Panasonic AG-DVC 200E manual Breaker switch, Monitor volume control, JOG dial button, Menu button

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Parts and their functions

6BREAKER 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. If there are no problems, the power will come back on.

7MONITOR (volume) control

This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker or earphone.

8AUDIO LEVEL CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1,

2 recording level) controls

These are used to adjust the CH1 and CH2 recording levels while monitoring the level meter inside the viewfinder.

AJOG dial button

This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when the MENU button B is 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.

BMENU button

This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.

CRESET button

This is used to reset the numerical value of the counter or time code.

<Note>

This value is reset immediately when the COUNTER has been selected. When TC or UB has been selected, the reset button works only when the TCG selector switch is at the SET position.

9POWER/WARNING lamp

This lamp lights up green when the power is turned on, and it flashes in green during interval recording. When a warning is given, it lights up red or flashes in red to alert the user. For further details, refer to “Warning system” (page 38).

:SPEAKER

The sound can be monitored through this speaker.

When an earphone is connected to the PHONE jack, the sound of the speaker will be automatically cut off.

What can be monitored is the mixed sound of CH1 and CH2.

;SCENE FILE dial

This enables the camera settings that match the shooting conditions to be selected. For further details, refer to “How to use file select” (page 24).

<MODE CHECK button

This enables the setting modes of the camera’s control switches to be checked in the viewfinder.

=QUICK FOCUS button

This 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.

>AUTO IRIS MODE selector switch

This 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

?FULL AUTO button

This is pressed when there is no time to check the camera unit’s settings. The lens iris and white balance will be automatically adjusted.

DCOUNTER selector switch

This is used to switch the counter display.

COUNTER : A relative numerical value is displayed by the

 

counter. However, when the tape recording

 

includes discontinuous parts, the counter reading

 

may also lack continuity.

TC

: The time code is displayed.

UB

: The user’s bit is displayed.

ETCG selector switch

This sets the time code operation mode to FREE RUN, REC RUN or SET. For further details, refer to “Time data settings” (page 22).

FAUDIO SELECT CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1, 2 auto/manual level adjustment selector)

switches

These are used to select the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO:The audio level is adjusted automatically.

MAN: The audio level is adjusted manually.

GAUDIO IN (audio input selector) switches

These are used to select the input signals to be recorded on CH1 and CH2.

FRONT: The input signals from the microphone connected to (MIC) the MIC IN connector are recorded.

REAR : The input signals from the microphone connected to (MIC) the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector are recorded. REAR : The input signals from the line connected to the (LINE) IN CH1/CH2 connector are recorded.

HMic power switches

These are used to turn the phantom power (+48V) for each rear jack channel ON and OFF.

<Note>

ON or OFF can be set for supplying the phantom power of the front microphone using “FRONT MIC POWER” on the <MIC/AUDIO> sub-menu screen.

@ FULL AUTO lamp

I Backup battery compartment

This lights up when FULL AUTO shooting is being performed.

For further details on replacing the backup battery, refer to

 

 

“Replacing the backup battery” (page 40).

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Contents 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 attachmentSpace ∏ Letters of the alphabet a through Z Setting the camera IDSetting the date and time Lens adjustments and checks Flange back adjustmentWhite shading adjustment White shading checkViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder displaysViewfinder lamp 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 2/2 Setting menu configurationMain 1/2 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 @