (P2 card / Tape) ............. 76
Viewing images on a television
(P2 card / Tape) ........................................... 76
Checking the date and time (P2 card / Tape) .. 76
Editing
Connecting external units ........................... 77
Headphones .................................................... 77
External microphone ....................................... 77
Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) ....... 78
Hard disk drive (data copying) ......................... 78
Digital video equipment (Dubbing) .................. 79
Video deck (Dubbing) ...................................... 80
TV/Monitor (playback/dubbing) ........................ 80
Audio dubbing .............................................. 81
Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode) ... 83
Warnings ......................................................... 86
Dubbing ......................................................... 87
Displays
Screen displays ............................................ 91
Regular displays .............................................. 91
Warnings ......................................................... 94
Setting the DISPLAY items .............................. 96
Menus
Using the setup menus ................................ 97
Using the menus ............................................ 97
Initializing the menu settings .......................... 98
Setup menu structure .................................. 99
Camera mode menu ........................................ 99
MCR/VCR (playback and external input)
mode menu ............................................... 100
Dubbing mode menu ..................................... 100
Setup menu list ........................................... 101
SCENE FILE screen ...................................... 101
CAMERA SETUP screen .............................. 103
SW MODE screen ......................................... 104
AUTO SW screen .......................................... 106
RECORDING SETUP screen ........................ 107
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen .................. 110
DUBBING SETUP screen ............................. 112
AV IN/OUT SETUP screen ............................ 112
DISPLAY SETUP screen ............................... 113
CARD FUNCTIONS screen .......................... 115
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen ........................ 115
OPTION MENU ............................................. 119
Reference
Before calling for service ........................... 120
Operating precautions ............................... 124
Updating the driver in the camera ............ 126
Condensation.............................................. 126
System resetting......................................... 127
Cleaning ...................................................... 127
Video Heads ................................................ 128
Storage Precautions................................... 129
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards ... 130
Checkpoints for using memory cards ...... 131
Recording format ........................................ 132
Appendix ..................................................... 133
Specifications ............................................. 134
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Outline of operations
This unit is compatible with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards or DV cassette tapes.
The P2 card has a large capacity with a high transfer rate, and allows you sophisticated movie-making on
this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing.
Flow of shooting, playing and saving
The setting values such as the user
file are saved to and read from the
SD memory card.
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P2 mode shooting and playback
(Pages 25 and 74)
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Cassette tape shooting and
playback (Pages 29 and 74)
P2 card
DV cassette tape
You can use the following features:
• HD (High Definition) recording
• Multi format recording
• Variable frame rates
Slow & quick motion recording
• Maximum 4 channel uncompressed digital
audio recording
• DV recording (480i)
• DV recording (480i)
• Dubbing mode recording from a P2 card is
possible.
For details on how to handle recorded data, see
page 130.
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Dubbing mode (Page 87)
Dubbing mode is a function for down-converting contents recorded in
HD (1080i, 720P) on the P2 card to an DV format (480i) and recording it
to tape. You can record onto DV tape contents that have a slow & quick
motion effect.
This is useful when backing up images and checking images on AV
equipment.
• You cannot simultaneously shoot on both the P2 card and the DV cassette tape.
• High-definition (HD) recording to a DV tape is not possible.
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Before use
Saving and editing on external devices
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PC mode (Page 83)
The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear
editing on your computer or other unit.
P2 card
Computer
USB2.0 (Windows)
IEEE1394 (Macintosh)
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1394 host mode (Page 85)
The unit directly controls the external hard
disk drive, and transfers the data (file) to it.
External hard disk
IEEE1394 (SBP-2∗)
DV cassette tape
IEEE1394
(Windows/Macintosh)
AV cable
Component
video cable
Video equipment/
Television
Computer/
Memory card recorder
The contents can be transferred as a data
stream (digital dubbing).
∗Serial Bus Protocol-2
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Precaution for use
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.
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.
• These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a
recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24)
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.
Caution regarding laser beams
• The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam.
When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to
allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.
Notes when connecting a DV (IEEE1394) cable
• Windows:
Before connecting, turn off the main unit power, and check the shape and orientation of the terminal.
• Macintosh:
After turning on the power of the Apple Macintosh computer, check the shape and orientation of the
terminal, and then connect the cable.
(Pages 78, 79)
Media that can be used in this unit
The following media can be used in this unit. For details, refer to the respective pages.
• P2 card (Page 27)
• Digital video cassette tape (Page 29)
• SD/SDHC memory cards (Page 32)
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.
For other usage notes, see page 124.
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Attach the tripod to the tripod hole.
Battery ∗1
AC Adapter
AC power supply cord
/DC cord
Eye cup
Microphone holder
6-mm screws
12-mm screws
Shoulder belt
Component
video cable
PIN-BNC conversion
Ferrite core ∗2
plugs
(3)
Wireless remote
control and battery
(CR2025)
Before use
Accessories
(2) Microphone holder
(2) adapter
Documents and CD
A lens hood cap (page 18) and INPUT 1/2 terminal (page 14) cover are
attached to the camera-recorder.
∗1 For part numbers for the battery, see “OPTIONAL UNITS”. (Page 136)
∗2 When using 1394 cable (sold separately), install a ferrite core on the end nearest the PC. (Page 79)
About this manual
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).
Icons
Explanations specific to the media used are identified by the icons below.
P2
: Explanations for P2 card usage only.
TAPE
: Explanations for tape usage only.
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Description of parts
Right side and rear side
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1
5
7
9
6
4
8
19
11
10
12
18
20
2
2
1
PUSH
13
14
16
15
21
24 26 28
31
23 25 27 29 30
1 POWER switch (Page 20)
24 Remote control sensor (Rear)
2 START/STOP button (Pages 25 and 29)
25 Tally lamp (Rear) (Page 20)
3 OPEN/EJECT switch (Page 29)
4 REC CHECK button (Pages 25 and 30)
26 MEDIA (P2/TAPE) switch
(Pages 25 and 29)
5 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 33)
27 EVF DTL button (Page 22)
6 Zoom button (Page 33)
28 Power terminal (Page 17)
7 Handle zoom button (Page 33)
29 AUDIO control (Page 54)
8 Handle START/STOP button
(Pages 25 and 29)
30 DC INPUT terminal (7.9 V)
9 Pin hole (for zoom ring) (Page 13)
10 Built-in stereo microphone (Page 53)
11 Tally lamp (Front) (Page 20)
12 Remote control sensor (Front)
13 Cassette holder (Pages 29 and 30)
14 Cassette cover (Pages 29 and 30)
15 White balance sensor (Page 40)
16 INPUT 1/2 (audio input) switch (Page 53)
17 Lens hood screw (Page 18)
18 P2 card access lamp (x 2) (Page 26)
19 Viewfinder (Page 21)
20 P2 card slot (x 2) (Page 25)
21 SCENE FILE dial (Page 55)
22 Mode button (Page 25 and 29)
23 Mode lamp (Page 25 and 29)
12
22
17
31 Battery release button (Page 17)
Left side
2
3
22
4
REC
END SEARCH
AUDIO
DUB/
THUMBNAIL
23
19
SET
24
20
21
MENU
PAGE/
AUDIO MON/VAR
25
18
26
BARS
27
SHUTTER
Description
of parts
1
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
MIC POWER +48V
AUDIO
ZEBRA
OIS
AWB
8
ZOOM
SERVO
5
MANUAL
6
7
10 12
9 11
14
13
16
15
1 Focus ring (Page 38)
2 Zoom ring (Page 33)
If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the
provided pin hole (Page 12) so that you don’t
lose it.
3 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 38)
4 Built-in speaker (Page 76)
5 ZOOM switch (Page 33)
6 AWB button (Page 40)
7 FOCUS switch (Page 38)
8 PUSH AUTO button (Page 38)
9 IRIS dial (Page 39)
10 ND FILTER switch (Page 39)
11 IRIS button (Page 39)
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28
29
30
31 32
21 PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button
(Pages 46 and 74)
22 REC button (Page 88)
23 END SEARCH button (Page 75)
24 Operation button (Page 97)
25 BARS button (Page 45)
26 CH1, CH2 SELECT switch (Page 53)
27 SHUTTER, SPEED SEL+/- button (Page 51)
28 RESET button (Page 127)
29 COUNTER - RESET/TC SET button (Page 59)
30 ZEBRA button (Page 43)
31 OIS button (Page 45)
32 INPUT1, 2 switch (MIC POWER +48 V)
(Page 53)
12 GAIN switch (Page 39)
13 WHITE BAL switch (Page 40)
14 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 44)
15 USER button (Page 45)
16 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Pages 25 and 29)
17 LCD monitor (Page 22)
18 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 21)
19 AUDIO DUB/THUMBNAIL button
(Pages 67 and 81)
20 MENU button (Page 97)
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Description of parts (continued)
Terminals and mounting parts
1
3
2
USB 2.0
4
1394
5
6
CAM REMOTE
11
ZOOM SS
FOCUS IRIS
8
9
CH1
IN/
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
12
COMPONENT
OUT
CH2
7
IN/
OUT
10
13
VIDEO
1 Light shoe
2 Microphone shoe (Page 77)
3 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Pages 78 and 83)
4 Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
(Page 77)
5 1394 terminal (Page 78)
6 SD memory card slot (Pages 32 and 57)
7 CAM REMOTE jack∗
FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack)
You can connect a remote control unit to control
the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture).
ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack)
You can connect a remote control unit to control
zoom and start/stop of recording.
8 Tripod hole (Page 10)
9 AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 80)
10 VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (Page 80)
11 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR, 3 pin)
(Pages 53 and 81)
12 S-VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (Page 80)
13 COMPONENT OUT terminal (Page 80)
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∗ Do not connect any equipment except the remote
controller to the remote control jack. Connecting
any equipment other than the remote control may
cause the image brightness to change and/or the
images to appear out of focus.
Remote control
1 DATE/TIME button (Page 76)
• TITLE
• SELECT
• OFF/ON
• PHOTO SHOT
• MULTI/P-IN-P
• STORE
• PB. ZOOM
2 OSD button (Page 76)
3 COUNTER button (Page 59)
Same function as the COUNTER button on the
main unit.
4 COUNTER RESET button (Page 59)
Same function as the COUNTER RESET
button on the main unit.
Description
of parts
The following buttons are for functions that cannot
be executed on the camera-recorder.
5 A.DUB button (Page 81)
Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on
the main unit.
6 REC button (Page 88)
Used during VCR mode
7 PLAY button ( ) (Page 63)
/REW button (
8
2
3
6
7
9
12
8
10
11
DATE/
TIME
PHOTO
SHOT
COUNTER RESET
TITLE
OSD
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
PLAY
A.DUB
INDEX
STOP
FF/
5
10 STILL ADV button (
11 INDEX buttons (
11
PB.
ZOOM
17
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
ITEM
,
,
) (Page 74)
) (Page 76)
12 STOP button ( ) (Page 63)
13 FF/
10
INDEX
VAR.
SEARCH
14
13
STORE
P.B.DIGITAL
4
15
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
SELECT
16
REC
ZOOM
) (Page 63)
9 PAUSE button ( ) (Page 63)
Like the operation buttons of the camera,
MENU operations are performed using SET
button.
START/
STOP
- VOL +
1
button (
) (Page 63)
Buttons for shooting and volume control
14 START/STOP button
Same function as the START/STOP button on
the main unit.
15 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Pages 33 and 76)
16 VAR. SEARCH button (Page 74)
17 MENU button
Functions the same as the MENU button on the
camera.
[
], [
], [
], [
] buttons
Function the same as the , ,
on the camera.
,
buttons
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The battery
Charging
Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC
adapter.
Keep a spare battery with you.
1 Align the battery with the “
” marking on
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.
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.
POWER
CHARGE
3 When the battery is charged, the CHARGE
lamp on the AC adapter goes out.
4 Slide the battery and remove it.
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Recording time of included battery
Recharging time
Approx. 330 min.
Continuous recording time
Approx. 140 min.
• The times given above are approximate for when
scenes are shot in the DVCPRO HD mode on a
P2 card while using the viewfinder.
• 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. Shortcircuiting 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 camerarecorder, and then store it again.
• 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.
• You cannot charge the battery when supplying
power to the camera-recorder from the AC
adapter.
• Operation of battery pack CGR-D16 (1600mAh)
(sold separately) is not guaranteed.
Installing and removing the power supply
Installing and removing the battery
Installation
Removal
Insert the battery until it clicks into place.
1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check
that the mode lamp is off.
2 Remove the battery while pressing the
Preparation
battery release button.
• Support the battery with your hand to ensure
that it will not fall.
Mode lamp
Battery release
button
Connecting and disconnecting the power cord
Installation
Removal
1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.
2 Plug the AC power supply cord into the
1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check
power outlet.
3 Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until
it clicks into place.
that the mode lamp is off.
2 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector
while pressing the battery release button.
3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from
the power outlet.
• You cannot charge the battery when supplying
power to the camera-recorder from the AC
adapter.
DC cord’s battery
connector
CAUTION:
• This unit can be operated at a voltage in the
range of 100-240V AC. An AC plug adapter may
be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. If
a conversion plug is required, consult with your
dealer as to which one is to be purchased.
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the
power outlet when the unit is not going to be
used.
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Adjusting the hand strap
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.
1 Open the cover and adjust the length.
2 Close the cover.
• Make sure the cover is fully closed.
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera.
20 mm or more
20 mm or more
Detaching and attaching the lens hood
Detaching the lens hood
• Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood
counterclockwise to detach it.
Attaching the lens hood
• Turn the lens hood clockwise and fix in position
with the screw.
• Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the
lens when not in use.
Screw
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The remote control
Insert the battery
1 Push the catch in the direction shown by
arrow
to remove the holder.
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.
facing up.
3 Return the holder to its original position.
• 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.)
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.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
• Wireless remote control
Press the STOP ( ) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons
at the same time to set the remote control unit for
use with VCR1.
Alternatively, press the STOP ( ) and STILL ADV
( ) 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
115)
If different settings are used for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, “REMOTE” lights
in red on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
OSD
DATE/
TIME
COUNTER RESET
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
REC
PLAY
PHOTO
SHOT
START/
STOP
TITLE
A.DUB
ZOOM
- VOL +
2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side
Preparation
Setting
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
VCR2
INDEX
SELECT
STOP
INDEX
VAR.
SEARCH
VCR1
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM
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Turn on/off the camera
While pressing the lock release, move the POWER
switch to ON or OFF.
Turn on the camera:
The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA
mode) and the camera is now in the shooting
standby mode.
Turn off the camera:
The red mode lamp goes out.
• 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: Do not switch OFF the camera. In the TAPE
mode, however, put the cylinder head alone
in a stopped (standby) status.
See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS
screen, POWER SAVE (page 118) for details.
• When the operation mode buttons flash in
sequence starting with the top one and the power
then goes off, it means that there is no charge left
in the battery. Recharge the battery.
Mode button
ON
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
Mode lamp
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
116)
When the camera-recorder is in any of the
following states, the tally lamp blinks.
• When an operation initiated by the remote control
unit has been received (8 blinks/sec.)
• When shooting starts in the TAPE mode (8 blinks/
sec.)
• When the end of the tape is reached (4 blinks/
sec.)
• When trouble occurs regarding tape running
systems (4 blinks/sec.)
• When the remaining battery capacity runs out (4
blinks/sec.)
• When the available recording space on the P2
card or tape or the battery power is low (1 blink/
sec.)
• When removing the P2 card during access (4
blinks/sec.)
• When there is no recording space left on the P2
card (4 blinks/sec.)
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Tally lamp
OFF
Lock release
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 127) for details on how to refit
it.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that
Eye cup
images appear in the viewfinder.
• Keep the LCD monitor closed.
Preparation
Eye cup holder
Using the viewfinder
ON
2 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the
Projection
screen is positioned where it is easiest to
see.
• You can move the view finder out to about 90°
perpendicular to the camera.
3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so
that you can see the characters on the
viewfinder screen clearly.
Viewfinder diopter dial
Eye piece
Do not point the eye piece at the sun.
Doing so may damage the parts inside.
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Viewfinder (continued)
Using the LCD
Emphasizing outlines
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 Press the OPEN button in the direction
shown by arrow
to open the LCD.
It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try
to open it further as this will damage the
camera.
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 In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL.
• “EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for
about 2 seconds.
EVF DTL button
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.
• 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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Press EVF DTL again to return to the original
display. “EVF DTL OFF” appears on the screen for
about 2 seconds.
Adjusting the screen display
1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)
2 Press the MENU button.
5 Adjust the selected item using the
or
operation button.
SET
Operation button
• For menu operation (Page 97)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the
remote control. (Page 15)
3 Viewfinder adjustments
Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu
DISPLAY SETUP screen.
LCD monitor adjustments
Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu
DISPLAY SETUP screen.
4 Select the item to be set using the
6 Press MENU three times to exit the menus.
Preparation
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 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 COLOR.) The resolution is
the same for both of them.
or
operation button.
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Setting the calendar
The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents
(clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the
thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure
to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE.
This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20
PM on December 25, 2005.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)
2 Press the MENU button.
3 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS
screen, TIME ZONE, set the time difference
from Greenwich mean time using the
or
operation button. (Page 117)
(Example of MENU in the TAPE mode)
SET
Operation button
6 Press the
operation button to move the
setting item to MONTH.
7 Press the
or
operation button to set
MONTH to DEC.
8 Set DAY, HOUR, and MIN using the method
shown in steps 4 and 5.
• This is a 24-hour clock.
MENU
• For menu operation (Page 97)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the
remote control. (Page 15)
4 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS
screen, CLOCK SET, select YES.
9 Press MENU three times to exit the menus.
5 Press the
or
YEAR to 2005.
operation button to set
Choose a year between 2000 and 2030.
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• The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the
time is correct before shooting.
• When using the camera overseas, do not set
the CLOCK SET option to the current time, but
instead enter the time difference from Greenwich
mean time according to TIME ZONE.
Basic shooting operations (P2 card)
1 Switch the MEDIA switch to “P2”.
2 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)
3 Lift up the viewfinder and open the card slot
cover.
4 Insert the P2 card securely in the card slot.
• There are two card slots.
• Be absolutely sure to close the card slot
covers to keep the dust out.
• Do not remove the P2 card while the P2 card
access lamps are blinking orange. (Page 26)
2
ON
1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)
• Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is
lighted red. If not, press the mode button.
2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO
to select auto mode.
• “A” appears on the viewfinder and LCD
screens.
• The focus, gain, iris and white balance are
adjusted automatically.
3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the
POWER switch to start shooting.
• Press again to return to the camera to the
shooting standby mode.
• Use the handle START/STOP button to make
it easier to shoot from low angles.
2 LCD side
AUTO
3
4
Shooting in auto mode
Handle START/STOP
button
MANUAL
Shooting
Preparing to shoot using a P2 card
P2
Lock
release
1
P2
TAPE
Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power
is switched ON.
If you attempt to operate the MEDIA switch, the
message “TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed.
In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch
it ON again.
REC CHECK
button
Mode button
1
ON
3
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
Mode lamp
Lock
release
Under the following circumstances, even if you
press the STOP button it may take some time until
the writing to the P2 card finishes. For this reason,
the operation will not be acknowledged if you press
the START button too soon.
• Stopped after only a short recording time
• Stopped immediately after the recording has
moved to a second P2 card
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P2
Basic shooting operations (P2 card) (continued)
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)
In the shooting pause mode, press the REC
CHECK button.
A few seconds of the last thing you shot play.
• Note that this REC CHECK portion will also be
recorded to any equipment you have set up to
make backup recordings.
• Only the POWER and START/STOP buttons are
operable during REC CHECK.
• The REC CHECK function does not work when
PC, MCR or DUB has been selected as the
operation mode.
P2 card access lamp
Protecting against a possible erasure
The HD recording(720P/60P) settings are already
made in the default mode.
(To view the current settings, see page 44.)
Switch the write-protect switch of the P2 card to
[PROTECT].
P2 card access lamps
CAMERA mode (MCR)
Lights green: Data can be saved onto the cards or
loaded from them.
Blinks green (slow): No available space on card,
card is write-protected
Lights orange: Slot that is the object of recording
Blinks orange : Data is now being accessed.
Blinks orange (fast): A card is now being
recognized.
Both lamps blink orange: Ejection of card during
access
Off: Cards have not been inserted or formatted.
Insertion of incompatible card.
PC mode (USB DEVICE)
Blinks orange: Data is now being accessed.
Off: A status other than access underway.
PC mode (1394 DEVICE)
Blinks orange: Connected
Off: Not connected
PC mode (1394 HOST)
Lights green: Access standby.
Blinks orange: Data is now being accessed.
Off: Cards have not been inserted or formatted.
Insertion of incompatible card.
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Write-protect switch
PROTECT
P2
Formatting P2 cards
1 Press the mode button and set it to MCR
mode (the MCR/VCR lamp lights).
• Thumbnails are displayed.
3 On the menu, select OPERATION and then
FORMAT. (Page 70)
• A screen such as the one shown below
appears. Select the number of the slot
into which you inserted the P2 card to
be formatted. Select EXIT to cancel the
formatting.
• When you press the MENU button, the menu
display disappears.
2 Press the MENU button.
SET
Operation
button
CAMERA
MENU button
Mode button
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
4 Select YES on the confirmation screen.
Shooting
MENU
• The selected P2 card is formatted.
Mode lamp
Recording times
Card model
Capacity
DVCPRO/DV
2-channel
audio
DVCPRO50
4-channel
audio
DVCPRO HD∗1
DVCPRO HD
720P/24PN
DVCPRO HD
720P/30PN
AJ-P2C004HG
4 GB
approx. 16 min.
approx. 8 min.
approx. 4 min.
approx. 10 min.
approx. 8 min.
AJ-P2C008HG
8 GB
approx. 32 min. approx. 16 min.
approx. 8 min.
approx. 20 min. approx. 16 min.
AJ-P2C016RG
16 GB
approx. 64 min. approx. 32 min. approx. 16 min. approx. 40 min. approx. 32 min.
• The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) card cannot be used.
• The displayed available space includes the management area, and so the space available for recording is
smaller than this.
• Concerning the division of clips recorded on P2 cards
When using a P2 card of at least 8 GB in this camera, if the continuous recording time for a single
session exceeds the time shown in the following table, recording will be automatically resumed as a
different clip. When performing a thumbnail operation (display, delete, restore, copy, etc.) on clips using
P2 cards, you can operate them as a single clip. When you are using non-linear editing software and a
PC, for example, the clips are displayed individually.
Recording Format
DVCPRO HD∗1
Recording times
approx. 5 min.
DVCPRO50
approx. 10 min.
DVCPRO/DV
approx. 20 min.
∗1 The 720P/30PN and 720P/24PN formats are not
included in the DVCPRO HD recording format.
• When using any other types of cards, the driver installed in the camera-recorder may need to be updated.
(Page 126)
• For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the
following Web sites.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
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Basic shooting operations (P2 card) (continued)
P2
Remove the P2 card
1 Lift up the viewfinder and open the card slot
cover.
• Check that the P2 card access lamp is not
blinking orange.
2 Press the card eject button once, and when
the button has popped back up, press it
again.
3 Remove the P2 card.
1
Card eject button
2
3
• Do not eject the P2 card or turn the power off
under the following circumstances, since doing
so may cause a malfunction in the card:
1) While the orange P2 card access lamp is
blinking after the card is inserted (and until it
stops blinking).
2) During recording, during the recording finish
process, or while the access lamp is blinking.
• If a P2 card is ejected during formatting or while
its data is being accessed, “TURN POWER
OFF” appears in the viewfinder, and a warning
is indicated by an alarm or tally lamp. If this
happens, turn the power off and back on again.
When a card is ejected during formatting:
Format the card again.
When a card is ejected while its data is being
accessed:
The clips may be thrown out of order. Check the
clips and repair them. (For details on repairing
clips, see page 70.)
• During recording, a P2 card inserted into an
empty slot will not be immediately recognized at
the following times.
1) Immediately after pre-recording
2) Before and after performing continuous
recording (loop recording, hot swap recording,
etc.) spanning two slots
• During playback, a P2 card inserted into the
empty slot will not be recognized and the P2
card access lamp will not light. When playback is
completed, the P2 card recognition will begin.
