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Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200P Operating Instructions
Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200P Operating Instructions
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. AG- P F0301T100 @ Printed in Japan VQT9277P Digital Video Camera Recorder NTSC
2 * This camera recorder is designed to be used exclusively with the standard size of DV tapes. Do not use DVCPRO tapes or other sizes of tapes. indicates safety information. 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 (service) 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of it’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. Ni-Cd RBRC RBRC
3 CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................4 Features .............................................................4 Features of camera unit ..........................................4 Features of VTR unit ...............................................4 System configuration .......................................5 Parts and their functions..................................6 Preparations ....................................................10 Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490 battery pack made by Panasonic ..........................10 Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer..........11 Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony .......11 Using an AC power supply (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) ...............................12 Attaching the lens..................................................12 Mounting the unit on a tripod.................................13 Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment ......13 Attaching the viewfinder and microphone .............13 Attaching the shoulder belt....................................13 Setting the camera ID ...........................................14 Setting the date and time ......................................14 Lens adjustments and checks .......................15 Flange back adjustment ........................................15 White shading check .............................................15 White shading adjustment .....................................15 Viewfinder displays ........................................16 Viewfinder lamp displays.......................................16 Viewfinder screen status displays .........................16 Selecting the viewfinder screen display ................19 White balance and black balance adjustment....20 Automatic white balance adjustment.....................20 Automatic black balance adjustment.....................20 Electronic shutter settings.............................21 Concerning the shutter modes ..............................21 Setting the shutter mode and speed .....................21 Setting the synchro scanning mode ......................21 Time data settings ..........................................22 Setting the user’s bit..............................................22 Setting the time code ............................................22 Scene files .......................................................23 Scene file function .................................................23 Scene file setting method ......................................23 Editing scene filenames (USER files) ...................23 Returning a scene filename to its default ..............24 How to use file select ............................................24 List of scene file settings .......................................25 List of file settings..................................................25 Normal recording ............................................26 Recording methods ...............................................26 Scene-to-scene continuity .....................................26 Audio recording ..............................................27 Selecting the audio input signals...........................27 Adjusting the recording level .................................27 Monitoring the sound during recording..................27 Playback (checking what has been recorded)....28 Rec review ............................................................28 Other functions ...............................................28 Still-picture playback .............................................28 INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function.......28 Variable speed (FF/REW) playback ......................28 INDEX SEARCH mode .........................................28 Using the unit with external components.....29 Connection to a video component with DV connector .................................................29 Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing.......29 Menu operations .............................................30 Menu display enable/disable .................................30 Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings ...30 Setting menu configuration ...........................31 Menu contents.................................................32 SCENE menu (main menu)...................................32 MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) ............................33 MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) ............................35 Warning system ..............................................39 Emergency eject .............................................39 Maintenance ....................................................40 Condensation ........................................................40 Replacing the backup battery................................40 Cleaning the heads ...............................................40 Cleaning inside the viewfinder ..............................40 Concerning phenomena inherent to CCD cameras....................................................40 Error codes ......................................................40 Specifications .................................................41
Features 4 Introduction This is the first DV format integrated camera VTR that supports standard cassettes. It combines the digital camera technology fostered by broadcast equipment with the dependability of the DVCPRO mechanism. It has a compact size, light weight and low-power consumption, and it is capable of recording for many hours. Both its camera unit and VTR unit incorporate digital signal processing to achieve even greater improvements in picture quality and stability. Features of camera unit ≥1/2 type IT 3-CCD configuration The camera’s high resolution of about 800 lines and its minimum subject brightness of 0.5 lux make easy work of shooting under low lighting conditions, and they achieve bright camera images with a high sensitivity. ≥Digital processing incorporated Full-blown digital processing circuitry fostered by broadcasting applications is featured to ensure a high performance, sophisticated functions and a high level of dependability. ≥Replacement lens system The bayonet system is employed to enable 1/2 lenses made by Fujinon or Canon to be mounted for use. ≥CC/ND filter with a 4-leaf configuration adopted as a standard accessory This configuration enables the optimum filter for the subject brightness and color temperature to be selected. ≥Shooting support functions Scene file dial This makes it easy to select six scene file settings to suit the prevailing shooting conditions. ATW (auto tracking white) function The auto tracking white function comes in handy when shooting successive scenes with different light sources. Quick focus function This automatically controls the iris and shutter to provide support for ensuring easy focusing. Full auto function This is useful for emergency shooting when, for instance, there is not enough time to perform the camera settings. Auto iris mode selection function This enables three auto iris settings to be selected. The settings can easily be switched to match the shooting conditions. Menu jog dial system A jog dial button enabling easy menu settings is provided on the front panel of the camera. Features of VTR unit ≥DV format The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital recording system that incorporates the latest compression technology. For recording the sound, the unit uses non- compression PCM recording which achieves an excellent signal- to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproducibility of the finely detailed parts. Both picture quality and sound quality are taken to new heights by this format. ≥Standard tape drive The DVCPRO mechanism with its proven track recorded in broadcasting applications has been put to use to ensure the same high level of dependability while at the same time enabling long recordings lasting up to a maximum of 270 minutes. ≥High system capabilities The unit comes with DV connectors as a standard accessory. These enable hookup with other DV components and DV non- linear devices. The battery packs made by Anton Bauer and battery systems made by other companies are all supported. ≥Other features Frame-to-frame continuity Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is assured with a precision of 0 to +1 frame or less. Rec review function This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10 seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This enables what was recorded to be monitored without delay. Built-in time code generator/reader This enables the time code information to be recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and played back. Time stamp function This superimposes the date and time onto the camera’s images and records them. Interval rec function This function enables simply interval shooting. It is particularly effective for shooting programs on nature or art.
