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Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC7P Operating Instructions
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Recording in Special Situations
1
Repeatedly slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch ?downwards from the [MANUAL]
position until a desired mode [ ], [ ], [ ],
[ ] or [ ] appears.
OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears. (Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposures under
specific recording situations.
Recording in Natural Colors
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
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Recording in Special Situations
1
Repeatedly slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch ?downwards from the [MANUAL]
position until a desired mode [ ], [ ], [ ],
[ ] or [ ] appears.
OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears. (Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposures under
specific recording situations.
Recording in Natural Colors
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
2Press the [PUSH] Dial...")
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Adjusting White Balance Manually
1
Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the
entire screen becomes white.
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
OThe [MNL] Indication appears. White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of
light and makes adjustment so that the white color will
become pure white. The Camera Recorder
determines the hue of light that it receives through the
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Adjusting White Balance Manually
1
Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the
entire screen becomes white.
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
OThe [MNL] Indication appears. White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of
light and makes adjustment so that the white color will
become pure white. The Camera Recorder
determines the hue of light that it receives through the
Lens and White Balance Sensor,...")
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL]. It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >until the Shutter Speed
Indication appears.
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to adjust the shutter
speed.
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL]. It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >until the Shutter Speed
Indication appears.
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to adjust the shutter
speed.
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the
shutter speed...")
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Manual Focus Adjustment
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL]. Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
2Press the [FOCUS] Button C.
OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3Turn the Focus Ring 7o adjust the focus.
In the following cases, the Focus Ring cannot be
used.
OWhen the Menu Screen is displayed.
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Manual Focus Adjustment
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL]. Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
2Press the [FOCUS] Button C.
OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3Turn the Focus Ring 7o adjust the focus.
In the following cases, the Focus Ring cannot be
used.
OWhen the Menu Screen is displayed.
OWhen you...")
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Picture Effect Functions
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [P.EFFECT] >> a desired Picture
Effect.
OIf the Camera Recorder is turned off, this setting
is cancelled. 1) Negative Mode [NEGA]
OThe colors of the recorded image are inverted as
seen in a negative.
2) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
OIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like the
color of old pictures.
3) Monotone Mode [MONO]
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Picture Effect Functions
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [P.EFFECT] >> a desired Picture
Effect.
OIf the Camera Recorder is turned off, this setting
is cancelled. 1) Negative Mode [NEGA]
OThe colors of the recorded image are inverted as
seen in a negative.
2) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
OIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like the
color of old pictures.
3) Monotone Mode [MONO]
OIt records a monotone image....")
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Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES]. You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for
recording.
OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >to select the [MNL
(AGC*, NO-AGC)].
OThe Microphone Level Meter appears.
OAGC* : Auto Gain Control
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Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES]. You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for
recording.
OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >to select the [MNL
(AGC*, NO-AGC)].
OThe Microphone Level Meter appears.
OAGC* : Auto Gain Control
OFor other notes concerning this item, see...")
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CAMERAVCR
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CAMERAVCRMODE
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Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately
after the recording.
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch bto [ON].
2Press the [MODE] Button _.
OThe [VCR] Lamp `lights up.
3Press the [6] Button Dto rewind the tape.
ORewind the tape to the point where you want to
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OFF ON
CAMERAVCR
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CAMERAVCRMODE
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Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately
after the recording.
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch bto [ON].
2Press the [MODE] Button _.
OThe [VCR] Lamp `lights up.
3Press the [6] Button Dto rewind the tape.
ORewind the tape to the point where you want to
start playback.
OWhen the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding
stops...")
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1During playback, press the [1] Button F.
OThe [1a!] Indication appears.
1Press the [1] Button x.
2Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the
Remote Controller.
OThe [?!] or ["?] Indication appears.
OWhen the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.
When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion
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1During playback, press the [1] Button F.
OThe [1a!] Indication appears.
1Press the [1] Button x.
2Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the
Remote Controller.
OThe [?!] or [\"?] Indication appears.
OWhen the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.
When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.Scenes...")
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1Press the [1] Button x.
2Press the [;] Button u.
OThe playback image stops in the Still Playback
Mode.
3Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the
Remote Controller.
OWith each pressing of the [E] Button, still
pictures advance in the reverse direction. With
each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures
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1Press the [1] Button x.
2Press the [;] Button u.
OThe playback image stops in the Still Playback
Mode.
3Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the
Remote Controller.
OWith each pressing of the [E] Button, still
pictures advance in the reverse direction. With
each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures
advance in the forward direction. If either one of
the buttons continues to be...")
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Playback Zoom Function
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times
during playback.
OThe center of the image is enlarged to
approximately 2 times.
1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button
ron the Remote Controller.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
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Playback Zoom Function
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times
during playback.
OThe center of the image is enlarged to
approximately 2 times.
