Panasonic AGDVC15P AGDVC15 User Guide

Panasonic AGDVC15P - DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECO Manual

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    NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder AG- P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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    alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Note: The rating plate if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
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    levée pour engendrer un risque de chocs électriques. Le point d'exclamation dans un triangle équilatérial indique que le manuel d'instructions inclus avec l'appareil contient d'importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement et à l'entretien de ce dernier. ATTENTION: POUR RÉDUIRE TOUT RISQUE DE
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    the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Camera Recorder ¡ The rating plate is on not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user. Try out the
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    input connector 52 » Connecting an Audio Line Input 52 » Adjusting the audio level manually 52 Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette (Audio Dubbing 53 Remote Controller 55 » on the LCD Monitor/in the Finder 82 Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions).......88 Specifications 92 -5-
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    FRANÇAIS Table des matières Avant l'enregistrement Accessoires standard 07 Commandes et composants 08 Les deux types d'alimentation 12 » Alimentation à partir d'une prise secteur 12 » Alimentation à partir de la batterie 13 Insertion de la cassette 15 » Mode LP 16 Utilisation du viseur 17
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    13) 2. DC Input Cable (m 12) 3. Battery Pack (m 13) 4. Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (m 55, 58) 5. Ferrite Cores for DV Interface Cable (m 61) 5. [A] Attaching the Ferrite Cores When the DV Interface cable is to be connected, attach one Ferrite Core to one end of the cable and the other
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    8 7 6 9: ; < = ENGLISH Controls and Components e Reverse Search Button / Rewind/Review Button / Recording Check Button [C] (m 20, 27, 28, 33) f Forward Search Button / Fast Forward/ Cue Button [D] (m 28, 33) g Still Button / Pause Button [G] (m 26, 30) h Fade Button / Stop Button [B] (m 27, 38) i
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    26, 27, 30, 34, 39, 42, 47, 48, 63, 67, 69) z Mode Selector [AUTO / MANUAL / AE LOCK] (m 19, 22, 39, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49) { Menu Button [MENU] (m 30, 34, 39, 42, 47, 48, 63, 67, 69) z Interrupteur de sélection de mode [AUTO/ MANUAL / AE LOCK] (m 19, 22, 39, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49) { Touche de menu [MENU
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    JK I L MNO S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CH1-AUDIO OUT-CH2 XY Z UV Q RST W P ENGLISH FRANÇAIS } Battery Compartment (m 13) } Compartiment de batterie (m 13) ~ Shoulder Strap Holders (m 18) ~ Pattes d'attache de la bandoulière (m 18) ü Battery Eject Lever (m 13) ü Levier d'éjection de
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    µ AUDIO REC CH1/CH2 LEVEL VOLUME ∂ AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 CONNECTORS ∑ DV Input/Output Terminal (m 61) To input and output digital video and audio signals. 1/ canal 2 [AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 CONNECTORS] ∑ Borne d'entrée/sortie numérique DV (m 61) Pour l'entrée et la sortie des signaux audio et vidéo numériques
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    1 1 2 3 ENGLISH The 2 Types of Power Supplies 1) AC Adapter (supplied) to supply power from an AC outlet 2) Battery (supplied) (m 13) » Supplying Power from an AC Outlet 1 Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Input Cable 1 into the Camera Recorder. 2 Connect the other end of the DC
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    1 1 4 2 55 4 3 2 3 ENGLISH » Supplying Power with the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. 1 Have the front edge of the battery lined up with the 1 mark on the side of the AC Adapter, and then slide it horizontally until it locks with a click. ¡If the DC Input Cable is connected to the
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    1 POWER CHARGE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Durée de charge et durée maximale d'enregistrement continu Battery Supplied Charging Time 120 min. Max. Continuous Recording Time 60 min. (The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The
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    enregistrer à nouveau, fermer la glissière de protection contre l'effacement (la faire glisser dans le sens de la flèche [REC]). Remarque: Une cassette mini DV longue durée (SP: 80 mn, LP: 120 mn) qui a été enregistrée sur ce caméscope ne doit pas être utilisée pour la lecture ou l'enregistrement
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    ENGLISH « LP Mode The desired recording speed can be selected with [REC-SPEED] on the Menu. (m 63-66) If you select the LP Mode, the possible recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP Mode. Recording in the LP mode does not deteriorate the picture quality. However, the playback picture may
