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P PLAYBACK EDITING DISPLAYS MENUS TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS, OTHER Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. P Printed in Japan F0204W1034 VQT0J25-1 SHOOTING PREPARATION DESCRIPTION BEFORE USE OF PARTS Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera-Recorder Model AG-
P PLAYBACK EDITING DISPLAYS MENUS TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS, OTHER Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. P Printed in Japan F0204W1034 VQT0J25-1 SHOOTING PREPARATION DESCRIPTION BEFORE USE OF PARTS Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera-Recorder Model AG-
AGDVC30 User Guide
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...important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in use only shielded interface cable when connecting to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: Danger of explosion or fire if battery is not a rechargeable type. For Remote Controller O Replace ...INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Notice (U.S.A.only): This product has a fluorescent lamp that curtains and any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space in your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: Camera-Recorder...
...important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in use only shielded interface cable when connecting to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: Danger of explosion or fire if battery is not a rechargeable type. For Remote Controller O Replace ...INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Notice (U.S.A.only): This product has a fluorescent lamp that curtains and any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space in your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: Camera-Recorder...
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... LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. When the power-supply cord or plug is grounded so as this video unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. Adjust only those controls that are required...
... LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. When the power-supply cord or plug is grounded so as this video unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. Adjust only those controls that are required...
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... shooting important events (such as (P00). Please understand that the sound and images have recorded for your own personal enjoyment. O If the operations described can be used with the Ò mark can be performed using either the camera-recorder or the remote control unit, an illustration of video and audio material you have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Usable cassette tapes Digital video cassette tapes with...
... shooting important events (such as (P00). Please understand that the sound and images have recorded for your own personal enjoyment. O If the operations described can be used with the Ò mark can be performed using either the camera-recorder or the remote control unit, an illustration of video and audio material you have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Usable cassette tapes Digital video cassette tapes with...
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... Lens hood 18 Cassette tapes 18 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Camera-recorder 19 Wireless remote control unit 22 PREPARATION Battery 23 Charging 23 Mounting 24 Removing 24 Remote control unit 25 Installing the battery 25 Setting the remote control unit 25 Viewfinder 26 Using the viewfinder 26 Using the LCD monitor 26 Adjusting the screen display 27 Time data 29 Adjusting the calendar 29 Charging the internal battery 30 Setting the user's bit 31 Setting the time code 33 Specifying the time code...
... Lens hood 18 Cassette tapes 18 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Camera-recorder 19 Wireless remote control unit 22 PREPARATION Battery 23 Charging 23 Mounting 24 Removing 24 Remote control unit 25 Installing the battery 25 Setting the remote control unit 25 Viewfinder 26 Using the viewfinder 26 Using the LCD monitor 26 Adjusting the screen display 27 Time data 29 Adjusting the calendar 29 Charging the internal battery 30 Setting the user's bit 31 Setting the time code 33 Specifying the time code...
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... the menu settings 71 Menu configuration 72 CAMERA mode menu 72 VCR mode menu 72 SCENE FILE screen 73 CAMERA SETUP screen 73 PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen 74 SW MODE screen 75 RECORDING SETUP screen 76 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen 78 DISPLAY SETUP screen 78 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 79 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service 81 Power supply 81 Battery 81 Normal video recording 81 Other types of video recording 82 Editing 82 Displays 82 Playback (images 82 Playback (sound 83 Other 83 DISPLAYS Screen displays 63 Displays in these instructions are...
... the menu settings 71 Menu configuration 72 CAMERA mode menu 72 VCR mode menu 72 SCENE FILE screen 73 CAMERA SETUP screen 73 PLAYBACK FUNCTION screen 74 SW MODE screen 75 RECORDING SETUP screen 76 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen 78 DISPLAY SETUP screen 78 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 79 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service 81 Power supply 81 Battery 81 Normal video recording 81 Other types of video recording 82 Editing 82 Displays 82 Playback (images 82 Playback (sound 83 Other 83 DISPLAYS Screen displays 63 Displays in these instructions are...
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... system operations (cont.) Shooting 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to the tape protection mode and its power will stop instead of the scenes you press the START/STOP (red) button on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen using the menus (P68-P71), the cylinder head will turn off . (P80) Tape protection mode If you want to pause shooting (shooting pause mode). 14 RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH...
... system operations (cont.) Shooting 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to the tape protection mode and its power will stop instead of the scenes you press the START/STOP (red) button on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen using the menus (P68-P71), the cylinder head will turn off . (P80) Tape protection mode If you want to pause shooting (shooting pause mode). 14 RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH...
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... as the D.ZOOM item (P76) setting on the SW MODE screen using the menus (P68-P71), zooming operations can be set using the FRONT S/S INHIBIT item on the SW MODE screen. (P76) START/STOP button (on the other hand, "k160" is made operational by pressing the DIGITAL ZOOM button in the auto focus mode. (P76) The recording operation of k24 is possible at the following magnification levels each time this setting. Image search comes...
