Panasonic POVCAM AG-MDC10G User manual

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Operating Instructions/Bedienungsanleitung/Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso/Instrucciones de funcionamiento/取扱説明書
Compact Camera Head/Kompakter Kamerakopf
Tête de caméra compacte/Testa camera compatta
Cabezal de cámara compacto/ コンパクトカメラヘッド
Model No. AG-MDC10G
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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sie für späteres Nachschlagen auf.
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WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
keep this equipment away from all liquids.
Use and store only in locations which are not
exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing
liquids, and do not place any liquid containers
on top of the equipment.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and
annoying interference, use the recommended
accessories only.
CAUTION:
Do not lift the unit while the tripod is attached.
When the tripod is attached, its weight will
also affect the unit, possibly causing the unit
to break and hurting the user. To carry the unit
while the tripod is attached, take hold of the
tripod.
Read this first!
The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.
indicates safety information.
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CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not
install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or any other confined space.
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard
due to overheating, ensure that curtains
and any other materials do not obstruct the
ventilation.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the
skin for long periods of time when in use.
Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered
if the high temperature parts of this unit are
in direct contact with the skin for long periods
of time. When using the equipment for long
periods of time, make use of the tripod.
indicates safety information.
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E-3
indicates safety information.
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and
the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral
devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ENGLISH
EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
1. Applicable standards and operating environment
The apparatus is compliant with:
• standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and
• electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4
2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards
<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
• The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be
connected to the apparatus.
• The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.
<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.
• Video signal connecting cables
Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial
Digital Interface).
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals.
• Audio signal connecting cables
If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio
signals.
• Other connecting cables (IEEE1394, USB)
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.
• When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.
• If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.
3. Performance level
The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.
However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an
area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.).
In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the
following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:
1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.
2. Change the direction of the apparatus.
3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.
4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.
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This camera head is for use with the AG-MDR15 memory card portable recorder only. It cannot be
connected to any device other than the AG-MDR15.
Note concerning illustrations in these instructions
• Illustrations (such as the camera head, other devices) in these operating instructions may differ slightly
from the actual devices.
References
• References are shown as (Page E-00).
• Model names, company names, and product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Wiring, attaching and detaching require technical skills and experience. To ensure safety, ask the dealer
from whom you purchased the product to perform these tasks.
Also, make sure the camera head option cable is securely connected. See page E-9 for details.
Contents
Read this first! ........................................... E-1
Operating precautions ............................... E-6
Cleaning ...................................................... E-7
Accessories ................................................ E-8
Optional accessories ................................. E-8
Description of parts ................................... E-8
Connecting to the AG-MDR15
portable recorder ................................ E-9
Shooting .................................................... E-10
Troubleshooting ....................................... E-13
Specifications ........................................... E-14
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Operating precautions
The camera head becomes warm during usage.
This is not a defect.
Do not allow any water to get into the unit when
using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.
• Failure to heed this caution will cause the unit to
malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage).
The unit should be used as far as possible from
sources of magnetism and electromagnetism
(cell phones, microwave ovens, TVs, game
machines, etc.).
• If the unit is operated on top of or close to a TV,
the electromagnetism can cause distortion of
audio and video.
• Strong magnetism from speakers, large motors, etc. can
cause recordings to be lost and video to be distorted.
• Electromagnetic waves emitted from digital
circuits, including microcomputers, can impact
each other, causing distortion of audio and video.
• If the camera head is so adversely affected that it
does not operate normally, remove the recorder
AC adaptor, reconnect it and turn the power on
again.
As much as possible, avoid using the unit
close to radio towers and high-voltage lines.
• If used close to these places, radio waves and
high voltage can adversely affect recorded audio
and video.
If using the unit at the beach or any place that
is sandy or dusty, take care that sand and dust
do not get inside the unit or on its terminals.
Do not allow the unit to get wet with salt water,
etc.
• Sand and dust can damage the unit.
• If the unit has come in contact with salt water,
wipe with a cloth that has been well wrung out,
then wipe with a dry cloth.
While the camera head and recorder are
connected, do not carry them by holding only
the camera head or cable.
• A strong load may be applied to the camera head
or cable, resulting in damage.

