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AG- Preparation Description of Before use F0805S0 -H ENGLISH VQT0U08 P . Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menus Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use parts Operating Instructions Camera-Recorder Model No.
AG- Preparation Description of Before use F0805S0 -H ENGLISH VQT0U08 P . Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menus Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use parts Operating Instructions Camera-Recorder Model No.
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... equipment could void the user's authority to the presence of the AC Adapter. ies. • Do not recharge the battery if it . Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a commercial environment. USE AND STORE ONLY IN ... 15 of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not obstruct the ventilation. To prevent risk of the Camera-Recorder AC Adapter The rating plate is not a rechargeable type. CAUTION: THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE...
... equipment could void the user's authority to the presence of the AC Adapter. ies. • Do not recharge the battery if it . Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a commercial environment. USE AND STORE ONLY IN ... 15 of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not obstruct the ventilation. To prevent risk of the Camera-Recorder AC Adapter The rating plate is not a rechargeable type. CAUTION: THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE...
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... the shoulder strap 14 Attaching the lens hood 15 Attaching the lens-cap strap 15 Cassette tapes 15 Description of parts Description of parts 16 Camera-recorder 16 Remote control 19 Preparation The remote control 20 Insert the battery 20 Remote control setup 20 The battery 21 Charging 21 Attaching the...
... the shoulder strap 14 Attaching the lens hood 15 Attaching the lens-cap strap 15 Cassette tapes 15 Description of parts Description of parts 16 Camera-recorder 16 Remote control 19 Preparation The remote control 20 Insert the battery 20 Remote control setup 20 The battery 21 Charging 21 Attaching the...
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All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. Contents (continued) Playback Playback 48 Adjusting the volume 49 Viewing images on a television 49 Checking the date and time 49 Variable-speed playback 50... 79 Condensation 82 Tally lamp 82 System resetting 82 Video Heads 83 Cleaning 83 Storage Precautions 84 Specifications 85 Displays Screen displays 61 Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes ...........61 In VCR mode only 64 Warnings 64 Setting the DISPLAY items 65 • LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH....
All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. Contents (continued) Playback Playback 48 Adjusting the volume 49 Viewing images on a television 49 Checking the date and time 49 Variable-speed playback 50... 79 Condensation 82 Tally lamp 82 System resetting 82 Video Heads 83 Cleaning 83 Storage Precautions 84 Specifications 85 Displays Screen displays 61 Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes ...........61 In VCR mode only 64 Warnings 64 Setting the DISPLAY items 65 • LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH....
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... other materials may infringe the right of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other than your recordings in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you can use • You can ...restrictions apply to problems with this first! References • References are shown as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that Panasonic makes no guarantees for private use. Tapes you intended due to the shooting of video and audio material you have been recorded properly...
... other materials may infringe the right of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other than your recordings in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you can use • You can ...restrictions apply to problems with this first! References • References are shown as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that Panasonic makes no guarantees for private use. Tapes you intended due to the shooting of video and audio material you have been recorded properly...
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... that the set emits. • The powerful magnetic fields generated by products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly, turn the camera-recorder back on top of time. Contact your tape recordings or distort the images. • The electromagnetic waves emitted from the power outlet. Then... install the battery again or re-connect the AC adapter. Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • Failure to heed this caution will cause the camerarecorder or...
... that the set emits. • The powerful magnetic fields generated by products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly, turn the camera-recorder back on top of time. Contact your tape recordings or distort the images. • The electromagnetic waves emitted from the power outlet. Then... install the battery again or re-connect the AC adapter. Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • Failure to heed this caution will cause the camerarecorder or...
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...they are displayed for the connectors Keep the protective caps fitted over discharge if you leave it in recycling it again. You can damage the camera-recorder if you use any connectors that uses its terminals have no effect on the images you shoot. • Condensation may form if you... Protective caps for a long time, but will become impossible to recharge it to wait before you can fix this depth. You can damage the camera and AC adapter if you accidentally drop the battery, check that the battery and its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. Mounting the...
...they are displayed for the connectors Keep the protective caps fitted over discharge if you leave it in recycling it again. You can damage the camera-recorder if you use any connectors that uses its terminals have no effect on the images you shoot. • Condensation may form if you... Protective caps for a long time, but will become impossible to recharge it to wait before you can fix this depth. You can damage the camera and AC adapter if you accidentally drop the battery, check that the battery and its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. Mounting the...