• You can use ACCESS LED on the OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen to set the P2 card access
lamps so that they will always be off. In this case,
either turn off the power or wait until enough time
has passed after inserting the cards or stopping
operation before ejecting the cards.
• If a P2 card is ejected while thumbnails are
displayed, the thumbnail screen is released.
Cautions in using P2 cards
Before using a P2 card, be sure to format it with a
P2 device.
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Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape)
Shooting in auto mode
1 Switch the MEDIA switch to “TAPE”.
2 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)
3 Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the
direction shown by the arrow to open the
cassette cover.
• The cassette holder opens automatically.
• The cassette holder will not open if the
camera is not supplied with power (AC
adapter or a battery).
4 Insert the cassette tape.
5 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
• Close the cassette cover only after the
cassette holder is completely in position.
2
ON
1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)
• Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is
lighted red. If not, press the mode button.
2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO
to select auto mode.
• “A” appears on the viewfinder and LCD
screens.
• The focus, gain, iris and white balance are
adjusted automatically.
3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the
POWER switch to start shooting.
• Press again to return to the camera to the
shooting standby mode.
• Use the handle START/STOP button to make
it easier to shoot from low angles.
2 LCD side
AUTO
Handle START/STOP
button
MANUAL
Shooting
Preparing to shoot using a tape
3
TAPE
Lock
release
1
P2
TAPE
4
5
REC CHECK
button
Mode button
PUSH
PUSH
1
ON
3
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
Mode lamp
Lock
release
Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power
is switched ON.
If you attempt to operate the MEDIA switch, the
message “TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed.
In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch
it ON again.
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TAPE
Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape) (continued)
Checking scenes taken (REC CHECK)
In the shooting pause mode, press the REC
CHECK button.
A few seconds of the last thing you shot play, and
then the camera returns to the shooting pause
mode.
• The REC CHECK function cannot be used
unless the recording is at least one second long.
• When recording backup images by connecting
the equipments using a 1394 cable, the images
will not appear during REC CHECK.
• The REC CHECK function does not work when
VCR or DUB has been selected as the operation
mode.
1
2
3
Remove the cassette tape
1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the
direction shown by the arrow to open the
cassette cover.
• The cassette holder opens automatically.
• The cassette holder will not open if the
camera is not supplied with power (AC
adapter or battery).
• A tape cannot be ejected in P2 mode or
during recording in TAPE mode.
2 Remove the cassette.
3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
• Close the cassette cover only after the
cassette holder is completely in position.
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PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
TAPE
You can use tapes with this mark
.
Use the following mini DV cassette tapes with this
camera-recorder.
AY-DVM63 series tape
(60 minutes in SP mode)
Do not use 80-minute mini DV cassette tapes.
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.
• 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
Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP
mode as the tracks on the tape are narrower than
the heads.
Tape loading and unloading
• Tapes cannot be loaded or unloaded when the
MEDIA switch is set to P2.
• 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 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.
• 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.
Shooting
Cassette tapes
Preventing accidental erasure
To prevent erasing the recordings on a tape by
accident, set the tab on the cassette to SAVE.
REC
SAVE
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Using SD/SDHC memory cards
You can use SD and SDHC memory cards (the
term “SD memory card” is used for both hereafter)
to save and load SCENE files and USER files.
(Page 57)
P2
5 On the menu, select OPERATION, FORMAT
and then SD CARD. (Page 70)
• Select EXIT to cancel the formatting.
Installing and removing the SD
memory card
Installation
1 Open the cover, and insert the card while
making sure it is oriented in the proper
direction.
Access lamp
LO
CK
6 Select YES on the confirmation screen.
• The selected SD memory card is formatted.
• You can also format from the SD CARD FORMAT
option on the CARD FUNCTIONS screen. (Page
115)
• With SDHC cards, 32 KB of capacity will have
been used.
Cautions in using SD memory cards
2 Close the cover.
Removal
1 Open the cover, and check that the access
lamp is not lit.
2 Press the card further into the unit, grasp
the card, and then remove.
3 Close the cover.
Formatting SD memory card
1 Switch the MEDIA switch to “P2”.
2 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)
3 Press the mode button and set it to MCR
mode (the MCR/VCR lamp lights).
4 Press the MENU button.
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• SD memory cards used with the AG-HVX200
should conform to SD or SDHC standards. Be
sure to format cards using the AG-HVX200.
To format SD memory cards using a personal
computer, download the dedicated software from
the support site.
SD memory cards with the following capacity can
be used for the AG-HVX200.
SD (from 8 MB to 2 GB):
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
128 MB
SDHC (4 GB only):
4 GB
For the latest information not available in the
Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk
at the following Web sites.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
• SD memory cards must not be used or stored in
an environment where they may be
Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;
Exposed to water droplets; or
Electrically charged.
• Be sure always close the cover when using an
SD memory card.
• You cannot use the SD memory card in the TAPE
mode.
• See also “Checkpoints for using memory cards”
on page 131.
Using the zoom function
Zoom button
Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO so that you can
use the motor-driven zoom.
T
: Zoom in
W : Zoom out
Gently press the zoom button on the cassette
cover 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.
Set the HANDLE ZOOM switch speeds by going
to the setup menus, SW MODE screen HANDLE
ZOOM (Page 104).
Zoom ring
Set the ZOOM switch to MANU so that you can
use the zoom ring.
• You cannot use the zoom ring if the ZOOM switch
is set to SERVO. Trying to use it could damage
the camera.
HANDLE ZOOM switch
Handle zoom button
Zoom button
Zoom ring
Shooting
This camera has a 13 x optical zoom function.
Zoom with the zoom button or the zoom ring.
On the remote control
Press ZOOM/VOL to zoom with the motor drive.
• Zoom speed is fixed at medium.
ZOOM
COUNTER RESET
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
REC
PLAY
PHOTO
SHOT
TITLE
A.DUB
SERVO
START/
STOP
MANU
ZOOM
- VOL +
OSD
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM/VOL button
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
STOP
INDEX
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
ITEM
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Variable frame rates (VFR)
P2
By taking full advantage of the special characteristics of P2 cards, this unit provides frame skipping
(undercranking) recording and highspeed (overcranking) recording, which are actually movie techniques,
without the use of a frame rate converter. (Either the 30PN or 24PN mode must be set for this.)
Since the camera-recorder records only the effective frames (native recording), recording is possible for
between 2 times and 2.5 times as long compared with recording in the 24P, 30P or 60P mode (standard
recording).
As with Panasonic’s Varicam model (AJ-HDC27 series), this unit also provides a recording format that
allows frame rate conversion using nonlinear editing. (Either the 30P or 24P mode must be set for this.)
24PN mode:
The camera-recorder shoots in the 24 fps native mode. The video signals delivering images at a rate of
24 fps are recorded in 24 frames. The signals are recorded only in the effective frames so recording is
possible for 2.5 times as long.
: effective frame
Camera-Recorder
24P
1
1
2
1
1
1
24PN
1
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
• Before VFR shooting, you must set the recording frame rate and recording format ahead of time.
• You cannot change the frame rates while recording.
• VFR shooting is possible only in progressive-shooting P2 mode with 720 vertical lines.
You can select any of 11 recording frame rates ranging from 12 frames per second (fps) to 60 fps.
The list of formats that allow recording by the camera-recorder (Page 132)
There may be slight discrepancies between the recording frame rate displayed and the frame rate at which
the images are actually recorded. Refer to the table below.
Recording frame
rate displayed
Frame rate at which
images are actually
recorded
34
60
48
36
32
30
26
24
22
20
18
12
59.94 48.17 35.68 32.11 29.97 26.44 23.98 22.48 19.55 17.98 12.26
P2
Standard recording
1 Using the REC FORMAT (P2) function
1 Using the REC FORMAT (P2) function (page
2 Select the appropriate scene file using the
2 Select the appropriate scene file using the
3 Using the OPERATION TYPE function (page
3 Using the OPERATION TYPE function (page
(page 107) on the RECORDING SETUP
screen, select 720/30PN or 720/24PN as the
recording format.
SCENE FILE dial.
If necessary, before doing this, perform the
camera settings from the setting menu, and
register the scene file. (page 55)
101) on the SCENE FILE screen, select FILM
CAM, and set the desired recording frame
rate using the FRAME RATE function (page
101).
4 Press the START/STOP button to start or
stop native recording in VFR mode.
• No signals are output from the 1394 terminal
during recording or recording standby in the
native mode.
• Sound is not recorded. However, sound will be
recorded when the same frame rate is used
for both recording and playback.
• When a recorded clip lasting a long time
is to be played back and imported using
a nonlinear editing system that supports
Varicams, the UB MODE option on the
RECORDING SETUP screen must be set to
FRM.RATE.
• If the effective frame information is to be
carried over when recording onto this camerarecorder from a nonlinear editing system that
supports Varicams, the 1394 UB REGEN
option on the RECORDING SETUP screen
must be set to ON.
• After editing, materials are output from the
nonlinear editing system in 1080i/24P or
720P/60P (24P over 60P) format.
107) on the RECORDING SETUP screen,
select 720P/60P, 720P/30P or 720P/24P as
the recording format.
SCENE FILE dial.
If necessary, before doing this, perform the
camera settings from the setting menu, and
register the scene file. (page 55)
101) on the SCENE FILE screen, select FILM
CAM, and set the desired recording frame
rate using the FRAME RATE function (page
101).
When 720P/30P or 720P/24P has been
selected as the recording format, the following
displays appear depending on the setting which
has been selected for the FRAME RATE item
on the SCENE FILE screen.
1) PULL DOWN information displayed in
PROPERTY-CLIP PROPERTY-VIDEO
With the default setting: 2:2 or 2:3
With any other settings: other
2) Format information in the bottom left of the
screen when thumbnails are displayed
With the default setting: 720P/30P or 720P/24P
With any other settings: 720P/60P
(The “default” setting is 30FRAME if the
frame rate of the recording format is 30P or
24FRAME if it is 24P.)
Shooting
Native recording
4 Press the START/STOP button to start or
stop standard recording in VFR mode.
• Sound is recorded.
• In the case of a nonlinear editing system that
supports Varicams equipped with an effective
frame extraction function, you can upload
even undercrank or overcrank shooting
materials as is. (The UB MODE option on the
RECORDING SETUP screen must be set to
FRM.RATE.)
• After editing, materials are output from the
nonlinear editing system in 1080i/24P or
720P/60P (24P over 60P) format.
• The 24P format is used for 2:3 pull-down
recording; the 30P format is used for 2:2 pulldown recording.
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P2
Variable frame rates (VFR) (continued)
Using variable frame rates (VFR)
Standard speed shooting for movie
production
When making movies to show on a screen, a frame
rate of 24 fps (frames per second), which is the
same as for films, is the norm (1x speed). If you
use the settings below, the same kind of playback
as with screenings can be obtained. By using the
720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma,
high-quality film-like images can be achieved.
Recording
format
(REC FORMAT)
Recording
frame rate
(FRAME RATE)
720P/24P
(2:3 pull-down)
720P/24PN
(native
recording)
24 fps∗
Standard speed shooting for making
commercials and dramas
When producing commercials and dramas to be
shown on a TV screen, as in the case of HDTV/
SDTV and other broadcasts, a frame rate of 30
fps (frames per second) is the norm (1x speed).
If you use the settings below, the same kind of
playback as when the programs are broadcast can
be obtained. Commercials and music clips will be
recorded with a high film-like picture quality while
the number of frames is also ideally suited to TV
broadcasts.
Recording
format
(REC FORMAT)
Recording
frame rate
(FRAME RATE)
720P/30P
(2:2 pull-down)
720P/30PN
(native
recording)
30 fps∗
Undercrank shooting
This way of shooting provides quick motion effects
used to present such scenes as the movement of
clouds, someone standing among crowd of people,
and moves made by martial artists. If, for instance,
you have shot scenes using the 24P recording
format for specifying the playback frames, you can
double the speed of the quick motion effects by
setting the VFR recording frame rate to 12 fps.
Recording
format
(REC FORMAT)
720P/24P,
720P/24PN
720P/30P,
720P/30PN
Recording
frame rate
(FRAME RATE)
Set to 22 fps
or lower.∗
Set to 26 fps
or lower.∗
• In the case of the 720P/24P and 720P/30P
formats, the quick motion effect can be obtained
by using a nonlinear editing system to process
what has been recorded.
Overcrank shooting
This way of shooting provides slow motion effects
used to show car chases as well as action scenes,
climax scenes and other dramatic presentations.
If, for instance, you have shot scenes using the
30P recording format for specifying the playback
frames, you can obtain slow motion effects with the
speed halved by setting the recording frame rate to
60 fps. Images in the 720P progressive format will
create smoothly flowing slow motion sequences
with a high picture quality.
Recording
format
(REC FORMAT)
720P/24P,
720P/24PN
720P/30P,
720P/30PN
Recording
frame rate
(FRAME RATE)
Set to 26 fps or
higher.∗
Set to 32 fps
or higher.∗
• In the case of the 720P/24P and 720P/30P
formats, the slow motion effect can be obtained
by using a nonlinear editing system to process
what has been recorded.
∗ You can select any of 11 recording frame rates
ranging from 12 frames per second (fps) to 60
fps. (Page 101)
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Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive mode
Selecting 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA,
480i/30P, 480i/24P or 480i/24PA in the REC
FORMAT option (page 107) of the setting menu
RECORDING SETUP screen enables shooting in
progressive mode.
30P mode:
Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive
mode.
For output and recording, the 30-frame-persecond signal is converted to 60-field-per-second
interlace.
This mode gives you high quality images.
60 i
A B C D E F G H I J
AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je
24P mode:
Shoot 24 frames a second in the progressive
mode.
For output and recording, the 24-frame-persecond signal is converted to 60-field-per-second
interlace using the widely used “2:3” ratio.
This gives you images similar to a movie shot
with film.
24 P
A B C D E F G H
60 i
AoAeBoBeBoCeCoDeDoDeEoEeFoFe Fo Ge GoHe Ho He
Note the following when shooting in
progressive mode.
• You cannot have a gain of 18dB.
• Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) or 1/60 for
best results.
• There may be a slight delay to the start of
recording when you use the 24P or 24P
advanced modes because 5 frames are recorded
at a time. When using a tape, the shortest
possible recording time is three seconds.
Shooting
30 P
With the “2:3” method, frames [BoCe], [CoDe],
[FoGe], and [GoHe] shown in the illustration would
be extended over different frames which can cause
a drop in picture quality.
With the 24P advanced method, however, frames
[BoCe] and [FoGe] are cut out, leading to a
reduction in image quality loss.
If you also use a system compatible with the
advanced method, editing will also yield better
quality images than those shot in the normal 24P
mode.
• If you are not going to do your editing on such a
system, use the normal 24P method for shooting.
24P advanced mode:
Shoot 24 frames a second in the progressive
mode.
For output and recording, the 24-frame-persecond signal is converted to 60-field-per-second
interlace using “advanced” conversion.
24 PA
A B C D E F G H
60 i
AoAeBoBeBoCeCoCeDoDeEoEeFoFe Fo Ge GoGeHo He
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Shooting in manual mode
Set the unit to manual mode when manually
adjusting the focus, iris, gain and white balance.
Manual focusing
1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to
Focus ring
manual mode.
FOCUS ASSIST button
FOCUS switch
PUSH AUTO button
AUTO/MANUAL switch
Switching to manual mode
If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode
( on the viewfinder and LCD goes out).
2 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 51)
• If the auto focus mode is set with any format
except 60i and 60P, controlling the focus will take
slightly longer than in the normal focus mode.
• If you have set ON for the AF item on the setting
menu AUTO SW screen, auto focusing will occur
regardless of the position of the FOCUS switch
when the auto mode has been established. (Page
106)
• During macro shooting “AF” or “MF” will be
displayed in a frame on the screen.
Using focus assist
When you press the FOCUS ASSIST button, the
area at the center of the screen will be enlarged,
making it easier for you to bring the subjects into
focus. The normal display is restored about 10
seconds after the focus ring has been operated.
This is useful when focusing manually. This
function is enabled only during recording or
recording standby in the HD modes of 1080i and
720P, and it does not work in external input mode.
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Adjusting the gain
ND FILTER switch
IRIS button
When the display is dark, increase the gain to
brighten the display.
1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the
AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual
mode ( goes out). (Page 38)
2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.
IRIS dial
Iris adjustments
1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode.
(Page 38)
2 Press the IRIS button to switch how to
adjust the aperture of lens.
AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically.
MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually.
3 Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of
lens when in the manual iris mode.
In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be
corrected using this dial.
Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture
control in the setup menus, SW MODE screen,
IRIS DIAL. (Page 104)
If you have set ON under A.IRIS on the setting
menu AUTO SW screen, auto iris will be forcibly
selected when auto mode has been established.
(Page 106)
L: Set here under normal conditions. (0 dB)
M: 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.)
You can change the M and H gain values using the
MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN items on the setting
menu SW MODE screen. (Page 104)
If ON is set for the setting menu AUTO SW and
you have selected a setting other than OFF under
AGC, auto gain will be provided when auto mode
has been established regardless of the GAIN
switch position. (Page 106)
When the recording frame rate is less than 22 fps
and when a slow shutter speed (1/15) has been
set, the gain is fixed at 0 dB regardless of the GAIN
switch setting. (Pages 34 and 51)
Shooting
GAIN switch
Light intensity adjustments
Use the ND FILTER Switch to change the ND Filter
used (filter to change light intensity).
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.
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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Shooting in manual mode (continued)
Adjusting the white balance
In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust
the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If
the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only
will the white be reproduced poorly but the color
tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.
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.
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.
4 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B
(whichever one you want to save the
adjustment in).
5 Press the AWB button.
• Adjustment takes a few seconds.
(The following messages appear on the
screen.)
Message during adjustment
AWB Ach ACTIVE
Message after adjustment
AWB Ach OK
An error message appears on the screen when
white balance adjustment is not possible.
Message when adjustment cannot be done
AWB Ach NG
WHITE BAL switch
AWB button
White balance adjustments
1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode.
(Page 38)
2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 51)
3 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.
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• White balance cannot be adjusted if the Auto
Tracking White (ATW) function is working.
If you have set ON under ATW (Auto Tracking
White) on the setting menu AUTO SW screen,
ATW will be selected when auto mode has been
established regardless of the WHITE BAL switch
position. (Page 106)
Error messages
LOW LIGHT
LEVEL OVER
Adjustments
Increase light or increase
the gain.
Reduce light or decrease
the gain.
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.
Adjusting the white balance (continued)
Use this feature when you have no time to make
white balance adjustments.
1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode
( on the viewfinder and LCD goes out).
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
P3.2K (3200 K): halogen light
P5.6K (5600 K): outdoors
3 Press the AWB button.
White balance switches between 3200 K and
5600 K.
Black balance adjustments
In order to reproduce the black accurately, adjust
the zero level of all three RGB primary colors. If the
black balance is not adjusted properly, not only will
the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones
of the entire screen will also be downgraded.
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.
• You switch between the progressive and normal
(60i) modes.
Message during adjustment
ABB ACTIVE
Message after adjustment
ABB END
Auto Tracking White (ATW)
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 104)
The ATW feature is set to work in the auto mode at
the time of shipping. (Page 106)
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.
Use the procedure described on the preceding
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.
Shooting
Using presets
White balance sensor
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.
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Shooting techniques for different targets
Low-angle shooting
Use the START/STOP button on the handle to
make it easier to shoot from low angles.
START/STOP button
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Self-portrait shooting
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.
Marker
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.
• 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.
BARS
SHUTTER
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
ZEBRA 1 → ZEBRA 2
↑
↓
OFF ← MARKER
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 brightness of the areas near the screen center
can be checked as a percentage (0% to 99%).
“99%↑” appears if the percentage is over 99.
Image level detection area
Marker
Image level
MIC POWER +48V
ZEBRA
OIS
The normal display reappears if you press the
ZEBRA button again.
Shooting
Zebra pattern
In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen,
ZEBRA DETECT 1 and ZEBRA DETECT 2, set the
brightness for the zebra patterns. (Page 113)
The zebra pattern you have set appears as a
percentage on the display for about 2 seconds.
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Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)
Checking and displaying shooting
status
Changing the image size
When recording in 480i mode, you can change the
size (aspect ratio) of the images that you record.
Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus,
CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV. (Page
103)
• For menu operation (Page 97)
NORMAL:
Recorded in the regular 4:3 aspect ratio.
DISP/MODE CHK button
When you hold down the DISP/MODE CHK
button during recording standby or recording, all
the information including the setting status of the
shooting functions and a list of functions allocated
to the USER buttons, will be displayed. When
you release the button, the normal display will be
restored.
When you push the DISP/MODE CHK button
during recording standby or recording, all the
information will be unshown. When you press the
button again, the normal display will be restored.
The information is retained even if you turn off
the unit’s power or switch to another media or
operation mode.
LETTER BOX:
Recorded in the 16:9 aspect ratio.
Black bands are recorded at the top and bottom
of the image.
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.
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 114)
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Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce
the effects of camera shake when shooting by
hand.
Press the OIS button to turn the function on and
off.
appears on the screen when this function is on.
Turn the function off when using a tripod for more
natural images.
BARS
SHUTTER
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
MIC POWER +48V
ZEBRA
OIS
• 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. The button’s function is
forcibly canceled during playback or REC CHECK
and also when thumbnails are displayed.
BLACKFADE:
Press and hold to fade out to black. Audio also
fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is
released.
WHITEFADE:
Press and hold to fade out to white. Audio also
fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is
released.
You can allocate one of twelve 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: WHITEFADE
USER2: BACKLIGHT
USER3: INDEX/MEMO
For details, see the setup menus, SW MODE
screen, USER1 to 3. (Page 105)
If you press a USER button to which one of the
following functions has been allocated and then
turn off the power, that button will revert to the
previous setting:
SPOTLIGHT, BACKLIGHT, ATW, ATW LOCK,
GAIN: 18dB, FOCUS RING
Shooting
Using the USER buttons
Optical Image Stabilizer
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. (In the manual iris mode, the backlight
compensation status is retained even if the
backlight compensation is released.)
Color bars
Press the BARS button to output a color bar screen
to a television or monitor so you can adjust them.
Press the button again to turn the feature off.
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Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)
Adjusting the volume while shooting
Adjusting the volume
PAGE/
AUDIO MON/VAR
•
•
If you are monitoring the sound through
headphones while shooting, you can adjust the
volume with the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button.
• To adjust the recording level (Page 54)
•
•
Backup recording
If you have connected equipment to the 1394
terminal (pages 78 and 79), you can make
automatic backup recordings of whatever you are
shooting.
• In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS
screen, 1394 CONTROL and 1394 CMD SEL,
select how to control the equipment you have
connected. (Page 115)
• Select the settings below for the following items
on the DISPLAY SETUP screen (page 113) for
backup recording when using a tape.
• OFF for VIDEO OUT OSD
• OFF for DATE/TIME
Note the following when backup recording.
• When performing backup recording while a tape
is used:
• If either of the following settings have been
selected, the OSD will be output to the 1394
output at all times except when the unit is in
the recording mode.
- When ON has been set for the VIDEO OUT
OSD option on the DISPLAY SETUP screen
(page 113)
- When a setting other than OFF has been
selected for the DATE/TIME option on the
DISPLAY SETUP screen (page 113)
• Bear in mind that the OSD may be recorded
inadvertently if backup recording is performed
when a setting other than OFF is selected for
the 1394 CONTROL option (page 115) on the
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
• If the DATE/TIME button on the remote control
is pressed, the date and time will be output
to the 1394 output regardless of whether
recording is underway or the recording
standby status is established.
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 media 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-HVX200 as the external
unit for backup recording, select “OFF” for 1394
CONTROL on the external unit and set it to MCR/
VCR mode.
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 1394 signals
before backup recording.
You can have a media in the external unit start
recording automatically when the media in this
unit is almost finished. Set 1394 CONTROL
(page 115) to “CHAIN”.
Note that images are recorded even when you
perform a rec check if a P2 card is being used:
When a tape is used, no images are output
during rec check.
You cannot perform backup recording when the
unit is set up for native recording.
Backup recording does not work in three of
the special recording modes of the P2 card:
Interval recording, One-shot recording and Loop
recording. (Pages 48 - 50)
Backup recording does not work during direct
shooting (page 67) in MCR mode.