... as the D.ZOOM item (P76) setting on the SW MODE screen using the menus (P68-P71), zooming operations can be set using the FRONT S/S INHIBIT item on the SW MODE screen. (P76) START/STOP button (on the other hand, "k160" is made operational by pressing the DIGITAL ZOOM button in the auto focus mode. (P76) The recording operation of k24 is possible at the following magnification levels each time this setting. Image search comes...
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... on the RECORDING SETUP screen using the camera-recorder's IR light, remove the lens hood before you can change the lighting control of it is on the screen when this is working . RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH REC BARS PHOTO SHOT COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS AUTO MANUAL O It may be reduced. (P76) When the wind noise reduction is being tracked and shot at the same time. Movie-like images. (P73...
... on the RECORDING SETUP screen using the camera-recorder's IR light, remove the lens hood before you can change the lighting control of it is on the screen when this is working . RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH REC BARS PHOTO SHOT COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS AUTO MANUAL O It may be reduced. (P76) When the wind noise reduction is being tracked and shot at the same time. Movie-like images. (P73...
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... function is working. Recording the scene index enables you press the USER button (P75) to search (scene index search) scenes during shooting or recording. Press the USER button again to the images. The USER button functions can be recorded on the screen and then press the USER button, the shutter speed and iris that you are shooting with manual focusing. Index recording The scene index signals are recorded on the...
... function is working. Recording the scene index enables you press the USER button (P75) to search (scene index search) scenes during shooting or recording. Press the USER button again to the images. The USER button functions can be recorded on the screen and then press the USER button, the shutter speed and iris that you are shooting with manual focusing. Index recording The scene index signals are recorded on the...
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... when the power is performed with "EXT" or "CHAIN" selected as the DV CONTROL item setting for different targets (cont.) Backup recording You can select either auto focusing or manual focusing. O Focusing (P42) O Shutter speed (P43) O Iris (P44) O Gain (P44) O White balance (P45, P46) Focusing With this camera-recorder, you operate the camera-recorder. Use the focus ring to auto focusing. O To blur the background so that the DV cable (IEEE 1394) used with "CHAIN...
... when the power is performed with "EXT" or "CHAIN" selected as the DV CONTROL item setting for different targets (cont.) Backup recording You can select either auto focusing or manual focusing. O Focusing (P42) O Shutter speed (P43) O Iris (P44) O Gain (P44) O White balance (P45, P46) Focusing With this camera-recorder, you operate the camera-recorder. Use the focus ring to auto focusing. O To blur the background so that the DV cable (IEEE 1394) used with "CHAIN...
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... in areas with a 50 Hz power line frequency or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed to 1/100. 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to select the desired white balance setting mode. Setting mode W. ZOOM item (P76) setting on the SW MODE screen. 45 White balance adjustments Auto white balance When you are being recorded. No display: Auto mode The white balance setting mode cannot be performed with this switch at the AUTO position, the white balance is performed with "k160" selected...
... in areas with a 50 Hz power line frequency or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed to 1/100. 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to select the desired white balance setting mode. Setting mode W. ZOOM item (P76) setting on the SW MODE screen. 45 White balance adjustments Auto white balance When you are being recorded. No display: Auto mode The white balance setting mode cannot be performed with this switch at the AUTO position, the white balance is performed with "k160" selected...
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..., stops blinking and changes back to MANUAL. OIf the white balance cannot be performed with this switch at AUTO. 4 The white balance is adjusted automatically. OThe white balance cannot be adjusted. O Do not move the screen away from the subject until the display lights. ZOOM item (P76) setting on the SW MODE screen. White balance adjustments (cont.) Adjusting the white balance manually In the set mode ( ), you can save the white balance, which has been adjusted manually...
..., stops blinking and changes back to MANUAL. OIf the white balance cannot be performed with this switch at AUTO. 4 The white balance is adjusted automatically. OThe white balance cannot be adjusted. O Do not move the screen away from the subject until the display lights. ZOOM item (P76) setting on the SW MODE screen. White balance adjustments (cont.) Adjusting the white balance manually In the set mode ( ), you can save the white balance, which has been adjusted manually...
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...forward the tape while the camera-recorder is set to the stop mode. While the tape is in the stop mode. It is in the stop mode. CAMERA VCR POWER OFF ON MODE 1 90° PLAYBACK O Play back the tape using the remote control unit.) -V RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH REC BARS PHOTO SHOT MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS AUTO MANUAL...this camera-recorder is playing back, it plays back the tape at 10 times the normal tape speed. Tape protection mode In order to protect the tape, this to play back images as soon as you have shot them. 1 Turn the POWER lever to the MODE position. ...
