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AG- P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Operating Instructions Camera-Recorder Model No. S0406T0 -F @ Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S55
AG- P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Operating Instructions Camera-Recorder Model No. S0406T0 -F @ Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S55
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... from a laser beam. CAUTION: THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. This camera is subjected to the presence of in fire. • Do not store in cabinet or any other materials may suffer internal damage. 2 REFER... WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Do not continuously record the same scene for a long time, like a surveillance camera, the camera may infringe the rights of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be careful not to allow the...
... from a laser beam. CAUTION: THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. This camera is subjected to the presence of in fire. • Do not store in cabinet or any other materials may suffer internal damage. 2 REFER... WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Do not continuously record the same scene for a long time, like a surveillance camera, the camera may infringe the rights of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be careful not to allow the...
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.... Be sure to try out the Camera-Recorder before recording 18 Recording on a tape 19 Check the recording 19 Blank search function 19 Zoom in/out function 20 Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level 20 Recording yourself 21 Backlight compensation function 21 Night view functions ... cap and grip belt 9 Attaching the shoulder strap 9 Using the LCD monitor 9 Using the viewfinder 10 Power supply 10 Charging time and recordable time 11 Inserting/removing a cassette 12 Turning the camera on 13 Selecting a mode 13 Using the screen display 13 Switching the language 14 Using the menu...
.... Be sure to try out the Camera-Recorder before recording 18 Recording on a tape 19 Check the recording 19 Blank search function 19 Zoom in/out function 20 Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level 20 Recording yourself 21 Backlight compensation function 21 Night view functions ... cap and grip belt 9 Attaching the shoulder strap 9 Using the LCD monitor 9 Using the viewfinder 10 Power supply 10 Charging time and recordable time 11 Inserting/removing a cassette 12 Turning the camera on 13 Selecting a mode 13 Using the screen display 13 Switching the language 14 Using the menu...
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...lens hood attached to the camerarecorder so as to shut out unnecessary light. (8) Mode switch [CAMERA/VCR] -13-, -19-, -26(9) Mode selector switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -18-, -23(10) Cursor buttons -13-, -14- /[ENTER] button 3/Playback/Pause button [1/;] 2/Rewind/Review ...If you wish to attach the wide conversion lens (AJ-LW4307P; Optional Accessories 1) AC adapter (AG-B15P) 2) Battery pack (lithium / CGR-D16A/1B / 1600mAh) 3) Wide conversion lens (AG-LW4307P) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) CAMERA VCR AUTO MANUAL FOCUS POWER MENU LCD (11) (12) (1) Focus ring -25(2) White...
...lens hood attached to the camerarecorder so as to shut out unnecessary light. (8) Mode switch [CAMERA/VCR] -13-, -19-, -26(9) Mode selector switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -18-, -23(10) Cursor buttons -13-, -14- /[ENTER] button 3/Playback/Pause button [1/;] 2/Rewind/Review ...If you wish to attach the wide conversion lens (AJ-LW4307P; Optional Accessories 1) AC adapter (AG-B15P) 2) Battery pack (lithium / CGR-D16A/1B / 1600mAh) 3) Wide conversion lens (AG-LW4307P) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) CAMERA VCR AUTO MANUAL FOCUS POWER MENU LCD (11) (12) (1) Focus ring -25(2) White...
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...picture. (16) LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] -9(17) Reset button -33-, -36(18) Eyepiece corrector knob -10(19) Speaker -26- (30) (31) (32) (33) (25) Shoulder strap holders -9(26) Sub zoom lever [W/T] -20-, -26(27) Sub recording start /stop button -19(28) Battery eject button [PUSH] -11(29)..., the built-in microphone does not operate.) (23) Zoom lever [W/T] -20-, -26(24) Grip belt -9- (35) (36) (37) (38) (34) DC Input socket [DC IN] -10(35) DV terminal [DV] -29- ≥Connect this is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions ...
...picture. (16) LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] -9(17) Reset button -33-, -36(18) Eyepiece corrector knob -10(19) Speaker -26- (30) (31) (32) (33) (25) Shoulder strap holders -9(26) Sub zoom lever [W/T] -20-, -26(27) Sub recording start /stop button -19(28) Battery eject button [PUSH] -11(29)..., the built-in microphone does not operate.) (23) Zoom lever [W/T] -20-, -26(24) Grip belt -9- (35) (36) (37) (38) (34) DC Input socket [DC IN] -10(35) DV terminal [DV] -29- ≥Connect this is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions ...
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... the grip belt. ≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the shoulder strap length adjuster so that it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the... same time, bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the shoulder strap, run it through the shoulder strap holder on the camera-recorder. ª Adjust the grip belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the tip of the grip...
