Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200P Operating Instructions

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White balance and black balance adjustment
Better  pictures  will  be  produced  by  performing  the  white  balance
and  black  balance  adjustments  in  the  sequence  of  AWB  (white
balance adjustment) >ABB (black balance adjustment) >AWB.
Normally, there is no need to re-adjust the black balance even when
the power is turned on again.

Even  though  the  brightness  under  artificial  lighting  and  especially
under  fluorescent  lights  and  mercury  lamps  may  appear  to  be
constant,  the  strengths  of  the  red,  green  and  blue  colors  change  in
synchronization with the power line frequency.  Particularly in areas
where  this  frequency  is  50  Hz,  the  unit’s  vertical  sync  frequency
(approx. 60 Hz) and the lighting frequency (50 Hz) will be subject to
mutual  interference,  causing  the  color  phase  to  change  as  time
passes  and  flicker  to  be  generated.    This  makes  it  impossible  to
attain the white balance properly.  It is recommended that the white
balance be attained using the settings shown in the table below.
If the black balance adjustment was not completed without an error,
an error message appears inside the viewfinder.  Try performing the
adjustment again.
If  the  error  message  persists  even  after  another  attempt  at
adjustment,  consult  your  dealer  or  a  Panasonic  Service  Center
representative.
If  there  is  no  time  to  adjust  the  white  balance,  set  the  WHITE  BAL
switch  to  PRST.    The  white  balance  will  be  attained  for  the  filter
according to the FILTER control (outer) setting position.
The  automatic  tracking  white  balance  operation  is  performed  when
ATW has been set ahead of time for the A, B and PRE positions of
the WHITE BAL switch: this comes in handy at such a time.
≥If  the  black  balance  adjustment  was  not  completed  without  an
error,  an  error  message  appears  inside  the  viewfinder.    Try
performing the adjustment again.
If  the  error  message  persists  even  after  another  attempt  at
adjustment,  consult  your  dealer  or  a  Panasonic  Service  Center
representative.
≥The gain switching circuit is automatically switched while the black
balance  is  being  adjusted.    Although  flicker  or  noise  may  appear
on the viewfinder screen, this is not indicative of malfunctioning.
Automatic white balance adjustment
Power line frequencyShutter speed
50Hz1/100
60HzOFF
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE
switchWHITE BAL
switch
1Set the switches to the positions shown in
the figure.
GAIN selector switch AUTO W/B BAL
switch CC/ND filter
selector
knob
1Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
2Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM.
3Normally, set the GAIN selector switch to 0 dB.
If  it  is  too  dark  at  this  setting,  set  the  gain  to  a  more
appropriate level.
4Set  the  CC/ND  filter  selector  knob  to  the  position
corresponding to the lighting conditions.
3Adjust the lens iris.
4Push  the  AUTO  W/B  BAL  switch  to  AWB
and release it.
5A  message  corresponding  to  the  AWB
execution  status  appears  inside  the
viewfinder.
2Erect  a  white  pattern  at  a  location  subject
to  the  same  conditions  as  the  light  source
illuminating  the  subject,  zoom  in,  and  fill
the screen with white.
Something  white  (a  piece  of  white  fabric  or  a  white  wall)  near
the  subject  can  be  used  instead.    The  required  size  of  the
white object is shown in the figure below.The  switch  returns  to  the  center,  and  the  white  balance  is
automatically adjusted.
For details, refer to the viewfinder displays (page 16).
At least one-fourth of the screen width
At least one-fourth of the screen height
Do not allow any high-brightness spots inside the screen.
Automatic black balance adjustment
The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases.
≥When the unit is to be used for the first time
≥When  the  unit  is  to  be  used  after  it  has  not  been  used  for  a
prolonged period
≥When  the  unit  is  to  be  used  where  the  ambient  temperature  has
changed significantly
≥When the gain selection value has been changed
≥When the MASTER GAMMA setting has been changed
1Push  the  AUTO  W/B  BAL  switch  to  ABB
and release it.
The  switch  returns  to  the  center,  the  iris  is  automatically  set  to
the shielded mode, and the adjustment is performed.
2A  message  corresponding  to  the  ABB
execution  status  appears  inside  the
viewfinder.
For details, refer to the viewfinder displays (page 16). 
						