P2
If you insert two P2 cards into the two card slots,
this function allows you to record continuously on
the two cards.
You can also record continuously on three or more
cards by replacing one card while data is being
recorded on the other. (Hot swap recording)
However, depending on when the P2 card is
inserted into an empty slot (immediately after prerecording, or before or after continuous recording
spanning two slots), there may be a delay in
recognizing the P2 card. We recommend inserting
the P2 card while there is at least one minute
remaining on the card that is recording.
If you allocate SLOT SEL to a USER button under
USER (page 105) on the SW MODE screen, you
can switch the slot with the card on which data is to
be written using a one-touch operation.
• You cannot change slots while recording so do
this during recording standby.
• Does not support hot swap playback.
Text memo recording
This function adds text memos at the video points
on the clip now being recorded or played back.
When you press the USER button to which the
INDEX or MEMO function has been allocated, the
text memo signal will be recorded at that point.
(Page 58)
On the thumbnail screen you can select only those
clips where text memos have been added, and
then either display those clips or play them back.
You can record up to a hundred text memos per
clip.
You will need the latest updated version of P2
Viewer to edit the text memos. (Page 58)
• You cannot record text memos during interval
recording or one-shot recording.
• INVALID appears when you cannot record text
memos.
Shooting
2-slot continuous recording
Shot mark function
The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips
are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen
monitor you can select only those clips with a shot
mark and display them or play them back.
During recording, when you press the USER button
to which the SHOT MARK function has been
allocated, MARK ON appears in the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder, and a shot mark is set for the
thumbnail of the clip being recorded. If you press
the button again, the shot mark is released.
You can also set or release the shot marks by
performing the thumbnail operations for clips.
(Page 67)
However, note that you cannot set or release shot
marks during playback.
• INVALID appears when you cannot set or release
shot marks.
• When the video data of a single shoot using
hot swap recording is made up of multiple clips,
you cannot set or release shot marks unless all
the P2 cards that make up the video data are
inserted into the slots.
• You cannot set or release shot marks during loop
recording.
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TAPE
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)
1 Press
Finding specific scenes
(image search)
MULTI/
P-IN-P
REC
A.DUB
- VOL +
Remote control
Camera
PLAY
or
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
or
in the shooting standby
mode.
The tape plays forward or backward while you
are pressing the button.
2 Release the button when you find the point
you are looking for.
The camera returns to shooting standby mode.
SELECT
• The scenes may not connect smoothly for certain
recording states.
Index recording
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.
When you press the USER button to which the
INDEX/MEMO function has been allocated at
any point during shooting or recording, the index
signals are recorded if a tape is being used. When
the same USER button is pressed in shooting or
recording pause mode, recording standby status is
established for the index signals. The index signals
are recorded when shooting or recording is started.
You can conduct searches (index searches) during
playback by recording these signals. (Page 76)
Using the special recording functions
P2
When recording to a P2 card, making the settings in the RECORDING SETUP screen (page 107) enables
special recording functions such as Pre-recording, Interval Recording, One Shot Recording, and Loop
Recording.
These special recording functions can be used only when the settings below are established.
• OPERATION TYPE item (page 101): VIDEO CAM
• Recording format: 1080i/60i, 720P/60P, 480i/60i, 1080i/30P, 720P/30P or 480i/30P
Pre-recording (PRE REC)
This function is used to record pictures and sound
starting at a fixed time (approx. 3 seconds for HD
recording or approx. 7 seconds for 480i recording)
before the time when the actual recording has
been set to start.
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Recording start
operation
Recording stop
operation
(Time)
Actual
recording time
Pre-recording
time
P2
previous page have been established for
the OPERATION TYPE item and recording
format.
2 Select ON under PREREC MODE. (Page 107)
• For menu operations (Page 97)
Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)
With this function, the unit continuously records
frames (1/30 sec.) one at a time with an interval.
The interval can be set with INTERVAL TIME item.
One-frame
recording
One-frame
recording
One-frame
recording
3 Press the START/STOP button.
Pre-recording starts.
• In the following cases, the pre-recording
function will be canceled, and recording will
be initiated from the respective operation
points.
· When IEEE1394 input recording is initiated
· When the unit is transferred from the
playback mode to the recording mode
· When interval recording is initiated
· When one-shot recording is initiated
· When loop recording is initiated
• Immediately after switching from the MCR
mode to CAMERA mode, immediately after
turning on the camera-recorder’s power or
immediately after changing the PRE-REC
option setting, it may not be possible to
record the images and sound before the time
mentioned on the previous page has elapsed
even if the recording has been started straight
away.
(Time)
Time set as
INTERVAL TIME
Time set as
INTERVAL TIME
1 Check that the settings given on the
previous page have been established for
the OPERATION TYPE item and recording
format.
2 Select INTERVAL under REC FUNCTION.
(Page 107)
• For menu operations (Page 97)
Shooting
1 Check that the settings given on the
3 Set the time INTERVAL TIME. (Page 107)
4 Press the START/STOP button.
The unit starts INTERVAL REC operation.
To stop operation, press the
among the
operation buttons.
To release the function, either turn off the unit’s
power or select NORMAL under REC FUNCTION.
• The following displays will appear on the left
of the operation status display.
While recording is underway: I-REC lights up.
In temporary standby: I-PAUSE lights up.
While recording is stopped: The “I-” of IPAUSE flashes.
However, if the duration selected in step 3 is less
than 2 seconds, I-REC will flash while recording
is underway in accordance with the set time.
• The pre-recording function does not work.
• No sound is recorded.
• All data recorded while this mode is active will
be contained in one file.
• No guarantees are made for the 1394 output
images.
• Operation is not possible even if only one of
the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD.
(Page 94)
• After interval recording has started, a
recordable P2 card cannot be used even if it
is inserted into an empty slot.
• The slots for recording in this mode are
indicated by the orange P2 card access lamps.
The slots for recording P2 cards that are
inserted later are indicated by the green P2
card access lamps.
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Using the special recording functions (continued)
One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT REC)
This function records a single shot at each unit of
time which has been set.
1 Check that the settings given on page 48
have been established for the OPERATION
TYPE item and recording format.
2 Select ONE SHOT under REC FUNCTION.
(Page 107)
• For menu operations (Page 97)
3 Set the recording time using ONE-SHOT
TIME. (Page 107)
4 Press the START/STOP button.
Recording continues for the duration set in step
2 and then goes on standby.
To stop operation, press the
among the
operation buttons.
To release standby, either turn off the unit’s
power or select NORMAL under REC
FUNCTION.
• The following displays will appear on the left
of the operation status display.
While recording is underway: I-REC lights up.
In temporary standby: I-PAUSE lights up.
While recording is stopped: The “I-” of IPAUSE flashes.
• No other operations are acknowledged during
operation.
• The pre-recording function does not work.
• No sound is recorded.
• All data recorded while this mode is active will
be contained in one file.
• No guarantees are made for the 1394 output
images.
• Operation is not possible even if only one of
the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD.
(Page 94)
• When continuous one-shot recording
is performed, there may be delays in
acknowledging the recording operation.
• After one-shot recording has started, a
recordable P2 card cannot be used even if it
is inserted into an empty slot.
• The slots for recording in this mode are
indicated by the orange P2 card access lamps.
The slots for recording P2 cards that are
inserted later are indicated by the green P2
card access lamps.
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P2
Loop recording (LOOP REC)
This function is used to record first on one card
and then on the next when you have inserted two
P2 cards into the card slots. If there is not enough
free memory remaining on the second card,
recording returns to the first card whose data will
then be overwritten. When data is overwritten, the
saved clips are deleted, and then the new clips are
recorded in their place.
(Clip deletion is performed approximately 30
seconds before the overwrite.)
1 Check that the settings given on page 48
have been established for the OPERATION
TYPE item and recording format.
2 Select LOOP under REC FUNCTION. (Page
107)
• For menu operations (Page 97)
3 Press the START/STOP button.
Recording starts.
To stop operation, press the START/STOP
button.
To release the function, either turn off the
unit’s power or select NORMAL under REC
FUNCTION.
• The following displays will appear on the left
of the operation status display.
While recording is underway: L-REC lights up.
While recording is stopped: L-PAUSE flashes.
Insufficient memory space:
P2 LACK L- flashes.
• Use two P2 cards each with a recording
capacity of more than one minute. Recording
stops when either card is ejected.
• This function does not work during IEEE1394
input recording.
• The pre-recording function does not work.
• Operation is not possible even if only one of
the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD.
(Page 94)
• Stopping may take some time.
The following operations are not
acknowledged until the P2 card access lamps
change from blinking to fully lit up.
• After loop recording has started, a recordable
P2 card cannot be used even if it is inserted
into an empty slot.
• The slots for recording in this mode are
indicated by the orange P2 card access lamps.
Adjusting the shutter speed
SPEED SEL button
SHUTTER button
BARS
SHUTTER
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
MIC POWER +48V
ZEBRA
OIS
• 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.
• It will take longer to focus when the
shutter speed has been reduced so it is
recommended that the unit be secured to a
tripod, etc. for use.
1 Press the SHUTTER button.
2 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 + (The order is
reversed for the SHUTTER SEL - button.)
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).
(Continued on the next page)
Shooting
Each time you press the SHUTTER button, the
shutter speed switches between normal (OFF)
and the speed you selected with the SPEED
SEL button.
When FILM CAM is selected as the OPERATION TYPE option setting (Page 101)
With the 1080i/60i, 720/60P and 480/60i formats
Standard (OFF)
1/100
1/120
SYNCRO SCAN
1/60
1/2000
All other formats (30P, 24P, 24PA)
Standard (OFF)
1/30(1/24)
1/60
SYNCRO SCAN
1/50
1/1000
1/250
1/500
1/120
1/1000
1/250
1/500
When VIDEO CAM is selected as the OPERATION TYPE option setting (Page 101) (slow shutter speeds
are underlined)
With the 1080i/60i, 720/60P and 480/60i formats
Standard (OFF)
SYNCRO SCAN
1/15
1/60
1/1000
1/2000
With the 30P formats
Standard (OFF)
1/15
SYNCRO SCAN
1/50
1/1000
With the 24P, 24PA and 24PN formats
Standard (OFF)
1/24
SYNCRO SCAN
1/50
1/1000
1/30
1/100
1/30
1/60
1/60
1/120
1/120
1/120
1/250
1/250
1/250
1/500
1/500
1/500
The 1/12 mode is added only when the 720P/24P or 720P/24PN format has been selected.
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Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)
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 camerarecorder’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.
Shutter speed
Progressive
mode
50 Hz
60 Hz
OFF (60i)
1/100
OFF (1/60)
30P
OFF (1/50)
1/60
24P/24PA/24PN
OFF (1/50)
1/60
• The gain is fixed at 0 dB with a shutter speed of
1/12 and 1/15.
Synchro scan
Set the shutter speed of the synchro scan (used
when shooting a television or computer monitor) in
the setup menus, SCENE FILE screen, SYNCRO
SCAN. (Page 101)
• 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.
• By switching to progressive mode you can also
shoot PAL system television screens.
• When the OPERATION TYPE option in the
SCENE FILE screen (page 101) is set to FILM
CAM, the shutter opening angle can be adjusted
from 10° to 350° in 0.5° steps.
Example: When the recording frame rate is set to
24 fps and the exposure time is halved, 1/24÷2 =
1/48 = 180° (1/24 = 360°)
In the default setting (180°), this becomes 1/2 of
the exposure time. If it were 90°, it would be 1/4,
and if it were 45°, it would be 1/8 of the exposure
time.
(Shutter opening angle: This is equivalent to the
shutter speed of a film camera, and a wider angle
results in a longer exposure to light.)
• If the shutter speed is displayed in blue
characters followed by (1/60), you cannot change
the shutter speed in the blue characters while the
current recording format is used. The speed is
fixed at (1/60).
You can change the progressive mode in the
setup menu with REC FORMAT in the
RECORDING SETUP screen. (Page 107)
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Switching Audio Input
CH1∗
CH2∗∗
CH3
CH4
INT(L): Built-in INT(R): Built-in
microphone L microphone R
INPUT1
INPUT2
INT(L): Built-in
microphone L
INPUT1
INT(R): Built-in
microphone R
INPUT1
INPUT2
INT(R): Built-in INT(L): Built-in
microphone R microphone L
INPUT2
INPUT1
INPUT2
INT(L): Built-in INT(R): Built-in
microphone L microphone R
INPUT2
INPUT2
INT(L): Built-in INT(R): Built-in
microphone L microphone R
INPUT2
INT(R): Built-in INT(L): Built-in
microphone R microphone L
INPUT1
∗ The input sound to be recorded onto CH1 can be
switched using the CH1 SELECT switch.
∗∗ The input sound to be recorded onto CH2 can
be switched using the CH2 SELECT switch.
• The CH3 and CH4 input sound is determined
automatically by what was selected using the
CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch.
However, the following restrictions apply depending
on the media and format used. (Page 132,
Recording format)
When tapes are used:
During shooting, it is possible to record sound
onto CH1 and CH2 only.
When P2 cards and the DVCPRO HD or
DVCPRO50 format are used:
The recording mode is fixed at 4-channel
recording.
When P2 cards and the DVCPRO25 or DV
format are used:
Either 2 or 4 channels can be selected using 25M
REC CH SEL on the setting menu RECORDING
SETUP screen.
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.
2 Switch the CH2 SELECT switch to INT (R).
• Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is
recorded to audio channel 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 77)
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
107). Be aware that sensitivity will be higher if
you choose -60 dBu so you will record more
noise.
Shooting
During shooting, you can record up to four
channels of sound. You can also switch the input
sound to be recorded on each of the channels to
the built-in microphones, external microphones or
audio equipment connected to camera. (See table
below)
(Continued on the next page)
CH2 SELECT switch
INPUT 1/2 (MIC
POWER +48V)
Switch
CH1 SELECT switch
BARS
SHUTTER
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
MIC POWER +48V
ZEBRA
OIS
INPUT 1/2 switches
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Switching Audio Input (continued)
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.
• Set to OFF if you connect equipment not
compatible with +48V. You can damage such
equipment if you leave the setting at ON.
Adjusting the recording level
AUDIO control knob
4 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.
5 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:
Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2
terminal is recorded to 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.
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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 the sound for monitoring.
(Page 46)
To adjust the recording level of the audio signals,
turn the AUDIO control knob while referring
to the audio level meter at the bottom left of
the viewfinder and LCD monitor, regardless of
the MIC ALC option setting (page 107) on the
RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu.
• There may be a slight difference in the volume
level between the P2 mode and TAPE mode.
The audio signals input into AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/
CH2 (pin jack) terminals can not be adjusted.
Check the recording volume level prior to shooting.
• For P2 mode recording, the recording level is
set higher than for Panasonic’s broadcast-use
camera recorders (AJ series).
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.
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.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 Turn the scene file dial, then select the
scene file to be changed.
3 In the setup menus, select the SCENE FILE
• During recording, the OPERATION TYPE and
FRAME RATE (page 101) settings remain
unchanged even when the scene file is changed.
To change these settings, set the camerarecorder to recording standby state.
4 Press
and
button to select NAME EDIT.
Shooting
screen.
• For menu operation (Page 97)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the
remote control. (Page 15)
When the camera-recorder is shipped from the
factory, the following files are stored.
F1: SCENE
File suitable for normal shooting.
F2: SCENE FLUO.
File suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights,
ie. indoors.
F3: SCENE SPARK
File suitable for shooting with fuller variations of
resolution, coloring and contrast.
F4: SCENE B-STR
File for broadening the contrast of dark parts,
such as when shooting sunsets.
F5: SCENE CINE V
File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes
where the contrast is to be emphasized. (The
recording format remains unchanged even when
the scene file is changed. It must be set using
the REC FORMAT option on the RECORDING
SETUP screen. (Page 107))
F6: SCENE CINE D
File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes
where the dynamic range is to be emphasized.
(The recording format remains unchanged
even when the scene file is changed. It must
be set using the REC FORMAT option on the
RECORDING SETUP screen. (Page 107))
5 Press
(or
) button, and use
select YES.
Press
button.
button to
(Continued on the next page)
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Using scene files (continued)
6 The screen below is displayed, so set the
file name of six letters using , , or
button.
Set the same as user information. (Page 61)
• Characters that can be set
Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_-./
If the COUNTER RESET button is pressed
when the filename has been set, the
characters are cleared.
10
The following screen appears, select YES,
then press
button.
(To return to the menu level above, press the
MENU button.)
The message below appears, and the changes
to the scene file are complete.
7 After you finish setting the filename, press
11
8 Press
• The original scene file settings will be restored
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 9, then do steps
10 to 11.
the MENU button.
• The name change will not be completed
unless you have finished step 10.
9 Press
button to select SAVE/INIT.
button, and use
YES. Press
button.
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button to select
Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
Saving scene files and other settings on SD memory cards
You can save up to four scene file settings or other
settings as files on an SD memory card, and you
can also load them from the card.
• In the case of the scene files, the current settings
are automatically saved in the unit, and the saved
data is written on an SD memory card. When
data has been read from an SD memory card,
the current settings are rewritten at the same
time as the data saved inside the unit.
• The data in all the scene files, F1 to F6, is
rewritten.
• Insert the SD memory card into the unit. Set the
MEDIA switch to the P2 position. (Pages 25 and
32)
CARD FUNCTIONS screen, select YES, and
press the
(or
) button.
For all other settings, select USER FILE.
• For menu operations (Page 97)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the
remote control. (Page 15)
SCENE FILE
3 Select the file number (1 to 4) using the
buttons.
and press the
button.
button, and press
the
button.
• In the following example, TITLE 1 is the
filename. (To change the filename, see the
description below.)
• When writing is completed, WRITE OK
appears.
6 Press the MENU button four times to cancel
and
buttons,
To load a file
1) Perform steps 1 to 3, select READ in step 4,
and press the
button.
When reading is completed, READ OK
appears.
To title a file
1) Perform steps 1 to 4.
2) Select the first character in the title using the
and
buttons, and press the
button. (The
next character can now be selected.)
• You can input any of the following characters:
Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_-./
• You can erase all characters using the
RESET button on the camera or the remote
control.
3) After entering all the characters, press the
button at the left end (or the
button at the
right end) of the characters, and then press the
button.
To reload a file from an SD memory card
1) Perform steps 1 and 2.
2) Use the
and
buttons to move to TITLE
RELOAD, display YES, and then press the
button.
The file reloads.
Shooting
1 Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.
2 Select SCENE FILE on the setting menu
4 Select WRITE using the
5 Select YES using the
the menu mode.
If you have saved a scene file
and
P2
• If WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR appears, format
the SD memory card. (Page 32)
• If WRITE NG WRITE PROTECT appears,
release the protected status of the SD memory
card.
• If WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS appears, quit
all other operations (such as playback) before
proceeding.
• If WRITE NG ERROR appears, the SD memory
card may be defective. Replace it.
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Clip metadata
You can add the video and audio systems, name
of the videographer, shooting location, text memos
and other information to the video data you have
recorded on the P2 card. This data is called the clip
metadata. (Display method: Page 71)
There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that
is recorded automatically during shooting, and the
data in the metadata upload file created on the SD
memory card which is loaded in the unit. (Loading
method: Page 73)
Creating the metadata upload file on the SD
memory card
You will need the latest updated version of P2
Viewer. Download it from the URL address given
below, and install it in the computer.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
What the clip metadata consists of
You can set the items underlined below by loading
the metadata upload file on the SD memory
card. All other items are set automatically during
shooting.
GLOBAL CLIP ID:
This indicates the global clip ID that shows the
shooting status of the clip.
USER CLIP NAME :
This indicates the name of the clip that the user
has set.∗1
VIDEO:
This indicates the recorded image’s FRAME
RATE, PULL DOWN system and ASPECT
RATIO.
AUDIO:
This indicates the recorded sound’s SAMPLING
RATE (sampling frequency) and BITS PER
SAMPLE (number of quantizing bits).
ACCESS:
This indicates the CREATOR (name of the
person recording), CREATION DATE (recording
date), LAST UPDATE PERSON (the person who
last updated the data) and LAST UPDATE DATE
(date on which the data was last updated).
DEVICE:
This indicates the MANUFACTURER
(manufacturer of the equipment), SERIAL NO.
(serial number of the equipment) and MODEL
NAME (equipment model name).
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P2
SHOOT:
This indicates the SHOOTER (name of the
videographer), START DATE (date and time at
which shooting started), END DATE (date and
time at which shooting ended) and LOCATION/
ALTITUDE/LONGITUDE/LATITUDE/SOURCE/
PLACE NAME (shooting location, altitude,
longitude, latitude, information source, name of
location).
SCENARIO:∗2
This indicates the PROGRAM NAME, SCENE
NO. and TAKE NO.
NEWS:
This indicates the REPORTER (name of the
reporter), PURPOSE (purpose of data collection)
and OBJECT (target of data collection).
MEMO :∗3
This indicates the No. (memo No.), OFFSET
(frame position from the beginning of the clip),
PERSON (name of the person who recorded the
text memo), and TEXT (contents of memo).
∗1 If there is no information in the metadata upload
file, the global clip ID serves as the USER
CLIP NAME. The USER CLIP NAME recording
method is selectable. Please refer to Appendix
(page 133).
∗2 When SCENARIO is to be input, you must input
the PROGRAM NAME. You cannot input the
SCENE NO. and TAKE NO. only.
∗3 When MEMO is to be input, you must input
TEXT. You cannot input PERSON only.
• It may not be possible to load files which have
been edited using a viewer other than the P2
Viewer. (In this case, UNKNOWN DATA will be
displayed.)
• Only printable ASCII characters can be displayed
by this unit.
• Due to the limitations imposed by this unit on the
number of characters which can be displayed,
not all the data can be displayed. (This does not
mean that the data which is not displayed has
been deleted.) Use a P2 viewer or other program
to check all the data.
Using the Counter
You can display a counter that indicates how much
time has elapsed during shooting or playback.
1 Press the COUNTER button.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows. (Page 91)
0 : 00. 00
Counter value
In the P2 mode, the counter is not displayed
during playback.
M 0 : 00. 00 (Tape only)
Counter value in memory stop mode
TC XX:XX:XX:XX
Time code value (Display time code frame
digits in 24 frames when 720/24PN is set, and
in 30 frames when any other format is set.)
tc XX:XX:XX:XX (P2 card only)
During recording and playback when FILM
CAM has been set under OPERATION TYPE,
the time code frame digits are converted into
24 frames for display. However, “tc” does not
appear during recording when 720/24PN
has been set under REC FORMAT, or during
recording and playback when 720/30PN has
been set.
During playback when 720/24PN has been set,
the time code frame digits are converted into
30 frames for display. (Pages 101 and 107)
UB XX XX XX XX
User information
FR --- Frame rate (30P/24P/24PA) and frame
sequence in progressive mode shooting.
No display:
Data is not displayed.
Resetting the counter
Press the COUNTER RESET button while the
counter is displayed.
Memory stop mode (Tape)
After shooting or playback, the tape can first be
returned to near the pre-programmed position, and
then stopped automatically.
1 Press the COUNTER button to display the
counter in memory stop mode.
2 At the desired position on the tape, press
the COUNTER RESET button to reset the
counter.
3 Proceed with playback or shooting.
4 Press the mode button to switch to the VCR
mode. (Page 64)
5 When rewind or fast-forward the tape, it
stops automatically near where you reset
the counter.
During dubbing, reset the counter value at the
OUT point to stop dubbing with memory stop
mode. (Page 82)
1394TC preset mode
When shooting using a multi-camera, you can
synchronously set the initial values of TC.
The camera used for synchronization is the
MASTER and the camera being synchronized is
the SLAVE.
1 Connect a second camera with a 1394 cable
and turn both cameras on.
• For connection (Page 79)
Shooting
Counter display (P2 card / Tape)
2 Put the MASTER camera in CAMERA mode
and output a video signal from the 1394
terminal.
• Set both cameras to the same recording
format.
Do the remaining steps on the SLAVE camera.
3 Switch the SLAVE camera to MCR/
VCR mode, set 1394TC REGEN on the
RECORDING SETUP screen of the setup
menu to OFF (and, in the case of a tape, set
FIRST REC TC to PRESET mode as well),
and then set the counter so that it shows
the TCG display.
