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Precautions for Use	1
Introduction	4
Features	4
Features of the camera unit	4
Features of the VTR unit	4
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
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 (optional accessory) ..	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
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 (Example: 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 audio 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 a 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	38
Emergency eject	39
Maintenance	40
Condensation	40
Replacing the backup battery	40
Cleaning the heads	40
Cleaning inside the viewfinder	40
Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras	40
Error codes	40
Specifications	41

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AG- E Digital Video Camera RecorderPrecautions for Use To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterijLithium Battery VarningVaroitus Do not Remove Panel Cover by UnscrewingContents Features IntroductionSystem configuration Cleaning tapeRain cover Digital Video Camera RecorderParts and their functions Breaker switch Monitor volume controlReset button POWER/WARNING lampAuto W/B white/black BAL switch Genlock in connector BNCShutter switch = Viewfinder connectorDV I/F connector complying with Ieee Standard DC OUT DC power supply output socketTally lamp External DC input socketRemove the battery holder Attach the battery case to the unitSet the battery type PreparationUsing a battery pack made by Anton Bauer Using the NP-1B battery pack made by SonyAttachunit. the battery made by Sony to AttachBauer. the battery pack made by AntonProceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens Attaching the lensRaise the lens lever, and remove the mount cap Pulllens. down the lens lever to secureAttaching the shoulder belt optional accessory Mounting the unit on a tripod Attaching the viewfinderMicrophone Detaching the unit from the tripod attachmentSetting the date and time Setting the camera IDSpace ∏ Letters of the alphabet a through Z Lens adjustments and checks Flange back adjustmentWhite shading adjustment White shading checkViewfinder lamp displays Viewfinder displaysViewfinder screen status displays Switch settings Error result messageIris Mode switch Extender displayTemperature fine Adjustment amountTemperature display ATW, AWB channel Shutter speedSelecting the viewfinder screen display White balance and black balance adjustment Set the switches to the positions shown in the figurePush the Auto W/B BAL switch to ABB and release it 50 HzElectronic shutter settings Setting the synchro scanning modePushSEL. the Shutter switch from on to Shutter modesTime data settings Setting the user’s bitSetting the time code Set the TCG switchScene file setting method Scene filesScene file function Editing scene filenamesHow to use file select Returning a scene filename to its defaultRotate the JOG dial button to move to the Write item Press the Menu button to exit the menu operationList of scene file settings List of file settingsSet the camera unit’s switches as follows Normal recordingRecording methods Scene-to-scene continuitySelecting the audio input signals Adjusting the audio recording levelSelect the desired input signals using the Audio in switch Audio recordingOther functions Using the unit with external components Connection to a video component with a DV connectorUsing the unit as a player Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editingMenu display enable/disable Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settingsUpon completion of the settings, press the Menu button Menu operationsMain 1/2 Setting menu configurationMain 2/2 Menu contents SW Mode Main menu 1 of 2 main menuProcess Additional ProcessBattery Video OUTVTR Function VTR OptionMain menu 2 of 2 main menu MIC/AUDIOLens Shading MARKER/ZEBRAVF Display 1/2 VF Display 2/2Diagnostic LEDGenlock Camera IDSlack REC WarningServo HumidBattery END Battery Near ENDSet the power to OFF Emergency ejectMaintenance Error codesSpecifications Video systemAudio system Tape transport systemOptional accessory AJ-VF10 InputOutput OtherVQT9278-1 F0401T1051 @

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