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Electronic shutter settings
1Push  the  SHUTTER  switch  from  ON  to
SEL.
2Press  the  SHUTTER  switch  to  SEL  again,
and  repeat  until  the  desired  mode  or
speed is displayed.
When  all  the  modes  and  speeds  are  displayed,  the  display
changes in the following sequence.
The  current  shutter  setting  appears  in  the  area  of  the
viewfinder  screen  where  messages  notifying  the  user  of
changes made to settings appear.
1Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL
and set to SYNCHRO SCAN.
The  setting  can  be  continuously  selected  within  the  60.3  Hz  to
250.0 Hz range by rotating the JOG dial button up or down.
≥Whatever  mode  is  set  for  the  electronic  shutter,  the  faster  the
shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.
≥In  the  automatic  iris  mode,  the  faster  the  shutter  speed,  the  more
the iris opens and the shallower the depth of focus.
≥When  SUPER  V  has  been  selected,  the  camera’s  sensitivity  will
be halved.
≥In  the  shutter  speed  and  standard  mode,  the  shutter  speed  is  set
by selecting the SHUTTER switch position.
≥In  the  SYNCHRO  SCAN  mode,  the  shutter  speed  can  be  easily
changed by operating the JOG dial button.
1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
Concerning the shutter modes
Setting the synchro scanning mode
Setting the shutter mode and speed
Shutter modes and shutter speeds that can be set
Mode Shutter speed Applications
For shooting fast-moving subjects
clearly
For improving the vertical resolution
Standard
SUPER V1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000 and
1/2000 (sec.)
For shooting monitor screens with
minimal striping in the horizontal
direction SYNCHRO
SCANWithin the 60.3 Hz to
250.0 Hz range
JOG dial button SHUTTER switchStandard mode
SUPER V
modeSYNCHRO SCAN
mode
The SUPER V mode is not selected as the factory setting.  For this
reason, it is not displayed at the factory setting.
To  select  SUPER  V  mode  ,  set  the  “SUPER  V”  of  the  sub-menu
 screen to ON. (See page 37)
()
After the JOG dial button is rotated up or down while being pressed,
the  setting  will  continue  to  change  as  long  as  the  button  is  pressed
(even without the button being rotated). 
						

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Time data settings
Setting the user’s bit Setting the time code
1Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to TC.
When both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, the user’s bit is set first.
The time code can be set from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.
“TCG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢”  now  appears  in  the  viewfinder.    Set
the  time  code  by  performing  the  same  operations  used  to  set
the user’s bit.
2Set the TCG switch to SET.
Set  this  to  F-RUN  to  advance  the  time  code  in  the  free-run
mode or R-RUN to advance it in the rec-run mode.
4Set the TCG switch.
Set  this  to  DF  to  advance  the  time  code  in  the  drop  frame
mode or NDF to advance it in the non-drop frame mode.
3Set  TC  MODE  to  DF  or  NDF  on  the  sub-
menu  screen.
By  setting  the  user’s  bit,  memos  (date,  time)  and  other  information
consisting  of  up  to  8  hexadecimal  digits  can  be  recorded  on  the
sub-code track.
The backup accuracy of the time code will be out by several frames
when  the  POWER  switch  has  been  set  from  ON  to  OFF  and  then
back to ON again. “UBG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢” now appears in the viewfinder.  Select
a  number  for  the  flashing  part  by  rotating  the  JOG  dial  button,
and press the JOG dial button to enter it.  When the number is
entered,  the  flashing  moves  to  the  next  characters  on  the  right
so  that  another  number  can  be  input  in  the  same  way  until  the
user’s bit is set.
1Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to UB.
3Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
4Select  the  “UB  MODE”  on  the  sub-menu
 screen.  (See page 34)
2Set the TCG switch to SET.
Concerning the user’s bit memory functionThe user’s bit settings (except for the actual time) are automatically
stored  in  the  memory  and  retained  even  after  the  power  has  been
turned off.
≥When  DATE  is  selected  for  “UB  MODE”  on  the  sub-menu  ,  the  year/month/day  on  the  TIME/DATE  screen  will
function in real time.
≥When  TIME  is  selected  for  “UB  MODE”  on  the  sub-menu  ,  the  hours/minutes/seconds  on  the  TIME/DATE
screen will function in real time. 
						