Operating precautions (continued)
Cleaning
When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.
Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera head and/or cause the surface finish to peel off.
Cleaning procedure
1.Before proceeding, disconnect the camera had option cable from the camera head.
2. Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera had with a cloth
moistened with neutral detergent and then use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture.
3. Use a cloth moistened in ethanol for disinfection and thoroughly wrung out to remove dust and dirt from
the recorder.
4.Be sure to thoroughly dry the recorder after cleaning it with ethanol for disinfection.
If insect sprays or other volatile substances are
being used in the area, take care that they do
not come in contact with the unit.
• These can warp the unit or cause the finish to
come off.
• Do not leave the unit in contact with rubber or
PVC products for extended periods of time.
After use, turn off the power of the recorder,
and then remove the camera head option cable.
Do not point the lens at the sun.
• Doing so may damage the parts inside.
Caution regarding laser beams
• The image sensor may be damaged if it is
subjected to light from a laser beam.
When using the unit in locations where laser
irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to
allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.
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• Lens cap
(attached to the camera head)
• Lens hood
(attached to the camera head)
See the right diagram for how to put on
and take off the lens hood.
• MC Protector (included)
To protect the lens, use the camera
with the MC protector attached to the
front of the lens hood.
• Camera head option cable
AG-C20003G (3 m (118-1/8 inches))
AG-C20020G (20 m (787-3/8 inches))
• Wide conversion lens
VW-W4307H-K (for high definition)
• Tele-conversion lens
VW-T4314H-K (for high definition)
• Remove the lens hood before attaching an
optional VW-T4314H-K tele-conversion lens or
VW-W4307H-K wide conversion lens.
• Attach the ND filter to the front of the lens
hood.
Accessories Description of parts
Optional accessories
Air inlet (Page E-11)
Built-in microphone
(Page E-11)
Lens
Lens hood
Camera head option cable
connector (Page E-9)
Tripod
mounting
hole
(Page E-11)
Take off Put on
Align indentations
Air outlet
(Page E-11)

■Camera head option cable connection
Be sure to turn off the power of the AG-MDR15 before connecting the camera head option cable.
Connecting to the AG-MDR15 portable recorder
Camera head option
cable (optional)
AG-MDR15
Camera head
• When the power of the AG-MDR15 is turned on after connection, the camera head power turns on and it
is ready for shooting.
■Camera head option cable removal
Be sure to turn off the power of the AG-MDR15 before removing the camera head option cable.
1 Turn the ring of the camera head option cable connector counter-clockwise to loosen it.
2 Hold the ring of the camera head option cable and pull it straight outwards.
1 Align the slit A on the connector of the camera head
option cable with the guide B of the camera cable
connector on the camera head or the recorder, and
insert the cable.
2 Turn the ring of the camera head option cable connector
clockwise to connect it.
Put on tightly so there is no looseness.
Camera head
option cable
Ring
Camera head AG-MDR15
A
B
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1 Press the [POWER] button of the AG-MDR15 for 2 seconds or longer
to turn on the power.
The shooting screen appears on the LCD monitor screen of the
AG-MDR15.
2 Press the [REC/PAUSE] button of the AG-MDR15 to start recording.
Press the [REC/PAUSE] button again to stop recording.
Shooting
■Main shooting operations
AUDIO MON/ADV
REC/
PAUSE
AUDIO MON/ADV
REC/
PAUSE
Zoom in
AG-MDR15
Zoom outShoot/stop
• See the operating instructions of the AG-MDR15 for shooting functions not shown above.
ALC
TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 00
ATW
0dB
112 min
PH 1080
60
F F5.6 Z00
AF 99
1
CH
2
CH
–RECP
CAM
24P 1/60

