Panasonic Camera Recorder AG-DVC20P Operating Instructions

							Record mode
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Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You 
can record persons in front of the camera while presenting 
them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see 
a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that 
recording.) 
1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be 
automatically turned off. If the LCD monitor is rotated towards 
the lens side though, then the viewfinder will be activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the 
icon will not be displayed even if you press the [ENTER] 
button.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.2Press the [1] button to select the backlight 
compensation icon [ ].
≥The image on the screen will become brighter.
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To return to normal recordingSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch, the 
backlight compensation is cancelled.
Night view functions
This function allows you to record color subjects in dark 
locations to stand out against the background.
Attach the camera-recorder to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
Color night view function
You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux night view function
You can record completely dark locations with the light of the 
LCD monitor.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.2Press the [3] button to select the night view icon [ ].
≥Each upward press switches the modes.
OFF # Color night view function # 0 Lux night view 
function # OFF
3(In the case of 0 lux night view function)
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the Power LCD lamp 
turns on and the screen is lit in white.
≥Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder.
≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m (3.9 
feet) or less.
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To cancel the color night view functionSelect the night view icon until the night view indication 
disappear. 
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a 
while.
≥The night view function makes the signal charging time of 
CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark 
scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. 
For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be 
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The night view function is cancelled when you operate the 
power switch or the mode switch.




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Soft skin mode
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone. This is 
more effective if you record the bust image of a person. 
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.2Press the [4] button to select the soft skin icon [ ].
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To cancel the soft skin modeSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors 
similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
Tele-macro function
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, 
the image can be impressive. This camera can focus on the 
subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16 inches).
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.2Press the [3] button to select the tele-macro icon [ ].
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically 
set to 10k.
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To cancel the tele-macro functionSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus 
manually.
≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is cancelled.
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k.
≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch is operated.
Fade in/fade out function
Fade in
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
The image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.2Press the [2] button to select the fade icon [ ].
3Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in) 
When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared 
completely and the image/audio gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out) 
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio 
completely disappears, recording stops.
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To cancel fadingSelect the [ ] icon again.
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To select the color for fade in/outThe color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.1Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] or [BLACK].
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several 
seconds to display the image when you start recording 
images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause 
recording.
Wind noise reduction function
This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when 
recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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To cancel the wind noise reduction functionSet [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If 
this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may 
be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be 
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Recording images for wide-screen TVs
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen 
TVs.
Cinema Function
Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top 
and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
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To cancel the Cinema functionSet [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. 
Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.
≥This function does not widen the recording range.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time 
indication may be erased in some cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.
≥When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer, 
the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, 
depending on the software in used.
Image stabilizer function
Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when 
recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
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To cancel the image stabilizer functionSet [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the 
image stabilizer function off.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or 
colors may not look natural.
≥When the night view function is used, the image stabilizer 
function does not work. If so, the [ ] indication flashes.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not 
work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When a conversion lens is used
≥When recording is done in an extremely dark place
≥When the camera-recorder is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it
Recording in various situations (Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, this mode 
automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired 
mode.
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick 
motions
2) [ ] Portrait mode
≥To make persons stand out against the background
3) [ ] Low light mode
≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter
4) [ ] Spotlight mode
≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater
5) [ ] Surf & snow mode
≥To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes 
and beaches
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To cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded 
pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes.
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look 
smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or 
sodium light because the color and brightness of the 
playback image may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a 
highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not 
function. The [5] indication flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, 
change the scene mode setting to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded 
finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become whitish and the periphery of the 
recorded image extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become whitish.
CINEMA
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Recording in natural colors (White balance) 
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce 
natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If 
so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
2Press the [4] button until the white balance indication 
appears. ([ ] etc.)
3Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the white 
balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]
2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ]
3) Outdoor mode [ ]
4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]
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To restore to the automatic adjustmentPress the [2] or [1] button until the [ ] indication appears. 
Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥When the camera-recorder is turned on with the lens cap 
fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly. Please turn the camera-recorder on after 
removing the lens cap.
≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the 
white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white 
balance for correct adjustment.
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To set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on 
the entire screen, press the [3] button to select the [ ] 
indication.
