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AWB 20 22 24 26 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 28 30 32 34 36 38 20 Focus ring (Page 38) 39 EVF DTL/END SEARCH button (Pages 24 and 51) 21 Zoom ring (Page 32) If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the provided hole (23) so that you don’t lose it. 22 AUTO button (Pages 31 and 36) 23 Hole for the zoom ring pin 24 ND FILTER switch (Page 43) 25 Speaker (Page 49) 26 OPERATION lever (Pages 32, 48, and 66) 27 MENU button (Page 66) 28 AWB button (Pages 41 and 42) 29 FOCUS switch (Page 38) 30
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Description of parts (continued) 57 59 61 63 40 42 44 46 48 58 60 62 64 41 43 45 47 50 52 54 56 65 67 69 49 51 53 55 66 68 40 LCD monitor (Pages 9 and 24) 57 S-VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (Page 55) 41 RESET button (Page 24) 58 DV terminal (Page 36) 42 DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button (Pages 56 and 59 VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (pin jack) (Page 55) 65) 60 Microphone shoe (Page 53) 43 VCR REC buttons (Pages 58 and 60) 61 Light shoe 44 AUDIO MON/VAR buttons (Pages 49, 50, and 62 Built-in stereo microphone (Page 44)
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Remote control The following buttons are for functions that 1 DATE/TIME button (Page 49) cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. 2 OSD button(Page 49) •PHOTO SHOT • TITLE 3 COUNTER button • MULTI/P-IN-P • SELECT Same function as the COUNTER button on the •STORE • OFF/ON main unit. •PB.ZOOM 4 COUNTER RESET button Same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the main unit. 5 A.DUB button Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the main unit. 6 REC button (Pages 58 and 60) (Used during VC
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The remote control Insert the battery Remote control setup When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow set this camera-recorder and the remote control to (1) to remove the holder. either [VCR1] or [VCR2] so the remote control does not operate the wrong camera-recorder by mistake. Setting • Wireless remote control Press the STOP (g) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons at the same time to set the remote control unit for use with VCR1. 2 Insert the b
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Operating Instructions
Camera-Recorder
Model No. AG- P
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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use
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Reference Menus Displays Editing Playback Shooting Preparation Description of Before use
parts
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CAUTION: CAUTION THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUT- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK LET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE DO NOT OPEN EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCES- CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SIBLE. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIP- NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE MENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT PERSONNEL. THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, withi
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Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating 10. Power Sources — This video unit should be oper- instructions should be read before the unit is oper- ated only from the type of power source indicated ated. on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appli- ance dealer or local power company. For video 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating units intended to be operated from battery power, instruction
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Important Safeguards (continued) 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside 17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any antenna or cable system is connected to the video kind into this video unit through openings as they unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is may touch dangerous voltage points or short out grounded so as to provide some protection against parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 Never spill liqui
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Contents Before use Shooting Important Safeguards ................................... 3 Regular shooting ......................................... 31 Read this first!................................................ 7 Preparation and inspections........................... 31 Shooting in auto mode ................................... 31 Accessories.................................................... 7 Shooting techniques for different targets 32 Operating precautions................................
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Contents (continued) Playback Menus Playback ....................................................... 48 Using the setup menus ...............................66 Adjusting the volume ...................................... 49 Using the setup menus ................................... 66 Viewing images on a television .......................49 Initializing the menu settings .......................... 67 Checking the date and time ............................ 49 Setup menu structure ..................
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Read this first! Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or cassette. Respect c
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Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the cam- Take precautions not to drop the camera when era-recorder when using it in the rain or moving it. snow or at the beach. • Strong impacts may damage the camera and cause it to stop working. • Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera- recorder or cassette to malfunction (and may result in • Handle the camera with care, using the hand strap or irreparable damage). shoulder strap to carry it. Keep the camera-recorder away
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Battery characteristics Liquid crystal displays This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithium- • Images or letters can get burned onto the screen of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a long ion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction time, but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for to generate electrical energy. This reaction is easily several hours. influenced by the ambient temperature and • The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with humidity, and
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Checking the system operations After purchase, do these system checks to ensure Connect the cords properly as shown in the that the unit is working properly before you attempt figure above. to shoot anything. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter. Items to prepare CAUTION: AC adapter AC power supply cord • This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. If a con
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POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF 3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. Start shooting The holder automatically goes into position when you close it correctly. Viewfinder 1 Look at your subject through the viewfinder. 2 Press the START/STOP button on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Do not try to insert or eject the tape by just Press START/STOP again to return the camera holding the cassette cover. to the shooting standby mode. • Insert and remove cassette tapes after putting the camera
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Checking the system operations (continued) Check what you have shot (rec check) Eject the tape 1 Press the OPEN button in the direction shown 1 Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shown by arrow (1) to open the LCD. by the arrow to open the cassette cover. It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to When the cassette cover is fully open, the open it further as this will damage the camera. cassette holder automatically opens out. • The cassette holder will not open if the camera is not
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POWER ON OFF Turn off the unit CAMERA VCR Lock release While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to OFF. The red CAMERA lamp goes out. Disconnect the power cord Battery release 1 Unplug the AC cord from the power outlet. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 While pressing the battery release, pull the DC cord’s battery connector towards you. 4 Return the viewfinder to its original position. • Turn POWER to OFF and check that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before disconnecting the
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Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length. 2 Close the cover. • Make sure the cover is fully closed. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20mm or more 20mm or more 14
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Attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood Mark • Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood Screw • Position the lens hood so the mark is at the top and fit it onto the lens. • Turn the lens hood clockwise and fix in position with the screw. Attaching the lens-cap strap Thread the strap through the lens cap. Thread one end through the hand strap. Cassette tapes g Use the following mini DV cassette tapes with g Audio dubbing cannot be
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POWER ON OFF Description of parts Camera-recorder 1 3 57 9 15 16 24 6 8 14 Bottom 13 a b 10 11 12 17 18 19 1 POWER switch (Page 11) 17 Power terminals (Page 10) 2 START/STOP button (Page 11) 18 DC INPUT terminal (7.9 V) 3 Rear tally lamp (Page 82) 19 Battery release (Pages 13 and 22) 4 Rear remote control sensor 5 REC CHECK button (Page 12) 6 Zoom button (Page 32) 7 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 32) 8 Handle zoom button (Page 32) 9 Handle START/STOP button (Page 33) 10 PHONES jack (3.5-mm stereo) (Pa
