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PAL
Digital Video Camera-Recorder
Model AG- E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
VQT0J26-1
SPECIFI- TROUBLE- MENUS DISPLAYS EDITING PLAYBACK SHOOTING PREPARATION DESCRIPTION BEFORE USE
CATIONS, SHOOTING OF PARTS
OTHER
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Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. FOR U.K. ONLY Not to be used in the U.K. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitte
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT Operating precaution “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted Operation near any appliance which generates television programmes, video tapes and other strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the materials may infringe the right of copyright video and audio signals. If this should be the case, owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation. $ DO NOT REMOVE P
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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. Remember to check the settings especially when you intend to use special effects or backlight compensation. Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/or s
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ENGLISH Contents BEFORE USE SHOOTING Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Storage precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Shooting techniques for different targets .
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Contents (cont.) PLAYBACK MENUS Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Playing back a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Setting the menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Selecting the main items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Connecting a TV to view images . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Selec
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ENGLISH Accessories Battery (2) Eye-cup (large) (VMG1370) AC adapter (2) Handle (VYH0312) AC cord Shoulder strap (U.K. only: K2CT3DA00001) (VFC3891) AC cord (All areas except U.K.: K2CR2DA00005) Ferrite cores (J0KG00000013) Ferrite cores for DV cable: When the DV cable is to be connected, attach one ferrite core to one end of the cable and DC cord the other one to the other end. (K2GJ2DC00002) AV cable (VYC0922) Wireless remote control (VFA0402) Button battery (CR2025) 2: For the battery and AC
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Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the O When the battery is warm, it will take longer camera-recorder when using it in the rain or to charge than normal. snow or at the beach. O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, O Failure to heed this caution will cause the the sound from the radio may be distorted. camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction Keep the AC adapter at least a yard away (and may result in irreparable damage). from the radio. O Noise may be heard while t
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ENGLISH Operating precautions (cont.) Battery characteristics Liquid crystal displays This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable OIf the same image or characters are left lithium-ion battery that uses its internal chemical displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder reaction to generate electrical energy. This for an extended period, they may become reaction is easily influenced by the ambient burned onto the screen. However, if the temperature and humidity, and the battery’s power is kept off for
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Storage precautions Before storing the camera-recorder, remove Cassette tapes both the cassette and battery. Store all of these O Always rewind your tapes to the start before items in a place with a low humidity and storing them. If a cassette that has been relatively constant temperature. stopped part the way through is left standing Recommended temperature range: for six months or more (this timeframe differs 15°C to 25°C depending on the storage conditions), the Recommended relative humidity:
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ENGLISH Checking the system operations After purchasing your camera-recorder, follow Connecting the power cord the instructions for checking the system operations to ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything. Getting ready 2 AC adapter 1 3 2 Connect the DC cord to the DC input socket. 1 AC cord (U.K. only) Connect the other end of the DC cord and 2 one end of the AC cord to the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the AC cord into the 3 power outlet. (All areas e
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E D O M N Checking the system operations (cont.) Close the cassette cover after the cassette Inserting the cassette tape 4 holder has been completely retracted. Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction 1 of the arrow, and open the cassette cover. When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder pops out automatically. Cassette holder 4 OPEN/EJECT O Do not take hold of the cassette cover alone to insert or remove tapes. 1 Insert and remove cassette tapes after putting the camera-recorder do
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E D O M N ENGLISH Checking the system operations (cont.) Shooting Checking what you have shot (rec check) Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to 1 AUTO. Open the LCD monitor while holding down 1 the panel locking button. The LCD monitor can be opened to a maximum angle of 90°. Forcing it past this point will damage the camera-recorder. AUTO MANUAL 1 Squeeze both sides of the lens cap and 2 remove it. 90° In the shooting pause mode, press the 2 6 button. The last two or three seconds of the scen
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E D O M N Checking the system operations (cont.) O Check that the camera-recorder’s power is Removing the tape on before sliding the OPEN/EJECT lever. O Close the cassette cover if you are not Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction 1 going to insert a cassette tape immediately of the arrow, and open the cassette cover. after removing another. When the cover is fully opened, the cassette O Do not attempt to remove a tape while you holder pops out automatically. are recording. The cassette co
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ENGLISH Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to fit your hand. Open the cover and adjust the strap length. 1 2 Close the cover firmly. 2 1 Attaching the handle Coin screw The handle comes in handy for taking low-angle shots or carrying the camera-recorder around. 3 Pull the viewfinder towards you. 1 2 Slide the handle into place. 2 1 3 Tighten the coin screw to secure the handle firmly. O If the coin screw is loose, the camera- recorder may drop off. To remove the handle, first pull th
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Attaching the shoulder strap We recommended that you attach the shoulder strap to help you avoid dropping the camera- recorder. When the handle is not attached 20 mm or more 20 mm or more When the handle is attached 20 mm or more 20 mm or more 16 (E)
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ENGLISH Lens hood Removing the lens hood Attaching the lens hood OTurn the lens hood counterclockwise to O Make sure that the larger flat part of the lens remove it. hood is pointing upward, then fit it into place. O Turn the lens hood clockwise to attach it. Larger flat area Cassette tapes Preventing accidental erasure $ We recommend that you use the following To prevent erasing the recordings on a tape by mini DV cassette tapes with this camera- accident, set the tab on the cassette to SAVE. r
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Description of parts For details, refer to the respective pages. Camera-recorder Zoom buttons (P35, P75) Built-in stereo microphone (P37, P57, P58, P63, P75, P77, P79) Shoe (P15, P56) START/STOP button Eye-cup (P15) (P35, P75) Viewfinder (P9, P13, P15, P25-P27, P34, OPEN/EJECT lever P78) (P12, P14) USER button (P40, P51, Diopter adjustment lever (P25) P57, P62, P63, P74) Battery release button (P23) POWER lamp (P12, P14, P23, P48) START/STOP button (P13, P34) POWER lever (P12-P14, DC input (INPU
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ENGLISH Description of parts (cont.) Camera-recorder Tally lamp (P78, P83) White balance sensor (P44) Focusing ring (P35, P41, P43, P75) Lens hood (P17) Lens (P9) Infrared light (P36, P79) S-VIDEO IN/OUT S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector MIC (P55) XLR ADAPTER MIC jack (P56, P58, P63, P77) AV XLR ADAPTER connector IN/OUT AV IN/OUT jack (P55, (P56, P58) P57-P59, P73, P77, P79) 19 (E) DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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Description of parts (cont.) Camera-recorder RESET button (P83) Digital zoom ( ) button 1 –SEARCH ( ) button 6 (P35, P48, P50, P51, P60, (P13, P35, P48, P50) P61) RESET Built-in speaker SEARCH + ( ) button 5 (P49, P58, P63) (P35, P48, P50) SEARCH DIGITAL ZOOM SEARCH REC button BARS ($) button (P38, REC BARS PHOTO SHOT (P59, P61) P48, P59-P61, P63) REC sub button PHOTO SHOT ( ) button ; COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS (P59, P61) (P38, P48, P50) COUNTER button OIS button (P37) AUTO MANUAL (P53, P