• You cannot do this if you have selected
REGEN.
4 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP
screen, set 1394 IN PRESET to ON. (Page 109)
• 1394TC appears on the screen.
5 Stop or eject the media.
6 Press the COUNTER RESET/TC SET button.
The TCG value is preset with the TC value
from the input 1394 signal.
• “TC SET OK” is displayed for about 2 seconds
in the center of the screen.
7 Reset the SLAVE camera to CAMERA mode.
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Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time data
Recharging the built-in battery
The camera’s internal battery saves the date and
time. “
” appears on the screen of the viewfinder
or LCD when the internal battery is running low on
charge.
Do the following to recharge it.
Reset the date and time when fully recharged.
1 Connect the AC adapter. (Page 17)
• Leave the POWER switch at OFF.
2 Leave the camera-recorder like this for
about 4 hours.
• The internal battery charges during this time.
• Recharge the battery regularly to ensure
correct TC and menu operations.
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.
2 (Tape only) In the setup menus,
RECORDING SETUP screen FIRST REC TC,
select PRESET.
• For menu operation (Page 97)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the
remote control. (Page 15)
If “
” appears even after charging, it means that
the internal battery must be replaced. Ask your
dealer to do this.
Setting the time code
In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen,
set the following time code related items. (Page
108)
• TC MODE
• TCG
• FIRST REC TC (Tape only)
• TC PRESET
• 1394 TC REGEN (appears when in MCR/VCR
mode)
In MCR/VCR mode and 1394 TC REGEN is ON,
you cannot change the items shown above.
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3 Press the
and
buttons to select TC
PRESET, and press the
button.
4 Press the
the
button to select YES, and press
button.
5 When the screen below appears, set the
time code value.
Press the
and
code value.
7 Press the
the
button to select YES, and press
button.
buttons to select the time
You can reset the time code to zero by pressing
COUNTER RESET.
BARS
SHUTTER
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
OSD
DATE/
TIME
COUNTER RESET
PHOTO
SHOT
START/
STOP
ZEBRA
OIS
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
REC
TITLE
PLAY
A.DUB
Time code
adjustment
1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA,
480i/24P, 480i/24PA
–
720P/60P, 720P/30P,
720P/24P
24
720P/24PN
–
Adjustable in
4-frame increments
720P/30PN
–
Adjustable in
2-frame increments
Adjustable in
5-frame increments
ZOOM
FF/
Camera or Remote control
6 Press the MENU button when you have
finished setting the time code.
MENU
Frame
rate
MIC POWER +48V
- VOL +
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
Recording format
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in
accordance with the format and frame rate. For
this reason, bear in mind that making a change in
the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity
from the last time code value of the previous
recording.
Shooting
8 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
Press the
button to move to the next digit,
and press the
and
buttons again to select
the value.
Setting user information
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.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
(Continued on the next page)
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Setting the time data (continued)
screen UB MODE, select USER.
• For menu operation (Page 97)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the
remote control. (Page 15)
Example: In the MCR mode
3 Press the
and
buttons to select UB
PRESET, and press the
button.
Press the
button to move to the next digit,
and press the
and
buttons again to select
the characters.
You can reset the user information to nothing by
pressing COUNTER RESET.
BARS
SHUTTER
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
DATE/
TIME
PHOTO
SHOT
COUNTER RESET
TITLE
OSD
START/
STOP
ZOOM
MIC POWER +48V
ZEBRA
OIS
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
REC
PLAY
A.DUB
- VOL +
2 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP
FF/
Camera or Remote control
4 Press the
the
button to select YES, and press
button.
6 Press the MENU button when you have
finished setting the user information.
MENU
7 Press the
the
button to select YES, and press
button.
5 Set the user information.
Press the
and
buttons to select the user
information characters.
• You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters
from A to F.
8 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
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Basic playback operations (P2 card)
P2
1 Before turning the POWER switch to ON
2
Set the MEDIA switch to the P2 position.
2 Turn the POWER switch to ON.
While pressing the lock release, turn the
POWER switch to ON.
Lock release
3 Press the mode button so the MCR lamp
3
turns on.
The camera is now in the MCR mode.
• Each time you press the button, the mode
changes as below.
MCR
CAMERA
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
1
P2
TAPE
When you press the mode button while
MCR is selected, the unit enters the PC (PC
connection) mode. (Page 83)
For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 65.
-V
Operations using the OPERATION button
Remote Control
Play ( )
When this button is pressed in stop mode, playback will start from the
first clip selected.
During playback, the unit enters the variable speed search mode and
starts 1x playback. (Page 74)
Fast-forward ( )
When this button is pressed during playback, the clips are advanced
from a point in the clip already selected (at four times normal speed).
When the thumbnail screen is cancelled, you can also perform this
operation while the camera is stopped.
When this button is held down, the playback speed becomes faster
(32x speed).
When pressed during a pause, playback advances one clip.
Rewind ( )
When this button is pressed during playback, the clips are rewound
from a point in the clip already selected (at four times normal speed).
When the thumbnail screen is cancelled, you can also perform this
operation while the camera is stopped.When this button is held down,
the playback speed becomes faster (32x speed).
When pressed during a pause, playback goes back one clip.
Stop ( )
/REW
PLAY
FF/
STOP
INDEX
PLAY
FF/
-V
INDEX
Playback
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
/REW
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
INDEX
PLAY
FF/
-V
INDEX
/REW
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
INDEX
PLAY
FF/
-V
INDEX
/REW
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
Pause ( )
Press again to return to playback.
STOP
INDEX
PLAY
FF/
-V
INDEX
/REW
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
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Basic playback operations (Tape)
TAPE
1 Before turning the POWER switch to ON
2
Set the MEDIA switch to the TAPE position.
2 Turn the POWER switch to ON.
While pressing the lock release, turn the
POWER switch to ON.
Lock release
3 Press the mode button so the VCR lamp
3
lights.
The camera is now in the VCR mode.
• Each time you press the button, the mode
changes as below.
VCR
CAMERA
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
1
P2
TAPE
When you press the mode button while VCR
is selected, the unit enters the DUB (dubbing)
mode. (Page 87)
-V
Operations using the OPERATION button
Remote Control
Play ( )
While the tape is in the stop mode, the playback starts from where
you stopped.
During playback, the unit enters the variable speed search mode and
starts x1-speed playback. (Page 74)
No sound is heard during the playback.
Fast-forward ( )
During playback, the fast-forward playback starts (at ten times normal
speed).
While the tape is in the stop mode, the unit starts fast-forwarding of
tape.
/REW
PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
INDEX
PLAY
FF/
-V
INDEX
/REW
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
Stop ( )
INDEX
/REW
PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
PLAY
FF/
-V
Rewind ( )
During playback, the rewind playback starts (at ten times normal
speed).
While the tape is in the stop mode, the unit starts rewinding of tape.
STOP
-V
INDEX
/REW
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
Pause ( )
Press again to return to playback.
STOP
INDEX
PLAY
FF/
-V
INDEX
/REW
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
Tape protection mode
To protect the tape, this unit automatically switches to stop mode when five minutes elapse in the playback
pause state or recording pause state. However, the time until stopping is shorter when in a playback pause
state at low temperatures.
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Thumbnail screen
P2
Video data created on the P2 card in one shooting session is called a clip. When the MCR mode has been
established by the MEDIA switch set to the P2 status, the clips will be displayed on the LCD screen as
thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed on the
screen.)
You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.
• Play, repair and delete clips as well as add and delete shot marks.
• Format P2 cards and SD memory cards.
• Load the metadata (shooting information, etc.) from SD memory cards to the unit.
Basic thumbnail screen operations
To use the thumbnail menu:
2
1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU button to display the menu.
2 Select the item using the and buttons, and press the (or )
1
or press the
MENU
PAGE/
AUDIO MON/VAR
To select thumbnails: Select the thumbnails (the yellow frame moves) using the
and
buttons,
and press the
button (the color of the frame changes to blue-green). Press the
button again to
deselect the clip. To scroll the pages, press the PAGE (- or +) button.
To play back clips: Select the thumbnail, and press the button. (For details on playback, see page 63.)
• Only clips whose format is the same as recording format 6 shown in the figure below can be played
back.
Playback
button.
If another menu appears, repeat this step.
• To return to the previous screen, select EXIT and press
button.
• To release the menu mode, press MENU.
SET
1
2
3
4
7
5
8
6
THUMBNAIL
ALL CLIP
SAME FORMAT CLIPS
SELECTED CLIPS
MARKED CLIPS
TEXT MEMO CLIPS
SLOT CLIPS
SETUP
EXIT
OPERATION
DELETE
FORMAT
REPAIR CLIP
REPAIR CLIP
(LOOP)
EXIT
PROPERTY
META DATA
CLIP PROPERTY
CARD STATUS
DEVICES
PROPERTY SETUP
SYSTEM INFO
EXIT
• Thumbnail screens are not output from the COMPONENT OUT terminal.
LOAD
RECORD
USER CLIP NAME
INITIALIZE
PROPERTY
EXIT
(Continued on the next page)
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Thumbnail screen (continued)
1 Slot number/dubbing mode display
The number of the slot with the P2 card
containing the selected clip is indicated here.
(The number appears in yellow.) If a clip
extends over the P2 cards in two slots, both
numbers will appear in yellow.
In the dubbing mode, the arrow and tape mark
light up.
• When one of the following warnings applies to
an inserted P2 card, the frame around the slot
number turns pink.
1) RUN DOWN CARD (page 94)
2) DIR ENTRY NG CARD (page 94)
2 Thumbnails
This is where the initial images of the clips are
displayed.
3 Thumbnail display status (Page 68)
The types of clips displayed as thumbnails
appear in this area.
4 Clip numbers
The clips are displayed in the order in which
they were shot. (up to 2000)
Clips in the wrong recording format or clips
which cannot be played back for other reasons
are shown in red.
To play clips indicated by the red numbers,
set the format for the REC FORMAT option on
the RECORDING SETUP setting menu to the
format 6 below. (Page 107)
• Clips on the playlist which have been edited
and copied using the AJ-SPD850 memory
card recorder or other such unit and which
have more than one format (DV, DVCPRO
or DVCPRO50) are shown in red, and these
clips cannot be played back even when the
REC FORMAT item has been set.
5 Menu display
This is where the menu items are displayed.
When EXIT is selected and the
button is
pressed, the menu display is cleared, and the
original screen is restored.
6 Recording mode/format display
This is where the recording mode and format of
the recorded images are displayed.
7 Indicators
M : Shot mark
This indicates that a clip has a shot mark.
w : Wide
This indicates that a clip has been recorded
in the 16:9 aspect ratio (wide screen). (480i
recording)
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P2
! : Incomplete clip
This indicator appears when the recording of a
clip extends over two P2 cards and one of the
cards is not found in the slot.
X : Defective clip
This indicator appears for a clip whose
recording was defective because the power
was cut off during the recording process, for
instance.
Clips indicated by the yellow defective clip
indicator can be repaired.
Clips indicated by the red defective clip
indicator cannot be repaired so delete them. If
a clip cannot be deleted, first back up its data,
and then format the P2 card. Clips in the wrong
format are indicated by ( ? ) instead.
V : Voice memo
This indicates that a clip has a voice memo.
(You cannot perform recording/playback with
this camera.)
T : Text memo
This indicates that a clip has a text memo.
E : Edit copy
This indicates that this is an edit copy clip.
(You cannot perform editing with this camera.)
P : Proxy
This indicates that a proxy has been added and
recorded.
(You cannot perform recording with this
camera.)
8 Duration display
This displays the duration of the selected clip.
P2
Adding shot marks to clips
Adding shot marks ( M ) will make it easier to find
the clips you are looking for.
1 Press the
and
buttons to move the
yellow frame to the clip to which you will
add a shot mark.
2 Press the USER button to which the shot
mark function has been allocated. (Page
105)
To release a shot mark, repeat the above steps.
• When the video data of a single shot is made up
of multiple clips, you cannot set or release shot
marks unless all the P2 cards that make up the
video data are inserted into the slots.
Before performing setting menu operations (Page
97), you must clear the thumbnail screen.
Release this in the same way when the camerarecorder is to be controlled from a nonlinear editor.
1 Press the AUDIO DUB/THUMBNAIL button.
AUDIO DUB
/THUMBNAIL
Playback
Clearing the thumbnail screen
The normal playback standby screen (1394 input
mode) appears.
Direct shooting functions
If you press the START/STOP button (red) in MCR
mode, the camera mode will be automatically
activated, and shooting will start.
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Thumbnail operations
P2
Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL)
You can display the kind of clips you want to see as
thumbnails.
You can also set more precisely how you want the
thumbnails to appear on the screen.
1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU
button.
A menu now appears. (Page 65)
2 Select THUMBNAIL using the
button, and press the
(or
and
) button.
3 Select the desired item using the
buttons, and press the
button.
and
ALL CLIP:
All the clips are displayed.
SAME FORMAT CLIPS:
The clips in the same recording format are
displayed.
SELECTED CLIPS:
The clips you have selected are displayed.
MARKED CLIPS:
The clips with shot marks are displayed.
TEXT MEMO CLIPS:
The clips with text memos are displayed.
The thumbnails at text memo positions, time
codes (TC), total number of memos and the
current order of the clips are displayed.
To delete a text memo:
1) Move the cursor to the clip whose text
memo is to be deleted, and press the
button. A thumbnail of the text memo now
appears.
2) Move the cursor to the thumbnail with the
text memo to be deleted.
3) Press the MENU button to display the
menu, and select OPERATION-DELETE.
SLOT CLIPS:
The clips on the P2 card in the specified slot
are displayed.
SETUP:
Various setup operations are performed.
EXIT:
Select this to return to the last screen.
Proceed to step 4 only when you have selected
SETUP.
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P2
and
buttons, and press the
button.
MARKED IND.:
Select this to set whether the shot mark
indicator is to be displayed (ON/OFF).
TEXT MEMO IND.:
Select this to set whether the text memo
indicator is to be displayed (ON/OFF).
VOICE MEMO IND.:
Select this to set whether the voice memo
indicator is to be displayed (ON/OFF).
WIDE IND.:
Select this to set whether the wide indicator is
to be displayed (ON/OFF).
PROXY IND.:
Select this to set whether the proxy indicator
is to be displayed (ON/OFF).
DATA DISPLAY:
Select the time code (TC), user information
(UB), shooting time (TIME), shooting date
(DATE) or shooting date (DATE TIME) for the
area where the clip time is displayed.
DATE FORMAT:
Select year/month/day (YMD), month/day/
year (MDY) or day/month/year (DMY) as the
order for displaying the recording date/time.
This format will be the same for the recording
date displayed by the clip properties and the
recording date displayed by DATA DISPLAY.
THUMBNAIL SIZE:
Select LARGE (3x2) or NORMAL (4x3) for
full-screen displays of thumbnails.
THUMBNAIL INIT:
Select this to return all the above settings to
the factory (initialization) settings.
EXIT: Select this to return to the last screen.
Playback
4 Select the desired setting item using the
5 Press the MENU button to release the menu
mode.
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P2
Thumbnail operations (continued)
Deleting clips and formatting cards (OPERATION)
You can perform any of the following operations. If
necessary, make preparations prior to undertaking
the operations.
Deleting clips
• Select the clip to be deleted, and then press the
button.
Formatting P2 cards or SD memory cards
• Insert the card to be formatted into the unit.
• When a card is formatted, all its data will be
deleted.
Repairing defective clips
• Select the defective clip (indicated by X ) to be
repaired. (Clips indicated by the red defective
clip indicator cannot be repaired.)
1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU
button.
A menu now appears. (Page 65)
2 Select OPERATION using the
button, and press the
(or
and
) button.
REPAIR CLIP:
Select this to repair defective clips.
Select YES to repair the clip or NO to cancel
the repair, and press the
button.
• The SHOT MARK and TEXT MEMO data
are deleted when a clip is repaired.
REPAIR CLIP (LOOP):
Select this to repair defective clips that were
shot with loop recording.
• The repair process can take some time.
EXIT: Select this to return to the last screen.
4 Press the MENU button to release the menu
mode.
• When clips have been copied by operating
Explorer, for instance, the “!” indicator may
appear on the clips. If this happens, “!” can
sometimes be released by downloading the latest
version of the P2 viewer from the web site given
below, installing it in your computer, and copying
the clips again.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
3 Select the desired item using the
buttons, and press the
and
button.
DELETE:
Select this to delete the selected clip.
Select YES to delete the clip or NO to cancel
the deletion, and press the
button.
FORMAT:
Select this to format a P2 card or SD memory
card.
When you move to FORMAT, the card
selection screen will appear. Select the P2
slot (SLOT1 or SLOT2) or select SD CARD,
and press the
button. Select YES to format
the card or NO to cancel the formatting, and
press the
button.
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P2
Checking the clip or card information (PROPERTY)
You can perform any of the following operations. If
necessary, make preparations prior to undertaking
the operations.
Checking clip information
• Move the cursor to the clip to be checked.
Checking the P2 card information
• Insert the P2 card into the unit.
Checking the SD memory card information
• Insert the SD memory card into the unit.
Setting the P2 card memory capacity display
Checking the version of this system
4 To exit the information screen, press the
MENU button, use the
button to select
EXIT, and then press the
button.
Clip information screen
1
2
3
1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU
button.
A menu now appears. (Page 65)
2 Select PROPERTY using the
button, and press the
(or
and
) button.
4
5
1 Clip number
3 Slot number/dubbing mode display
3 Select the desired item using the
buttons, and press the
and
button.
CLIP PROPERTY:
The information of the selected clip is
displayed. (See details at right.)
CARD STATUS:
The P2 card information is displayed. (Page
72)
DEVICES:
The SD memory card information is displayed.
(Page 72)
PROPERTY SETUP:
Set the method of displaying the P2 card
memory capacity. After selecting P2 CARD
CAP, select REMAIN (remaining memory)
or USED (memory used), and press the
button.
SYSTEM INFO:
The version of the system in this camera is
displayed.
EXIT: Select this to return to the last screen.
4 Clip information
Various indicators that have been added to
the clip and also various kinds of data are
displayed. (
appears if the P2 card is writeprotected)
CLIP NAME: Clip name
START TC: Time code value when recording
started
START UB: User information value when
recording started
DATE: Date when the recording was made
TIME: Time when recording started
DURATION: Clip length
V_FORMAT: Video signal format
FRAME RATE: Playback frame rate
REC RATE: Recording frame rate
• This display appears when recording using
a setting for the FRAME RATE item on the
SCENE FILE screen other than the default
during 720P/24P or 720P/30PN recording
operations.
Playback
2 Thumbnail
5 Clip metadata
The video and audio formats, videographer
information and other detailed data are
displayed here.
Select the desired item using the
and
buttons, and press the
button. (For details on
the clip metadata, see page 58.)
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P2
Thumbnail operations (continued)
P2 card information screen
1
2
3
4
5
1 Write protection mark
2 P2 card status
The amount of memory remaining on the P2
card is displayed using a percentage bar. The
following displays may appear, depending on
the card status.
FORMAT ERROR:
An unformatted P2 card has been inserted.
NOT SUPPORTED:
A card not supported by the unit has been
inserted.
NO CARD:
A card has not been inserted.
• The information on the card in the selected
slot (indicated by the yellow number) can be
viewed by pressing the SET button.
BRAND: Name of manufacturer
MODEL NO.: Model number
SERIAL NO.: Serial number
USER ID: User ID
WARNING: Warning information
3 P2 card remaining memory/total memory
The P2 card’s remaining memory and total
memory are displayed here in 1-minute
increments. Fractions of a minute are rounded
off, meaning the display may not match the slot
total.
4 Card warning mark
This mark is displayed when one of the
following warnings applies to a P2 card.
1) RUN DOWN CARD (page 94)
2) DIR ENTRY NG CARD (page 94)
• The contents of the warning can be viewed by
checking the card information as described
above.
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5 Slot total
The figure represents the total remaining
memory of the cards in the two slots. If a P2
card is write-protected, its remaining memory
will not be included in the total remaining
memory.
• When LOOP is set under REC FUNCTION,
the slot total represents the guaranteed
minimum recording time for loop recording.
However, note that when PROPERTY
SETUP: USED is selected in step 3 on the
previous page, the used amount displayed
by the slot total will be larger than the actual
amount, and when PROPERTY SETUP:
REMAIN is selected, the remaining amount
displayed by the slot total will be smaller than
the actual amount. (Page 50)
SD memory card information screen
THUMBNAIL
SD STANDARD :
OPERATION
: SUPPORTED
USED
PROPERTY
BLANK
META DATA
: 96 KB
EXIT
: 122.3 MB
TOTAL
!
: 122.4 MB
NUMBER OF CLIPS
:
PROTECT
: OFF
OK
SD STANDARD:
This indicates whether the SD memory card was
formatted in compliance with the SD or SDHC
standard. (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED).
USED: Space used
BLANK: Space available
TOTAL: Total space
NUMBER OF CLIPS: Number of clips
PROTECT:
This indicates that the SD memory card is writeprotected.
P2
You can perform any of the following operations. If
necessary, make preparations prior to undertaking
the operations.
Loading the metadata
• Insert the SD memory card on which the
metadata is recorded into the unit. (For details on
creating the metadata, see page 58.)
Selecting whether to record the metadata on
the P2 card
Initializing the metadata inside the unit
Displaying the metadata inside the unit
1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU
button.
A menu now appears. (Page 65)
2 Select META DATA using the
button, and press the
(or
3 Select the item using the
and press the
button.
USER CLIP NAME
and
) button.
and
buttons,
LOAD:
Select this to load the metadata recorded on
the SD memory card into the unit.
When the
button is pressed with operation
moved to LOAD, the metadata on the SD
memory card will be displayed. Therefore,
press the
button again.
Select YES to load the metadata or NO to
cancel the loading, and press the
button.
• If characters other than single-byte
alphanumeric characters are used in the
metadata file name to be loaded, they are
displayed as “∗”.
RECORD:
Select this to set whether to record the
metadata to be loaded into the unit
simultaneously on a P2 card.
Select YES to record the metadata or NO to
cancel the recording, and press the
button.
The factory setting for this mode is OFF.
USER CLIP NAME:
The USER CLIP NAME recording method is
selectable. Please refer to Appendix (page
133).
INITIALIZE:
Select this to initialize the metadata which has
been recorded in the unit.
Select YES to initialize the metadata or NO
to cancel the initialization, and press the
button. All the settings including the ON or
OFF setting for RECORD are now cleared.
PROPERTY:
Select this to display the metadata which has
been recorded in the unit.
EXIT: Select this to return to the last screen.
Playback
Uploading the metadata (META DATA)
4 Press the MENU button to release the menu
mode.
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Useful playback functions
Variable speed search (P2 card / Tape)
This function enables you to change the playback
speed and search for specific scenes.
1 Press the
Slow playback (P2 card / Tape)
1 During play, press one of the STILL ADV (
or
) buttons on the remote control unit.
INDEX
STOP
SELECT
-V
button during playback.
On the remote control, press the VAR.
SEARCH button.
/REW
PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
INDEX
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
Press the
button to return to normal playback.
MENU
SET
ITEM
P.B.DIGITAL
Camera or Remote control
[1x] appears on the screen and the media is
played back at the normal speed.
• When a tape is used, audio is not played.
2 Press the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button to
change the playback speed.
On the remote control, press the [ ] or [ ]
button.
• When a P2 card is used, the playback speed
increases as follows each time you press the
button; 1/5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 12x, and 24x. Audio is
not played at 12× or 24× speed.
• When a tape is used, the playback speed
increases as follows each time you press the
button; 1/5x (1/3x in LP mode), 1x, 2x, 5x,
10x, and 20x. Audio is not played.
• Press the “+” button to increase the speed
and the “-” button to decrease the speed.
Camera
1 During playback of a P2 card, press the
(fast forward) or
(fast rewind) button.
This performs fast forward/rewind playback at
4x speed.
When this button is held down, the playback
speed becomes faster (32x speed).
/REW
PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
Camera or Remote control
Press the
button to return to normal playback.
Fast forward/rewind playback (Tape)
1 During playback of a tape, press the
(fast forward) or
(fast rewind) button.
This performs fast forward/rewind playback at
10x speed.