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    1 POWER OFF - ON 2, 3 2 3 4 11.. 00$$55 1  0$5 2 180° 90° ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Using the Finder Before using the Finder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Finder are clear and easy to read. 1 Set the [POWER] Switch to [ON]. 2 Slide the Finder
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    vous recommandons de fixer la bandoulière afin d'empêcher une chute accidentelle du caméscope. 2 Tirer l'extrémité de la bandoulière par le support de bandoulière du caméscope. 3 Plier l'extrémité de la bandoulière vers l'arrière et la tirer par l'élément de réglage de longueur
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    on the light source and recording situation, correct automatic focusing and white balance adjustment may not be possible. In such cases, adjust them manually. Focus: (m 22); White Balance: (m 45, 46) 1 Set the [POWER] Switch to [ON]. The [CAM] Lamp lights. 2 2 Press the Start/Stop Button. Recording
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    1 1 sS r SEARCH SEARCH 2 CHK 2 FADE BLC ENGLISH Checking If the Picture Is Recorded (Recording Check) To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. 1 Press the Reverse Search Button [C] 1 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode. The [CHK] Indication 2
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    w µ  ENGLISH Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward) This makes it possible to record yourself while viewing the picture on the LCD Monitor or to show the persons in front of the Camera Recorder the picture being recorded. Mirror Mode When recording yourself with
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    on the Lens to adjust the focus. Changing Back to Automatic Focusing Keep the [FOCUS] Button pressed until the [MF] Indication disappears. Hint for Manual Focus Adjustment ♦ If you adjust the focus in the wide-angle setting, the subject may go out of focus when you enlarge it. Therefore, enlarge
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    1 T W ʷ8 5 ʷ8  5 ʷ8 5 WT ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Enlarging Your Subject or Widening Agrandissement du sujet ou the Recording Angle élargissement de l'angle (Zooming In/Out) Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording wideangle shots adds Special Functions to your videos. d'
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    PHOTO SHOT 1 PHOTO PHOTO ENGLISH Using the Camera Recorder as a Digital Still Camera (Photoshot) With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each. This function is convenient for example for pictures that you want to print on a Video Printer. 1 Press the
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    SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG MENU ɹɹMENU ˢ ̬̞̙̚ ˔OFF OFF SP NORMAL ON ON LP FRAME 12bit 16bit 20dB ʵ10dB 0dB ʴ3dB ʴ6dB ˔AUTO ˣ END : PUSH MENU KEY 2,3 1,4 PUSH ENGLISH Recording in the Wide Mode (Wide Mode) This mode lets you record in the Wide-Screen format. 1 Press the [MENU]
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    sS r SEARCH SEARCH 1 STILL FADE BLC ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    2 SHUTTER/IRIS 2 sS r SEARCH SEARCH STILL FADE BLC 43 PUSH VOL/JOG ENGLISH Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Camera Recorder (Playback) You can play back recorded scenes right after recording. 1 Press the [VCR/CAM] Button so that the [VCR] Lamp 1 lights. 2 Press the Rewind Button [C] to
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    2 sS r SEARCH SEARCH STILL FADE BLC 1 3 ENGLISH Searching for a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue Playback Keep the Cue Button [D] 1 pressed during playback. Review Playback Keep the Review Button [C] 2 pressed during playback. Search Lock Function For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the
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    1 PLAY SLOW/ 2 F.ADV PAUSE/ SEL SLOW/ F.ADV ENGLISH Playing Back in Slow Motion (Slow Motion Playback) 1 Press the Play Button [E]. 2 Press the Slow Motion/Frame Advance Button [E] or [D] on the Remote Controller. Pressing the [E] Button starts slow motion playback in reverse direction, and
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    1 PLAY 2 SLOW/ F.ADV 3 PAUSE/ SLOW/ SEL F.ADV SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH 1 VOL/JOG MENU AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK WHITE BAL ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Playing Back Still Pictures and Advancing Them One by One (Still Playback/Still Advance Playback) Lecture d'images fixes
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    1 2 POWER OFF - ON 1 4 3 EJECT ENGLISH After Use 1 Take out the cassette. (m 15) 2 Set the [POWER] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Retract the Finder and close the LCD Monitor. 4 Take out the Battery. (m 13) Attaching the Lens Cap 1 After use, attach the supplied Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it. FRANÇAIS
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    1,2 sS r SEARCH SEARCH POWER OFF - ON 3 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause (Camera Search) Visionnement de séquences enregistrées pendant la pause d'enregistrement (repérage caméscope) You can view recorded scenes when the Camera Recorder is in the Recording