... the grip belt. ≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the shoulder strap length adjuster so that it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the... same time, bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the shoulder strap, run it through the shoulder strap holder on the camera-recorder. ª Adjust the grip belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the tip of the grip...
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...Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use the power cord for the camerarecorder. In a while, the lamp will light up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is connected to the AC adapter. ≥Do not use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of other equipment for the camera... 110/120/220/240V AC. When the battery temperature is slightly narrower than 120V AC. An AC plug adapter may be purchased. 10 Charge the battery before using this product is purchased, the battery is exclusively designed for other than that outputted from the video output ...
...Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use the power cord for the camerarecorder. In a while, the lamp will light up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is connected to the AC adapter. ≥Do not use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of other equipment for the camera... 110/120/220/240V AC. When the battery temperature is slightly narrower than 120V AC. An AC plug adapter may be purchased. 10 Charge the battery before using this product is purchased, the battery is exclusively designed for other than that outputted from the video output ...
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... is warm, it takes longer than the specified value, the charging time will also heat up after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder. ≥When the temperature of any malfunctioning. ≥The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the radio. ≥Noise may...button. ≥The batteries heat up . Charging time and recordable time The times shown in storage after use or charging. The times in this camera with the reduction of time has become longer. Before using the 0 lux night view function, etc. ≥When you use both the viewfinder ...
... is warm, it takes longer than the specified value, the charging time will also heat up after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder. ≥When the temperature of any malfunctioning. ≥The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the radio. ≥Noise may...button. ≥The batteries heat up . Charging time and recordable time The times shown in storage after use or charging. The times in this camera with the reduction of time has become longer. Before using the 0 lux night view function, etc. ≥When you use both the viewfinder ...
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... the blank search function to continue recording. OPEN/ EJECT ª Inserting/removing the cassette ≥When the cassette holder is in the direction of the camera-recorder, even if no condensation alarm is indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape. Before using , make sure to rewind...
... the blank search function to continue recording. OPEN/ EJECT ª Inserting/removing the cassette ≥When the cassette holder is in the direction of the camera-recorder, even if no condensation alarm is indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape. Before using , make sure to rewind...
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... [VCR]. 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) OFF 4 White balance -24- VCR 2 Select/Adjust -24- [CAMERA]: Tape recording mode Use this when you record the image on a tape. 3) Tape playback mode [VCR]: Tape playback mode Use this to [OFF]. ...8805;The power lamp goes off the power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to play back a tape. Before using Turning the camera on When the camera is set to [AUTO]) OFF 3 Tele-macro -22- 4 Soft skin mode -22- 2 Fade -22- 1 Backlight compensation -21- 3 Night view/0 Lux night ...
... [VCR]. 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) OFF 4 White balance -24- VCR 2 Select/Adjust -24- [CAMERA]: Tape recording mode Use this when you record the image on a tape. 3) Tape playback mode [VCR]: Tape playback mode Use this to [OFF]. ...8805;The power lamp goes off the power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to play back a tape. Before using Turning the camera on When the camera is set to [AUTO]) OFF 3 Tele-macro -22- 4 Soft skin mode -22- 2 Fade -22- 1 Backlight compensation -21- 3 Night view/0 Lux night ...
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...monitor, and the viewfinder will not be activated. ≥When the LCD monitor is used , the [POWER LCD] function will be activated. 15 Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is... before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate. ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is used . 3 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting. ≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds. ª About date/time ≥The ...
...monitor, and the viewfinder will not be activated. ≥When the LCD monitor is used , the [POWER LCD] function will be activated. 15 Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is... before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate. ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is used . 3 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting. ≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds. ª About date/time ≥The ...
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Never put Coin-Type battery in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camera-recorder. 16 SEARCH MENU ENTER (7) (8) (9) (6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -26- (7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢ (8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH MENU ENTER (14) (15)... doctor. ª Remote control usable range ≥The distance between the remote control and the camera: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right (10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (not operable) (11) Rewind/review button [6] (12) Pause...
Never put Coin-Type battery in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camera-recorder. 16 SEARCH MENU ENTER (7) (8) (9) (6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -26- (7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢ (8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH MENU ENTER (14) (15)... doctor. ª Remote control usable range ≥The distance between the remote control and the camera: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right (10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (not operable) (11) Rewind/review button [6] (12) Pause...