1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button
ron the Remote Controller.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
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MENU
SET
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Playback Digital Effect Functions
During playback, special digital effects can be added...")
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Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES]. You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for
recording.
OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >to select the [MNL
(AGC*, NO-AGC)].
OThe Microphone Level Meter appears.
OAGC* : Auto Gain Control
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-. AUTO:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is
adjusted automatically. The Microphone Level
Meter does not appear.
MNL (AGC):
The desired recording level can be set. AGC will
also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion
in the music.
MNL (NO-AGC):
AGC is not activated and so natural recording can
be performed. Adjust in such a way that the sound
will not be distorted at the maximum volume level.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to increase or decrease
the bars of the [GAIN] Indication.
OAdjust the [GAIN] value so that the last 3 Bars of
the [LEVEL (MIC)] will not light red.
(Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.)
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MIC LEVEL SETUP
PRESS MENU TO RETURN MODE AUTO MNL MNLŁ
(AGC)(NO–AGC)
(
dB) –30 0 +6Ł
GAIN |||||||||||–––
(dB) –30 0 +6Ł
LEVEL |||••••••••••
(MIC)
V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 32 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e OFF ON CAMERAVCR b CAMERAVCRMODE ` _ Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch bto [ON]. 2Press the [MODE] Button _. OThe [VCR] Lamp `lights up. 3Press the [6] Button Dto rewind the tape. ORewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. OWhen the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. To Stop Playback Press the [$] Button E. SEARCHD 4Press the [1] Button Fto start playback. OThe [!] Indication appears. BLCF ! FADEE $Adjusting the Sound VolumeUntil the [VOLUME] Indication appears, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial >. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After the adjustment, press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear. To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off a few seconds after the adjustment is finished. O The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Function. (-36-) OIf a cassette recorded with a copyright protection signal is played back, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG >
V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 33 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 1During playback, press the [1] Button F. OThe [1a!] Indication appears. 1Press the [1] Button x. 2Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the Remote Controller. OThe [?!] or ["?] Indication appears. OWhen the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction. When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction.Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button x. BLCF ?! Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back $Cue/Review Playback $Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast- forwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5a(slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3a(slow playback in LP Mode only), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10aand 20a. OOn the Remote Controller this function can be done by pressing the [VAR.SEARCH] and cursor buttons ([V,B]) . To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button F. ODuring Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show mosaic-pattern noise. OThe sound is muted during search even in the [a11] speed mode. If the [5] Button Gor [6] Button Dis pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback Aor Review Playback B. OIf the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it. W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG >SEARCH SEARCH G D Slow Motion Playback This Camera Recorder can play back at a slow speed. STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX SELECT – V STOP INDEXPLAY C/REW FF/ Bx kk A B 2Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to select a desired search speed.
V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 34 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 1Press the [1] Button x. 2Press the [;] Button u. OThe playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. 3Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the Remote Controller. OWith each pressing of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures advance in the forward direction. If either one of the buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button x. $Jog PlaybackBy turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) >of the Camera Recorder in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction. OIf the Camera Recorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camera Recorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Camera Recorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX SELECT – V STOP INDEXPLAY C/REW FF/ Bx u kk ;! BLANK W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG > Finding the End of Recording 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. (Blank Search Function) The Blank Search Function aids you locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly. OThe [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search. OApproximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camera Recorder switches to the Still Playback Mode. OIf there is no blank portion left on the Cassette, the Camera Recorder stops at the end of the tape.To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [$] Button. MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG > B
V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 35 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e $Photoshot Index Search Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera Recorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (-22-) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette. OIf [SCENEINDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] Sub- Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.) OIf the Camera Recorder is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is not recorded. OWith each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched. OSounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds. INDEX S 1 1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. 2Press the [MENU] Button B. 3Press the [9] Button or [:] Button lon the Remote Controller. MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG > B STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX SELECT – V STOP INDEXPLAY C/REW FF/ B ll STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX SELECT – V STOP INDEXPLAY C/REW FF/ B v x $Scene Index Search OWhen the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and searching of the subsequent scene marked with an index signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search, the indication changes from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-. OUp to 9 scene numbers can be selected. Continuous Index Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button lis pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1] Button xor the [$] Button v.) 1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE]. 2Press the [MENU] Button B. 3Press the [9] Button or [:] Button lon the Remote Controller.