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... AC power supply cord Connect the cords properly as shown in the figure above. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter. DC cord Mini DV cassette tape Connect the AC power supply cord Insert the Mini DV cassette tape 1 Slide the... EJECT switch in the direction shown by the arrow to open if the camera is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything. PUSH 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Press on 110/120/220/240 V AC. Checking the system operations...
... AC power supply cord Connect the cords properly as shown in the figure above. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter. DC cord Mini DV cassette tape Connect the AC power supply cord Insert the Mini DV cassette tape 1 Slide the... EJECT switch in the direction shown by the arrow to open if the camera is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything. PUSH 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Press on 110/120/220/240 V AC. Checking the system operations...
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... PUSH to close the cover while the cassette holder is moving . Trying to start shooting. The CAMERA lamp lights red (camera mode) and the camera is completely in the shooting standby mode. 11 CAMERA VCR POWER ON OFF Lock release While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to the shooting... standby mode. Press START/STOP again to return the camera to ON. Trying to do so could damage the camera. Turn on the camera 1 Look at your subject through the viewfinder. 2 Press the START/STOP button on a stable, flat ...
... PUSH to close the cover while the cassette holder is moving . Trying to start shooting. The CAMERA lamp lights red (camera mode) and the camera is completely in the shooting standby mode. 11 CAMERA VCR POWER ON OFF Lock release While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to the shooting... standby mode. Press START/STOP again to return the camera to ON. Trying to do so could damage the camera. Turn on the camera 1 Look at your subject through the viewfinder. 2 Press the START/STOP button on a stable, flat ...
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...open the cassette cover. When the cassette cover is fully open, the cassette holder automatically opens out. • The cassette holder will damage the camera. REC CHECK button Lock release 2 Remove the cassette. Eject the tape 1 Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shown by arrow (1) to open... FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (Page 78) for about 5 minutes, and do not perform any specified operations. PUSH PUSH Power saving mode The camera-recorder performs as this can open cover allows outside light and dust to insert another tape. • Do not open the cassette cover while you...
...open the cassette cover. When the cassette cover is fully open, the cassette holder automatically opens out. • The cassette holder will damage the camera. REC CHECK button Lock release 2 Remove the cassette. Eject the tape 1 Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shown by arrow (1) to open... FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (Page 78) for about 5 minutes, and do not perform any specified operations. PUSH PUSH Power saving mode The camera-recorder performs as this can open cover allows outside light and dust to insert another tape. • Do not open the cassette cover while you...
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The red CAMERA lamp goes out. Before use Turn off the unit CAMERA POWER ON OFF VCR Lock release While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to OFF and check that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before disconnecting the power cord. 13 Disconnect the power cord Battery release 1 Unplug the AC cord from the power outlet. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 While pressing the battery release, pull the DC cord's battery connector towards you. 4 Return the viewfinder to its original position. • Turn POWER to OFF.
The red CAMERA lamp goes out. Before use Turn off the unit CAMERA POWER ON OFF VCR Lock release While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to OFF and check that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before disconnecting the power cord. 13 Disconnect the power cord Battery release 1 Unplug the AC cord from the power outlet. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 While pressing the battery release, pull the DC cord's battery connector towards you. 4 Return the viewfinder to its original position. • Turn POWER to OFF.
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Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20mm or more 20mm or more 14 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. 20mm or more 20mm or more 14 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.
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... g Use 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 it on other limitations. Block noise and feature limitations occur in LP mode on other digital video equipment. • When...Before use Attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to play a tape in this camera-recorder. AY-DVM63PQ Professional series tape (60 minutes in SP mode) AY-DVM63MQ Master series tape (60 minutes in SP mode) g Picture quality...
... g Use 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 it on other limitations. Block noise and feature limitations occur in LP mode on other digital video equipment. • When...Before use Attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to play a tape in this camera-recorder. AY-DVM63PQ Professional series tape (60 minutes in SP mode) AY-DVM63MQ Master series tape (60 minutes in SP mode) g Picture quality...
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Description of parts Camera-recorder 1 3 57 9 2 4 68 POWER ON OFF 15 16 14 Bottom 13 PUSH 10 11 12 1 POWER switch (Page 11) 2 START/STOP button (Page 11) 3 Rear ...