...forward the tape while the camera-recorder is set to the stop mode. While the tape is in the stop mode. It is in the stop mode. CAMERA VCR POWER OFF ON MODE 1 90° PLAYBACK O Play back the tape using the remote control unit.) -V RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH REC BARS PHOTO SHOT MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS AUTO MANUAL...this camera-recorder is playing back, it plays back the tape at 10 times the normal tape speed. Tape protection mode In order to protect the tape, this to play back images as soon as you have shot them. 1 Turn the POWER lever to the MODE position. ...
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... is recorded using the A DUB INPUT item on the remote control unit to the VCR mode. C/REW PLAY FF/ B STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX A.DUB 1 7 When the PAUSE button (;) on the RECORDING SETUP screen. (P76) 32K (12bit): The sound is stopped. USER1 button USER2 button USER3 button ? ? 58 If more sound is recorded. RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH REC BARS PHOTO SHOT COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS AUTO MANUAL...
... is recorded using the A DUB INPUT item on the remote control unit to the VCR mode. C/REW PLAY FF/ B STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX A.DUB 1 7 When the PAUSE button (;) on the RECORDING SETUP screen. (P76) 32K (12bit): The sound is stopped. USER1 button USER2 button USER3 button ? ? 58 If more sound is recorded. RESET SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH REC BARS PHOTO SHOT COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS AUTO MANUAL...
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Menu operations Using menus, you are shooting or recording. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM The main items now appear on the screen. the VCR menu appears in the CAMERA mode; O When the remote control unit is used PUSH - VOL + SHUTTER/IRIS MENU VOL/JOG OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB C/REW PLAY FF/ B STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV...
Menu operations Using menus, you are shooting or recording. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM The main items now appear on the screen. the VCR menu appears in the CAMERA mode; O When the remote control unit is used PUSH - VOL + SHUTTER/IRIS MENU VOL/JOG OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB C/REW PLAY FF/ B STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV...
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... signals do not contain the user's bit information, the user's bit is pressed, recording proceeds for frameby-frame shooting. 0.5s : 0.5 sec. 1s : 1.0 sec. 1.5s : 1.5 sec. 2s : 2.0 sec. Menu configuration (cont.) RECORDING SETUP screen Item/ (Display mode) Description of settings TCG (CAMERA) (VCR) Use this to record the time code using the value selected by the TC PRESET item as the initial value. When the START/STOP button is not...
... signals do not contain the user's bit information, the user's bit is pressed, recording proceeds for frameby-frame shooting. 0.5s : 0.5 sec. 1s : 1.0 sec. 1.5s : 1.5 sec. 2s : 2.0 sec. Menu configuration (cont.) RECORDING SETUP screen Item/ (Display mode) Description of settings TCG (CAMERA) (VCR) Use this to record the time code using the value selected by the TC PRESET item as the initial value. When the START/STOP button is not...
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... pause mode for instance, the camera- Check the tape as the DV CONTROL item setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (P80) Battery The battery runs down needlessly and to safeguard the tape from wear, the camera-recorder's power is connected. O Have the battery and AC adapter been connected properly? Check the connections again. (P12, P24) Power shuts off and the only operation that it is used...
... pause mode for instance, the camera- Check the tape as the DV CONTROL item setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (P80) Battery The battery runs down needlessly and to safeguard the tape from wear, the camera-recorder's power is connected. O Have the battery and AC adapter been connected properly? Check the connections again. (P12, P24) Power shuts off and the only operation that it is used...
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... the auto focus mode. O The display may show 2 to digital video technology. O Is the tab on the tape in the manual focus mode. Read the TV set properly. Before calling for periods of video recording The subject is inherent to 3 minutes less remaining tape than the time actually remaining on the TV screen even though I can focus automatically only when the auto focus mode is open (SAVE) position? both...
... the auto focus mode. O The display may show 2 to digital video technology. O Is the tab on the tape in the manual focus mode. Read the TV set properly. Before calling for periods of video recording The subject is inherent to 3 minutes less remaining tape than the time actually remaining on the TV screen even though I can focus automatically only when the auto focus mode is open (SAVE) position? both...
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... setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen, you will erase the original sound on an existing recording, the original sound was recorded with "32K (12bit)" selected as the item setting when you can remove the cassette even if the POWER lever is at the OFF position. Before calling for the remote control unit and the camera-recorder? In the VCR mode, adjust the volume level using the multi dial. (P50) I tilt...
... setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen, you will erase the original sound on an existing recording, the original sound was recorded with "32K (12bit)" selected as the item setting when you can remove the cassette even if the POWER lever is at the OFF position. Before calling for the remote control unit and the camera-recorder? In the VCR mode, adjust the volume level using the multi dial. (P50) I tilt...