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...interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is replaced, the setting will appear and operation is normally expected to the default [VCR1].) 1 Setting on the camera: Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2]. 2 Setting on operation frequency. ≥Keep the coin-type battery out of the reach of...type battery ≥When the coin-type battery runs down, replace it with each other pair to [VCR2]. Outdoors or under strong light, the camera-recorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. ≥Within a 1 m (3 feet) range, you can operate the remote control ...
...interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is replaced, the setting will appear and operation is normally expected to the default [VCR1].) 1 Setting on the camera: Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2]. 2 Setting on operation frequency. ≥Keep the coin-type battery out of the reach of...type battery ≥When the coin-type battery runs down, replace it with each other pair to [VCR2]. Outdoors or under strong light, the camera-recorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. ≥Within a 1 m (3 feet) range, you can operate the remote control ...
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Adjust the angle of the camera- recorder can be watched properly. ≥For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both eyes open so that you can see where you are ...adjustment may not be adjusted automatically. ≥Auto white balance: -39≥Auto focusing: -39- Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Grip belt adjustment (-9-) ≥Power supply (-10-) ≥Insert a cassette (-12-) ≥Setting date/time (-15-) ≥Adjustment of the viewfinder as close...
Adjust the angle of the camera- recorder can be watched properly. ≥For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both eyes open so that you can see where you are ...adjustment may not be adjusted automatically. ≥Auto white balance: -39≥Auto focusing: -39- Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Grip belt adjustment (-9-) ≥Power supply (-10-) ≥Insert a cassette (-12-) ≥Setting date/time (-15-) ≥Adjustment of the viewfinder as close...
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..., the automatic white balance adjustment may display remaining tape time that point, the image can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to 3 seconds. CAMERA ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode 1) ęç÷āú÷ 2) 1) Recording time elapse 2) Remaining tape indication ...LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. (-30-) ≥In the ...
..., the automatic white balance adjustment may display remaining tape time that point, the image can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to 3 seconds. CAMERA ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode 1) ęç÷āú÷ 2) 1) Recording time elapse 2) Remaining tape indication ...LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. (-30-) ≥In the ...
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...Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) [20k]: Up to 20k [500k]: Up to 500k ≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming...zoom lever) towards [W]. Adjust in such a way that you to select a magnification from the lens. ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom ... can zoom from 1k to 10k in and taking a picture while holding the camera-recorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. ≥When you are zooming on ...
...Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) [20k]: Up to 20k [500k]: Up to 500k ≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming...zoom lever) towards [W]. Adjust in such a way that you to select a magnification from the lens. ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom ... can zoom from 1k to 10k in and taking a picture while holding the camera-recorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. ≥When you are zooming on ...
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Record mode Recording yourself You can record completely dark locations with the light of the camera while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you can record images free from being darkened. ≥Set to stand out ... approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to a tripod, and you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded brightly. Attach the camera-recorder to the naked eye can record persons in front of the LCD monitor. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until...
Record mode Recording yourself You can record completely dark locations with the light of the camera while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you can record images free from being darkened. ≥Set to stand out ... approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to a tripod, and you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded brightly. Attach the camera-recorder to the naked eye can record persons in front of the LCD monitor. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until...
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...≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [3] button to select the soft skin icon [ ]. This camera can be selected. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] or [BLACK]. ≥While the fade in the scene has colors similar to 10k. ª ...8805;If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. ≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is cancelled. ≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. ≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch is activated in ) When you start /stop button. Start ...
...≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 Press the [3] button to select the soft skin icon [ ]. This camera can be selected. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] or [BLACK]. ≥While the fade in the scene has colors similar to 10k. ª ...8805;If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. ≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is cancelled. ≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. ≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch is activated in ) When you start /stop button. Start ...
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...bright, the recorded image may flicker. Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look natural. ≥When the night view function is used, the image ...stabilizer function does not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is shaken greatly ≥When you turn the image stabilizer function off. ≥Under fluorescent lighting, ...
...bright, the recorded image may flicker. Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look natural. ≥When the night view function is used, the image ...stabilizer function does not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is shaken greatly ≥When you turn the image stabilizer function off. ≥Under fluorescent lighting, ...
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... dark places. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, press the [3] button to [AUTO]. ≥When the camera-recorder is completed, it may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. When white balance cannot be set in ...≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set in the manual adjustment mode. Or, set the white balance manually Select [ ] in Step 3. Please turn the camera-recorder on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not be black. 1 2 3 1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 2 White balance...
... dark places. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, press the [3] button to [AUTO]. ≥When the camera-recorder is completed, it may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. When white balance cannot be set in ...≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set in the manual adjustment mode. Or, set the white balance manually Select [ ] in Step 3. Please turn the camera-recorder on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not be black. 1 2 3 1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 2 White balance...