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3
< SCENE FILE >
;
#
NAME EDIT  USER:FACTORY
--------
FILE NAME  USER:FACTORY
F1:FLUO.
F2:SPARKLNG
F3:COOL
F4:RETRO
STD:FACTORY
WRITE(USER) :READY
INIT (USER) :READY
Scene files
Scene file function
Scene file setting methodEditing scene filenames
(example: USER file)The  values  of  the  camera  setup  tailored  to  different  shooting
conditions  can  be  stored  in  the  unit’s  memory  in  the  form  of  files.
During  shooting,  the  file  required  can  be  called  instantly  simply  by
turning the SCENE FILE dial.
The  following  six  files  were  stored  in  the  memory  before  the  unit
was shipped from the factory.
USER :FACTORY (user file)
F1 :FLUO. (fluorescent light file)
This  file’s  settings  establish  the  mode  which  is  best  suited  to  indoor
shooting where the characteristics of fluorescent lights are taken into
consideration.
F2 :SPARKLNG (sparkling file)
This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to wedding
receptions, etc. where the subject is to be livened up.
F3 :COOL (cool file)
This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to outdoor
shooting to produce images with an overall bluish tinge.
F4 :RETRO (retro file)
This  file’s  settings  establish  the  mode  for  producing  images  with  an
overall reddish tinge to create the atmosphere of bygone days.
STD :FACTORY (standard file)
LOCK
CH1RESETCOUNTERTCGTC
UB
ON
OFF
CH1 CH2
F-RUN
SET
R-RUNMIC POWER
AUDIOQUICK FOCUS
MODE CHECK
SCENE FILE
MONITOR
AUTO IRIS MODE
FULL AUTO
VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHITE BAL
MENU
ON OFFPOWER
BACK.L
USER
STD
SPOT.L
1
F1F2F3F4STD
BARS CAMONSAVESTBYHL MOFFAUTO KNEEPRSTA B
The scene file settings are changed using the SCENE FILE dial and
the sub-menu  screen.
To  change  the 
;back  to >,  press  the  JOG  dial  button  when
the ;is above the colon (:).
SCENE FILE dial
1Rotate  the  SCENE  FILE  dial  to  select  the
scene file whose name is to be changed.
2Proceed  with  the  menu  operations  (page
30) to open the  screen.
3Rotate  the  JOG  dial  button  to  move“>”  to
the  NAME  EDIT  item,  and  press  the  JOG
dial button.
3
< SCENE FILE >
#
NAME EDIT  USER:FACTORY
--------
FILE NAME  USER:FACTORY
F1:FLUO.
F2:SPARKLNG
F3:COOL
F4:RETRO
STD:FACTORY
WRITE(USER) :READY
INIT (USER) :READY
4Rotate the JOG dial button to move “;” to
a point above the character of the filename
to be changed.
5When  the  JOG  dial  button  is  pressed,  the
“
;”  position  flashes,  and  the  input  mode
is established.
6Rotate  the  JOG  dial  button  until  the  next
character to be changed appears.
When  the  button  is  turned,  the  character  display  is  switched  in
the following sequence:
Space:∏
7
Letters of the alphabet:A through Z
7
Numbers:0 through 9
7
Symbols:', >, 
						