V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 36 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. OThe center of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times. 1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button ron the Remote Controller. SELECT STORE OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEMjrj Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Picture Effects, which are used during recording, are obtained. To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the [OFF/ON] Button oto suspend or restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is paused temporarily, the selected effect’s indication flashes. To Cancel the Digital Effect Press the [SELECT] Button mon the Remote Controller and clear the digital effect indication.OThe Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote Controller during playback. OIf the [OFF/ON] Button ois pressed while Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button oagain will bring back the effect. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-. 1Press the [1] Button x. 2Press the [SELECT] Button mon the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect. OWhen the [SELECT] Button is pressed repeatedly, the digital effect selection changes. OThe same setting can be done using [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX SELECT – V STOP INDEXPLAY C/REW FF/ Bx SELECT STORE OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM m o 1Press the [1] Button x. 2Press the [SELECT] Button mon the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX SELECT – V STOP INDEXPLAY C/REW FF/ Bx SELECT STORE OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL VA R . SEARCHPB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM m n o 2Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button pon the Remote Controller. To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button ron the Remote Controller. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-. 3Press the Arrow Button (V,B, N, M) jon the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge. OSD COUNTERRESET TITLE – VOL +MULTI/ P-IN-PREC A.DUB PLAY C/REW FF/ B ZOOM DATE/ TIMEPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP p ZOOM 2t $Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 3Press the [STORE] Button nat the moment you want to save as a still picture. OThe [ ] or [ ] Indication appears, and the image is saved. MIXWIPE 4Press the [OFF/ON] Button oin the scene in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect. OThe scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect.
V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 37 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camera Recorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. OBefore connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camera Recorder and TV. After connecting the Camera Recorder and the TV as illustrated, start playback. To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button eon the Remote Controller. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-. OSDDATE/ TIMEPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOPe [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] VIDEO IN/OUTAUDIO L––R IN/OUTS-VIDEO IN/OUT 1 2 OUsing the AV Cable 1, make a connection with the TV. If the TV has an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video Cable 2, too.
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Audio Dubbing
You can add music or narration to the recorded
Cassette.
OIf the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed
with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound
is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original
sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.)
OAudio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording
done in LP Mode. (-18-)
To Cancel Audio Dubbing
Press the [;] Button uon the Remote Controller.
The Camera Recorder is in the Still Playback Mode
again.
To dub audio while listening to a pre-recorded
sound
When pausing the audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] on
the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is
automatically set to [ST2] and you can check the pre-
recorded sound. When a microphone is used for audio
dubbing, use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded
sound while dubbing the audio. (When using
headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT
SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT].) When the line input is
used, you can dub audio while listening to a pre-
recorded sound from the speaker.To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio
Dubbing
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].
ST1: It plays back only the original sound.
ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio
Dubbing.
MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the
sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP]
>> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].
2Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [A.DUB
INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].
OSet to [AV IN] when external device is used, and
to [MIC] when an external or built-in microphone
is used.
3Switch the Camera Recorder over to the Still
Playback Mode where you want to add new
sound.
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2Press the [PUSH] Dial >to select the [MNL
(AGC, NO-AGC)].
OThe Audio Level Meter appears.
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to increase or decrease
the bars of the [GAIN] Indication. OThe [AUDIO LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.
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PUSH
VOL/JOG
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4Press the [A.DUB] Button ion the Remote
Controller.
5To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button u
on the Remote Controller.
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V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 39 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Camera Recorder and the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures. 1AV Cable 2S-Video Cable OBe sure to press the [OSD] Button (-11-) on the Remote Controller prior to copying so that no indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-. Camera Recorder: 1Insert the recorded Cassette. Camera Recorder: Camera Recorder: 3Press the [1] Button to start playback. VCR: 4Start recording. 5Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording. 6Press the [$] Button to stop playback. VCR: 2Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure prevention tab. OIf various setups (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. 1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG > B [VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO OUT] [S-VIDEO OUT] 1 2 VIDEO IN/OUTAUDIO L––R IN/OUTS-VIDEO IN/OUT Recording the Contents of Other Equipment After connecting the Camera Recorder and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures. 1AV Cable 2S-Video CableCamera Recorder: 2Insert an unrecorded Cassette. Camera Recorder: Other Equipment: 4While pressing the [REC] Button h, press the [1] Button x. 5Press the [;] Button uor [$] Button vto stop recording. 6Press the Stop Button to stop playback. Other Equipment: 3Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback. [VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO OUT] [S-VIDEO OUT] 1 2 VIDEO IN/OUTAUDIO L––R IN/OUTS-VIDEO IN/OUT STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX – VOL + STOP INDEX MULTI/ P-IN-PREC A.DUB PLAY C/REW FF/ B v u x h
V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e 40 V V V V C C C C R R R R M M M M o o o o d d d d e e e e Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Camera Recorder with other digital video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, dubbing can be done in the digital format. 1 To Stop Dubbing Press the [;] Button or the [$] Button. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-. 1Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode. Player/Recorder: 2Press the [1] Button xto start playback. Recorder: 3While pressing the [REC] Button h, press the [1] Button x. ORecording starts. Player: STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV INDEX – VOL + STOP INDEX MULTI/ P-IN-PREC A.DUB PLAY C/REW FF/ Bx h