-V
PAGE/
AUDIO MON/VAR
Fast forward/rewind playback
(P2 card)
-V
OFF/ON
/REW
PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
or
INDEX
Remote control
SELECT
INDEX
VAR.
SEARCH
PB.
ZOOM
STORE
MENU
SET
ITEM
To return to normal playback, press the button or
the VAR.SEARCH button on the remote control.
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INDEX
Camera or Remote control
STOP
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
STOP
Press the
button to return to normal playback.
1 Press the
button during playback to set
the unit to the pause mode.
2 Press the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button to
-V
play frame-by-frame.
On the remote control unit, press the STILL
ADV ( or ) button.
• Press and hold the button to perform frameby-frame play continuously.
/REW
FF/
PLAY
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
PAGE/
AUDIO MON/VAR
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
Camera or Remote control
Press the
button to return to normal playback.
Clip skip (P2 card)
1 During playback, press the
button to
pause the camera.
2 Press the
(backward) or
(forward)
End search (Tape)
You can find unrecorded parts or the end of the
last scene shot.
1 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS
screen, END SEARCH, set the search
method. (Page 116)
BLANK: Find unrecorded parts.
REC END: Find the end of the last scene shot.
2 When in the VCR mode
Press the END SEARCH button.
• The unrecorded parts are found, and an
unrecorded blank on the tape is found, and a
still picture several seconds before the blank
is displayed.
When in the camera mode
Press and hold the END SEARCH button for
at least a second.
• A blank portion of the tape is found, and
an unrecorded blank on the tape is found,
and the pause status is established several
seconds before the blank.
END SEARCH
-V
button.
Playback
Frame-by-frame playback (P2 card / Tape)
/REW
PLAY
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
Camera or Remote control
• 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.
• Before recording, check the still picture first.
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Useful playback functions (continued)
Index search (Tape)
This function searches for the index signals (page
48) recorded on the tape. Index searches can be
performed using the supplied wireless remote
control unit.
1 During play, press the INDEX buttons
You can view the images on a television if you
connect the unit to a TV set using an AV cable
(not included), S-video cable (not included) or
component video cable (included).
1 Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set.
(Page 80)
2 Start playback.
• To show the information that appears on the
viewfinder and LCD, press the OSD button on
the remote control. (However, the information
does not appear when you are recording on
tape.) Press the OSD button again to clear
the display.
-V
or
.
• The tape is cued at the next scene after
showing [S1] on the screen.
• 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.
Viewing images on a television
(P2 card / Tape)
/REW
FF/
PLAY
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
DATE/
TIME
PHOTO
SHOT
COUNTER RESET
TITLE
OSD
INDEX
STOP
START/
STOP
INDEX
ZOOM
MULTI/
• Press the STOP button ( ) to stop the search.
The function may not work properly if the interval
between one index and the next is less than one
minute.
Adjusting the volume (P2 card / Tape)
Checking the date and time
(P2 card / Tape)
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.
Time
Date
PAGE/
AUDIO MON/VAR
Time and Date
No display
1 With the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button,
adjust the volume of the sound that is
output from the internal speaker and
headphone jack.
On the remote control, press the ZOOM/VOL
button.
PHOTO
SHOT
TITLE
OSD
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
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REC
PLAY
A.DUB
FF/
START/
STOP
ZOOM
- VOL +
DATE/
TIME
COUNTER RESET
DATE/
TIME
PHOTO
SHOT
COUNTER RESET
TITLE
OSD
MULTI/
START/
STOP
ZOOM
Connecting external units
Headphones
3.5-mm stereo
mini jack
• Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones are connected.
External microphone
Microphone holder
Microphone
holder adapter
INPUT1 or
INPUT2
12 mm
6 mm
Editing
Stereo Microphone (optional)
AG-MC200G
• When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder
and microphone holder adapter.
• When attaching the microphone holder and the microphone holder adapter, be sure to tighten the screws
firmly even though you might hear a squeaking sound.
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Connecting external units (continued)
Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)
File transfer/nonlinear editing
Computer
USB cable (optional)
• For a Windows computer
Mini-B type
USB 2.0
4-pin type
1394
1394 cable (optional)
• For an Apple Macintosh computer
• For details on the computer’s conditions and other factors, see page 83.
1394AVC transfer/nonlinear editing
Computer (Windows/Apple Macintosh)
4-pin type
1394
1394 cable (optional)
• When controlling this camera from a non-linear editor, cancel the thumbnail screen on the camera.
(Page 67)
• No guarantees are given for images and audio signals which are output simultaneously from the camerarecorder while data is being transferred from a computer to the camera-recorder.
When connecting the unit to an Apple Macintosh computer
• Connect the 1394 cable after turning on the power of the Apple Macintosh computer. Otherwise, the unit
may not be mounted.
• The unit may not be recognized after the Apple Macintosh computer has been placed in the hibernation
state by its power-saving setting. In this case, disconnect the 1394 cable and then re-connect it.
If the unit is not mounted properly on an Apple Macintosh computer
• When the P2 card access lamp flashes orange
1. Select [Applications] → [Utilities] → and start up [Disc Utility].
2. Select a grayed-out volume among volumes of the X.X GB Panasonic disc, and click “Mount.”
• When the P2 card access lamp is off
Eject the P2 card, and insert it again. If the unit is still not mounted, disconnect the 1394 cable and then
re-connect it.
Hard disk drive (data copying)
Hard disk drive
4-pin type
1394 cable (optional)
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1394
• Before proceeding to connect or disconnect 1394 cable, be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the
units.
• Before proceeding to connect the unit which uses a 6-pin type 1394
connector, carefully check the shape of the 1394 cable and the connectors
on the 1394 cable. Connecting a connector upside down may damage the
parts inside the unit and cause malfunctioning. Furthermore, connect the
1394 cable to the unit which uses a 6-pin type 1394 connector first. ( →
6-pin
4-pin
). The above also applies to USB cable as well.
type
type
• Do not apply force when connecting 1394 cable to 1394 connector as this may
damage the connector.
• When connecting to a PC, attach the ferrite core (provided) to the 1394 cable
in such a way that the whole ferrite core fits within about 5 cm from the PC’s
connectors. After threading the cable as shown in the figure on the right, close
Ferrite core (provided)
the ferrite core until it clicks into place and locks.
Digital video equipment (Dubbing)
This camera
Other Digital video equipment
1
1394
1394 cable (optional)
4-pin type
Editing
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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 1394 cable, be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the
units.
Before proceeding to connect the unit which uses a 6-pin type 1394 connector,
carefully check the shape of the 1394 cable and the connectors on the 1394
cable. Connecting a connector upside down may damage the parts inside the
unit and cause malfunctioning. Furthermore, connect the 1394 cable to the unit
which uses a 6-pin type 1394 connector first. ( → )
When recording signals from an external unit, first check that video signals are
6-pin
4-pin
supplied.
type
type
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.
While signals from an external unit are being recorded, do not change the format of the signals being
output from the external unit. Doing so may make it impossible to record correctly.
Do not apply force when connecting 1394 cable to 1394 connector as this may damage the connector.
No guarantees are made for the playback images when signals from an external device are recorded.
(Video check level)
The automatic recording function in the DVD unit may not function properly. In a case like this, proceed
with the recording manually.
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Connecting external units (continued)
Video deck (Dubbing)
When a component video cable is used for the connection, only the output signals from the unit
will be available.
Audio cable (optional)
White: CH1 (left channel) sound
Red: CH2 (right channel) sound
S-video cable
(optional)
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
CH1
VCR
IN/
AUDIO OUT
CH2
IN/
OUT
COMPONENT
OUT
VIDEO
Video cable (optional)
Component video
cable (included)
Connect to the output terminal on the
external device when the video signals and
audio signals of an external device are to be
input to the unit. (Tape mode only)
Connect to the input terminal on the external
device when the unit’s video signals and
audio signals are to be output to an external
device.
Connect one of these
cables to the terminal on
the video deck.
• 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.
• The signals of the S-VIDEO IN/OUT terminal
take priority over the signals of the VIDEO IN/
OUT terminal.
TV/Monitor (playback/dubbing)
When a component video cable is used for the connection, only the output signals from the unit
will be available.
Audio cable (optional)
White: CH1 (left channel) sound
Red: CH2 (right channel) sound
TV/Monitor
S-video cable
(optional)
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
CH1
IN/
AUDIO OUT
CH2
IN/
OUT
COMPONENT
OUT
VIDEO
Video cable
(optional)
Component video
cable (included)
Connect one of these
cables to the terminal on
the television.
• When the COMPONENT OUT connectors and the S-VIDEO OUT or VIDEO OUT connector have been
connected concurrently, the COMPONENT OUT connectors take priority. Signals cannot be output
through both sets of connectors at the same time.
• When connecting the camera to another device using the component video cable, if the terminal on the
device to which it is to be connected is a BNC type, use the pin-BNC conversion plug provided.
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Audio dubbing
TAPE
Background music or narration can be added to the
images you have recorded on the tape.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 In the setup menus, select an audio
recording system in RECORDING SETUP
screen, AUDIO REC.
• For menu operation (Page 97)
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.
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.
3 Start shooting.
4 Press the mode button to switch to the VCR
6 Find the scene you want to add and set the
unit to the still mode.
7 Press the AUDIO DUB button to establish
the status ready for audio dubbing.
Press the A. DUB button on the remote control
unit.
• “A.DUB ” appears.
8 Press the
button, input the sound and
start audio dubbing.
When the button is pressed again, the pause
mode is established.
To resume audio dubbing, repeat steps 7 and 8.
• To end audio dubbing while it is underway, press
the button.
AUDIO DUB button
Menu operation
controls
REC
END SEARCH
AUDIO
DUB/
THUMBNAIL
SET
mode.
CAMERA
MENU
VCR
PC
DUB
5 In the setup menus, select an audio
recording system in the AV IN/OUT SETUP
screen, A. DUB INPUT.
• For menu operation (Page 97)
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.
• Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP
mode because the track width on the tape is
narrower than the head width.
Editing
PAGE/
AUDIO MON/VAR
MCR
(Continued on the next page)
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TAPE
Audio dubbing (continued)
Input channels and the tracks recorded
Input
Built-in microphone L
channel
Built-in microphone R
channel
INPUT 1 (XLR)
INPUT 2 (XLR)
AUDIO IN/OUT CH1
(Pin jack)
AUDIO IN/OUT CH2
(Pin jack)
Shooting
mode
Audio
dubbing
mode
CH1
CH3
CH2
CH4
CH1
CH2 (CH1)
CH3
CH4 (CH3)
—
CH3
—
CH4
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 112)
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 110)
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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Using the memory stop mode to edit dubbed
sound
(1) First reset the counter memory display in the
memory stop mode at the position where the
audio dubbing is to end. (Page 59)
(2) Rewind the tape to the position where the audio
dubbing is to start, and start the dubbing.
(3) The tape then stops automatically at the
position where the counter memory display was
reset.
Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode)
The following conditions must be met if
the USB cable is to be used to make the
connection.
• Your computer must run Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
• USB dedicated driver (provided on the CD-ROM
supplied) must be installed in your computer.
• Your computer must support USB2.0 (High
Speed, Mass Storage Class).
(USB 1.1 is not supported.)
• Only one computer can be connected.
• No operations can be performed if a hub or other
unit is connected between the unit and your
computer.
Do not use a USB cable longer than 3 meters.
Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
• Operation is not guaranteed in Macintosh
operating systems.
The following conditions must be met if
the 1394 cable is to be used to make the
connection.
• Your computer must run Apple MacOSX 10.3 or
later.
• Your computer must support 1394.a (SBP2
protocol).
• Operation is not guaranteed in Windows
operating systems.
1 Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.
2 Select PC MODE on the setting menu
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and press the
(or
) button.
• For menu operations (Page 97)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the
remote control. (Page 15)
3 Select USB DEVICE or 1394 DEVICE using
the
and
button.
buttons, and press the
USB DEVICE
4 Press the MENU button twice to release
menu mode.
MENU
Editing
You can edit the video data on P2 cards nonlinearly
by connecting the unit to a computer used for
editing by means of a USB cable (Windows) or 1394
cable (Apple Macintosh). (Connections : Page 78)
P2
• Insert the P2 card into the unit, and set the
MEDIA switch to the P2 position. (Page 25)
(Continued on the next page)
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Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode) (continued)
5 Press the mode button to light up the MCR
lamp and then hold the button down (for 2
or more seconds).
The PC lamp now lights, and PC mode is
established.
When the P2 card is in an accessible status,
USB (or 1394) DEVICE CONNECT is displayed
on the camera.
(If DISCONNECT is displayed, you cannot
operate the camera.)
6 Proceed with nonlinear editing using your
computer.
An icon for the P2 card contents appears as
a removable disk in My Computer of your
computer.
• For further details, refer to the instructions for
your computer’s editing software.
• When replacing one card with another, if
the USB connection is used, check that the
access lamp is not flashing and that the data
on the card is not being accessed before
ejecting the card. If the 1394 connection is
used, place the drive icon into the computer’s
recycle bin before ejecting the card.
• The unit cannot be operated while in PC
mode.
• When the cable is to be disconnected,
proceed with “Safely Remove Hardware” on
the computer.
In the case of a 1394 connection, first
confirm that “1394 DEVICE DISCONNECT”
is displayed on the camera-recorder before
disconnecting the cable. In the case of a USB
connection, “USB DEVICE CONNECT” will
remain displayed so check that the card is
not being accessed before disconnecting the
cable.
7 Switch OFF the camera.
You cannot cancel the PC mode even if
you press the operation mode button for an
extended period.
P2 cards are compliant with the Type-II
standard so you can insert them straight into
the computer’s card slots and proceed with
nonlinear editing.
• The Card Bus driver is contained in the CD-ROM
provided.
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P2
Copying from P2 cards to the hard disk drive (1394 HOST mode)
• Use an HDD (hard disk drive) that has sufficient
capacity to permit copying.
• Before copying the data, format the hard disk
drive so that it can be used by the unit. Bear in
mind that this process will delete all the data on
the drive.
• Connect the camera to an HDD using the 1394
cable. (Page 78)
Do not connect the camera to two or more HDD
(chain, hub, etc.), even if they are not turned ON.
• Insert the P2 card into the unit, and set the
MEDIA switch to the P2 position. (Page 25)
P2
5 Only when the hard disk drive is not
formatted:
Select FORMAT (HDD) using the
and
buttons, and press the
button.
Then select YES using the
and
buttons,
and press the
button.
Formatting now starts. (Formatting is completed
in about 2 to 3 seconds.)
1 First turn on the power of the HDD (1394.
a SBP2 supported) to be connected, and
connect it using the IEEE1394 cable. Then
turn the unit’s POWER switch to ON.
2 Select 1394 HOST for PC MODE on the
6 When formatting is complete:
Select COPY TO HDD using the
and
buttons, and press the
button.
setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen,
and press the
button.
• For menu operations (Page 97)
• Data is copied onto the HDD on a card by
card basis.
3 Press the MENU button twice to release the
menu mode.
MENU
and
buttons, and press the
button.
Then select YES using the
and
buttons,
and press the
button.
Copying now starts.
• You can carry out copying up to 15 times to
one HDD.
Editing
7 Select the card slot using the
4 Press the mode button to light up the MCR
lamp, and then hold the button down (for 2
or more seconds).
The PC lamp now lights, and PC mode is
established.
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
8 When copying is complete:
Switch OFF the camera.
You cannot cancel the 1394 HOST mode even
if you press the operation mode button for an
extended period.
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Copying from P2 cards to the hard disk drive (1394 HOST mode) (continued)
To check the data copied into the hard disk drive
After step 4 on the previous page, use the
and
buttons to select PROPERTY, and then press
the
button.
The contents of the hard disk drive are displayed.
• To view details of the items, select an item using
the
and
buttons, and press the
button.
To verify the data when copying it into the hard
disk drive
After step 4 on the previous page, use the
and
button to select YES from the VERIFY option on
SETUP.
• Copying to the P2 card is completed, even if you
interrupt processing during verification.
• You cannot copy data from the hard disk drive to
a P2 card.
• Use a hard disk drive under the following
conditions.
1) Power is supplied from a source other than the
1394 bus. (It is not supplied from the unit.)
2) You may format the hard disk drive for usage
by the unit.
3) Use the hard disk drive within the guaranteed
operating range (humidity and other
environmental conditions).
4) Do not place the hard disk drive in an unstable
locations or locations subjected to vibrations.
• Some HDD may not operate correctly.
• During formatting or copying, do not remove any
cables, eject the P2 card, or turn off the power for
the unit or hard disk drive. The power will need to
be turned on again.
• No guarantees are made for operation if the
1394 HOST mode is established without first
connecting the HDD (1394.a SBP2 supported)
and then the HDD is connected. In this case, turn
off the power, and then release the 1394 HOST
mode.
• The hard disk drive is an extremely highprecision device. Therefore, it is highly
possible that data cannot be read in certain
operating environments.
Please note that our company will not be
liable for any data losses due to hard disk
drive failure or other faults, or any other direct
or indirect damage related to these problems.
• If you rewrite the contents of the HDD used
to carry out copying from the camera to
another PC, the subsequent operation in the
camera and the data in the HDD cannot be
guaranteed.
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P2
• It is recommended that you first restore any
defective clips contained in the P2 card before
copying the data.
• In order to avoid the occurrence of trouble in
copying, formatting or other operations, it is
recommended that you perform these operations
after ensuring that power supply has stabilized.
Warnings
HDD CAPACITY FULL!
There is not enough free memory on the HDD.
TOO MANY PARTITIONS!
There are too many partitions.
HDD DISCONNECTED!
The HDD has been disconnected.
CANNOT INITIALIZE!
Initializing cannot be performed.
TOO MANY TARGETS!
There are too many 1394 connection
destinations.
CANNOT ACCESS TARGET!
The connection destination cannot be accessed.
CANNOT ACCESS CARD!
The card cannot be accessed.
MISMATCH COMPONENT!
There is a mismatch with the connection
destination.
UNKNOWN DEVICE CONNECTED!
A device other than an HDD has been connected.
P2 CARD IS UNFORMATTED!
The P2 card is still unformatted.
CARD IS EMPTY! CANNOT COPY!
There is no data on the P2 card and so it cannot
be copied.
VERIFICATION FAILED!
A mismatch was discovered by verification.
TURN POWER OFF!
Turn off the power.
CANNOT RECOGNIZE HDD!
HDD recognition failed.
Dubbing
Dubbing the contents of P2 cards onto a tape (dubbing mode)
1 Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.
2 Press the mode button to light up the VCR
lamp.
3 Move the tape forward to the position to
start recording.
• It is convenient to use the End Search (page
75) function.
4 Hold down the mode button (at least 2
seconds).
The DUB lamp now lights, and dubbing mode is
established.
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
The clips on the P2 card appear as thumbnails
on the LCD screen.
• To set the formats that permit dubbing
1) Press the THUMBNAIL button to close
the thumbnail display, and use the MENU
button to open the menu.
2) Select DUBBING SETUP and then
FORMAT SEL to select the format.
Select the same format as the recording
format shown at the bottom left of the
thumbnail display.
(Since the format of clips for which
standard recording was used at the
variable frame rate is 720P/60P, select
720P/60P using FORMAT SEL.)
3) Use the MENU button to close the menu,
and press the THUMBNAIL button to return
to the thumbnail display.
Clips with formats that permit dubbing are
indicated by black numbers; all other clips
are indicated by the red numbers. (Clips
indicated by the red numbers cannot be
dubbed.)
• To perform the pulldown setting when
dubbing 720/24PA format clips
1) Press the THUMBNAIL button to close
the thumbnail display, and use the MENU
button to open the menu.
2) Select DUBBING SETUP and then
PULLDOWN SEL. Select 24P or 24PA.
24P: 2:3 pulldown
24PA: 2:3:3:2 pulldown
3) Use the MENU button to close the menu,
and press the THUMBNAIL button to return
to the thumbnail display.
5 Select the first clip to be dubbed using the
and
buttons, and press the
button.
You can select multiple clips by repeating
the above procedure. Upon completing the
selection, switch to the SELECTED CLIPS
display on the THUMBNAIL menu, and check
that the cursor appears at the first clip on the
thumbnail display.
• To dub all the clips in the format selected
in step 4
Position the cursor at the first valid clip
(indicated by the black number) on the
thumbnail display.
Editing
You can dub any clips from a P2 card to a tape that
you have inserted into the unit.
The recording formats of clips that can be dubbed
are all of the 1080i and 720P formats. In all cases,
the data is recorded in the DV format.
• Check to see if the tape is in a write-protected
state. (During the dubbing operation, an error
message does not appear.)
• Insert the P2 card and tape into the unit, and set
the MEDIA switch to the TAPE position. (Pages
25 and 29)
• When recording for the purpose of dubbing, it is
recommended that a slightly higher setting (+5 or
so) be used for the DETAIL LEVEL item on the
SCENE FILE screen of the setting menu.
• Dubbing will start from the clip where the
cursor is positioned so check the position of
the cursor before proceeding.
• Dubbing will not start if the cursor is
positioned on a clip indicated by a red
number.
(Continued on the next page)
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Dubbing (continued)
6 Press the two REC buttons simultaneously.
If you are using the remote control, press the
PLAY button while holding down the REC
button.
Dubbing now starts. When it finishes, it will
automatically stop, and the thumbnail display
will be restored. (To stop dubbing while it is
underway, press the button.)
• When you wish to start dubbing from a point
mid-way along a clip, first play back the
clip, then press the button at the desired
position to pause playback.
will not be executed. However, the allocated
USER button information will be displayed when
the DISP/MODE CHK button is held down.
Digital input/output (P2 card/Tape)
You can perform dubbing with a high image quality
by means of digital signals by using a 1394
cable to connect this unit to a digital video unit
equipped with a 1394 connector.
• Use the MEDIA switch to select the P2 card or
tape ahead of time. (Pages 25 and 29)
1 Connect the digital video equipment to this
REC
Camera
unit. (Page 79)
2 Press the unit’s mode button to switch to
or
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
REC
PLAY
TITLE
A.DUB
FF/
the MCR/VCR mode.
CAMERA
ZOOM
Ð VOL +
COUNTER RESET
Remote control
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
INDEX
7 Hold down the mode button (for 2 or more
seconds) to release dubbing mode.
• In the VCR setting menu, setting the TCG option
in RECORDING SETUP to FREE RUN enables
the timecode used by the clip to be transferred to
the tape.
• In the case of a clip recorded in four channels,
the audio of channels 3 and 4 will not be
transferred during the dubbing process.
• The dubbing IN points may be slightly ahead of
or behind their actual positions.
• If the FORMAT SEL item on the DUBBING
SETUP screen is changed to 1080i/24P,
720P/24P or 720P/24PN after dubbing with the
1080i/60i, 1080i/30P, 720P/60P, 720P/30P or
720P/30PN format, the dubbing IN point may be
delayed for several dozen frames.
• In the case of clips recorded continuously onto
three or more cards, dub the clips on two of
the cards first. After this, stop the dubbing, and
replace the cards with the third and subsequent
cards. Then resume the dubbing. (These steps
are taken because hot swap playback cannot be
performed.)
• In the dubbing mode, even if an attempt is made
to allocate SHOT MARK, INDEX/MEMO or SLOT
SEL to a USER button, the allocated operation
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• Cancel the thumbnail screen when in MCR
mode.
• Set up the connected equipment for playback
or recording.
• When performing digital dubbing with a second
camera-recorder or other device, a recording
cannot be made unless the signal formats at
the output side and input side are identical.
• When using with the 720P/24PN and
720P/30PN settings, digital output in MCR
mode only is performed. Digital input is not
possible.
• 1394 input images cannot be output from the
COMPONENT OUT terminal.
3 Start playing back in the player.
4 Start recording in the recorder.
• If you are using this unit, press the two REC
buttons at the same time. On the remote
control unit, press the PLAY button while
holding down the REC button.
REC
COUNTER RESET
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
REC
PLAY
TITLE
A.DUB
ZOOM
Ð VOL +
INDEX
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
Camera or Remote control
5 Stop recording in the recorder.
• On this unit, press the
button.
6 Stop playback on the other unit.
• On this unit, press the
Analog output (P2 card/Tape)
You can record images you have shot on this unit
to an S-VHS (VHS) tape in a video deck.