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    PUSH 3,4 SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 2 MENU AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK WHITE BAL 1 CAM VCR 1 ɹɹMENU PHOTO OFF SCENE ON ̖̪̙̞̤ ˔ST1 ST2 MIX SP LP 20dB ʵ10dB 0dB ʴ3dB OFF ˣ
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    ENGLISH Searching for the Beginning of Recorded Scenes Marked with Index Signal (Index Search) Index Search To allow easy searching for desired scenes, this Camera Recorder automatically records index signals during recording as follows: 1 Photoshot Index Signal To search for still pictures
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    3 PLAY SLOW/ F.ADV PAUSE/ SLOW/ SEL F.ADV 2 1 INDEX SEARCH STOP/ SET 4 INDEX SEARCH ENGLISH Searching for Photoshot Pictures (Photoshot Index Search) ¡ Press the [VCR/CAM] Button on the Camera Recorder so that the [VCR] Lamp lights. ¡ Set [INDEX] on the Menu to [PHOTO]. (m 63, 66) (The
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    4 PLAY SLOW/ F.ADV PAUSE/ SLOW/ SEL F.ADV 2 1 INDEX SEARCH STOP/ SET 5 INDEX SEARCH 3 4 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Searching for the Beginning of Recorded Scenes (Scene Index Search) Repérage du début de séquences enregistrées (repérage d'index de séquence) ¡ Press the [VCR/CAM] Button on the
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    FADE 1,3,1,3 POWER OFF - ON 1 2,2 ENGLISH Fading In/Out Fading In 1 Fading-in lets you make the picture and sound appear gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. 1 With the Camera Recorder in the Recording Pause Mode, keep the Fade Button [B] pressed. The picture gradually
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    3,4 1 SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 2,5 MENU WHITE BAL 1 5 2 7 3 4 ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Sports Mode ♦ When playing back scenes recorded in the Sports Mode, you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp images with fine details. ♦ Avoid recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour or natrium lamps in this mode, as the color and the brightness of the
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    the pictures with a stroboscope-like effect. 4 Gain-up Mode [GAINUP] It electronically brightens up the picture. ¡ In this mode, adjust the focus manually. ♦ Some after-image distortion may occur during recording with the Gain-up Function. 5 Monotone Mode [MONO] The picture is recorded in black and
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    PUSH 2,3,4 SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK MENU 1,5 WHITE BAL ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 2 MENU AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK WHITE BAL WIPE POWER OFF - ON 3,4,5 WIPE WIPE ENGLISH Recording with Special Functions (Digital Functions) (Continued) » Wipe Mode It gradually replaces a still picture
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    PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 2 MENU AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK WHITE BAL POWER OFF - ON MIX MIX MIX 3,4,5 ENGLISH Recording with Special Functions (Digital Functions) (Continued) » Mix Mode It gradually fades out a still
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    obtenir des couleurs naturelles (m 79, 80). Dans ce cas, régler manuellement la balance des blancs. 1 Mettre l'interrupteur de sélection de mode sur [MANUAL]. L'indication [MNL] apparaît. 2 Appuyer sur la touche [WHITE BAL]. Appuyer plusieurs fois sur la touche [WHITE BAL] pour sélectionner le mode
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    1 PUSH
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    To achieve special creative effects or to cope with special lighting situations or fast-action scenes, you can adjust the shutter manually. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial. If you have adjusted the shutter speed, it is not possible to
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    creative effects or to cope with special lighting situations or fast-action scenes, you can adjust the iris (F number) manually. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial twice. The [EF] Indication appears. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust
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    au moment du réglage de l'interrupteur sur [AE LOCK]. Annulation de la fonction verrouillage AE Mettre l'interrupteur de sélection de mode sur [AUTO] ou [MANUAL]. Verrouiller la luminosité à un niveau voulu Après l'étape 1 décrite ci-dessus, mettre d'abord l'interrupteur de sélection de mode sur
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    the Finder on parts of the picture which are overexposed (extremely brightly lit and shiny subjects). To prevent recording of overexposed, whitish pictures, manually adjust the shutter speed (m 47) and/or iris/gain (m 48) so that the Zebra Pattern disappears. However, when recording a person wearing
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    SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG MENU ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    1 EXT MIC AUDIO IN SW AUDIO IN DISPLAY FRONT CH 1 ZOOM SPEED H M L REAR FRONT CH 2 REAR 8 5 2 0 2 CH 1 5 AUDIO LEVEL 10 CH 2 30 CH 1 CH 2 ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    2 CAM VCR POWER OFF -ON 1 4 A.DUB 5 PAUSE/ SEL ENGLISH Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette (Audio Dubbing) To perform audio dubbing, the Remote Controller is necessary. You can add music or narration on a recorded cassette. ♦ If [AUDIO-REC] on the Menu has been set to [16bit], performing