■Shooting by hand
When holding the camera head by hand for shooting, make sure that your hand does not cover the air
inlet, air outlet or built-in microphone.
Air outlet
Built-in microphone
Air inlet
■Mounting on a tripod
Attach the tripod to the camera head’s tripod mounting hole.
Tripod mounting
hole
• The tripod screw hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do not force the screw beyond this depth when attaching the
camera head to a tripod. You may damage the camera head if you use any screw other than 1/4-20UNC.
Shooting (continued)
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Beware of the following if fixing the camera head to something other than a tripod.
• Fix the camera head securely using the tripod mounting hole.
• Do not cover the camera head’s air inlet, air outlet or built-in microphone with the material that you use
for fixing the camera head.
• If you hold the camera head as shown in the examples below, the cable and connector will be
subjected to a large load and may be damaged.
Further, the cable may disconnect and the camera head may fall, or the camera head may hit a
surrounding object such as a wall, resulting in damage.
Holding or fixing by the cable only Suspending the camera head while holding
the cable only

Starting up
Power does not come on. • Make sure the camera head option cable is connected properly.
Refer to the connections on page E-9.
Unusual sound is heard. • Some operating sounds may be evident when powering on, switching
operation modes and zooming. Sounds in such cases do not necessarily
indicate a problem.
Shooting
Cannot start shooting. • Make sure the recorder’s operation mode is CAM mode.
With the recorder’s power off, connect the camera head option cable correctly,
and turn on the power. (Page E-9)
The CAM mode will not be established even when the camera head option
cable is connected while the recorder’s power is on.
Cannot focus automatically.
• Make sure the camera is in auto focus mode, where you can focus automatically.
• You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the subject into focus
in the auto focus mode. If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.
It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when:
āboth close and distant objects are to be shot
āshooting through a dirty window
āshooting in a dark place
āthere are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject
āthe subject is moving fast
āshooting a scene with minimal contrast
Video is distorted or not
recorded.
• Make sure the connection has been made to the recorder correctly. (Page E-9)
• Make sure the connection has been made to the recorder using the camera
head option cable. (Page E-8)
Troubleshooting
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[General specifications]
<When connected to AG-MDR15>
Supply voltage
 DC8V–9V(unit:suppliedbyAG-MDR15)
Power consumption 3.5 W
indicates safety information.
Allowable operating temperature
 0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)
Allowable operating humidity
10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Weight
 275g(0.61lb)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
 53.5mm×56mm×123.8mm
(2-1/8inches×2-1/4inches×4-7/8inches)
(excluding the projection part)
Image sensor
1/4.1-typeMOSsolid-stateimagesensor(×3)
 (3MOSprogressive)
Pixel count
 Numberofeffectivepixels:
Approx. 2.51 megapixels × 3
Lens
 Opticalimagestabilizerlens,
Focal length：f=4.0mmto48mm
Fvalue=1.8(WIDE)–2.8(TELE)
 35mmequivalent:40.8mmto490mm(16:9)
Filter diameter
 43mm
Zoom
12 × motorized
Digital 2 ×, 5 ×, 10 × (set in the menu)
 When[SYSTEMFREQ]issetto[59.9Hz]:
 1080/60ior720/60poperationonly
 When[SYSTEMFREQ]issetto[50Hz]:
 1080/50ior720/50poperationonly
Color separation optical system
Prism system
ND filter
 Linkedtoiris,automaticon/off
Shortest shooting distance
 Approx.0.9m
Gain settings
 0dBto+34dB(1-dB-stepvariable)
Color temperature settings
 ATW,3200Kpresetting,5600Kpresetting,W.set
Specifications
(Continued on the next page)