Description of parts Camera-recorder 1 3 57 9 2 4 68 POWER ON OFF 15 16 14 Bottom 13 PUSH 10 11 12 1 POWER switch (Page 11) 2 START/STOP button (Page 11) 3 Rear ...
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... switch (Page 43) 33 WHITE BAL switch (Page 41) 34 IRIS dial (Page 43) 35 IRIS button (Page 43) 36 AUDIO control (Page 44) 37 CAMERA/VCR button and lamp (Page 48) 38 Scene file dial (Page 45) 17
... switch (Page 43) 33 WHITE BAL switch (Page 41) 34 IRIS dial (Page 43) 35 IRIS button (Page 43) 36 AUDIO control (Page 44) 37 CAMERA/VCR button and lamp (Page 48) 38 Scene file dial (Page 45) 17
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buttons Function the same as the START/STOP button on the camera. 19 SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM 14 4 5 15 13 10 11 17 1 DATE/TIME button (Page 49) 2 OSD button(Page 49) 3 ... button (g)(Page 48) 13 FF/ button (y)(Page 50) Buttons for functions that cannot be executed on the camera. SEARCH button (Page 51) 17 MENU button Functions the same as the MENU button on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • MULTI/P-IN-P • STORE • PB.ZOOM • TITLE • SELECT •...
buttons Function the same as the START/STOP button on the camera. 19 SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM 14 4 5 15 13 10 11 17 1 DATE/TIME button (Page 49) 2 OSD button(Page 49) 3 ... button (g)(Page 48) 13 FF/ button (y)(Page 50) Buttons for functions that cannot be executed on the camera. SEARCH button (Page 51) 17 MENU button Functions the same as the MENU button on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • MULTI/P-IN-P • STORE • PB.ZOOM • TITLE • SELECT •...
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... year, depending on the frequency of use.) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is set for use with VCR1. • Camera In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set to VCR1 or VCR2. (Page 77) If different settings are used for the camerarecorder and remote... remote control unit for use with VCR1. When the battery in the remote control unit is replaced, the remote control unit is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM VCR1 20...
... year, depending on the frequency of use.) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is set for use with VCR1. • Camera In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set to VCR1 or VCR2. (Page 77) If different settings are used for the camerarecorder and remote... remote control unit for use with VCR1. When the battery in the remote control unit is replaced, the remote control unit is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM VCR1 20...
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...metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the AC adapter. 21 CHARGE POWER 3 When the battery is being used or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use. • The recordable time reduces if you . 1 Align the battery with the " " marking on... temperature is 68°F (20°C) and humidity is normal. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the battery. Recording time of included battery Recharging time Continuous recording time Approx. 330 min. Shortcircuiting may occur across the terminals...
...metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the AC adapter. 21 CHARGE POWER 3 When the battery is being used or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use. • The recordable time reduces if you . 1 Align the battery with the " " marking on... temperature is 68°F (20°C) and humidity is normal. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the battery. Recording time of included battery Recharging time Continuous recording time Approx. 330 min. Shortcircuiting may occur across the terminals...
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Preparations Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder. • Keep the LCD monitor closed. Eye cup holder Eye cup Projection 2 Adjust the viewfinder's ... screen is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Doing so may cause the eye cup holder to come off . Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing...
Preparations Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder. • Keep the LCD monitor closed. Eye cup holder Eye cup Projection 2 Adjust the viewfinder's ... screen is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Doing so may cause the eye cup holder to come off . Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing...
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...176; toward you have rotated the LCD to face in the same direction as this will damage the camera. "EVF DTL OFF" appears on the LCD makes it easier to focus. Press EVF DTL/END ...or on the screen for about 2 seconds. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you shoot. 1 In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL/END SEARCH. • "EVF DTL ON" appears on when you . • ...Do not apply unnecessary force to the open the LCD. It can damage the camera. EVF DTL/ END SEARCH button 120 3 Position the LCD monitor where it further as the lens for self-portrait...
...176; toward you have rotated the LCD to face in the same direction as this will damage the camera. "EVF DTL OFF" appears on the LCD makes it easier to focus. Press EVF DTL/END ...or on the screen for about 2 seconds. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you shoot. 1 In CAMERA mode, press EVF DTL/END SEARCH. • "EVF DTL ON" appears on when you . • ...Do not apply unnecessary force to the open the LCD. It can damage the camera. EVF DTL/ END SEARCH button 120 3 Position the LCD monitor where it further as the lens for self-portrait...