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Summary of Contents for Panasonic AG-DVC 200E
- Page 1 Digital Video Cassette Digital Video Camera Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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Page 2: Precautions For Use
Precautions for Use ≥ Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. ≥ Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij. - Page 3 Warning The lithium battery in this equipment must only be replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, contact your local Panasonic supplier. “The lithium battery is a critical component (type number CR2032 manufactured by Panasonic.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
System configuration ...5 Parts and their functions...6 Preparation ...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... -
Page 5: Introduction
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. -
Page 6: System Configuration
AY-DV124PQ AY-DV186MQ AY-DV186PQ AY-DV276MQ YH18 a 6.7KRS/KP (For AG-DVC200D) YH14 a 7.3KRS YH12 a 4.8KRS S14 a 7.5BRM4 S17 a 6.6BRM4 5 (E) Panasonic batteries: AU-BP402 AJ-BP490 Anton Bauer batteries Sony batteries: BP-90 BP-L60/L90 NP-1B Cleaning tape: AY-DVCL USER S14 a 7.3BRM... -
Page 7: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions < > POWER switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. VTR STBY/SAVE (tape protection) switch This switches the power supply mode when the VTR is set to the rec pause mode in which recording is temporarily suspended. -
Page 8: Menu Button
Parts and their functions BREAKER switch If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to some problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off to protect the unit. Push this button in after conducting an inspection or repairs inside the unit. - Page 9 Parts and their functions < CC/ND filter selector knob This is used to select the filter to match the subject brightness. 1 :3200K 2 :5600K+1/8ND 3 :5600K 4 :5600K+1/64ND Lens lever This lever is tightened to secure the lens after the lens has been attached to the lens mount.
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Page 10: Tally Lamp
Parts and their functions TALLY lamp This lights up when the unit is set to the recording mode. It flashes when it is being transferred to the recording mode. External DC input socket This is the input socket of the external power supply (DC power supply). -
Page 11: Preparation
Preparation Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490 battery pack made by Panasonic Recharge the battery pack using the battery charger specifically designed for each individual battery pack. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used. -
Page 12: Using A Battery Pack Made By Anton Bauer
Preparation Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger made by Anton Bauer. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used. Attach the battery pack made by Anton Bauer. -
Page 13: Using An Ac Power Supply (With The Aj-B75 Ac Adapter)
Preparation Using an AC power supply (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) Connect the unit’s external DC input socket with the DC OUT socket on the AJ- B75 AC adapter. AC adapter ≥AJ-B75 (optional accessory) Turn on the AC adapter’s power. Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON. -
Page 14: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
Preparation Mounting the unit on a tripod Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod. Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. Tripod attachment <Note> Take account of the centre of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole. -
Page 15: Setting The Camera Id
Preparation Setting the camera ID The camera ID is set on the <CAMERA ID> screen. Up to 12 alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used. <Note> The camera ID does not appear while the setting menu is displayed even when colour bar signals are output. Proceed with the sub-menu operation (page 30), and open the <CAMERA ID>... -
Page 16: Lens Adjustments And Checks
Lens adjustments and checks Flange back adjustment The flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface) is adjusted when a subject cannot be brought into focus precisely using either the telephoto or the wide angle positions when performing zoom operations. Once the flange back has been adjusted, it need not be re-adjusted unless the lens is replaced. -
Page 17: Viewfinder Displays
Viewfinder displays Viewfinder lamp displays BATT SAVE The displays shown in the example are those of the AJ-VF10. (For details on the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder available as an optional accessory.) REC (record) lamp This lights up red during recording. It flashes when an error has occurred. - Page 18 Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed 1 Extender display 2 INTERVAL REC iREC status display 3 Time code display 12:59:59:24 12:59:59:24 UBG AB:CD:EF:00 AB:CD:EF:00 01:59:59 4 Centre marker 5 1st line message AWB Ach ¢.¢K AWB Ach ¢.¢K UNDER display (changes in switch settings) AWB Ach ¢.¢K OVER...
- Page 19 Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed 8 Shutter speed 1/¢¢.¢ 1/60 - 1/2000 SUPER V 9 LOW LIGHT warning LOW LIGHT display : AUDIO sampling frequency display ; Audio level meter display < VTR warning REC WARNING display/voltage SLACK E-¢¢ warning display HUMID SERVO...