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Shutter speed
When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz]
Preset
60i/60P mode:
1/60 (Standard), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 seconds
30P mode:
1/30, 1/50 (Standard), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 seconds
24P mode:
1/24, 1/50 (Standard), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 seconds
Synchro scan
60i/60P mode:
1/60.0 to 1/250.0 seconds
30P mode:
1/30.0 to 1/250.0 seconds
24P mode:
1/24.0 to 1/250.0 seconds
Slow shutter speed
60i/60P mode:
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds
30P mode:
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 seconds
24P mode:
1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds
When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz]
Preset
50i/50P mode:
1/50 (Standard), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000 seconds
25P mode:
1/25, 1/50 (Standard), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 seconds
Synchro scan
50i/50P mode:
1/50.0 to 1/250.0 seconds
25P mode:
1/25.0 to 1/250.0 seconds
Slow shutter speed
50i/50P mode:
1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 seconds
25P mode:
1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds
Minimum subject luminance
Approx. 1 lx
(with slow shutter speed of 1/2, gain 34 dB)
Specifications (continued)

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【Video output】
Recording format (Recording mode & resolution)
(Recording with AG-MDR15 unit)
 When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz]
PH mode:
1080/60i,1080/30P (over 60i),
1080/24P (Native recording),
720/60P, 720/30P (over 60P),
720/24P (Native recording)
HA mode:
1080/60i
HG mode:
1080/60i
HE mode:
1080/60i
When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz]
PH mode:
1080/50i, 1080/25P (over 50i),
720/50P, 720/25P (over 50P),
HA mode:
1080/50i
HG mode:
1080/50i
HE mode:
1080/50i
【Recorder connector terminal】
20-pin custom interface
(connects to AG-MDR15)
【Audio input】
Built-in microphone: Stereo microphone
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated
collection points,where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
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DEUTSCH
G-1
VORSICHT:
Nur das empfohlene Zubehör verwenden, um
die Gefahr von Feuer und elektrischem Schlag
sowie Störungen auszuschalten.
VORSICHT:
Tragen Sie den Kamerakopf bei Befestigung
an einem Stativ auf keinen Fall, indem Sie den
Kamerakopf ergreifen. Wenn ein Stativ am
Kamerakopf befestigt ist, kann das zusätzliche
Gewicht des Stativs anderenfalls einen Bruch
des Kamerakopfes verursachen, so dass die
Gefahr von Verletzungen besteht. Ergreifen Sie
daher unbedingt stets das Stativ, um den daran
befestigten Kamerakopf zu tragen.
WARNUNG:
• Zur Reduzierung der Gefahr eines Brands
oder elektrischen Schlags dieses Gerät weder
Nässe noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.
• Zur Reduzierung der Gefahr eines Brands oder
elektrischen Schlags muss dieses Gerät von allen
Flüssigkeiten ferngehalten werden. Vermeiden sie
gebrauch und lagerung des gerätes an orten, an
denen die gefahr besteht, dass es mit flüssigkeiten
betropft oder bespritzt wird, und stellen sie keine
flüssigkeitsbehälter auf das gerät.
Bitte lesen! ist die Sicherheitsinformation.
Das Typenschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes.

G-2
VORSICHT:
Um eine ausreichende Belüftung zu
gewährleisten, dieses Gerät nicht in einem
Bücherregal, Einbauschrank oder an einem
anderen engen Platz aufstellen.
Um einen Brand oder elektrischen Schlag
ausgelöst durch Überhitzing zu vermeiden
sicherstellen, dass die Ventilationsöffnungen
im Gehäuse nicht durch Vorhänge oder andere
Materialien blockiert werden.
Bitte lesen! (Fortsetzung)
VORSICHT:
Die Einheit bei längerem Gebrauch nicht direkt
mit der Haut berühren.
Verbrennungen durch niedrige Temperaturen
sind möglich, wenn die heißen Komponenten
dieser Einheit für lange Zeit in direktem
Hautkontakt stehen.
Bei längerer Verwendung der Ausrüstung das
Stativ einsetzen.
ist die Sicherheitsinformation.