• Use the MEDIA switch to select the P2 card or
tape ahead of time. (Pages 25 and 29)
1 Connect the video recording device to the
unit. (Page 80)
2 Press the mode button to switch to the
MCR/VCR mode.
button.
• In the case of tape, the audio when you perform
digital dubbing will be recorded in the same audio
mode as that on the playback side, regardless of
the menu setting on the recording side.
In the case of the P2 card, the DV format is
converted into 48K/2CH or 4CH. In the case of
1080i and 720P, channels 1 to 4 are recorded
directly, and channels 5 to 8 are not recorded.
• If you have set 1394 TC REGEN or 1394 UB
REGEN to on in the recording unit’s menus you
can copy the time code and user information from
the playback source. (Pages 108 and 109)
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.
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
3 Set the unit to playback.
4 Start the recording by operating the video
recording device.
When video recording is completed, stop the video
recording device.
To stop playback, press the button.
Editing
• In the VCR mode, the recording standby
status is established when these two buttons
are pressed together in the playback pause
status. (The recording standby status will not
be established in the MCR mode.) Each time
you press the button, the status switches
between recording and recording standby.
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TAPE
Dubbing (continued)
Analog input (Tape)
Video contents on S-VHS (VHS) cassettes can be
copied to tape, and TV programs can be recorded.
• Set the MEDIA switch to the TAPE position.
(Page 29)
1 Connect this unit to a video deck or a
television. (Page 80)
2 Press the mode button on the unit to switch
to the MCR/VCR mode.
Analog/digital (AD) conversion (VCR mode only)
You can use this unit to convert analog to digital
signals. In the setup menus, AV IN/OUT SETUP
screen, set 1394 OUT to “ON”. (Page 112)
This enables you to output digital images, which
were input as analog signals from an external unit,
through this unit’s 1394 connector to another digital
video unit.
Video deck, etc.
CAMERA
MCR
VCR
PC
DUB
Analog signals
3 Set the external device to playback.
4 Press the two REC buttons simultaneously.
On the remote control, while pressing the REC
button, press the PLAY button.
This
camera-recorder
REC
MULTI/
P-IN-P
/REW
REC
PLAY
TITLE
A.DUB
ZOOM
Ð VOL +
COUNTER RESET
FF/
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
STOP
INDEX
Digital signals
Camera or Remote control
• When you press these two buttons
simultaneously in the playback pause status,
the unit is set to recording standby status.
Each time you press the button, the status
switches between recording and recording
standby.
To stop the dubbing, press the button.
• Stop playback on the external unit.
• You cannot adjust the audio level.
• Analog signals cannot be input in the P2 mode.
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Other digital video unit
• Normally, set 1394 OUT to “OFF”. Images may
be disrupted if you set it to “ON”.
• You can also use the S-video cable.
Screen displays
Regular displays
For details on the safety zone, refer to 36.
FR 30P
: 30P progressive mode (30 frames/
sec.)
FR 24P : 24P progressive mode (24 frames/
sec.)
FR 24PA : 24P advanced mode
When in FR24P and FR 24PA mode, the
sequence information of the frame conversion
at the final place.
2 Warnings
REMOTE:
Blinks when the wrong equipment setting is
selected on the remote control unit.
:
Lights when condensation has formed inside
the camera-recorder.
:
Blinks when cylinder heads are dirty.
P2 or
:
Blinks when a P2 card or tape has not been
inserted, or when the camera is in a writeprotected state.
P2 FULL or
END:
Blinks when either there is no remaining
capacity in the P2 card or the tape has
reached the end.
P2 LACK:
Blinks in the loop rec mode when the
remaining capacity of the P2 card is
insufficient.
:
Lights when the internal battery for the
calendar has run out. (Page 60)
Displays
1 Time code displays
Each time you press the COUNTER button, the
display switches over to the following data (or
no indication).
COUNTER: (Tape or P2-camera mode only)
Counter value
M COUNTER: (Tape only)
Counter value in memory stop mode
TC:
Time code value. When the time code value
could not be read correctly from the P2 card
or the tape, [TC∗] is displayed.
When it acts in drop frame mode, the colon
between seconds and frames become “.”.
tc: (P2 card only)
Time code value. (During FILM CAM mode,
the frame digits are displayed in 24 frames)
When the time code value could not be read
correctly from the P2 card, [tc∗] is displayed.
When it acts in drop frame mode, the colon
between seconds and frames become “.”.
UB:
User information
When user information could not be read
correctly from the P2 card or the tape, [UB∗]
is displayed.
FR:
Frame rate information for recording
FR 60I
: Standard (60i interlace) mode (60
fields/sec.)
FR 60P : 60P progressive mode (60 frames/
sec.)
(Continued on the next page)
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Screen displays (continued)
3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display
This display appears if a function which has
been set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen
is operating when the AUTO/MANUAL switch
has been pressed.
11 Marker luminance display
When markers are displayed, the brightness
level around the center of the screen is
indicated as 0% to 99%. “99%↑” appears if the
percentage is over 99.
4 Backup unit displays
The status of the backup unit connected to the
1394 connector is displayed here.
Nothing is displayed if in the setup menus,
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, 1394 CONTROL,
you have selected “OFF”.
1394 : Recording
1394 : Recording standby
1394
: The backup unit cannot be controlled.
1394 : The backup unit is not connected.
1394- - : The backup unit is connected but is
in a mode other than recording or
recording standby.
12 Calendar
Month:
JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March),
APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL
(July), AUG (August), SEP (September), OCT
(October), NOV (November), DEC (December)
Day of the month
Year:
2000 - 2030
Hours
Minutes
5 Recording format (P2 card) (Page 107)/
recording time (tape) display
6 1394TC display
Appears when the 1394 IN PRESET option on
the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen
is ON. However, it does not appear when the
FIRST REC TC item is REGEN. (This appears
in the MCR/VCR mode.)
7 Information display
Following information is displayed depending
on the situation.
• Performance of the auto white balance or the
auto black balance
• Warning (Page 94)
• The functions allocated to the USER buttons
are displayed while you hold down the DISP/
MODE CHK button.
8 Squeeze information
Appears when in the setup menus, CAMERA
SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV, you have
selected “SQUEEZE” (page 103) or when
playing back images recorded in the squeeze
mode.
9 Mic level auto control
Appears when in the setup menus,
RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you
have selected “ON”.
10 AWB error
LOWLIGHT:
Appears when the brightness level adjusted by
the auto white balance is too low.
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Seconds
mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss
13 Recording/playback frame rate display
Apart from the case of 720/30PN and
720/24PN, only the recording frame rate is
displayed.
14 Audio sampling frequency (Tape only)
15 Shutter speed
The shutter speed is displayed here.
16 Audio level meter (Page 54)
17 Auto iris control displays
STD : Standard auto-iris control
SPOT : Auto iris control for spotlight
BACK : Auto iris control for backlight
compensation
18 IRIS display
Displays F value.
The F value during shooting is also displayed
during playback when ON was selected under
CAMERA DATA of the setting menu DISPLAY
SETUP screen.
19 Zoom position display
The zoom poison is displayed with Z00
(maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom).
The unit can be switched to mm in the
ZOOM•FOCUS option of the setting menu
DISPLAY SETUP screen.
21 INDEX/MEMO/MARK IN recording display
This display lights when the USER button to
which the INDEX/MEMO function has already
been allocated is pressed while recording and
the index/memo signals are recorded.
It blinks when the USER button is pressed
before recording. (Index/memo signal recording
standby status)
22 Recommended ND filter
The recommended ND filter under the current
shooting conditions is displayed here.
23 ND filter display
ND filter selected is displayed.
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.
24 Gain display
Displays the gain value of the image amplifier
configured. (During the auto mode, AGC is
displayed.)
When the CAMERA DATA option on the setting
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON,
the value of the gain used during shooting is
also displayed during playback using tape.
25 AWB operation display
The white balance operation is indicated here.
26 AWB information display
Displays the information of white balance.
ATW: When ATW is set
P3.2K/P5.6K: In the case of preset
Ach/Bch: In the case of A/B
LOCK: When ATW is locked
27 Displays marker
During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button
once or twice will display the marker.
28 Optical Image Stabilizer (
) display
[ ] also appears during tape playback as
camera data when images were shot in the
optical image stabilization mode if ON was
selected under CAMERA DATA of the setting
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.
29 Scene file name display (in camera mode)/
DUB display (in dubbing mode) (Pages 55
and 87)
30 Remaining battery charge
As the remaining battery charge drops, the
display changes as follows:
When the battery has completely discharged,
(
) blinks.
(When the AC adapter is being used, a display
other than
may appear: this is not a sign
of malfunctioning.)
31 Media remaining memory display
There is no display while the remaining
memory is being calculated. Also, the remaining
memory is not displayed during slow playback
using tape. “LOOP” is displayed during Loop
recording (LOOP REC).
32 Operational state display
REC : Recording
PAUSE : Recording pause
: Play pause
STNDBY :
Standby (the cylinder-head is stopped)
A. DUB :
Standby for dubbing record
A. DUB :
Dubbing record
: Play
(
):
Fast-forward/Fast-forward play
(Rewind/Fast-backward play)
(
):
Slow play (Reverse slow play)
CHK : Rec check
(
):
Cue (reverse cue)
(
):
Frame-by-frame (Reverse Frame-by-frame)
BLANK :
Blank search
(Continued on the next page)
Displays
20 Focus control display
Displays the focus control information with
99-00.
In the auto focus mode, AF appears. In the
manual focus mode, MF appears. When the
display is set to macro control, the black and
white of AF or MF are displayed in reverse.
95 (Focal distance: infinity)
:
00 (Focal distance: approx. 5 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.
The units can be switched between feet and
m in the ZOOM•FOCUS option of the setting
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.
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Screen displays (continued)
REC END :
End of recording search
x /x
(x /x
):
Variable-speed search (Reverse variablespeed search)
33 Media information display
The card slot where the P2 card was inserted
and the basic information of the media are
displayed here.
1 2 lights:
P2 card on which data can be recorded.
1 2 lights green:
P2 card on which data is to be recorded.
1 2 flashes:
Card recognition underway.
:
No card inserted.
P: Write-protected
F: Full memory
X: Cannot recognize
E: Card with a folder structure error (becomes
normal if formatted)
34 Special recording display
This display appears when the REC
FUNCTION option of the setting menu
RECORDING SETUP screen is set to
INTERVAL, ONE SHOT or LOOP, and when
PRE REC is set to ON.
35 Monitor sound volume level meter
When you press the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR
button, the sound volume output from the builtin speaker and headphone jack is displayed.
36 Safety zone
The range of the zone is indicated by the
SAFETY ZONE item (page 113) on the
DISPLAY SETUP screen.
4:3 This indicates the position
which is cropped to 4:3.
90% This indicates the range
(90%) in which signals can be
displayed by an ordinary homeuse TV set.
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Warnings
COPY INHIBITED
Can not record correctly because of the input
signal copy-guarded.
EXTERNAL 1394 DISCONNECT
When the 1394 CONTROL item of the OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen of the Setup menu is set to
EXT and recording without connecting external
units with 1394 terminal, this display appears.
INCOMPATIBLE CARD
The card cannot be used since it does not
comply with the specified standard.
RUN DOWN CARD
The end of the P2 card service life has been
reached. We recommend that you replace the card.
Recording and playback can be performed even
when this warning is displayed. However, a warning
will be displayed when this P2 card is inserted into
a P2 device and when recording is finished.
DIR ENTRY NG CARD
The card has a folder structure error. It cannot be
used for special recordings (interval recording,
one-shot recording and loop recording). A warning
will be displayed when this P2 card is inserted
into a P2 device and when recording is finished.
FORMAT ERR !
This card is not compliant with the P2 standard.
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE
Can not use because the tape is not the standard
for this unit (e.g. a tape for saving data).
LOW BATTERY
No operations can be performed since the
battery charge is low.
UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT)
Can not playback because of the different tape
format.
UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED)
Can not perform dubbing because the tape was
recorded with LP mode.
<Thumbnail operations>
CANNOT ACCESS
Cannot access clips.
CANNOT DELETE
Cannot delete clips.
CANNOT FORMAT
Cannot format P2 cards or SD memory cards.
CANNOT REPAIR Cannot repair clips.
CARD FULL
The P2 card does not have enough free space
for recording.
Errors
These are displayed when an error occurs in the
unit, P2 card, tape, or other component. If the
problem is not fixed by turning the power off and
then on again, either replace the card or tape
based on the error information, or consult with your
dealer as to which one is to be purchased.
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)
CANNOT PLAY
This is displayed when trouble has occurred
during playback.
CARD ERR (1) (2) (1/2)
(Trouble has occurred in the P2 card found in the
slot indicated by the number.)
CLIP ERROR (clip trouble)
UPDATING (clip recording)
ERROR (other type of trouble)
SYSTEM ERROR
This is displayed when trouble has occurred in
the system. Switch ON the power again.
P2 MICON ERROR (no P2 microcomputer
response)
P2 CONTROL ERROR (trouble in P2 control)
REC RAM OVERFLOW (recording RAM
overflow)
TURN POWER OFF
This display appears when an abnormality occurs
as a result of the card being pulled out while data
is being accessed.
REC WARNING
This is displayed when trouble has occurred
during recording. Carry out recording once again.
If the warning persists, consult your dealer.
CARD ERR (1) (2) (1/2)
(Trouble has occurred in the P2 card found in the
slot indicated by the number.)
• If the warning continues, turn off the power.
• If the warning appears even when recording is
carried out again, replace the card with another
one.
ERROR (other type of trouble)
WARNING
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)
1394
This is displayed when trouble has occurred in
the 1394 connections or signals. (P2 mode only)
1394 INITIAL ERROR (connection error)
1394 INPUT ERROR (input error)
1394 INPUT ERROR (OTHER FORMAT) (wrong
input format)
Displays
WRITE PROTECTED
The P2 card or SD memory card is writeprotected.
NO CARD
A P2 card or SD memory card has not been
inserted.
NO FILE
There are no files (version upgrade files, etc.).
95
Screen displays (continued)
Setting the DISPLAY items
Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor screen by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK
button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 114)
Displays
1
3
5
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
MODE
DISPLAY
CHECK
Time code display
AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display
Recording format/recording time display
Information display
Squeeze information display
Microphone level auto-control display
Calendar display
Recording/playback frame rate display
Audio-sampling frequency display
Shutter speed display
Audio level meter display
Auto-IRIS control display
IRIS display
Audio dubbing mode
ALL
PARTIAL
OFF
—
—
—
—
x
x
x
—
x
x
x
x
x
—
x
x
x
—
x
x
—
∗1
x
—
x
x
—
—
19 Zoom position display
—
—
—
20
22
23
24
26
28
29
30
31
36
—
—
—
x
x
x
x
x
x
—
—
—
Focus control display
Recommended ND filter display
ND filter display
Gain display
AWB information display
Optical Image Stabilizer display
Scene file name/DUB display
Remaining battery display
Media remaining memory display
Safety zone display
x
∗2
∗3
—
—
—
—
—
x
—
—
—
: Displayed
x : Not displayed
— : Displayed depending on other settings
The item in in the MODE CHECK space appears when you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK button.
The item in in the DISPLAY space disappears when you press the DISP/MODE CHK button.
∗1 Not displayed when FRAME RATE is set to 60i.
∗2 0 dB is not displayed.
∗3 Only preset 3.2K and 5.6K are displayed.
96
Using the setup menus
Use the setup menus to change the settings to
suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are
recording.
3 Press the
(or
items.
Example:
) button to display the
SET
Operation buttons
MENU button
MENU
4 Use the
and
buttons to move to the
option that you want to set.
Example:
Using the menus
• If the thumbnail menu is displayed, press
the AUDIO/THUMBNAIL button to release the
display. (Page 67)
• The menu items indicated in the blue
characters cannot be used.
1 When the unit is in other than playback or
recording mode, press the MENU button.
The following is displayed on the viewfinder and
LCD screen.
CAMERA mode (Example)
5 Press the
button to make the setting.
To change a number, use the
and
buttons
to change the setting value.
Example:
MCR/VCR mode (Example)
Menu
(Continued on the next page)
2 Press
, to highlight the function you
want to change.
97
Using the setup menus (continued)
6 To change other settings, repeat steps 4 and
5.
When you finish, press the MENU button to
return to the function screen.
7 To change other functions, repeat steps 2 to
5.
When you exit the menu mode, press the
MENU button again to return to the normal
screen.
Initializing the menu settings
The menu settings contain both the user file
settings and the scene file settings. You can
initialize them separately.
To initialize the user file (i.e. all the settings
other than the scene file settings)
Select INITIAL in USER FILE of the OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen. The current menu settings of
user file will return to the factory settings.
To initialize the scene file
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 only the selected scene file are
returned to the factory settings.
• This does not effect the other scene files.
98
Setup menu structure
Camera mode menu
P2
TAPE
indicates the available setting in P2 mode only or TAPE mode only.
CAMERA MENU
SCENE FILE
OPERATION TYPE
FRAME RATE P2
SYNCRO SCAN
DETAIL LEVEL
V DETAIL LEVEL
DETAIL CORING
CHROMA LEVEL
CHROMA PHASE
COLOR TEMP
MASTER PED
A.IRIS LEVEL
NEWS GAMMA
GAMMA
KNEE
MATRIX
SKIN TONE DTL
V DETAIL FREQ
NAME EDIT
SAVE/INIT
CAMERA SETUP
(Page 103)
SW MODE
(Pages 104 and 105)
AUTO SW
(Page 106)
ASPECT CONV
SETUP(P2) P2
SETUP(TAPE) TAPE
MID GAIN
HIGH GAIN
ATW
HANDLE ZOOM
IRIS DIAL
USER1
USER2
USER3
A.IRIS
AGC
ATW
AF
REC FORMAT(P2) P2
REC FORMAT(TAPE) TAPE
480i REC MODE P2
REC FUNCTION P2
ONE SHOT TIME P2
INTERVAL TIME P2
PREREC MODE P2
REC SPEED TAPE
AUDIO REC TAPE
MIC ALC
MIC GAIN 1
MIC GAIN 2
25M REC CH SEL P2
TC MODE
TCG
FIRST REC TC TAPE
TC PRESET
UB MODE
UB PRESET
RECORDING SETUP
(Pages 107 - 109)
AV IN/OUT SETUP
CMPNT OUT SEL P2
(Page 112)
HP MODE
DISPLAY SETUP
(Pages 113 and 114)
CARD FUNCTIONS
(Page 115)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
(Pages 115 - 118)
OPTION MENU
(Page 119)
ZEBRA DETECT 1
ZEBRA DETECT 2
MARKER
SAFETY ZONE
VIDEO OUT OSD
DATE/TIME
LEVEL METER
ZOOM FOCUS
CARD/TAPE BATT
OTHER DISPLAY
LCD BACKLIGHT
LCD SET
EVF SET
SELF SHOOT
EVF MODE
DISPLAY ASPECT
EVF COLOR
SCENE FILE P2
USER FILE P2
SD CARD FORMAT P2
REMOTE
1394 CONTROL
1394 CMD SEL
END SEARCH TAPE
PC MODE P2
REC LAMP
ACCESS LED P2
BEEP SOUND
CLOCK SET
TIME ZONE
POWER SAVE
USER FILE
HOUR METER TAPE
OPERATION P2
Menu
(Pages 101 - 103)
1394 STATUS
1394 CONFIG P2
99
Setup menu structure (continued)
MCR/VCR (playback and external input) mode menu
P2
TAPE
indicates the available setting in P2 mode only or TAPE mode only.
MCR/VCR MENU
RECORDING SETUP
(Pages 107 - 109)
32K(12bit) AUDIO TAPE
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
AUDIO OUT (P2) P2
(Pages 110 and 111)
AUDIO OUT (TAPE) TAPE
AV IN/OUT SETUP
CMPNT OUT SEL
(Page 112)
REC SPEED TAPE
AUDIO REC TAPE
1394 TC REGEN
TC MODE
TCG
FIRST REC TC TAPE
TC PRESET
1394 UB REGEN
UB MODE
UB PRESET
1394 IN PRESET
P2
A.DUB INPUT TAPE
1394 OUT TAPE
DISPLAY SETUP
(Pages 113 and 114)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
(Pages 115 - 118)
VIDEO OUT OSD
DATE/TIME
LEVEL METER
CARD/TAPE BATT
OTHER DISPLAY
CAMERA DATA
LCD BACKLIGHT
LCD SET
EVF SET
EVF MODE
DISPLAY ASPECT
EVF COLOR
REMOTE
END SEARCH TAPE
PC MODE P2
ACCESS LED P2
CLOCK SET
TIME ZONE
USER FILE
HOUR METER TAPE
OPERATION P2
1394 STATUS
1394 CONFIG
OPTION MENU
(Page 119)
P2
Dubbing mode menu
This screen appears only in the dubbing mode.
DUBBING MENU
RECORDING SETUP
(Pages 107-109)
DUBBING SETUP
(Page 112)
100
FORMAT SEL
PULLDOWN SEL
SETUP(TAPE)
REC SPEED TAPE
TC MODE
TCG
FIRST REC TC TAPE
TC PRESET
UB MODE
UB PRESET
Setup menu list
SCENE FILE screen
OPERATION TYPE
P2
TAPE
FRAME RATE
P2
SYNCRO SCAN
P2
TAPE
DETAIL LEVEL
P2
TAPE
V DETAIL LEVEL
P2
TAPE
DETAIL CORING
P2
TAPE
CHROMA LEVEL
P2
TAPE
CHROMA PHASE
P2
TAPE
COLOR TEMP
P2
TAPE
MASTER PED
P2
TAPE
A. IRIS LEVEL
P2
TAPE
NEWS GAMMA
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Switches the shutter and frame rate operation to the video type or film type.
VIDEO CAM: SYNCRO SCAN is displayed using 1/n units.
FILM CAM: SYNCRO SCAN is displayed as an angle.
(Camera) Selects the shooting interval and exposure time when 720P and FILM CAM is
selected. The DEFAULT value is dependent on the frame rate of the recording
format.
DEFAULT, 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60 FRAME
(Camera) Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV
screen, etc.
Press and hold the operation button to
or
to speed up the value changing.
When VIDEO CAM is selected as the OPERATION TYPE option setting:
• 60P/60i:
1/60.0 ... 1/249.8
• 30P/30PN:
1/30.0 ... 1/48.0 ... 1/249.8
• 24P/24PA/24PN:
1/24.0 ... 1/48.0 ... 1/249.8
When FILM CAM is selected as the OPERATION TYPE option setting:
The shutter speed is displayed as an angle such as “180.0d.”
10.0 deg ... 180.0 deg ... 350.0 deg (the angle can be changed in increments
of 0.5 degrees)
(Camera) Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical
directions).
-7...0...+7
(Camera) Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction.
-7...0...+7
(Camera) Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal.
-2...0...+7
Set to – for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly.
Set to + to reduce noise.
(Camera) Adjusts the chroma level.
-7...0...+7
(Camera) Makes fine adjustments to the chroma phase.
-7...0...+7
(Camera) Makes fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance
adjustment).
-7...0...+7
(Camera) Adjusts the master pedestal (black level of the image) as the basis for images.
-15...0...+15
Menu
Item
(Camera) Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level.
-4...0...+4
(Camera) Selects the news gamma curve.
ON OFF
indicates the factory setting.
101
Setup menu list (continued)
SCENE FILE screen (continued)
Item
GAMMA
P2
TAPE
KNEE
P2
TAPE
MATRIX
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Selects the gamma curves other than the news gamma curve.
HD NORM:
This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.
LOW:
Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle incline in
low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.
SD NORM:
This is the normal video setting, carried over from the DVX100 series.
HIGH:
Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the gamma
curve which has a sharp incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast softens.
B.PRESS:
Makes the contrast shaper than LOW.
CINE-LIKE_D:
Makes a cinema-like image.
CINE-LIKE_V:
Makes a cinema-like image with emphasized contrast.
When you select CINE-LIKE gamma, we recommend to set the lens aperture
lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) to enjoy the full benefit of the
function.
(Camera) To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high
intensity video signals received through CCD.
AUTO:
Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.
LOW:
Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%.)
MID:
Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%.)
HIGH:
High Setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%.)
(Camera) Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during
shooting.
NORM:
Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.
ENRICHED:
Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM mode.