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About flashing of the [ ] indicationWhen the manual adjustment mode is selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted 
is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is 
adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the manual 
adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual 
adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white 
balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.ª
About the white balance sensorThe white balance sensor detects the type of light source 
during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it 
may not function properly.
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About the black balance adjustmentThis is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically 
adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual 
adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the 
screen will temporarily be black.
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.) 
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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual 
focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].
≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be 
displayed.
3Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in 
focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then 
focus on it.
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To restore to the automatic adjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or 
[FOCUS].
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
Aperture
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
2Press the [4] button until the shutter speed indication or 
aperture value indication appears.
1) Shutter speed
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value
3Press the [2] or [1] button in order to adjust the shutter 
speed or aperture.
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To restore to automatic adjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or 
sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback 
image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity 
lowers and accordingly the gain value increases 
automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a 
brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is 
not a malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement may not look 
smooth.
≥When recording in the extremely bright place, the color of the 
screen may change or flicker. If this happens adjust the 
shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the 
gain value.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen 
increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values 
that are not displayed.
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Shutter speed range1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
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Iris/gain value rangeCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. 
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.
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Playback mode
Playing back tape
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1Operate with cursor buttons.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback
(Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 
5: Fast forward/Cue playback
(Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 
∫:Stop
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving images may show 
noise as a mosaic.
≥Before and after cue/review playback, the screen may 
become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed.
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To adjust volumeAdjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback.1Move the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) to adjust the 
volume.
Towards [T]: increases the volume
Towards [W]: decreases the volume
(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.) 
≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to increase the 
volume or the [W] button to decrease it.
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume indication will 
disappear.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of [SETUP] 
>> [12bit AUDIO].
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Repeat playbackWhen the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and 
played back again.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. 
≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat 
playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set 
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].) 
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Settings on the audio≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a 
tape, check the settings in [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and set [SETUP] 
>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in 
stereo sound regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].
Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame 
playback
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback can 
only be performed by using the remote control.) 
Slow-motion playback
If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it will be played 
back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed.
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it will be played 
back at a speed approx. 1/3 the normal speed.
1During playback, press the [E] button or the [D] button 
on the remote control.
≥If the slow-motion playback continues for approx. 
10 minutes or more, then the playback will automatically 
stop. (10 minutes of slow-motion playback is equivalent to 
approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 3 minutes in 
the LP mode.) 
Frame-by-frame playback
1During playback, press the [;] button on the remote 
control.
2Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote 
control.
≥Pushing the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T] 
(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this 
camera-recorder during playback pause also turns into the 
frame-by-frame playback. If you keep pushing the lever, 
then the images will continuously be played back frame by 
frame.
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To return to normal playbackPress the [1] button on the remote control.
Slow-motion playback
≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time code 
indication may be unstable.
Frame-by-frame playback
≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the playback 
pause, and then the images will continuously be played back 
frame by frame.
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Variable-speed search function
The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.
(This operation is only available when using the remote 
control.)
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape. 
1Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the remote control.
2Press the [π] or [∫] button to vary the speed.
≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k (SP mode 
slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP mode slow-motion 
playback only), 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k.
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To return to normal playbackPress the [VAR. SEARCH] button or [1] button on the remote 
control.
≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.
≥The sound is muted during search.
≥This function is cancelled when the operation icon is 
displayed.
Playback on TV
Images recorded by this camera-recorder can be played back 
on a TV.
≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera-recorder.
1Connect the camera-recorder and a TV.
≥Connect the camera-recorder and a TV by using the 
optional AV cable 1.
≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an 
optional S-Video cable 2. It allows you to enjoy more 
beautiful images.
2Turn on this camera-recorder and set the mode switch to 
the Tape Playback Mode.
3Select the input channel on the TV.4Press the [3] button to select the [1/;] icon to start 
playback.
≥The image and audio are output on the TV.
5Press the [4] button to select the [∫] icon to stop 
playback.
≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video cable, plug in the AV 
cable, too.
≥Use the AC adapter to free you from worrying about the 
battery running down.
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If the image or audio from this camera-recorder is 
not output on the TV
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥Check the connected terminal.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more 
information, please read the operating instructions for 
the TV.) 
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To display the on-screen information on the TVThe information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 
(operation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and 
time can be displayed on the TV.
1Press the [OSD] button on the remote control.