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Page 20: Selecting The Viewfinder Screen Display
Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed G Calendar/clock status switching display H Remaining ¢¢¢min = END tape/recording inhibit = INH display IND+003 I Safety zone markers Corner 16:9 full box : 3 types J Cause of !LED SUPER-V EXT ON lighting display (this item appears FIL No1... -
Page 21: White Balance And Black Balance Adjustment
Try performing the adjustment again. If the error message persists even after another attempt at adjustment, consult your dealer or a Panasonic Service Centre representative. <Reference> If there is no time to adjust the white balance, set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. -
Page 22: Electronic Shutter Settings
Electronic shutter settings Shutter modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds that can be set Mode Shutter speed Standard 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, For shooting fast-moving subjects 1/500, 1/1000 and clearly 1/2000 (sec.) SYNCHRO Within the 50.2 Hz to For shooting monitor screens with SCAN 248.0 Hz range minimal striping in the horizontal... -
Page 23: Time Data Settings
Time data settings 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. Setting the user’s bit 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. -
Page 24: Scene Files
Scene files Scene file function 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. -
Page 25: Returning A Scene Filename To Its Default
Scene files Rotate the JOG dial button to move “ the WRITE item. 3< S C E N E F I L E > N A M E E D I T U S E R : T A R O - - - - - - - - F I L E N A M E U S E R : F A C T O R Y... -
Page 26: List Of Scene File Settings
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 item <SCENE FILE NAME> FLUO. <IRIS/GAMMA> A. IRIS LEVEL A. -
Page 27: Normal Recording
Normal recording Recording methods POWER Scene-to-scene continuity 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. While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape. -
Page 28: Audio Recording
Audio recording Selecting the audio input signals Select the desired input signals using the AUDIO IN switch. To use the front microphone i Select FRONT (MIC). To use the rear microphone i Select REAR (MIC). i Select REAR (LINE). To use the audio products <Notes>... -
Page 29: Playback (Checking What Has Been Recorded)
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, colour playback images can be monitored from the VIDEO OUT connector. <Note>... -
Page 30: Using The Unit With External Components
Using the unit with external components Connection to a video component with a DV connector The unit can be used as a player 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. -
Page 31: Menu Operations
Menu operations The MENU button and JOG dial button are used for the setting menu operations. The menus consist of main menus and sub- menus. The data set on the sub-menus is saved in the non-volatile memory and stored for a prolonged period of time. Menu display enable/disable Press the MENU button. -
Page 32: Setting Menu Configuration
Setting menu configuration SCENE SCENE FILE IRIS/GAMMA COLOUR/SKIN TONE PROCESS ADDITIONAL PROCESS MAIN 2/2 MARKER/ZEBRA VF DISPLAY 1/2 VF DISPLAY 2/2 ! LED GENLOCK CAMERA ID TIME/DATE DIAGNOSTIC MAIN 1/2 NAME EDIT DATA READ/WRITE WRITE INIT A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE SW MODE A. -
Page 33: Menu Contents
Menu contents SCENE menu (main menu) #N E X T ¢¢¢¢ SCENE ¢¢¢¢ F 1 : F L U O . S C E N E F I L E . . I R I S G A M M A . . C O L O U R / S K I N T O N E . -
Page 34: Main Menu 1 Of 2 (Main Menu)
Menu contents SCENE MENU (main menu) PROCESS Setting Item options H DETAIL –10 For setting the amount of detail in the horizontal direction. V DETAIL –06 For setting the amount of detail in the vertical direction. DTL CORING –2 For setting the amount of detail coring. H.DTL FREQ. -
Page 35: Video Out
Menu contents MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) VIDEO OUT Setting Item Remarks options VIDEO OUT MENU For selecting whether to output the menu screens to the VIDEO OUT connector. ON: For the screens are output. OFF:For the screens are not output. <Note>... -
Page 36: Main Menu 2 Of 2 (Main Menu)
Menu contents MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) MIC/AUDIO Setting Item options FRONT MIC ON: Phantom power is supplied to the POWER front microphone. OFF:Phantom power is not supplied to the front microphone. FRONT MIC –40dB For selecting the camera mic input level. –50dB –60dB REAR MIC CH1... - Page 37 Menu contents MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) VF DISPLAY 1/2 The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this menu. Setting Item Remarks options FILTER For setting the filter position display ON or OFF. ON: Displayed GAIN For setting the gain switch position display ON or OFF.
- Page 38 Menu contents MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) !LED Whether the !LED display is to appear on the viewfinder screen is selected on this menu. Setting Item options GAIN For setting the !LED display ON or OFF at W/O 0dB any gain setting except 0 dB.
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Page 39: Warning System
Warning system When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. ∫ SLACK WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second. -
Page 40: Emergency Eject
Warning system ∫ TAPE END WARNING lamp Lights (during stop and standby OFF). Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during stop and standby OFF). = END lights, and the TAPE END display Viewfinder flashes (during stop and standby OFF). Description of warning The tape has come to the end. -
Page 41: Maintenance
Maintenance Condensation When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact with the head drum. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and if the tape is run while condensation has formed inside the unit, the tape tends to stick to the head... -
Page 42: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] Power requirements: DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption: 18 W indicates safety information. Operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C Storage temperature: –20°C to +60 °C Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. - Page 43 Specifications [CONNECTOR SECTION] Input AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a 2, 3 pins): LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switching system MIC: –40, –50, –60 dBu menu-selectable LINE: –6, 0, +4 dBu menu-selectable MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported MIC IN (XLR, 3 pins): MIC/MIC+48V switching system MIC: –40, –50, –60 dBu menu-selectable MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported (menu- selectable)
- Page 44 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8691, Japan Printed in Japan F0401T1051 @ VQT9278-1...