Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200P Operating Instructions

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Maintenance
When  the  unit  is  taken  from  cold  to  warm  surroundings  or
used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the
air  may  turn  into  droplets  of  water  when  it  makes  contact
with  the  head  drum.    This  phenomenon  is  known  as
condensation,  and  if  the  tape  is  run  while  condensation  has
formed  inside  the  unit,  the  tape  tends  to  stick  to  the  head
drum.
Bear in mind the following points:
≥Remove  the  tape  before  starting  to  use  the  unit  under
conditions  which  may  be  conducive  to  the  formation  of
condensation.
≥Before inserting the tape, set the power switch to ON, and
check  that  the  HUMID  display  has  not  lighted  in  the
viewfinder.

To  ensure  safety,  the  HUMID  display  remains  flashing  and
the  head  drum  is  rotated  for  80  minutes  after  the
condensation detection has been released.
During this period, none of the control buttons will operate.
Condensation
Use  the  AY-DVCL  cleaning  cassette  when  it  is  necessary  to  clean
the heads.
Since  the  video  heads  may  be  damaged  if  the  proper
directions  for  using  cleaning  cassette  are  not  followed,  read
the  handling  instructions  which  accompany  the  cleaning
tape prior to use.
Cleaning the heads
≥Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt.
≥Use  a  lens  cleaner  available  on  the  market  to  wipe  the
lens.
≥Never wipe the mirror under any circumstances.
If dirt or dust has adhered to the mirror, blow it away using
an air blower available on the market.
Cleaning inside the viewfinder
Smear
This  may  occur  when  extremely  bright  subjects  are  shot.
The  higher  the  electronic  shutter  speed,  the  more  this
phenomenon is liable to occur.
Concerning phenomena
inherent to CCD cameras Replacing the backup battery
The  backup  battery  is  mounted  in  the  unit  prior  to  the  unit’s
shipment from the plant.
When the backup battery is used up and the power switch is
set  to  ON,  the  BACKUP  BATTERY  EMPTY  message
appears in the viewfinder for 5 seconds.
After  consulting  your  dealer,  replace  the  old  backup  battery
with  a  new  one  (CR2032  or  BR2032).    After  replacing  the
battery, press the backup battery cover firmly into place until
a  click  is  heard.    For  details  on  the  battery  position,  refer  to
“Parts and their functions” (pages 6 and 7).
Error codes
When  an  error  has  occurred  in  the  unit  for  some  reason  or  other,
one  of  the  error  codes  shown  on  the  right  will  be  displayed  in  the
viewfinder.Code No.Description
04 Pinch solenoid trouble
08 Cleaning solenoid trouble
0B Supply reel trouble
0C Take-up reel trouble
0D Capstan trouble
0E Head cylinder trouble
0F Loading trouble 
						

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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Power requirements:DC 12V (11.0V to 17.0V)
Power consumption:17W
Operating temperature:0 to 40 C
Storage temperature:–20 to +60 C
Operating humidity:Less than 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time:Approx.  120  min.  (continuous  recording  time  using  the
TRIMPAC14 made by Anton Bauer)
Dimensions:123(W) x 190(H) x 292(D) mm (excluding grip)
Weight:Approx. 3 kg (main unit only)
[CAMERA UNIT]
Pickup device:1/2-inch IT type CCD (410,000 pixels)
System:RGB 3-CCD system
Total number of pixels:811(H) x 508(V)
Number of effective pixels:768(H) x 494(V)
Spectral system:f/1.4 prism system
Internal filters:1: 3200K (clear)
2: 5600K + 1/8N
3: 5600K
4: 5600K + 1/64ND
Quantizing:10 bits, non-linear
Sampling frequency:14.31818 MHz (4 fsc)
Digital signal processing:28.63636 MHz (8 fsc)
Horizontal drive frequency:28.63636 MHz (8 fsc)
Programmable gain:3  positions  (L,  M  and  H)  selected  from  0,  3,  6,  9,  12,  15,  18,
21, 24, 30, 36 dB
Shutter speedPreset: 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
Variable: 1/60.3 to 1/250.0
Lens mount:Bayonet type
Sensitivity:f/11 (2000 lux)
Minimum subject brightness:0.5 lux (at f/1.4 + 36 dB)
Video S/N ratio:62 dB (standard)
Horizontal resolution:Over 800 lines (at center) (CAM OUT connector)
Registration:Less than 0.05% (total area, lens distortion excluded)
Geometric distortion:Negligible (lens distortion excluded) indicates safety information. 
						

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Video system
[VTR UNIT]
Recording format:DV format
Sampling frequencyY: 13.5 MHz
PB/PR: 3.375 MHz
Quantizing:8 bits
Audio system
Tape transport system
Recording format:Digital PCM stereo recording
16 bits (48 kHz/2 channels)
12 bits (32 kHz/2 channels)
Frequency response:20 Hz to 20 kHz (at 48 kHz)
Tape format:DV standard cassettes
Tape speed:18.812 mm/sec.
Maximum recording time:270 min.
DV 1394 (4 pins):IEEE1394 input/output
DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male):DC 12V (DC 11 to 17V)
DC OUT (4 pins):DC  12V  (DC  11  to  17V),  max.  1A  (DC  7V,  max.  1A  output
also available)
LENS (multi-connector, 12 pins)
EVF (multi-connector, 20 pins)
Other
[CONNECTOR SECTION]
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR x 2, 3 pins):LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switching system
MIC: -40, -50, -60 dBu menu-selectable
LINE: -6, 0, +4 dBu menu-selectable
MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported
MIC IN (XLR x 2, 3 pins):MIC/MIC+48V switching system
MIC: -40, -50, -60 dBu menu-selectable
MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported (menu-selectable)
GEN LOCK IN (BNC):1.0 V
P-P, 75 ≠
Input
CAMERA OUT (BNC):1.0 VP-P, 75 ≠
VIDEO OUT (BNC):1.0 V
P-P, 75 ≠
S-VIDEO OUT (S connector)Y signal: 1.0 V
P-P, 75 ≠
C signal: 0.286 V
P-P, 75 ≠
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 (RCA x 2):–6 dBu, low impedance, unbalanced
PHONE OUT (stereo mini jack):–30 to -80 dBu
Output
Specifications 
						

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Specifications
[VIEWFINDER]
(Optional accessory AJ-VF10P)
CRT:1.5-inch high-resolution monochrome CRT
Video system:525i/59.94 Hz
External controlsControls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING
Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/ OFF
[ACCESSORIES]
≥
Battery holder (already installed on unit) for Anton Bauer products
≥
Microphone
≥
Tripod plate
[RELATED EQUIPMENT]
Power supply-related products
Battery packs:AU-BP402, AJ-BP490
Battery chargers:AJ-B425 (for charging the AU-BP402 battery pack)
AJ-B450  (for  charging  the  AU-BP402  and  the  AU-BP490
battery pack)
Battery case:AU-M402H
AC adapter:AJ-B75
Audio products
Microphone kit:AJ-MC700P
Microphone holder:AJ-MH700P
Wireless mic receiver:WX-RJ700
Camera attachment:WX-ZJ770
Maintenance products
Cleaning tape:AY-DVCL
Soft carrying case:AJ-SC900
Rain cover:SHAN-RC700
Shoulder strap:VFC2588 (service part) 
						

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