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3
< SCENE FILE >
NAME EDIT  USER:TARO
--------
FILE NAME  USER:FACTORY
F1:FLUO.
F2:SPARKLNG
F3:COOL
F4:RETRO
STD:FACTORY
#
WRITE(USER) :NO
INIT (USER) :READY
Scene files
How to use file select
Returning a scene filename to
its default
Rotate  the  JOG  dial  button  to  move  “>”  to  the  INIT  item,  and
perform  steps  10  and  11  of  “Editing  scene  filenames”  in  the
previous section.
The scene filenames are returned to their defaults (factory settings).
The scene file setting data are also returned to their default values.1To  write  the  unit’s  setting  statuses  in  the  file  with  the
selected  number  when  the  file  is  selected,  execute  FILE
WRITE  (
¢) (where  the  number  of  the  selected  file  is  input
into “
¢”).
2To  call  the  unit’s  setting  statuses  from  the  file  with  the
selected number, execute FILE READ (
¢).
3To return to the default statuses, execute READ FACTORY.
For details on this operation, refer to the scene file settings.
The  setting  menu  is  cleared,  and  the  displays  showing  the
unit’s current statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. When  the  data  has  been  written  (saved),  the  following
message is displayed.
2Proceed  with  writing  setting  statuses  in  a
file or calling them from a file.
9Rotate the JOG dial button to move “>” to
the WRITE item.
3
< SCENE FILE >
NAME EDIT  USER:TARO
--------
FILE NAME  USER:FACTORY
F1:FLUO.
F2:SPARKLNG
F3:COOL
F4:RETRO
STD:FACTORY
#
WRITE(USER) :READY
INIT (USER) :READY
10When the JOG dial button is pressed, the
following message is displayed.
3
< SCENE FILE >
NAME EDIT  USER:TARO
--------
FILE NAME  USER:TARO
F1:FLUO.
F2:SPARKLNG
F3:COOL
F4:RETRO
STD:FACTORY
#
WRITE(USER) :OK
INIT (USER) :READY
11Rotate the JOG dial button to select YES,
and press the JOG dial button.
Repeat step 11 if the NG display appears.
12Press  the  MENU  button  to  exit  the  menu
operation.
Up  to  four  menu  setting  parameters  other  than  scene  files  can  be
stored  in  the  memory.    These  parameter  are  MAIN  1/2  and  MAIN
2/2  menu  items.    For  further  details,  refer  to  “List  of  file  settings”
(page 25).
Files are written and read on the sub-menu 
screen (page 33).  When the unit was shipped from the factory, the
default values (factory settings) were stored in four files.
Proceed  with  the  menu  operations  (page  30)  to  display  the  sub-
menu  screen.
1Operate  the  JOG  dial  button  to  select  1,  2,
3 or 4 as the FILE SELECT number.
3
< DATA READ/WRITE >
#
FILE SELECT  :1
FILE READ (1):READY
FILE WRITE(1):READY
READ FACTORY :READY 
						

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Scene files
List of scene file settings
The scene file factory settings are listed in the tables below.
Use them as a reference when making changes to a USER file.
Setting itemUSERF1F2F3F4STD Remarks
FACTORY FLUO. SPARKLNG COOL RETRO FACTORY

A. IRIS LEVEL
A. IRIS PEAK/AVE
A. IRIS SPEED
BLACK STR/PRESS
MASTER GAMMA0
PEAK, 0
0
NORM
0 0
PEAK, 0
0
NORM
00
PEAK, 0
0
NORM
00
PEAK, 0
0
NORM
00
PEAK, 0
0
NORM
–100
PEAK, 0
0
NORM
0

PRE COLOR TEMP
Ach
Bch
SKIN TONE DTL
SKIN TONE RANGE0
0
0
OFF
NORM 0
0
0
OFF
NORM0
0
0
OFF
NORM0
+10
+10
OFF
NORM0
–20
–20
OFF
NORM0
0
0
OFF
NORM

H DETAIL
V DETAIL
DTL CORING
H. DTL FREQ.
MATRIX
CHROMA LEVEL
CHROMA PHASE
MASTER PED
KNEE POINT0
0
0
3 MHz
A
0
0
0
88% 0
0
0
3 MHz
B
+2
0
0
88%+5
+5
+5
3 MHz
A
+2
0
0
88%+5
+5
+5
3 MHz
A
0
0
0
88%–5
–4
0
3 MHz
A
0
0
0
88%0
0
0
3 MHz
A
0
0
0
88%
Setting item Remarks