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    ENGLISH Playing Back the Sound Recorded with Audio Dubbing ♦ If you set [AUDIO-REC] on the Menu to [12bit] for the original recording, the sound added with audio dubbing and the original sound are played back as follows depending on the setting selected for [AUDIO OUT] on the VCR Mode Menu (m 63-66
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    1 3 4 2 CAMERA DISPLAY COUNTER/ TC RESET DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT A.DUB REC REC/ PAUSE Tʴ W MENU REW/ Q PLAY FF/ P SLOW/ F.ADV PAUSE/ SEL SLOW/ F.ADV INDEX SEARCH STOP/ SET INDEX SEARCH ʔ
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    CAMERA 7 DISPLAY COUNTER/ TC RESET DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT A.DUB REC REC/ PAUSE Tʴ W ʔ
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    CAMERA DISPLAY COUNTER/ TC RESET DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT A.DUB REC REC/ PAUSE Tʴ W MENU REW/ Q PLAY FF/ P ʔ
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    dispose of in fire. FRANÇAIS Télécommande (suite) » Insertion de la pile-bouton Insérer la pile-bouton fournie avant d'utiliser la télécommande. 1 Extraire le support de pile-bouton tout en faisant glisser la butée à l'aide d'un objet pointu dans le sens de la flèche 1. 2 Insérer la pile-bouton
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    1 2 1 CAM VCR POWER OFF - ON 2 CAM VCR 3 CAM
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    .) on the VCR are necessary, please refer to your VCR's operating instructions. l'effacement est intacte. Certains réglages (entrée extérieure, vitesse sur la touche d'arrêt [»] pour 1 AG-DVC15 arrêter la lecture. 2 S-Video Cable 3 AV Cable 1 AG-DVC15 2 Câble S-Vidéo 3 Câble audio/vidéo -60-
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    another Camera Recorder of the same type) equipped with DV Input/Output Terminal using the DV Cable (optional), you can dub high-quality picture and sound in the digital format. The remote controller is necessary to record with the AG-DVC15. 1 [Playback Unit] Insert the recorded cassette and press
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    using the ND Filter and recording with Auto White Balance, the white balance adjustment may not be precise. Therefore, we recommend that you use the Manual White Balance Mode when recording with the ND Filter. ¡ When you record with a filter and zoom to the extreme wide-angle setting, the four
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    PUSH 2,3 SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 1 MENU AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK WHITE BAL 1 ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    ɹɹMENU ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    ɹɹMENU ɹɹMENU 1 ˢ
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    PUSH DATE/TIME SETTING 1~9 SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK MENU WHITE BAL 10 YEAR :2001 MONTH :OCT DAY :15 HOUR :2PM MINUTE :30 END: PUSH MENU KEY ENGLISH Setting the Date and
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    faire fonctionner l'horloge pendant 3 mois environ. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. -68-
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    SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG MENU AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 1,2 WHITE BAL ɹɹMENU ˢ
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    ENGLISH Cautions for Use Take care that no water enters the Camera Recorder when using it in the rain and snow or on the beach. ¡ The Camera Recorder and the cassette could become damaged. (It might not be repairable.) Keep the Camera Recorder away from magnetized equipment (TVs, TV games, etc.). ¡
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    ENGLISH Take care not to drop the Camera Recorder when carrying it. ¡ Strong shocks could damage the body of the Camera Recorder and cause malfunction. ¡ When carrying, hold the Camera Recorder by the Grip Belt or Shoulder Strap and handle it with care. Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on
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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Discarding a Battery That Has Become Unusable ¡ The usable life of the Battery is limited. ¡ Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it could explode. Keep the Battery's Terminals Clean. Be careful that the terminals (the two small round openings) do not get plugged up with
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    ès qu'on ait utilisé la cassette de nettoyage, il faut alors confier le nettoyage ou les réparations du caméscope à un centre de service. S'adresser à son concessionnaire. Inspection périodique Pour garantir une qualité d'image optimale, nous recommandons de remplacer les pièces usées telles que les
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    ENGLISH » Precautions for Storage Before Storing the Camera Recorder, Take out the Cassette and Remove the Battery. Store all equipment in a dry place where the temperature remains relatively constant. (Recommended temperature is 61°F-77°F (15°C-25°C) and recommended relative humidity is 40%-60%.)
