Panasonic AG-DVC20P Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Camera-Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH S0406T0 -F @ Printed in Japan VQT0S55... - Page 2 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws.” CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
AG-DVC20P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. - Page 5 Important Safeguards 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safeguards ... 4 Before using Standard Accessories... 7 Optional Accessories ... 7 Parts identification and handling... 7 Lens cap and grip belt ... 9 Attaching the shoulder strap ... 9 Using the LCD monitor ... 9 Using the viewfinder ... 10 Power supply ... -
Page 7: Before Using
Before using Standard Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adapter, DC input lead, AC mains lead 2) Battery pack -10-, -11- 3) Remote control, coin-type battery (CR2025) 4) Lens cap 5) Digital video head cleaner -36- 6) Shoulder strap Optional Accessories... - Page 8 (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (13) Eyecup -38- (14) Viewfinder -10- -38- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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Page 9: Lens Cap And Grip Belt
Lens cap and grip belt ª Attach the lens cap To protect the lens surface, attach the lens cap. ª Adjust the grip belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. Detach the tip of the grip belt. Adjust the length. -
Page 10: Using The Viewfinder
Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time ( -11- ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adapter, then the battery will not get charged. -
Page 11: Charging Time And Recordable Time
ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. ª Removing the battery While pushing the [PUSH] button, slide the battery to remove it. ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. Before using Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a... -
Page 12: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
Inserting/removing a cassette Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. ≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. After the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the cassette. ≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes. -
Page 13: Turning The Camera On
Turning the camera on When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. -
Page 14: Switching The Language
Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to Press the [MENU] button. MENU ≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode switch is displayed. -
Page 15: Setting Date And Time
Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the item to be set. Then press the [3] or [4] button to set the desired value. -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT ZOOM ¥ A.DUB /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP VAR. - Page 17 ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of camera-recorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the coin-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].) Setting on the camera: Set [SETUP] >>...
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Page 18: Record Mode
Record mode Check before recording Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the camera-recorder. ª Holding the camera-recorder for recording Normal recording. -
Page 19: Recording On A Tape
≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. -
Page 20: Zoom In/Out Function
Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10koptically. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T]. 10tW ≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the camera-recorder by hand, we recommend using the image... -
Page 21: Recording Yourself
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.) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. -
Page 22: Soft Skin Mode
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. Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears. Press the [4 Record mode... -
Page 23: Recording Images For Wide-Screen Tvs
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. -
Page 24: Recording In Natural Colors (White Balance)
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. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS... -
Page 25: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. -
Page 26: Playback Mode
Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. CAMERA Operate with cursor buttons. 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 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. -
Page 27: Variable-Speed Search Function
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. Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the remote control. Press the [π] or [∫] button to vary the speed. -
Page 28: Edit Mode
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. -
Page 29: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
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) Connect the camera-recorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. -
Page 30: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. Insert an external microphone securely into the [EXT MIC] terminal as far as it will go. Find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press the [;] button on the remote control. -
Page 31: Menu
Menu Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -23- [REC SPEED] -19- [BLANK SEARCH] -19- [WIND CUT] -22- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCE]... -
Page 32: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. ≥The camera-recorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape. ≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/TIME] button on the remote control. -
Page 33: Others
Others Indications Various functions and the camera-recorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) Standard Play mode (Recording speed mode) -
Page 34: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the camera-recorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Functions Conditions which disable the functions ≥Image stabilizer ≥When the color night view function is used ≥Backlight ≥When the iris/gain is set... - Page 35 Recording 1: Recording does not start although power is supplied to the camera-recorder and the cassette is correctly inserted. • Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed.
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Page 36: Cautions For Use
Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed. • Turn off the power to the camera-recorder. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adapter and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. - Page 37 When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, and perform recording and playback again. If normal playback can be performed, the heads are clean.
- Page 38 Do not throw old battery into fire. ≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. ≥If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
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Page 39: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms ª Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a pure white. The camera-recorder determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Camera-Recorder Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 1/4-inch digital video tape Recording/playback time: SP: 60 min; LP: 90 min (with AY-DVM63) Video Recording system: Digital component Television system: EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system: PCM digital recording... - Page 41 Memo...
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