LOW GAIN
MID GAIN
HIGH GAIN
ATW
SUPER V
QUICK FOCUS
FULL AUTO
SCENE FILE1 to 4
0 dB
9 dB
18 dB
OFF
OFF
ENABLE
ENABLE
ENABLE

VIDEO OUT MENU
VIDEO OUT SEL
INPUT SELECT
REMOTE SELECT
SET UPON
ENC
CAMERA
LOCAL
0 %

TC MODE
UB MODE
FIRST REC TC
BACK TALLY
FF/REW SPEED
AUDIO SAMPLINGDF
USER
REGEN
ON
x100
48 K

TIME STAMP
REC TIME
INTERVAL TIME
PAUSE TIMERNO-REC
00m05s
00h0m010s10 min
Setting item Remarks

BATTERY SELECT
TYPE A NEAR END
TYPE A END
TYPE B NEAR END
TYPE B END1 to 4
NiCd14
11.6 V
11.2 V
12.7 V
12.4 V

FRONT MIC POWER
FRONT MIC
REAR MIC CH1
REAR MIC CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
LINE CH1
LINE CH2ON
–50 dB
–60 dB
–60 dB
ON
ON
–6 dB
–6 dB
SAFETY ZONE
CENTER MARK
ZEBRA1 DETECT
ZEBRA2 DETECT
ZEBRA2
VF DTL06
ON
70%
85%
SPOT
1
Setting item Remarks

FILTER
GAIN
WHITE BAL
COLOR TEMP
IRIS (F Number)
ZOOM
TCG
LEVEL METER
TAPE REMAIN
BATTERY1 to 4
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
TCG/TCR
CH1+CH2
ON
ON

SHUTTER SPEED
IRIS (SPOT, BACK)
AUTO/SCENE NAME
LOW LIGHT
TIME/DATE
EXTENDER
AUDIO SAMPLINGON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON

GAIN
WHITE
SHUTTER
FILTER
EXTENDER
SUPER VW/O 0 dB
OFF
ON
NG
ON
OFF
List of file settings
The items which can be selected by the file select function are listed in the tables below.
The factory settings have been set for all the default values.
Changes can be made to the settings in file numbers 1 to 4 to suit the prevailing application in mind. 
						

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≥For details on the above switches, refer to “Parts and their
functions” (pages 6-8).
3Set the camera unit’s switches as follows.
Set  the  GAIN  selector  switch  to  the  setting  that
supports the subject brightness. Use  the  white  balance  selector  switch  to  select  the
desired white balance mode.
Select  the  desired  shutter  speed  as  required.
(Normally, the shutter is used at the OFF setting.) Set the OUTPUT selector switch to CAM.
When the white balance selector switch is set to A or
B, adjust the white balance.
Normal recording
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
≥Before  proceeding  with  the  recording,  check  that  the
cassette tab has been set to the REC position.
≥This unit is used exclusively for standard cassettes.
2Press  the  EJECT  button  to  open  the
cassette  compartment,  and  insert  the
cassette tape.
4Point the camera at the subject, and adjust
the lens iris, focus and zoom.
5Press the VTR START/STOP button to start
the recording.
6Press the VTR START/STOP button to stop
the recording.
1
2
POWER
OFF
ONuREC
SAVE
Recording methods
Scene-to-scene  continuity  is  possible  after  the  tape  has  been
allowed  to  run  or  after  the  cassette  has  been  ejected  or  when
ensuring continuity on a tape which has been recorded only in part.
Scene-to-scene continuity
1While  monitoring  the  viewfinder  screen,
press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back
the tape.
2At  the  place  on  the  tape  where  continuity
is  to  be  maintained,  press  the  PLAY/
PAUSE  (or  STOP)  button  again  to  stop  the
tape.4Press  the  VTR  START  button  or  lens  VTR
button to start the recording.
3Press  the  lens  RET  button.    It  takes  about
two  seconds  to  complete  the  preparations
for the scene-to-scene continuity. 
						