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    1 2 1 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS » Large-sized Eyepiece (supplied) » Oculaire grand format (fourni) It is possible to replace the standard eyepiece with a large-sized eyepiece 1. Il est possible de remplacer l'oculaire standard par un oculaire grand format 1. » LCD Monitor/ Finder/ Lens Hood »
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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Glossary » Digital Video System In the digital video system, picture and sound are converted into digital signals and recorded onto the tape. This completely digital recording allows recording and playback of picture and sound with minimum quality deterioration. In addition, such
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    through the lens and is converted into an electric signal (video signal) for recording onto magnetic tape. The focus is adjusted either manually or automatically by moving a focusing lens. Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves the internal focusing lens forward or backward
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    ENGLISH For the following subjects and recording situations, the Auto Focus System cannot provide precise adjustment. Use the Manual Focus Mode instead. (m 22) 1 Recording subjects with a part of it near the Camera Recorder and another part far away from it As the Auto Focus
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    ENGLISH » White Balance Adjustment While most recording with a Camera Recorder is probably done outdoors under sunlight, video recording is also done very often under artificial light sources, both indoors and outdoors. However, each of these light sources gives the subject slightly different colors
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    , natural colors in the recorded pictures, when using the Full Auto Mode. For light sources outside this range, adjust the white balance manually (m 44). Also, additional lighting may be necessary. e Control range of this Camera Recorder's Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky
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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS » Time Code Time Code signals are the data which indicates the time in hours, minutes, seconds and frames (30 frames/sec). Having this data included in the recording gives every single picture on the tape its own address. ¡ The Time Code is automatically recorded as part of the
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    1 r SP 0:00.00 REC 2 R0:45 10 t W T 3 WIDE 4 D.ZOOM 1 ENGLISH Indications on the LCD Monitor/in the Finder 1 Remaining Battery Power As the remaining battery power decreases, the indication changes as follows: uˠvˠwˠxˠy When the battery is completely discharged, the x y ) Indication
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    5 6 7 r SP R0:45 WIDE D.ZOOM
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    dubbing pause (m 53) PHOTO: Recording in the Photoshot Mode (m 24) BLANK: Blank Search (m 34) R PLAY: Repeat playback (m 75) 9 Shutter Speed It appears when you manually adjust the shutter speed. (m 47) 0 Iris Value (F Number)/Gain-up Value These two indications appear together when you
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    1 r SP R0:45 WIDE D.ZOOM
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    . Search Number (m 37) S1: The figure indicates which number of scene ahead from the present scene is to be played back. q Manual Focus (m 22) If you select the Manual Focus Mode, the [MF] Indication is displayed. When the Camera Recorder is in the Auto Mode, this indication is not displayed
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    D 3 VOLUME (-) 12ɿ00ɿ00 AM JAN 23 2001 C 5A (+) B ENGLISH u Program AE Mode (m 39) The Program AE Function offers the following settings: 5: Sports Mode 7: Portrait Mode 4: Low Light Mode : Spot-Light Mode : Surf & Snow Mode FRANÇAIS u Mode programe AE (m 39) La fonction de
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    ENGLISH Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions) Power Supply P1: The Camera Recorder does not turn on. S1 shorter in a cold place. (m 70) S1-3: Has the Battery reached the end of its service life? The service life of the Battery is limited. It depends on the way the Battery is used, but when
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    the Auto Focus Mode? The Auto Focus Function does not work correctly for some kinds of subjects and recording situations. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (m 78) Editing P1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed. S1-1: Is the erasure prevention slider of the cassette open? If
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    is correctly connected to a TV, but no playback picture is reproduced. S3: Did you select "Video Input" on the TV? Carefully read the operating instructions for your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for connection. P4: The playback picture is not reproduced clearly. S4
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    ENGLISH Playback (Sound) P1: No sound is played back from the Camera Recorder's built-in speaker. S1: Is the volume set too low? With the [VCR] Lamp lit, keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. (m 27) P2: Different sounds
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    mode SP avec une cassette AY-DVM60) 90 minutes (en mode LP avec une cassette AY-DVM60) Bande ME de 6,35 mm de large (cassette mini-DV) Moins de 80 secondes (avec une cassette AY-DVM60) 0uC-40uC 10%-80% (pas de condensation) 211 (L) I 224 (H) I 431 (T) mm 8-5/16˝ I 8-7/8˝ I 17˝ 2,3 kg (5,06 lb
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    ENGLISH AC Adapter Power Source: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 W Dimensions: Weight: 2-13/16˝ (W) I 1-13/16˝ (H) I 4-5/8˝ (D) 70 I 44.5 I 116 mm Approx. 0.352 lbs. (160 g) Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.