5 System configuration Mic kit: AJ-MC700PWireless mic receiver: WX-RJ700 Mic holder: AJ-MH700P Lens (bayonet type): FUJINON/CANON Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900 Battery case: AU-M402H Battery case/holder AC adapter: AJ-B75 Cassette tapes: AY-DV124MQ AY-DV124PQ AY-DV186MQ AY-DV186PQ AY-DV276MQ Cleaning tape: AY-DVCL Battery chargers: AG-B425 AJ-B450Panasonic batteries: AU-BP402 AJ-BP490 Anton Bauer batteries Sony batteries: BP-90 BP-L60/L90 NP-1B 1/5" viewfinder: AJ- VF10P VF15P Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200P Checking the lens shading compensationThis unit comes with a function which provides shading compensation for the lens. Check that the compensation is optimum for the type of lens used. For further details, refer to “Lens adjustments and checks” (page 15). Lens classification Lens typeAB S18 x 6.7BERM4 S18 x 6.7BRM4 S19 x 6.5BERM4 S19 x 6.5B YH18 x 6.7IRS YH12 x 4.8IRSYH18 x 6.7KRS YH14 x 7.3KRS YH12 x 4.8KRS S14 x 7.5BRM4 S17 x 6.6BRM4C S14 x 7.3BRM (For AG-DVC200D)USER Lens other than A, B or C Lens shading compensation data selection
Parts and their functions 1POWER switchThis switch turns the power ON and OFF. 4OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switchThis switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. CAM, AUTO KNEE ON: The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates. CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF: The images shot by the camera are output. The MANUAL KNEE circuit operates. BARS: Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit does not operate. 1B 8 6 7 5 4 3 2 3GAIN selector switchWhen the camera screen is dark, turn this switch to a position which will increase the gain and brighten the screen. The gain for each item can be selected on-screen. For further details, refer to the table for in the section on the setting menu screens (page 33). L:The switch is normally set to this position. The gain at this position was set to 0 dB at the factory prior to shipment. M:The gain of the camera’s video amplifier is increased. The gain at this position was set to 9 dB at the factory prior to shipment. H:The gain of the camera’s video amplifier is increased even more. The gain at this position was set to 18 dB at the factory prior to shipment. 2VTR STBY/SAVE (tape protection) switchThis switches the power supply mode when the VTR is set to the rec pause mode in which recording is temporarily suspended. STBY:In this mode, recording starts immediately by pressing the VTR START button. SAVE:This is the tape protection mode. The tape drum is stopped in the half-loading status. Less power is consumed at this position than at the STBY position so that the battery will supply power to the unit for a longer period of time. Compared with the STBY position, more time is taken to start recording after the VTR START button is pressed. When the switch is set to the SAVE position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights up. When the PAUSE TIMER time (initial setting: 10 minutes) has elapsed in the STBY mode, the unit is automatically set to the SAVE mode. For further details, refer to the table for in the section on the sub-menu screens (page 34). AUTO KNEE functionWhen shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high-brightness background, the background will be whitened out, and the buildings and scene in the background will be blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated at times like this, the background will be reproduced clearly. This function is effective for shooting in the following situations: ≥When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky ≥When simultaneously shooting people in a car or indoors and the outside scenery through a window ≥When shooting scenes with a strong contrast 6 RESETCOUNTER AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN AUTO MIC FRONT REARMIC LINEMAN TCG TC UB ON OFF CH1 CH1 CH2CH1 CH2 CH2 F-RUN SET R-RUN MIC POWER G DCEF HI 5WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch A or B:When the AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch on the front panel is operated to adjust the automatic white balance, the adjusted value is automatically stored in A or B. PRST:The color temperature is set to 3200K in the preset mode. The AUTO W/B BAL switch does not work at this position. The automatic tracking white balance mode (ATW) can be set to A, B or PRST. For further details, refer to the table for in the section on the sub-menu screens (page 33).