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Audio recording
1Select  the  desired  input  signals  using  the
AUDIO IN switch.
To use the front microphone
iSelect FRONT (MIC).
To use the rear microphone
iSelect REAR (MIC).
To use the audio products
iSelect REAR (LINE).
AUDIO
SELECT
switch
AUDIO IN
switch
PHONES
jack
Mic power switch
≥When  the  front  microphone  has  been  selected,  select  ON  as  the
  setting  for  the  MIC/AUDIO  sub-menu
item if the phantom mic (+48V) needs to be supported.  (See page
35)
≥When  the  exterior  microphone  is  selected  and  phantom  mic
(+48V) needs to be supported, set the mic power switch to ON.
When the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO,
the  input  levels  of  the  CH1  and  CH2  sound  are  automatically
adjusted.
To  adjust  the  input  levels  of  the  CH1  and  CH2  sound  manually,
proceed as follows
The  audio  input  signals  can  be  monitored  through  the  monitor
speaker  or  earphone.    When  the  PHONES  jack  is  used,  no  sound
will be heard through the monitor speaker.
The  volume  of  the  monitored  sound  can  be  adjusted  using  the
MONITOR control.
Howl  may  be  caused  if  the  volume  of  the  audio  monitor  speaker  is
too high.  In a case like this, rotate the audio monitor level control to
a lower level which does not give rise to howl.
Monitoring the sound during
recording
Selecting the audio input signals
Adjusting the audio recording level
1Set  the  AUTO  SELECT  CH1/CH2  selector
switch to MAN.
AUDIO LEVEL
CH1 control Monitor
speakerAUDIO LEVEL
CH2 control
2While  monitoring  the  audio  level  meter
inside  the  viewfinder,  adjust  the  AUDIO
LEVEL  CH1  and  CH2  controls  in  such  a
way that the maximum input level does not
exceed “-----+--+.”
BREAKER
m0xtafpht5Errlo V03Fc0AtGlorelh
EX    TAPE NEAR END FLUO.
48K 
CH2
iREC  TCG 12:34:56:00
0
dB
1100  LOW LIGHT
DJAN-01-01 23:59:00
=========
¢¢¢ min
13.4V Z78
ATW
F56CH1
AWB+02
32K
.
.
SPOT    QUICK FOCUS¢1¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢
¢2¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢
FL1
/
CH1
CH2
–32 –28 –24 –20 –16 –12 –8 –4 0dB 
						