FLUO:
Suitable for shooting under fluorescent light indoors.
CINE-LIKE:
Suitable for cinema-like image.
indicates the factory setting.
102
SCENE FILE screen (continued)
Item
SKIN TONE DTL
P2
TAPE
V DETAIL FREQ
P2
TAPE
NAME EDIT
P2
TAPE
SAVE/INIT
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Sets the skin tone details. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details and soften
the skin tone.
ON OFF
(Camera) Sets the vertical detail for shooting in 480i progressive mode.
THIN: Makes the detail thin.
MID: Makes the detail slightly thicker.
THICK: Makes the detail thicker.
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 (60i interlace),
you will see flickers caused on horizontal lines and almost horizontal oblique
lines. When playing back images in the progressive mode or when editing
images or performing other postprocessing, images with a higher resolution will
be obtained with the THIN or MID setting than with the THICK setting.
(Camera) Edits the name of the selected scene file you have selected with the scene file
dial.
(Camera) SAVE:
Saves the changed scene file settings.
• The settings will not be saved if you exit the menu mode, switch to the MCR/
VCR mode or turn the camera off without selecting SAVE.
INITIAL:
The settings of the scene file selected with the scene file dial are returned to
the factory settings.
CAMERA SETUP screen
ASPECT CONV
P2
TAPE
SETUP (P2)
P2
SETUP (TAPE)
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Selects the aspect ratio of the image you record in 480i format. This item cannot
be selected when the 1080i or 720P recording format is used. (Page 44)
NORMAL
LETTER BOX
SQUEEZE
(Camera) Switch the setup level of video signals in 480i format using a P2 card.
0%:
Setup is switched to 0% for both the camera output and the recording.
7.5%A:
Setup is switched to 7.5% for the camera output and 0% for the recording.
(Camera) Switch the setup level of video signals in 480i format using a tape.
0%:
Setup is switched to 0% for both the camera output and the recording.
7.5%:
Setup is switched to 7.5% for both the camera output and the recording.
Menu
Item
indicates the factory setting.
103
Setup menu list (continued)
SW MODE screen
Item
MID GAIN
P2
TAPE
HIGH GAIN
P2
TAPE
ATW
P2
TAPE
HANDLE ZOOM
P2
TAPE
IRIS DIAL
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Sets the gain value assigned to the M position of the GAIN switch.
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB
(Camera) Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the GAIN switch.
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB
(Camera) Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance) function assigned
to the WHITE BAL switch. When the ATW function is set to the AUTO/MANUAL
switch or USER button, the operation remains effective.
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.
PRST:
Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.
OFF:
Deactivates the ATW function.
(Camera) Sets the zoom speed assigned to each setting position of the HANDLE ZOOM
switch.
L/OFF/H:
Sets LOW (low speed)/OFF/HIGH (high speed) to the 1/2/3 position. (Zoom is
disabled when set to OFF.)
L/M/H:
Sets LOW (low speed)/MID (medium speed)/HIGH (high speed) to the 1/2/3
position.
L/OFF/M:
Sets LOW (low speed)/OFF/MID (medium speed) to the 1/2/3 position. (Zoom
is disabled when set to OFF.)
(Camera) Sets the rotation direction and the aperture control of the IRIS dial. (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.
indicates the factory setting.
104
SW MODE screen (continued)
USER1
P2
TAPE
USER2
P2
TAPE
USER3
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Selects the function assigned to the USER1 button.
REC CHECK:
Performs Rec Check.
SPOTLIGHT:
Auto iris control for the spotlight ON/OFF
BACKLIGHT:
Auto iris control for the backlight compensation (Page 45)
BLACKFADE:
Blackfade (Page 45)
WHITEFADE:
Whitefade (Page 45)
ATW:
ATW function ON/OFF
ATWLOCK:
Fixes the white balance value when the button is pressed during ATW. Press
again to perform ATW.
GAIN: 18 dB:
Press the button to set the gain value to 18 dB. This setting takes effect with
the 60i and 60P recording formats only. It is not valid when the recording
frame rate is less than 22 fps or when the slow shutter mode (1/15) is
established.
• 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.
• If the unit is being used in the MANUAL mode or AUTO mode, set the
AGC item on the AUTO SW screen of the setting menu to OFF to use this
function.
FOCUS RING:
Selects the focus ring function (FOCUS or IRIS). The FOCUS RING is
functional when the FOCUS switch is in AUTO mode.
INDEX/MEMO:
Text memo recording (P2 card)(Page 47)/Index recording (cassette tape)
(Page 48)
SLOT SEL (P2 card only):
Selects one of the P2 card slots. (Page 47)
SHOT MARK (P2 card only):
Shot mark recording (Page 47)
(Camera) Selects the function assigned to the USER2 button.
The settings are the same as USER1 above.
BACKLIGHT
(Camera) Selects the function assigned to the USER3 button.
The settings are the same as USER1 above.
INDEX/MEMO
Menu
Item
indicates the factory setting.
105
Setup menu list (continued)
AUTO SW screen
Item
A.IRIS
P2
TAPE
AGC
P2
TAPE
ATW
P2
TAPE
AF
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) ON:
Performs the auto iris control in auto mode. The IRIS button is deactivated.
OFF:
Deactivates the auto iris control in auto mode. This performs the iris control
selected with the IRIS button.
(Camera) Sets the Auto Gain Control when the ON is selected in A.IRIS.
6dB:
Performs the Auto Gain Control (max. 6 dB) in auto mode.
12dB:
Performs the Auto Gain Control (max. 12 dB) in auto mode.
OFF:
Does not perform the Auto Gain Control in auto mode. Initiates the control of
the gain selected by the GAIN switch.
(Camera) ON:
Performs the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function in auto mode. You
cannot select ON/OFF of the ATW function with the WHITE BAL switch or the
USER button when this is selected. However, if ATWLOCK is assigned to the
USER button, you can set the white balance value with the USER button.
OFF:
Does not perform the white balance function in auto mode. This performs the
white balance function selected with the WHITE BAL switch.
(Camera) ON:
Performs auto focusing in auto mode. You cannot use the FOCUS switch and
PUSH AUTO button when this is selected.
OFF:
Does not perform auto focusing in auto mode.This performs the focusing
selected with the FOCUS switch or PUSH AUTO button.
indicates the factory setting.
106
RECORDING SETUP screen
Item
REC FORMAT (P2)
P2
REC FORMAT
(TAPE)
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Selects the recording format for P2 card.
1080i/60i, 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA, 720P/60P, 720P/30P, 720P/24P,
720P/30PN, 720P/24PN, 480i/60i, 480i/30P, 480i/24P, 480i/24PA
(Camera) Selects the recording format for cassette tape.
480i/60i, 480i/30P, 480i/24P, 480i/24PA
TAPE
P2
REC FUNCTION
P2
ONE-SHOT TIME
P2
INTERVAL TIME
P2
PREREC MODE
P2
REC SPEED
TAPE
AUDIO REC
TAPE
MIC ALC
P2
TAPE
MIC GAIN 1
P2
TAPE
MIC GAIN 2
P2
TAPE
25M REC CH SEL
P2
(Camera) Select the recording mode for a 480i recording format.
DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV
(Camera) Selects the special recording mode. (Pages 48 - 50)
NORMAL, INTERVAL, ONE SHOT, LOOP
(Camera) Selects the one-shot recording time. (Page 50)
1F, 2F, 4F, 8F, 16F, 1s
(Camera) Selects the interval time for interval recording. (Page 49)
2F, 4F, 8F, 16F, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m
(Camera) Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF. (Page 48)
ON OFF
(Camera) Selects the recording time mode.
(VCR)
SP: SP (standard) mode
(DUB)
LP: LP (long play) mode
(Camera) Selects the audio recording mode for conversion to PCM audio.
(VCR)
32K(12bit): 12bit/32kHz
48K(16bit): 16bit/48kHz
(Camera) Sets mic level auto control to ON or OFF. (Page 54)
ON OFF
Set to ON to reduce distortion at high input levels.
This setting does not change the audio signal recording level. Use the AUDIO
control knob to adjust the audio signal recording level.
(Camera) Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 1
terminal. (Page 53)
-50dB -60dB
(Camera) Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 2
terminal. (Page 53)
-50dB -60dB
(Camera) Selects the recording audio channel for DVCPRO25 and DV formats. (Page 53)
2CH, 4CH
<Notes>
• Even when 4CH is selected as this item’s setting, the signals will be
input to two channels (always CH1 and CH2) when there are two 1394
input channels.
• Similarly, even when 4CH is selected, the 1394 output signals will be
delivered to two channels (always CH1 and CH2).
Menu
480i REC MODE
indicates the factory setting.
107
Setup menu list (continued)
RECORDING SETUP screen (continued)
Item
1394 TC REGEN
P2
TAPE
TC MODE
P2
TAPE
TCG
P2
TAPE
FIRST REC TC
TAPE
TC PRESET
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(MCR/
VCR)
Selects the time code used for recording the signal from equipment connected
to the 1394 terminal.
ON:
Records using the time code of the signal input through the 1394 terminal.
OFF:
Records using the time code set in TC MODE/TCG/FIRST REC TC.
• If you select ON here, this has priority over the settings in TC MODE/TCG/
FIRST REC TC.
• If there is no input to the 1394 terminal, the camera follows the settings in TC
MODE/TCG/FIRST REC TC.
(Camera)
(MCR/
VCR)
(DUB)
Selects the correction mode of the internal time code generator.
DF: Uses the drop frame mode.
NDF: Uses the non-drop frame mode.
• The non-drop frame mode will be used when you set recording frame rate of
recording format to 24P, 24PA or 24PN.
(Camera) Sets the mode in which you advance the time code.
(MCR/
FREE RUN:
VCR)
The time code is advanced regardless of the operation mode.
(DUB)
Records in the dubbing mode in such a way that the time codes of the clips
on the P2 card are carried over. User information is also carried over.
• When setting a frame rate other than 24P during operation with the
720P/24PN format or other than 30P during operation with the 720P/30PN
format, the FREE RUN operation for the time code will not be performed, and
the REC RUN operation will be performed instead.
REC RUN:
The time code is advanced only when recording.
(Camera) Selects the time code to be recorded when you start recording.
(VCR)
REGEN:
(DUB)
Regenerates the time code on the tape to continue recording.
PRESET:
The time code on the tape is not regenerated. The value you set in TC
PRESET is used as the initial value to record the time code. However, if you
perform subsequent shooting, the time code will always be regenerated.
(Camera) Sets the initial time code. This is activated when you select PRESET in FIRST
(MCR/
REC TC.
VCR)
• Set the frame value to 0 or a multiple of 5 when you set recording frame rate
(DUB)
of recording format to 24P, 24PA or 24PN. If any other value, the recorded
time code will mis-match.
indicates the factory setting.
108
RECORDING SETUP screen (continued)
Item
1394 UB REGEN
P2
TAPE
UB MODE
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(MCR/
VCR)
Selects the user information used when recording the signals from equipment
connected to the 1394 terminal.
ON:
Records using the user information of the signal input through the 1394
terminal.
OFF:
Records using the user information set in UB MODE.
• If you select ON here, this has priority over the setting in UB MODE.
• The user information is recorded only when the signal contains the user
information.
• If there is no input to the 1394 terminal, the camera follows the UB MODE
settings.
(Camera)
(MCR/
VCR)
(DUB)
Set the content for user information.
USER: Records the information of user.
TIME: Records the time at recording.
DATE: Records the date at recording.
TCG: Records the values of the time code generator.
FRM. RATE: Records the frame rate information for frame conversion.
a
b
c
d
a:Checking information for user information
b:Frame sequence No.
• 0 to 4 are displayed in the 24P/24P (ADV) mode.
• F is displayed in the 60i/30P mode.
c:Frame rates
• Frame rate (60/30/24)
• I/P ID
• Conversion data
• Frame rate coefficient
d:Recording management data
• Frame update information
• REC START/STOP information
<Note>
To play back a clip recorded with native recording
To change 1394 output user information to frame rate information, change this
setting to FRM.RATE and play back the clip. The user information displayed on
the screen at this time is changed to frame rate information.
P2
TAPE
1394 IN PRESET
P2
TAPE
(Camera) Sets the user information. Select USER in UB MODE.
(MCR/
VCR)
(DUB)
(MCR/
VCR)
Menu
UB PRESET
Synchronizes the internal TCG value with the TC of 1394 input when you press
the TC SET button.
ON: The synchronization mode is on.
OFF: The synchronization mode is off.
indicates the factory setting.
109
Setup menu list (continued)
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen
Item
32K(12bit) AUDIO
Display
mode
Sets the audio to output as CH1 and CH2 signals when playing back a tape
recorded in the 32K (12bit) audio mode.
ST1:
Selects the sound that was recorded during shooting.
CH1 signals = CH1 track
CH2 signals = CH2 track
ST2:
Selects the sound that was dubbed on the recording.
CH1 signals = CH3 track
CH2 signals = CH4 track
MIX:
Mixes the sound that was recorded in shooting and audio dubbing.
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
(MCR/
VCR)
Sets the audio signals to output from the AUDIO IN/OUT pin jack when the P2
card or the tape is played back.
CH1 · CH2:
CH1 output = CH1 signals, CH2 output = CH2 signals
CH1:
CH1 output = CH1 signals, CH2 output = CH1 signals
CH2:
CH1 output = CH2 signals, CH2 output = CH2 signals
CH3 · CH4: (P2 card only)
CH1 output = CH3 signals, CH2 output = CH4 signals
CH3: (P2 card only)
CH1 output = CH3 signals, CH2 output = CH3 signals
CH4: (P2 card only)
CH1 output = CH4 signals, CH2 output = CH4 signals
TAPE
AUDIO OUT (P2)
P2
AUDIO OUT (TAPE)
TAPE
Description of settings
(VCR)
indicates the factory setting.
110
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen (continued)
32K(12bit) AUDIO item/AUDIO OUT item settings and audio track signals output from the AUDIO IN/OUT
jack TAPE
32K(12bit) AUDIO
setting
ST1
32K (12bit)
ST2
MIX
48K (16bit)
—
AUDIO OUT setting
CH1 · CH2
CH1
CH2
CH1 · CH2
CH1
CH2
—
CH1 · CH2
CH1
CH2
AUDIO IN/OUT jack
CH1 output
CH1
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH3
CH4
CH1+CH3
CH1
CH1
CH2
AUDIO IN/OUT jack
CH2 output
CH2
CH1
CH2
CH4
CH3
CH4
CH2+CH4
CH2
CH1
CH2
Menu
Audio recording
mode
111
Setup menu list (continued)
DUBBING SETUP screen
Item
Display
mode
Description of settings
FORMAT SEL
(DUB)
Selects the format of the clips to be played back during dubbing.
1080i/60i, 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA, 720P/60P, 720P/30P, 720P/24P,
720P/30PN, 720P/24PN
PULLDOWN SEL
(DUB)
Selects the pulldown method for 24PN (native format).
24P:
The 24 fps images are converted into 60-field interlace signals by the 2:3
conversion system.
24PA:
The 24 fps images are converted into 60-field interlace signals by the 2:3:3:2
advanced conversion system.
SETUP
(DUB)
Switch the setup level of video signals in 480i format for dubbing.
0%:
Setup is switched to 0% for both the camera output and the recording.
7.5%:
Setup is switched to 7.5% for both the camera output and the recording.
AV IN/OUT SETUP screen
Item
CMPNT OUT SEL
P2
HP MODE
P2
TAPE
A. DUB INPUT
Display
mode
(Camera) Selects the type of component terminal.
(MCR)
720P: Monitor which supports the D4 terminal
1080i: Monitor which supports the D3 terminal
480i: Monitor which supports the D1 terminal
The signals recorded in the 720P format are cross-converted only when 1080i
format signals are to be output. In all other cases, they are output without being
converted.
(Camera) Selects the sound heard through the headphones.
LIVE:
The sound which has been input from the microphone is output as is. This
setting is selected when delays in the sound are annoying.
RECORDING:
The sound in the status which is to be recorded (the sound synchronized with
the images) is output.
(VCR)
Selects the audio to be recorded for audio dubbing. (Page 81)
MIC:
This sets the input from the internal microphone, INPUT1 and INPUT2
connectors.
A_IN:
This sets the input from the AUDIO IN/OUT connector.
(VCR)
Select ON to convert analog input signals into digital signals and output them
from the 1394 terminal.
ON OFF
TAPE
1394 OUT
TAPE
Description of settings
indicates the factory setting.
112
DISPLAY SETUP screen
ZEBRA DETECT 1
P2
TAPE
ZEBRA DETECT 2
P2
TAPE
MARKER
P2
TAPE
SAFETY ZONE
P2
TAPE
VIDEO OUT OSD
P2
TAPE
DATE/TIME
P2
TAPE
LEVEL METER
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.
50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%
(Camera) Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.
50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%, OFF
<Note>
• The zebra patterns do not appear if you select OFF.
(Camera) Select ON to display the marker. (Page 43)
ON OFF
• To display the marker, press the ZEBRA button.
(Camera) Sets SAFETY ZONE to ON or OFF.
OFF , 90%, 4:3
(Camera) Select ON to output the information displayed on the screen together with the
(MCR/
signals from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack.
VCR)
ON OFF
<Notes>
• When a tape is used for recording, no on-screen displays (OSD) will be output
while recording is underway even when this function has been set to ON.
However, OSD will be output to the 1394 output during recording standby. If
OSD is not required, set the function to OFF.
• If this option is set to ON when performing backup recording while a tape is
used, the OSD will be output to the 1394 output at all times except when the
unit is in the recording mode.
Bear in mind that the OSD may be recorded inadvertently if backup recording
is performed when a setting other than OFF is selected for the 1394
CONTROL option (page 115) on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.
(Camera) Sets whether to display the date and time on the screen and whether to output
(MCR/
from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack.
VCR)
OFF:
The date and time are not displayed.
TIME:
The time is displayed.
DATE:
The date is displayed.
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 output signals regardless of the VIDEO OUT OSD setting. (The OFF
setting can be selected also using the remote control. (Page 76))
(Camera) Select ON to display the audio level meter.
(MCR/
ON OFF
VCR)
Menu
Item
indicates the factory setting.
113
Setup menu list (continued)
DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued)
Item
ZOOM · FOCUS
P2
TAPE
CARD/TAPE · BATT
P2
TAPE
OTHER DISPLAY
P2
TAPE
CAMERA DATA
P2
TAPE
LCD BACKLIGHT
P2
TAPE
LCD SET
P2
TAPE
EVF SET
P2
TAPE
SELF SHOOT
P2
TAPE
EVF MODE
P2
TAPE
DISPLAY ASPECT
P2
TAPE
EVF COLOR
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Selects the unit of zoom and focus values.
OFF, NUMBER, mm/feet, mm/m
<Note>
Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline since it is not
entirely accurate.
(Camera) Select ON to display the remaining card/tape and battery charge.
(MCR/
ON OFF
VCR)
(Camera) Select how much information to display on the screen. (Page 96)
(MCR/
OFF, PARTIAL, ALL
VCR)
(MCR/
VCR)
Select ON to display the camera settings (such as image stabilizer, F-number,
and gain value) during tape playback.
ON OFF
<Note>
In the P2 mode, this item appears only when 480i REC MODE has been set to
DV. (Page 107)
(Camera) Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor. Select HIGH for brighter backlight.
(MCR/
HIGH NORMAL
VCR)
(Camera) Adjusts the display level of the images on the LCD monitor. (Page 23)
(MCR/
LCD COLOR LEVEL
VCR)
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LCD CONTRAST
(Camera) Adjusts the display level of the images on the viewfinder. (Page 23)
(MCR/
EVF COLOR LEVEL
VCR)
EVF BRIGHTNESS
EVF CONTRAST
(Camera) Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting. Select MIRROR to
reverse left and right at self-portrait shooting. (Page 42)
NORMAL
MIRROR
(Camera) Selects the LCD monitor and the viewfinder display setting.
(MCR/
ON:
VCR)
Images always appear on the viewfinder.
AUTO:
Images do not appear on the viewfinder when the LCD is open.
(Camera) Selects the aspect ratio of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.
(MCR/
AUTO: Changes automatically to the appropriate ratio according to the
VCR)
recording or play mode information.
4:3 : Fixed at 4:3.
<Note>
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen when images are
displayed at a 16:9 aspect ratio. No parts of the images are missing.
(Camera) Selects color or black and white images on the viewfinder.
(MCR/
ON: Color
VCR)
OFF: Black and white
indicates the factory setting.
114
CARD FUNCTIONS screen
Item
SCENE FILE
P2
USER FILE
P2
SD CARD FORMAT
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) You can save four SCENE FILE settings to the SD memory card, and can also
title the saved files.
READ: Read
WRITE: Write
(Camera) You can save four file settings (excluding SCENE FILE) to the SD memory
card, and can also title the saved file.
READ: Read
WRITE: Write
(Camera) Formats the SD memory cards.
P2
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
REMOTE
P2
TAPE
1394 CONTROL
P2
TAPE
1394 CMD SEL
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Sets the operations of the supplied remote control unit. (Remote control setup
(MCR/
(Page 19))
VCR)
VCR1:
Accepts commands from the remote control set for VCR1.
VCR2:
Accepts commands from the remote control set for VCR2.
OFF:
Operations are not accepted from any remote control.
(Camera) Sets the control method for backup recording using a backup unit connected to
the 1394 terminal.
OFF:
The backup unit is not controlled.
EXT:
The backup unit can be controlled by the START/STOP button. The images
shot by the camera recorder are recorded by the backup unit. Note that the
camera recorder does not record them.
BOTH:
The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by both the camera
recorder and backup unit.
CHAIN:
When the camera recorder’s media approaches its end during shooting, the
backup unit in the recording stand-by mode automatically starts recording
images.
(Camera) Sets how the START/STOP button works for the backup unit.
REC_P:
This switches between recording and pause.
STOP:
This switches between recording and stop.
<Note>
If the backup unit does not have a rec pause function, select STOP.
Menu
Item
indicates the factory setting.
115
Setup menu list (continued)
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)
Item
END SEARCH
TAPE
PC MODE
P2
REC LAMP
P2
TAPE
ACCESS LED
P2
BEEP SOUND
P2
TAPE
CLOCK SET
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Sets the operation when the END SEARCH button is pressed.
(VCR)
BLANK: Searches for the unrecorded parts on the tape.
REC END: Searches for the last segment shot.
(Camera) Selects the terminal for data transfer. (You cannot select USB and 1394 at the
(MCR)
same time.)
USB DEVICE:
Mode for sending files using the USB connector.
1394 DEVICE:
Mode for sending files using the 1394 connector.
1394 HOST:
Mode for copying files from the P2 card onto an external hard disk drive using
the 1394 connector.
(Camera) Sets lighting of the tally lamp.
OFF:
The tally lamp does not light.
FRONT:
Front tally lamp (microphone side) lights.
REAR:
Rear tally lamp (viewfinder side) lights.
BOTH:
Both tally lamps light.
(Camera) Sets the access lamp to ON or OFF.
(MCR)
ON:
The lamp lights up and blinks as per the regular specifications.
OFF:
The lamp is OFF in all circumstances.
(Camera) Turns the beep sound ON or OFF.
ON OFF
When ON is selected, the beep is sounded under the circumstances set forth
below.
When the beep is sounded, the audio signals from the output connector are
muted before the beep sound is output.
• When the memory of the P2 card or the tape has been used up during
recording
• When a recordable tape has not been loaded when the power is turned on
• When a recording-inhibited tape has been inserted
• When condensation has formed inside the camera-recorder
• When trouble has occurred in the camera-recorder
<Note>
When LIVE has been set for the HP MODE option on the AV IN/OUT SETUP
screen, no beeping sounds will be emitted even if ON is set for the BEEP
SOUND option.
(Camera) Sets the camera-recorder’s calendar.
(MCR/
VCR)
indicates the factory setting.
116
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)
TIME ZONE
P2
TAPE
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute
(MCR/
steps. (As an exception, you can set +12:45.) Refer to the table below.