7 Parts and their functions BMENU buttonThis is used to switch the menu ON and OFF. AJOG dial buttonThis is used to select the menu items and perform settings when the MENU button Bis at the ON position. When the synchro scanning mode has been selected for the shutter speed, the shutter speed can be easily adjusted more finely. ?FULL AUTO buttonThis is pressed when there is no time to check the camera unit’s settings. The lens iris and white balance will be automatically adjusted. @FULL AUTO lampThis lights up when FULL AUTO shooting has been performed. >AUTO IRIS MODE selector switchThis is used to select the position that matches the shooting conditions when shooting by automatically adjusting the lens iris. BACK.L:When making a back-lit subject brighter for shooting STD:For normal shooting SPOT.L:For shooting a spot-lit subject =QUICK FOCUS buttonThis supports the focusing of the subject. When it is pressed, the lens iris is opened for about 10 seconds. It makes the depth of field shallower and facilitates focusing.
8 Parts and their functions 4 1 2 3 = @ 5 6 > 7 8 9 : ? ; < 4AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switchAWB:The white balance is automatically adjusted. When the AWB memory selector switch on the side panel is set to A or B and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch is operated, the adjustment value is recorded in the memory. Bear in mind that the switch does not work when it is set to the ATW or PRST position. ABB:The black balance is automatically adjusted. 1CC/ND filter selector knobThis is used to select the filter to match the subject brightness. 1 :3200K 2 :5600K+1/8ND 3 :5600K 4 :5600K+1/64ND 5SHUTTER switchThis is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic shutter. OFF :The electronic shutter does not operate. ON :The electronic shutter operates. SEL :This is used when the electronic shutter speed is to be changed. The switch is a non-locking type. The shutter speed changes each time it is operated. For further details, refer to “Electronic shutter settings” (page 25). 6VTR START/STOP buttonThis starts or stops the video recording. 3Lens mount (bayonet type)The lens is attached to this mount. 7LENS jack (12-pin)The connecting cord of the lens is connected to this jack. For further details on the lenses that can be used, refer to the operating instructions of the lenses concerned. 8MIC IN (mic input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)The accessory microphone is connected to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. 2Lens leverThis lever is tightened to secure the lens after the lens has been attached to the lens mount.:GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)Supply the sync signal (black burst signal) to this connector when gen-locking the camera pictures (CAM OUT jack) of the unit. 9AUDIO OUT jacks (pin jacks)An audio component is connected to these jacks. The sound for channel 1 and channel 2 is output separately. >Viewfinder stopper screwThis screw is used to secure the viewfinder. ?Light shoeThe video light or other such device is attached here. @Shoulder belt fittingsThe shoulder belt (optional accessory) is attached here.
9 Parts and their functions 2External DC input socketThis is the input socket of the external power supply (DC power supply). When an AC adapter is connected here, power is automatically supplied from the external source. 3AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 (audio input channel 1, 2) jacks (XLR, 3-pin) An external microphone or line input signals are connected to these jacks. 5DC OUT (DC power supply) output socketThis normally serves as the DC 12V output socket. A current of approximately 1A can be taken out. When the HDD adapter scheduled to be developed in the future is connected here, it will be possible to supply a 7V voltage. 6VIDEO OUT jack (BNC)This is the composite video jack for a monitor. When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected to the VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit’s playback pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation (such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is executed. Use the exclusive camera output jack for backup recording. 7PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)The earphones (stereo) for monitoring sound are plugged in here. When the earphones are connected, no sound will be output from the speaker. 1TALLY lampThis lights up when the unit is set to the recording mode. It flashes when it is being transferred to the recording mode. 4DV I/F connector (complying with IEEE 1394 standard) A digital video component or computer equipped with a DV connector is connected to this connector using a DV cable (optional accessory). For further details, refer to “Using the unit with external components” (page 29). 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 ª 6 5 1/; EJECT /REW FF/ STOP PLAY/PAUSE 9 8 :; 8 REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons/ lamps ≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the stop mode, the high-speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established, and the corresponding lamp lights. ≥When one of these button is pressed in the playback mode, the 4X speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established, and when the same button is pressed again, the 8X speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established. Each time the button is then pressed, the mode is switched between 4X speed playback and 8X speed playback. ≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the STILL or REC PAUSE mode, the 1aspeed playback (rewind or fast forward) is established while the button is held down. When the button is released, the unit retuns to the previous mode (STILL or REC PAUSE). The variable speed playback mode is released by pressing the STOP button, PLAY/PAUSE button or EJECT button. 9STOP (stop) buttonThe tape stops traveling when this button is pressed. However, the button cannot be operated during recording. To stop recording, first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the STOP button. :PLAY (playback)/PAUSE button/lampPlayback commences when this button is pressed, and the lamp lights. When it is pressed again, the STILL (stop) mode is established, and the lamp flashes. When it is pressed once more, the playback mode is restored. ;EJECT (eject) button When this button is pressed, the cassette holder rises, and the cassette tape can be inserted or removed. This button cannot be operated while the unit is recording, in which case first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the EJECT button. 8