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NTSC
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Model No. AG- P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
Printed in Japan
S1202Y0 @
P VQT0C34
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IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” CAUTION: CAUTION Do not install or place this unit in a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space in order to maintain CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC adequate ventilation. Ensure that SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). curtains and any other materials do not
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Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and 9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the operating instructions should be read before cabinet are provided for ventilation and to the unit is operated. ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and openings must not be blocked or covered. operating instructions should be retained for Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, future reference. rug, or o
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Important Safeguards 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside 17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects antenna or cable system is connected to the of any kind into this video unit through video unit, be sure the antenna or cable openings as they may touch dangerous system is grounded so as to provide some voltage points or short out parts that could protection against voltage surges and built- result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian liqu
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Information for Your Safety $ WARNING As this equipment gets hot during use, To prevent electric shock, do not remove the operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not cover (or back); there are no user serviceable install this equipment in a confined space parts inside. such as a bookcase or similar unit. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or Use only the recommended accessories. product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moist
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Contents Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Playing Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back . . . . . . . . .33 Controls and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 The Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Still Play
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camera 1) AC Adaptor (AG-B15) Recorder. 2) Stereo Microphone (AG-MC15) 3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16/ 1) 2) CGR-D220/1600mAh) 4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28/ CGP-D320/2800mAh) 5) Wide Conversion Lens (AG-LW4307) O Some optional accessories may not be available 3) 4) in some countries. 5) 6) 1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -12- 2
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Controls and Components $ Camera Recorder A Picture Effect Button [PIC.E.] -29- B Menu Button [MENU] -16- C Focus Button [FOCUS] -29- D Rewind/Review Button [6] -32- Reverse Search Button [SEARCH –] -20- 1 Recording Check Button [ ] -20- 2 E Stop Button [$] -32- Fade Button [FADE] -24- 3 F Play Button [1] -32- 4 5 6 7 Backlight Button [BLC] -25- G Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -32- 1 White Balance Sensor -27- Forward Search Button [SEAR
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MODE B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Controls and Components $ Camera Recorder W S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -37-, -39- X Video Input/Output Socket [VIDEO IN/OUT] -37-, -39- Y Audio Input/Output Sockets [AUDIO IN/OUT] -37-, -39- Z Headphone Socket [PHONES] -44- [ Cassette Eject Lever [
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Controls and Components $ Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied START/ with the Camera Recorder, most of the Camera DATE/ PHOTO STOP s OSD TIME SHOT w Recorder functions can be operated from a distance. COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ x P-IN-P REC A.DUB y C/REW PLAY FF/ B d START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP OSD TIME SHOT t STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV e u COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM INDEX STOP INDEX h MULTI/ f P-IN-P
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15˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e The Remote Controller $ Inserting a Button-type Battery $ Using the Remote Controller Before using the Remote Controller, insert the 1 Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote supplied button-type battery. Control Sensor 3 of the Camera Recorder and 1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the press an appropriate button. Battery Holder. 3 1 2 Insert the button-type battery with the (+) marking facing upward. ODistan
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Power Supply $ Using the AC Adaptor Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF] and, disconnect DC IN 7.9V the DC Input Lead or remove the Battery. U PUSH S OFF ON b 1 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket. OWhile pressing the [PUSH] Button S with your index, remove the battery by pushing it up with your 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] thumb. Socket U on the Camera Recorde
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Charging Time and Available Recording Time ACharging Time 2h. A BMaximum Continuous Recording Time Battery supplied B 3h30min. (2h55min.) CIntermittent Recording Time C 1h45min. (1h30min.) (Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording 3h15min. A time with repeated recording and stopping actions.) CGP-D28 B 6h5min. (5h) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. C 3h (2h30min.) OThe times shown in the table are approximate t
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MODE B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the [
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor $ Using the Viewfinder 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so desired recording angle. that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up. 1 2 180° 90° OThe LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° 1 from the vertical position to the upward OThe angular part of the Viewfinder c
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MODE B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial > to display the selected setup, this Camera Recorder displays various function Sub-Menu. setups on Menus. 4 Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select the item to be 1 Press the [MENU] Button B. set. 5 Press the [PUSH] Dial > to set the selected item to a desired mode. MENU OWith each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor B [1] moves to the n
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e List of Menus [3. DISPLAY SETUP] [2. DIGITAL EFFECT] Display Setup Sub-Menu Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu [DATE/TIME] [EFFECT] Date and Time Indication -41- Digital Effect On/Off -36- [C.DISPLAY] [EFFECT SELECT] Counter Display Mode -41- Digital Effect Selection -36- [C.RESET] [RETURN] Counter Reset -52- Returning to the Main-Menu OIt resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code. [3. RECORDING SETUP]
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--:--:-- --.--.---- B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before the clock. When the Date/Time Indication becomes [--], recording. the internal lithium battery is exhausted. 1 Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS > 1 Connect the AC Adap
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B B B Be e e effffo o o or rr re e e e U U U Us s s se e e e Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording Normal Recording. For More Stable Pictures. OStabilize the Camera Recorder by resting your elbows on a table or other stable horizontal surface. OWhen walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you. OPlace the Camera Recorder on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands. OHold the Eyecup of the Viewfinder as cl
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C C C Ca a a am m m me e e er rr ra a a a M M M Mo o o od d d de e e e Recording When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] $ To Pause the Recording Switch ? set to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or R) automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In again. some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. and need to be adjusted manually. (-27-, -29-) PAUSE PAUSE AUTO ? MANUAL OIf the Recording Pause Mode continu