VCR)
0:00
Time
difference
00:00
Area
Time
difference
Area
Greenwich
– 00:30
– 01:00
Azores Islands
– 01:30
– 02:00
Mid-Atlantic
– 02:30
– 03:00
Buenos Aires
– 03:30
– 04:00
Halifax
– 04:30
– 05:00
New York
– 05:30
– 06:00
Chicago
– 06:30
– 07:00
Denver
– 07:30
– 08:00
Los Angeles
– 08:30
– 09:00
Alaska
– 09:30
– 10:00
Hawaii
– 10:30
– 11:00
Midway Island
– 11:30
– 12:00
Kwajalein
+ 11:30
Norfolk Island
+ 10:30
Lord Howe Island
Darwin
+ 13:00
Newfoundland Island
Marquesas Islands
+ 12:00
New Zealand
+ 09:30
+ 11:00
Solomon Islands
+ 08:30
+ 10:00
Guam
+ 07:30
+ 09:00
Tokyo
+ 06:30
Rangoon
+ 08:00
Beijing
+ 05:30
Bombay
+ 07:00
Bangkok
+ 04:30
Kabul
+ 06:00
Dacca
+ 03:30
Tehran
+ 05:00
Islamabad
+ 02:30
+ 04:00
Abu Dhabi
+ 01:30
+ 03:00
Moscow
+ 00:30
+ 02:00
Eastern Europe
+ 12:45
+ 01:00
Central Europe
Chatham Islands
indicates the factory setting.
Menu
Item
117
Setup menu list (continued)
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)
Item
POWER SAVE
P2
TAPE
USER FILE
P2
TAPE
HOUR METER
TAPE
OPERATION
P2
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) Selects the power-saving mode when the top panel operation keys, DISP/
MODE CHK button, USER1-3 buttons and EVF DTL button have not been
operated for 5 minutes or so.
ON:
The camera-recorder’s power is set to OFF.
OFF:
The cylinder head remains stopped without turning off the camera-recorder’s
power.
• When connection is made with an external device using the IEEE1394 cable
and the communication mode is established in this way, the power will not be
set off even when none of the above buttons has been operated.
• The power will not be turned off when a P2 card or tape has not been
installed in the P2 mode or TAPE mode, respectively, even if ON has been
selected as this item’s setting.
(Camera) LOAD:
(MCR/
The previous user file settings are loaded.
VCR)
SAVE:
The changed user file settings are saved.
INITIAL:
The user file settings are returned to the factory settings.
After performing LOAD or INITIAL, turn the POWER switch OFF and then
back ON to activate the settings.
• The setting for the TIME ZONE option (page 117) remains unchanged even
when INITIAL is performed.
(Camera) Displays the total running time (a 5-digit figure per hour) of the cylinder head.
(VCR)
(Camera) Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure).
(MCR)
indicates the factory setting.
118
OPTION MENU
This menu is displayed when the DISP/MODE CHK button is held down, and after the details of the
shooting status are displayed, the MENU button is then pressed.
Use it to check the connection status during nonlinear editing.
1394 STATUS
P2
TAPE
1394 CONFIG
P2
Display
mode
Description of settings
(Camera) 1394 status display screen appears.
(MCR/
• When a P2 card is used
VCR)
FORMAT: Format of the signals which are input or output.
RATE:
Transfer rate of the signals which are input or output.
60/50:
System of the signals which are input or output.
CH:
Value of the channels in which the signals are input or output.
SPEED: Transfer speed of the signals which are input or output.
STATUS: Status of the signals which are input or output using the IEEE1394
digital interface.
VIDEO: Status of the video signals which are input or output.
AUDIO: Status of the audio signals which are input or output.
• When a tape is used
FORMAT: Format of the signals which are input or output.
RATE:
Transfer rate of the signals which are input or output.
60/50:
System of the signals which are input or output.
CH:
Value of the channels in which the signals are input or output.
SPEED: Transfer speed of the signals which are input or output.
MODE:
Status of the signals which are input or output using the IEEE1394
digital interface.
RX:
Reception status
TX:
Transmission status
(Camera) 1394 extended menus appear.
(MCR)
DFLT: Normally, DFLT is used.
1-255
indicates the factory setting.
Menu
Item
119
Before calling for service
Power supply
There’s no power.
• Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly.
Check the connections again.
P 17
Power shuts off for no
apparent reason.
• To prevent the battery from running down needlessly and to
safeguard 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.
Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER
SAVE.
P 118
Power goes off as soon as
it is turned on.
• The battery may have run out.
If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or
appears, the battery has run out. The same is true if, when the
power is turned on, the CAM, MCR and PC lamps flash in this
sequence and then the power goes off.
Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a
fully charged one.
P 16
• 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 tape. Wait until the
condensation has dried out.
P 126
• Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Keep charging until the AC adapter’s CHARGE lamp goes out.
P 16
• 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 if the DC cord is connected.
Disconnect it.
—
• Make sure the POWER switch is ON.
P 20
• Condensation may have formed. If this happens, the only operation
that you will be able to perform is to remove the tape. Wait until the
condensation has dried out.
P126
Battery
The battery runs down
quickly.
The battery cannot be
charged.
Shooting (general)
Cannot start shooting.
Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the camera is in manual mode. You can focus
automatically when the auto focus mode is selected.
P 38
• 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
120
Shooting (when using a P2 card)
Cannot shoot even though
the P2 card is inserted
correctly.
• The MEDIA switch may be in the TAPE position.
If so, set it to the P2 position.
P 25
• Make sure the P2 card’s write-protect switch is not in the PROTECT P 26
position.
Recording is not possible if it is in this position.
• There may be little free memory left on the P2 card. If so, save the
data onto another media, and delete the data you no longer need;
alternatively, replace the card with a new one.
—
• The P2 card may be formatted incorrectly. Alternatively, the card
you are using may not be formatted for use with the unit.
If so, format the card in the unit.
P 27
• 2 GB P2 cards cannot be used.
—
• The media information display may be indicating “E”. If so, format
the card in the unit.
P 94
Cannot perform interval
• Make sure that the DIR ENTRY NG CARD warning is not displayed
recording, one-shot
after inserting the P2 card. Interval recording, one-shot recording
recording or loop recording.
and loop recording cannot be performed with this card. Format the
card in the unit.
P 94
Shooting (when using a tape)
Cannot record even
though the tape is inserted
properly.
• The MEDIA switch may be in the P2 position.
If this is the case, set it to the TAPE position.
P 29
• Make sure the VCR lamp is off.
You cannot shoot in VCR mode. Press the mode switch to switch to
camera mode.
P 29
• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidental
P 31
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 cassette holder is closed.
You cannot operate the camera if the cassette holder is open.
—
• If the AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK warning appears, the tape may
have snapped. Check the tape.
—
• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidental
erasure is not set to SAVE.
You cannot edit when the tab is in this position.
P 31
• 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.
—
Cannot perform audio
dubbing.
Cannot read the data on the • Make sure the SD memory card is formatted correctly.
SD memory card.
If it is not, format the card in the unit.
P 32
• In the tape mode, SD memory cards cannot be read. Switch to the
P2 mode in order to read these cards.
P 32
Cannot perform nonlinear
editing.
• Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable.
P 83
Cannot dub onto an
external device.
• Make sure the external device is connected correctly.
P 79, 80
Reference
Editing
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Before calling for service (continued)
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.
—
Cannot play even when I
press the play button.
• Make sure the MCR/VCR lamp is on (press the mode button).
No kind of playback operation can be performed unless this lamp is
on.
P 63, 64
Cannot play back P2 cards
or tapes.
• Make sure the MEDIA switch is in the correct position.
If not, set it to the P2 or TAPE position.
P 63, 64
Playback
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Mosaic-like noise appears
• This noise is inherent to digital video technology. This is normal.
when I cue or review a tape.
—
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.
—
• When a component video cable is connected, video signals are not
output from the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT connectors.
P 80
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.
—
Cannot hear any sound
from the camera-recorder’s
speaker.
• You may have turned down the camera-recorder’s volume control
too far.
Adjust the volume level using the AUDIO MON/ VAR button+.
P 76
I can hear two sets of
sound.
• You may have selected “MIX” as the 32K(12bit) AUDIO setting in
the PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen.
P 110
• 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 107
When I performed audio
dubbing, the original sound
was erased.
• If you perform audio dubbing on a tape that was recorded with 48K
(16bit) 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 107
Cannot perform hot swap
playback.
• This unit does not support hot swap playback.
To replace one card with another during dubbing, stop the dubbing
first, and upon completing the replacement, resume it.
P 88
Other
Cannot remove the 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 tape without
turning ON the POWER switch.
Cannot perform any
operation other than
removing the tape.
• Condensation may have formed.
P 126
If this happens, the only operation that you will be able to perform is
to remove the tape. 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 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
battery has run out. Replace it with new one.
P 19
• Make sure the remote control setting is the same for the remote
control unit and the camera-recorder.
If the REMOTE setting is different on the remote control and the
camera-recorder, the remote control will not work.
P 19
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.
—
A clicking sound is heard
when the power is turned
on or when the MCR/VCR
mode is switched to the
camera mode.
• This initialization operation is performed when the camera starts up. —
It occurs due to the construction of the camera and is not indicative
of any trouble.
The remote control does
not work.
Reference
P 17
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Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the camerarecorder when using it in the rain or snow or at
the beach.
• Failure to heed this caution will cause the
camera-recorder, P2 card or cassette to
malfunction (and may result in irreparable
damage).
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
recordings or distort the images.
• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a
microcomputer will adversely affect the camerarecorder, causing the images and/or sound to be
distorted.
• 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
reconnect the AC adapter. After this, turn the
camera-recorder back on.
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.
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,
P2 card and cassette. (Be especially careful
when inserting or removing the P2 card or
cassettes.)
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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.
Take precautions not to drop the camera when
moving it.
• 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.
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.
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.
Battery characteristics
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable
lithiumion 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.
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.
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.
Liquid crystal displays
• 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.
• 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.
Protective caps for the connectors
Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors
that are not being used.
Reference
What to remember when throwing memory
cards away or transferring them to others
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using
the functions of the unit or a computer will merely
change the file management information: it will
not completely erase the data on the cards. When
throwing these cards away or transferring them
to others, either physically destroy them or use a
data deletion program for computers (commercially
available) to completely erase the data. Users are
responsible for managing the data on their memory
cards.
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Updating the driver in the camera
For the latest information on drivers, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
To update a driver, select PROPERTY on the thumbnail menu and then SYSTEMINFO to check the
camera-recorder’s version, go to the site given above, and download the driver as necessary.
The updating procedure is completed when the downloaded file has been loaded into the camera-recorder
via the SD memory card. For further details on this procedure, go the site given above.
• For installation, you must connect the AC adapter.
• If you are going to use SD memory cards with this camera-recorder, use only cards which are in
compliance with the SD standard.
Always format SD memory cards on this camera-recorder. If it is necessary to format them on a personal
computer, download the special software program from the site given above before using them.
Condensation
How to find out if there is condensation inside
and what to do about it
If the condensation mark
blinks, condensation
has formed inside the camera-recorder. If this
happens, the power automatically turns off in few
seconds. Even if the condensation mark
is
displayed, the camera-recorder will operate if set
to P2 mode. If the camera-recorder is switched
back to tape mode, the condensation mark
is
displayed again, and the power automatically turns
off in a few seconds.
Take the following action.
(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.
(3) Turn on the power two to three hours later and
check whether or not the condensation display
has gone off.
To make doubly sure, wait another hour or so
after the condensation display has gone off
before using the camera-recorder again.
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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.
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.
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.
RESET button
BARS
SHUTTER
SPEED SEL
RESET
CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INT(R)
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
ON
OFF
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET
INPUT 2
ON
OFF
MIC POWER +48V
ZEBRA
OIS
Do not press the RESET button when the camerarecorder is operating normally.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Viewfinder
If there is dust inside the view finder, remove the
eye cup holder and get rid of the dust.
• The interior of the eye cup holder is specially
finished, so do not ever wipe it. If there is dust on
it, blow it off with an air blower.
• Remove the eye cup holder with the eye cup
attached by rotating it counterclockwise. (It will
be tightly screwed on.) When you do this, tilt the
view finder slightly upward.
• To amount the eye cup holder, align the ridges
and grooves of the eye cup holder and camerarecorder, and turn clockwise until the holder
clicks into place.
Eye cup holder
Eye cup
Projection
Reference
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.
• Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camerarecorder. 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.
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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.
Causes of dirty video heads
• Dusty atmosphere
• High temperature and humidity
• Scratches on tapes
• Overuse
Using A Cleaning Tape (Page 136, OPTIONAL
UNITS)
(1) Insert the cleaning tape in the camera recorder
and turn on the power switch.
(2) Press the mode button and make sure the VCR
lamp is on.
(3) Press the operation button . Press 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.)
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• 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.
• 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.
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.)
Storage Precautions
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 from the terminals.
Shortcircuiting 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.
• 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 camerarecorder, and then store it again.
P2 cards
• After ejecting a P2 card from the unit, be
absolutely sure to attach its special cap to keep
sand and dust away from the connector area.
Stow the P2 cards in their own cases when
storing them or carrying them around.
• Do not leave P2 cards in areas where corrosive
gases, etc. are present.
Cassette Tapes
• Do not store in locations exposed to high
temperatures. This could damage the tape so that
mosaic-shaped noise occurs during playback.
• 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
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.
• 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.
SD memory cards
• After ejecting an SD memory card from the unit,
be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case.
• Do not leave SD memory cards in areas where
corrosive gases, etc. are present.
• Do not leave the cards inside vehicles, in places
exposed to direct sunlight or in other places
where the temperature is high.
• Do not leave the cards where the humidity level
is high or where there are high concentrations of
dust.
Reference
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.
[Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C
(59 °F to 77 °F )]
[Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]
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How to handle data recorded on P2 cards
The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that is used as the recording medium in the professional
video production and broadcasting devices that make up the DVCPRO P2 Series.
Since data recorded in the DVCPRO P2
format are in a file format, they have excellent
compatibility with PCs. The file structure is a
unique format, which in addition to video and
audio data in MXF files contains various other
important information items. The folder structure
links the data as shown on the right.
Changing or deleting just one information
component could make it impossible to
recognize the data as P2 data or use the card
in a P2 device.
Drive: \
CONTENTS
AUDIO
CLIP
ICON
PROXY
VIDEO
VOICE
LASTCLIP.TXT*
All these folders are required.
∗ This is the file in which the information on
the final clip that was recorded with the P2
device is written.
When transferring data from a P2 card to a PC, or when rewriting data saved on a PC to a P2 card, to
prevent data loss be sure to use the special P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website.
(Compatible with the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.)
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/cs/csregistp2m/p2indexe.html
When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a
PC, follow the instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when returning data to a P2
card.
• Transfer the corresponding CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT file together as a set.
Do not transfer individual files from the CONTENTS folder.
When copying, copy the LASTCLIP.TXT file at the same time as the CONTENTS folder.
• When transferring multiple P2 cards to a PC, create a folder for each P2 card to prevent clips with the
same name from being overwritten.
• Do not delete data from the P2 card.
• Before using a P2 card, be sure to format it with a P2 device.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other
countries.
• Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the USA and other countries.
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Checkpoints for using memory cards
In this unit, use SD memory cards that are compatible with the SD or SDHC standard.
When using miniSD or miniSDHC cards in this unit, be sure to use the special adapter. (The unit will not
operate correctly if only the adapter is inserted. Always insert a memory card into the adapter.)
Cards you can use
• SD memory cards (including miniSD cards)
• SDHC memory cards (including miniSDHC cards)
Cards you cannot use
All memory cards except the ones
pictured on the left
• MultiMediaCard
We recommend using SD/SDHC memory cards and miniSD/miniSDHC cards that are made by Panasonic.
For the latest information on the unit and on the memory cards which can be used by this unit, go to the P2
support page at the following web site:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
Reference
• The SDHC card conforms to a new standard for memory cards with a large capacity of more than 2 GB
which was established by the SD Association in 2006.
• The SD card logo is a registered trademark.
• MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.
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Recording format
60
DVCPRO HD
Video format
1080i/60i
1080i/60i
720P/60P
720P/60P
720P/30PN
P2 Card
720P/24PN
Tape
DVCPRO50
DVCPRO
DV
DV
480i/60i
720P/60P
native
recording
720P/60P
native
recording
480i/60i
12
Video format
P2 Card
Tape
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1080i/60i
720P/60P
DVCPRO HD
720P/30PN
720P/24PN
DVCPRO50
DVCPRO
480i/60i
DV
DV
Frame rate
30P
24P
24PA
1080i/30P 1080i/24P 1080i/24PA
over 60i
over 60i
over 60i
720P/30P
720P/24P
—
over 60P
over 60P
720P/24P
720P/30PN
native
—
recording
720P/30P
native
720P/24PN
—
recording
480i/30P
over 60i
480i/24P
over 60i
480i/24PA
over 60i
Frame rate
22
26
32
36
—
720P/12P - 48P over 60P
720P/12P - 48P native recording
720P/12P - 48P native recording
18
20
—
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Appendix
P2
If clip metadata has
been read in
Uploaded data
When a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8
GB or more is used in this unit and a one-time
continuous recording exceeds the prescribed
duration (approx. 5 minutes for DVCPRO HD,
approx. 10 minutes for DVCPRO50 or approx. 20
minutes for DVCPRO or DV) or when a one-time
recording extends over more than one P2 card,
the recording concerned will automatically be
undertaken as a separate clip.
At this time, each clip will be provided with its own
COUNT value.
If no clip metadata has
been read in or if the
setting for recording
clip metadata has been
turned off
Same as GLOBAL CLIP
ID (UMID data)
Example of recording (DVCPRO50) a clip on
one P2 card:
Press the MENU button and select META DATA
→ PROPERTY → USER CLIP NAME to select
the recording method. Two options are available:
TYPE1and TYPE2.
●TYPE1
USER CLIP NAME to be
recorded
REC start
(recording start)
●TYPE2
USER CLIP NAME to be
recorded
If clip metadata has
been read in
Uploaded data + COUNT
value∗
If no clip metadata has
been read in or if the
setting for recording
clip metadata has been
turned off
Same as CLIP NAME
∗ The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit
number.
The COUNT value is incremented each time a
new clip is captured if clip metadata has been
read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the
recording method.
The COUNT value can be reset using the
following procedure.
Press the MENU button and select META DATA
→ PROPERTY → USER CLIP NAME to display
the menu shown below. Select “COUNT RESET”
with the cursor and press the SET button to reset
the COUNT value to 1.
REC/PAUSE
(recording pause)
Recording duration = Approx. 15 min.
Clip 1
COUNT value
= 0001
Clip 2
COUNT value
= 0002
10 min.
5 min.
Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards:
REC start
(recording start)
Clip 1
COUNT value
= 0003
1st card
REC/PAUSE
(recording pause)
Clip 2
COUNT value
= 0004
2nd card
If the clip thumbnails are displayed as shown in the
example above or their properties are indicated
using a P2 device, the thumbnail and COUNT
value of clip 1 will be displayed.
Reference
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME
recording method
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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Supply voltage: DC7.2 V/7.9 V
Power consumption
11.6 W (when the viewfinder is used)
12.0 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
14.0 W (max.)
indicates safety information.
Ambient operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Ambient operating humidity
10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight
2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
(excluding battery and accessories)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
168.5 mm x 180.0 mm x 390.0 mm
(6-5/8 inches x 7-1/16 inches x 15-3/8 inches)
[Camera]
Pickup devices
CCD image sensor (x3)
(1/3-inch, interline transfer, progressive-capable)
Lens
LEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens,
Motorized/Manual selectable 13x zoom,
F1.6 (f = 4.2 mm to 55 mm)
(35 mm equivalent: 32.5 mm to 423 mm)
Color separation optical system
Prism system
ND filter
1/8, 1/64
Gain settings
0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB (60i/60P mode)
0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB (30P/30PN/24P/24PA/24PN
mode)
Shutter speed settings
Regular shutter speed
60i/60P mode:
1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
30P/30PN mode:
1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500,1/1000 sec.
24P/24PA/24PN mode:
1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000 sec.
Synchronous scan settings
60i/60P mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
30P/30PN mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
24P/24PA/24PN mode:
1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
Shutter opening angle
Can be set in 0.5° steps from 10° to 350°
(When FILM CAM is set for OPERATION
TYPE under SCENE FILE screen)
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Slow shutter speed settings
60i/60P mode: 1/15, 1/30
30P/30PN mode: 1/15
24P/24PN mode: 1/12 (720P mode only)
Minimum subject luminance
3 lx (F1.6, gain +12 dB with a shutter speed of
1/24)
Lens hood
Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view
Filter diameter
82 mm
[VIDEO P2] (DVCPRO HD 1080i 720P)
Sampling frequency
Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz
Quantizing
8 bit
Video compression system
DCT + variable-length code
Video compression rate
1/6.7
Video recording bit rate
100 Mbps
[MEMORY CARD]
Video recording formats:
DVCPRO HD
1080i/60i (30P over 60i, 24P over 60i, 24PA
over 60i)
720P/60P (30P over 60P, 24P over 60P)
720P/30PN (Native recording)
720P/24PN (Native recording)
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV
480i/60i (30P over 60i, 24P over 60i, 24PA
over 60i)
Audio recording formats:
PCM digital recording
48 kHz 16-bit 4CH (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50)
48 kHz 16-bit 2CH/4CH selectable (DVCPRO/
DV)
Recording/playback time:
Approx. 4 minutes:
When recorded in DVCPRO HD format using
one AJ-P2C004HG card with audio signals
recorded on 4 channels.
Approx. 8 minutes:
When recorded in DVCPRO HD format using
one AJ-P2C008HG card with audio signals
recorded on 4 channels.
Approx. 16 minutes:
When recorded in DVCPRO HD format using
one AJ-P2C016RG card with audio signals
recorded on 4 channels.
<Note>
• This recording time represents one shot
continuously recorded on a P2 card. The
recording time may be shorter, depending on the
number of shots recorded.
• The 720P/30PN and 720P/24PN formats are not
included in the DVCPRO HD recording format.
[TAPE]
Recording format
DV (Digital video SD format)
Tape format
Mini DV system
Video signals recorded
480i/60i (NTSC)
In progressive mode (30P/ 24P/ 24PA), convert
to 480i/60i and record.
Frame rate
60i (480i), 24P, 24PA, 30P
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
SP mode: 18.812 mm/sec.
LP mode: 12.555 mm/sec.
Recording time (when AY-DVM63 is used)
SP mode: 60 minutes
LP mode: 90 minutes
Tapes used
6.35 mm wide metal tapes
FF/REW time
Approx. 140 sec. (when AY-DVM63 is used)
[VIDEO IN/OUT]
Analog component output
720P, 1080i, 480i format monitors supported
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Analog composite input/output (automatic
input/output switching)
Pin jack x 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
S-VIDEO IN/OUT (automatic input/output
switching)
4 pins x 1, Y/C separate signal
Y: 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω, C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Reference
[AUDIO P2] (DVCPRO HD 1080i 720P)
Sampling frequency
48 kHz
Quantizing
16 bit/4 CH
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Wow & flutter
Below measurable limits
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Specifications (continued)
[AUDIO IN/OUT]
XLR input
XLR (3 pins) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2),
LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance
LINE: 0 dBu
MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)
LINE IN/OUT (automatic input/output switching)
Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2)
Input: 316 mV, high impedance
Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω
Internal microphone
Stereo microphone
Headphone jack
3.5-mm stereo mini jack x 1
Internal speaker
28 mm diameter x 1
[OTHER INPUTS/OUTPUTS]
Digital interface
4 pins, digital input/output, compliant with IEEE
1394 standard
USB
Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver.
2.0)
CAM REMOTE
Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)
(FOCUS, IRIS)
Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)
(ZOOM S/S)
DC INPUT
2P x 1, DC 7.9 V
[AC ADAPTER]
Power Source:
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 24 W
Power Output:
7.9 V DC, 1.9 A (Video Camera)
8.4 V DC, 1.2 A (Charge)
indicates safety information.
Weight
160 g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
70.0 mm x 44.5 mm x 116.0 mm
(2-3/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches x 4-9/16 inches)
[OPTIONAL UNITS]
XLR microphone
AG-MC200G
Battery
CGP-D28 (2800 mAh)
CGA-D54 (5400 mAh: equivalent to accessory
battery)
Cleaning tape
AY-DVMCL
[Monitor]
LCD monitor
3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels
Viewfinder
0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Memo
137
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.
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
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