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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
MAIN FEATURES ...............................................................
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1. INTRODUCTION
1-1
Main Unit Configuration .............................................. 6
1-2
Precautions for Proper Use ........................................ 7
1-3
Routine and Periodical Maintenance ......................... 8
1-4
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape .............. 8
1-5
Videocassette to be Used .......................................... 9
1-6
Battery Pack to be Used ............................................ 9
1-7
Condensation ............................................................. 9
1-8
Characteristic CCD Phenomena ................................ 9
2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
2-1
Front Section ............................................................ 10
2-2
Right Side Section .................................................... 12
2-3
Left Side Section ...................................................... 18
2-4
Top Section .............................................................. 19
2-5
Adapter Section ........................................................ 20
2-6
Rear Section ............................................................ 22
2-7
Counter Display Contents ........................................ 24
2-8
Lens (optional) ......................................................... 25
2-9
1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional) ................................... 26
2-10 Indications in Viewfinder ........................................... 27
• Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder ....... 27
• Viewfinder Screen Display ..................................... 27
5. PREPARATIONS
5-1
Turning the Power ON .............................................. 41
5-2
Cassette Loading and Unloading ............................. 42
5-3
Setting the Date and Time ........................................ 43
6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE
SHOOTING
6-1
Camera Settings ...................................................... 44
6-2
Screen Size (4:3/16:9 aspect ratio) Mode Selection ..... 44
6-3
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................. 45
6-4
External Monitor Adjustment .................................... 45
6-5
Back Focus Adjustment ............................................ 46
6-6
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 47
• White Balance Adjustment ..................................... 47
• Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) ..................... 47
6-7
Mixing Characters to MONITOR OUT ...................... 48
6-8
Switch Settings of the VCR Section ......................... 49
6-9
Audio Input Signal Selection .................................... 50
6-10 Audio Input Level Adjustment ................................... 51
6-11 Monitoring Audio during Recording .......................... 52
7. SHOOTING OPERATION
7-1
Basic Recording Operation ...................................... 53
7-2
VCR Save Mode ....................................................... 55
7-3
If Unit is Left in Record-Pause (Standby) Mode ....... 55
7-4
Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Pause Mode
(Recording Check Function) .................................... 56
7-5
Recording External Video Signals ............................ 57
7-6
Recording with an External VCR .............................. 58
8. PLAYBACK MODE
8-1
Playback Procedure ................................................. 60
8-2
Fast-Forward, Rewind .............................................. 61
8-3
Search ...................................................................... 61
BASIC OPERATIONS
APPLICATION
9. TIME CODE OPERATION
9-1
Displaying Time Code .............................................. 62
9-2
Presetting and Recording of Time Code .................. 62
• Time Code Presetting Procedure ........................... 63
• Presetting User's Bit Data ...................................... 63
9-3
Recording Time Codes by Slave-Locking the Built-in
Time Code Generator with External TCG ..................... 64
9-4
Recording Time Codes in Continuation of
Time Codes Recorded on Tape ............................... 65
9-5
Reproducing Time Codes ......................................... 65
10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION
10-1 Explanation of the S.S.F. Function ........................... 66
10-2 How to Use the S.S.F. Function ................................ 67
10-3 Deleting S.S.F. Data ................................................. 68
10-4 Resetting S.S.F. Data ............................................... 68
10-5 Writing S.S.F. Data to Tape ....................................... 69
10-6 Outputting S.S.F. Data .............................................. 69
PREPARATIONS
3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
3-1
Basic System ........................................................... 32
3-2
Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional) ......................... 33
3-3
Attaching the Viewfinder ........................................... 33
3-4
Attaching the Microphone (provided) ....................... 34
3-5
Attaching the Microphone (optional) ........................ 34
3-6
Attaching the Tripod Base (provided) ....................... 35
3-7
Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder (VF-P400) .............. 35
3-8
Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries .. 36
4. POWER SUPPLY
4-1
AC Operation ........................................................... 37
4-2
Battery Pack Operation ............................................ 37
• Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack ............. 38
• Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack ...................... 39
• Remaining Battery Power Display .......................... 40
•
Precautions for the Battery Pack .......................... 40
