Precautions for Use

1.Vibration

Avoid using this product in any location where it will be subjected to a great deal of vibration.

2.Ambient operating temperature

This product is designed to operate across a temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C). Adequate care should be taken when the product stet operated outside this range since it may develop differences in interchangeability or it may not function properly, and its active service life will be shortened.

3.Rain, humidity and dust

Minimize operation in the rain or when the humidity level is high since condensation will form inside the product, thereby causing failures. Take care when using the product in very dusty locations since dust will find its way inside the product which, in particular, will cause a deterioration in its characteristics.

4.Sunlight

Do not point the lens in the camera section at the sun with the iris open. Neither should the viewfinder’s eyepiece be pointed at the sun. Failure to heed this warning may cause malfunctioning inside the product.

5.Handling

Do not drop the product or subject it to impact. Failure to heed this warning will cause malfunctioning. Also, do not poke objects inside the product while the cassette cover is in the raised position.

6.Strong electrical and magnetic fields

Bear in mind that using this product in an extremely strong electrical or magnetic field may result in interference with the picture on the screen or with the sound.

Features

Compact and lightweight integrated camera/VTR unit with low power consumption

Camera with high picture quality

ODigital processing ensures that the high picture quality remains stable during prolonged use. OA time code reader/generator is built into the unit.

O1/3-inch interchangeable lenses are featured to enable top-quality operation.

OUse of the built-in ND filter makes it possible to obtain the proper aperture even when shooting in outdoor locations.

Other features

OThe on-screen menu setting facility makes it easy to set a large number of functions.

OInstallation of optional digital video interface board (AJ-YAD210P: DVCPRO Terminal <complies with IEEE 1394-1995 standard>) supported.

OLong-time recording possible up to a full 184 minutes. (using AJ-5P92LP)

For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.

ODolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. O“DOLBY” and the double-D symbolë are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

CAUTION

This camera/VTR product supports “L” size DVCPRO tapes only.

Do not use consumer DV tapes or tapes of any other size.

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