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Playback (checking what has been recorded)
When  the  PLAY/PAUSE  button  is  pressed,  the  playback  images  can  be  viewed  in  black  and  white  on  the  viewfinder  screen.    At  the  same
time, color playback images can be monitored from the VIDEO OUT connector.
Other functions
Rec review
When  recording  is  temporarily  stopped  and  the  RET  button  on  the  lens  is  pressed,  the  last  two  seconds  of  the  recording  on  the  tape  is
automatically  rewound,  and  the  playback  images  for  those  seconds  appear  in  the  viewfinder.    These  functions  makes  it  possible  to  check
whether the recording has been performed as intended.
After the images have been played back, the recording start standby status is restored.
If the RET button is held down, up to 10 seconds on the tape can be rewound and played back.
≥The rec review function cannot be used unless the recording is at least one second long.
≥During the rec review operation, the rec review images are output to not only the viewfinder but the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT
connector,  S-VIDEO  connector)  as  well.    Bear  in  mind  that  the  rec  review  images  will  be  recorded  on  a  backup  VTR  if  a  back  VTR has
been connected and backup images are being recorded.
Variable speed (FF/REW) playback
Index areas can be searched in this mode.
≥With the unit in the stop mode, press the REW or FF button while
holding down the mode check button.
≥During  the  INDEX  SEARCH  operation,  a  display  such  as  “IND  +
001”  appears  at  the  remaining  tape  display  position  in  the
viewfinder.  “+” indicates the forward direction and “–” denotes the
reverse  direction  while  the  number  indicates  how  many  times  the
index areas are to be detected before the operation stops.
≥The  index  area  is  searched  in  the  forward  or  reverse  direction  for
the  number  of  times  that  corresponds  to  the  number  of  times  the
FF or REW button was pressed.
Example: Press the REW button 3 times.
>The  third  index  area  back  from  the  stop  area  is
searched.  (Viewfinder display: IND –003)
Press the FF button twice.
>The  second  index  area  ahead  from  the  stop  area  is
searched.  (Viewfinder display: IND +002)
≥To  stop  index  search  at  any  time,  press  the  STOP  button.
Operation  stops  at  the  tape  position  where  the  button  was
pressed.
The  maximum  INDEX  SEARCH  number  is  –127  in  the  reverse
direction and +128 in the forward direction.
INDEX SEARCH mode
≥When  the  FF  (fast  forward)  or  REW  (rewind)  button  is  pressed
during playback, playback is performed at 4X normal speed in the
forward  or  reverse  direction.    When  it  is  pressed  again,  playback
is  performed  at  8X  normal  speed  in  the  forward  or  reverse
direction.
≥By pressing the button again, it is possible to switch playback from
4X to 8X normal speed or vice versa.
Still-picture playback
When  the  PLAY  button  is  pressed  during  playback,  the  PLAY  lamp
flashes,  the  still-picture  mode  is  established,  and  still  pictures  can
be played back
If the PLAY button is pressed again, normal playback is resumed.
This  unit  is  capable  of  simple  interval  shooting  (intermittent
recording).    This  function  is  very  useful  for  shooting  programs  with
nature themes and art programs.
The  INTERVAL  REC  function  settings  are  selected  on  the  sub-
menu VTR OPTION screen.
≥INTERVAL REC:
This sets the INTERVAL REC function ON, OFF or ONE SHOT.
≥REC TIME:
This sets the recording time (1 cut) for interval shooting.
≥INTERVAL TIME:
This sets the rec pause time for interval shooting.
When  the  items  above  are  set,  the  INTERVAL  REC  mode  is
established, and “i” starts flashing in the viewfinder.
When  the  VTR  START  button  is  pressed,  interval  shooting  starts,
and the flashing “i” changes to a lighted “i REC.”
When  the  first  interval  shooting  is  completed  and  the  rec  pause
mode is established, “i REC” which had remained lighted now starts
flashing in the viewfinder.
When “I REC” is set, the POWER/WARNING LED flashes in green.
To  release  the  INTERVAL  REC  mode,  press  the  VTR  START
button  during  recording  or  press  the  STOP  button  during  Rec
Pause.
INTERVAL REC (intermittent
recording) function 
						

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Using the unit with external components
Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing
By connecting the unit to a PC capable of non-linear editing using a DV cable, the unit can be controlled from the PC and pictures and sound
can be input from or output to the PC.
Select 1394 as both the REMOTE SELECT and INPUT SELECT settings on the sub-menu VIDEO IN/OUT screen.  Refer to the figure below
for the connections.  (See page 34)
DV/IF connector
DV cablePC AG-DVC200
To DV
connector
Connection to a video component with a DV connector
The  unit  can  be  used  as  a  player  or  recorder  by  connecting  it  to  a  video  component  equipped  with  a  DV  connector  using  a  DV  cable.  In
either case, refer to the figure below for the connections.
Using the unit as a playerSelect 1394 as the REMOTE SELECT setting on the sub-menu VIDEO IN/OUT screen.  (See page 34)
The unit can now be controlled from the external video component with the DV connector.
Using the unit as a recorderSelect 1394 as the INPUT SELECT setting on the sub-menu VIDEO IN/OUT screen.  (See page 34)
The pictures and sound of the external video component with the DV connector can now be recorded on the unit.
DV/IF connector
DV cableVideo component with DV connector AG-DVC200
To DV connector

When the unit is connected by cable to an exterior device, set the VTR STBY/SAVE switch to STBY to improve response by the unit.