≥Press the button again to erase the OSD information.
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Edit mode
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR 
(Dubbing)
Pictures recorded by the camera-recorder can be stored on a 
DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the 
recorder. 
≥Place a recorded cassette in the camera-recorder, and an 
unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or 
VCR.
1Connect the camera-recorder and the recorder.
Connecting with the AV cable
≥Connect the camera-recorder and the recorder by using the 
AV cable 1. 
≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then also connect 
an S-Video cable 2. It allows you to copy clearer image.
Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment 
with a DV terminal) 
2Turn on the camera-recorder and set to Tape Playback 
Mode.
3Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder.4Press the [3] button to select the [1/;] icon to start 
playback.
≥The image and sound are reproduced.
5Start recording. (Recorder)6Press the [4] button to select the [∫] icon to stop 
playback.
7Stop recording. (Recorder)
≥For more information, refer to the operating instructions for 
your TV set and recorder.
≥When you do not need functional indications or date and time 
indications, press the [OSD] button on the remote control for 
no indication. (When you connect the camera-recorder and a 
recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not 
appear.)
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When neither image nor sound from the camera-
recorder is output to the TV set
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥Check the connected terminal.
[VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] [S-VIDEO IN]
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Using the DV Cable for Recording 
(Digital Dubbing)
By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal 
and the camera-recorder by using the DV cable (optional) 1, 
high-image-quality dubbing can be done in digital format.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 
1Connect the camera-recorder and digital video 
equipment with the DV cable.
2Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]. (Recorder) 
≥You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is 
used in the digital dubbing.
3Start playback. (Player) 4Start recording. (Recorder) 
Press the [3] button to select [¥/;] icon.
≥Or, without operating step 2
While pressing the [¥REC] button on the remote control, 
press the [1] button.
5Press the [3] button to select the [¥/;] icon again or 
press the [;] button on the remote control to stop 
recording. (Recorder)
6Stop playback. (Player) You can connect a digital video unit equipped with a DV 
connector and digitally transfer video and audio signals as well 
as time code. 
≥Before proceeding to connect or disconnect DV (IEEE1394) 
cable, be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the units. 
≥Before proceeding to connect the 
unit which uses a 6-pin type DV 
connector, carefully check the 
shape of the DV (IEEE1394) cable 
and the connectors on the DV 
(IEEE1394) cable. Connecting a 
connector upside down may 
damage the parts inside the unit 
and cause malfunctioning. Furthermore, connect the DV 
(IEEE1394) cable to the unit which uses a 6-pin type DV 
connector first.
≥When recording signals from an external unit, first check that 
video signals are supplied. 
≥While signals from an external unit are being recorded, do not 
stop output on the external unit side or disconnect any of 
cables. This may lead to a failure to recognize the signals 
when you do recording again. 
≥Do not apply force when connecting DV (IEEE1394) cable to 
DV connector as this may damage the connector. 
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To cancel the standby for recording When the camera-recorder is standby for recording, press the 
[4] button and select the [∫] icon. 
≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the 
dubbing may not be completed properly.
≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and 
sub sound has been dubbed, select the desired sound by 
[SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] on playback.
≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as 
IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in 
some cases. For more information, see the instructions for 
equipment connected.
≥Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital 
dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC] 
mode of the playback tape.
≥The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it 
does not affect the recorded images.
≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy 
guard) is recorded by the camera-recorder, the picture is 
distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback.
≥When wide images are input, the display such as the menu 
screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally. 
≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal, the operation 
icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen 
when you press the [ENTER] button.
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Audio dubbing
You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1Insert an external microphone securely into the 
[EXT MIC] terminal as far as it will go.
2Find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press 
the [;] button on the remote control.
3Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote control to make 
audio dubbing ready.
4Press the [;] button on the remote control to start audio 
dubbing.
≥Talk into the microphone.
5Press the [;] button on the remote control to stop audio 
dubbing.
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed, 
images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the 
tape is played back.ª
Before recording with audio dubbing≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
≥When you want to preserve the original sound taken during 
recording, set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take 
pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording 
are erased after recording with audio dubbing.) 
≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures.
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To play back the sound recorded with audio 
dubbing
You can switch between the sound recorded with audio 
dubbing and the original sound.
Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound.
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing.
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the 
sound added with audio dubbing.
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