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General Specifications| supply voltage | DC 7.2/7.9 V |
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| power consumption | 6.8 W (viewfinder) |
| operating temperature | 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C) |
| operating humidity | 10% to 85% (no condensation) |
| weight | 3.660 lb (1.69 kg) |
Camera Specifications| pick-up device | 1/3-inch interline transfer type CCD x 3 |
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| picture elements total | 410, 000 pixels |
| lens | Leica DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer |
| optical color separation | prism system |
| filter diameter | 72 mm |
VTR Specifications| tape used | 6.35 mm wide metal tape (mini DV cassette) |
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| recorded audio signals | PCM digital recording 16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels |
| tape speed | SP mode: 18.812 mm/sec. |
Audio Specifications| sampling frequency | 48 kHz/32 kHz |
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| quantizing | 16 bits/12 bits |
| frequency characteristics | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Connectors| video in/out | RCA x 1, analog composite input/output, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω |
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| s-video in/out | DIN 4pin x 1, Y/C separate signal input/output, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75Ω |
| audio in/out | RCA x 2 (CH1, CH2), Input: 316 mV, high impedance, Output: 316 mV, 600Ω |
Equipment| LCD monitor | 3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 200, 000 pixels |
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| viewfinder | 0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 180, 000 pixels |
| internal microphone | stereo microphone |
AC Adapter| power source | 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
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| power consumption | 18 W |
| dimensions | 2-13/16" x 1-13/16" x 4-5/8" (70 x 44.5 x 116 mm) |
Weight and Dimensions| weight with battery and cassette | 4.189 lb (1.90 kg) |
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| dimensions | 5-1/2" x 6-5/16" x 14-3/8" (139 x 160 x 364 mm) |
| AC adapter weight | 0.35 Ib (0.16 kg) |
Provides essential safety warnings and cautions for operating the equipment.
Details instructions for safe operation, cleaning, attachments, and environment.
Covers grounding, lightning protection, power lines, and electrical hazards.
Lists and illustrates essential accessories like batteries, adapters, cables, and remote controls.
Advises on preventing water/moisture damage, magnetic field interference, and chemical exposure.
Explains battery characteristics, disposal, terminal protection, and LCD monitor care.
Provides recommendations for storing the camera, battery, and cassette tapes to maintain functionality.
Identifies and describes the primary buttons, switches, and indicators on the camera body.
Details function switches, dials, and buttons for camera setup and operation.
Explains the AWB, IRIS, FOCUS switches, dials, and buttons for image control.
Covers function buttons like AUTO, USER, ND FILTER, and audio/accessory connections.
Describes the operation lever functions and various input/output connectors.
Details zoom controls, recording start/stop, REC CHECK, and audio adjustment buttons.
Explains the OPEN button, LCD monitor, RESET, SHUTTER, SPEED SEL, and audio input switches.
Covers counter functions, memory stop mode, mode check, zebra pattern, and OIS button.
Introduces the remote control unit and its basic buttons like OSD, DATE/TIME, and START/STOP.
Details remote control buttons for VCR operation, search, and menu navigation.
Instructions for installing the battery and configuring remote control unit settings.
Step-by-step guide for charging the camera's accessory battery using the AC adapter.
Procedures for attaching and detaching the battery from the camera.
Instructions for connecting the camera recorder to AC power.
Guide on inserting cassette tapes and preventing accidental erasure of recordings.
Instructions for adjusting the hand strap for a comfortable grip.
Guidance on attaching the shoulder strap for secure carrying.
Steps for attaching and securing the lens hood to the camera lens.
Instructions on adjusting the viewfinder for optimal viewing and image settings.
Covers attaching the eye cup and operating the LCD monitor for viewing.
Details how to adjust color level, brightness, and contrast for the LCD monitor.
Guide to setting the internal calendar, time, and user-defined bits for recording.
Instructions for recharging the internal battery that stores date and time settings.
Explains how to set shutter speeds, including standard, synchro scan, and lighting considerations.
Details the slow shutter mode functionality and synchro scan settings for specific shooting scenarios.
Step-by-step guide for manually adjusting and storing white balance settings.
Instructions for adjusting black balance and utilizing the Auto Tracking White function.
Guide on how to record custom information (user's bit) onto the sub-code track.
Instructions for setting the initial value of the time code for recording.
Describes the purpose of scene files and lists factory-default shooting setting configurations.
Instructions on how to change and save custom scene file settings, including naming.
Explains how to navigate and operate the camera's setting menus for customization.
Overview of the structure and categories of setting menus available in camera and VCR modes.
Detailed explanation of settings available within the Scene File menu for image adjustment.
Details the settings available in the Camera Setup menu, including aspect ratio and color bars.
Explains settings related to gain, ATW, zoom, iris, and user-assignable buttons.
Describes settings for auto operations and playback functions, including END SEARCH.
Details playback audio output settings and recording setup options for speed and audio.
Explains time code generation, recording, preset values, and user bit settings.
Covers intermittent recording settings and audio input/output configurations.
Details display settings for zebra patterns, markers, OSD, date/time, and meters.
Explains settings for remote control, DV control, and tally lamps.
Covers beep sound, clock set, time shift, tape protect, user files, and hour meter settings.
Illustrates and explains various indicators and status displays in camera and VCR modes.
Shows and explains display elements specific to the VCR mode, like search numbers and iris.
A table showing which display items can be shown based on menu settings.
Guide on connecting external video and audio sources, including microphone setup.
Essential checks before shooting and basic shooting procedures using START/STOP.
Covers face-to-face shooting, index recording, USER buttons, and intermittent recording.
Instructions and considerations for performing automatic backup recording to external components.
Explains the 30P, 24P, and 24P advanced progressive shooting modes.
Details normal playback, tape blank search, variable speed search, and index search functions.
How to identify and resolve condensation issues inside the camera recorder.
Information on cleaning dirty video heads and recommended maintenance.
Addresses common problems related to power, battery life, and recording failures.
Solves issues with focusing, audio dubbing, time code display, and image clarity.
Covers audio playback problems, cassette ejection issues, remote control malfunction, and rattling sounds.
Guidelines for cleaning the camera body and maintaining the viewfinder's cleanliness.
Lists general specs, dimensions, weight, and details about the lens and optical system.
Details video/audio formats, connectors, AC adapter, and optional accessories.
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