Panasonic AGDVC20P - 3 CCD DV CAMCORDER Operating Instructions Manual - Important Safeguards

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    Operating instructions camera-recorder model no. Ag- p before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. English f1105t0 -f @ printed in japan vqt???? Dvc20_eng.Book 1 ページ 2005年10月31日 月曜日 午前10時36分.

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    2 important “unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws.” the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the prese...

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    3 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...

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    4 important safeguards (continued) 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 electric...

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    5 contents important safeguards ......................................................... 3 before using standard accessories......................................................... 6 optional accessories .......................................................... 6 parts identification and handling...

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    Before using 6 before using standard accessories the followings are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) ac adapter, dc input lead, ac mains lead -9- 2) battery pack -9-, -10- 3) remote control, button-type battery -15- 4) lens cap -8- 5) digital video head cleaner -35- 6) shoulder strap -...

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    Before using 7 (13) eyecup -37- (14) viewfinder -9- , -37- (15) lcd monitor -8- , -37- (16) lcd monitor open button [push open] -8- (17) reset button -32- , -35- (18) eyepiece corrector knob -9- (19) speaker -25- (20) smart accessory shoes ≥the external stereo microphone (optional), etc. Can be atta...

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    Before using 8 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. 1 detach the tip of the grip belt. 2 adjust the length. 3 reattach the grip belt. Attaching the shoulder s...

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    Before using 9 using the viewfinder ª using the viewfinder 1 pull out the viewfinder and turn it upward/downward by pinching the viewfinder extension knob. ª adjusting the field of view 1 adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob. ≥you can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from t...

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    Before using 10 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. Charging time and recordable time the times sh...

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    Before using 11 inserting/removing a cassette 1 slide the [open/eject] lever and open the cassette cover. ≥when the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 2 after the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the cassette. ≥when inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figur...

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    Before using 12 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 1 set the [off/on] switch to [on]. ≥the power lamp lights u...

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    Before using 13 switching the language you can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 set [language] >> select the desired language. Using the menu screen for each individual menu, please refer to -30- . 1 press the [menu] button. ≥the menu corresponding to the mode selected...

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    Before using 14 setting date and time if the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥set to tape recording mode. 1 set [basic] >> [clock set] >> [yes]. 2 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. ≥th...

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    Before using 15 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. (1) date/time button [date/time] -31- (2) on-screen display button [osd] -26- (3) record button [ ¥rec] -28- (4) audio dubbing...

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    Before using 16 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 butto...

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    Record mode 17 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 recordi...

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    Record mode 18 ª recording mode you can switch the tape recording mode. ≥set to tape recording/playback mode. 1 set [basic] or [advance] >> [rec speed] >> [sp] or [lp]. If the lp mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the sp mode, but some functions will be disabled. ≥we recommend us...

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    Record mode 19 zoom in/out function you can zoom in up to 10 koptically. ≥set to tape recording mode. 1 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]. ≥when zooming in and taki...

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    Record mode 20 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.) 1 rotate t...

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    Record mode 21 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. 1 press the [enter] button until the icon 1 appears. 2 press the [ 4] button to select the soft skin icon [ ]. ª to ...

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    Record mode 22 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. 1 set [adva...

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    Record mode 23 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. 1 set the [auto/manual/focus] switch to [man...

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    Record mode 24 manual focus adjustment if auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥set to tape recording mode. 1 set the [auto/manual/focus] switch to [manual]. 2 set the [auto/manual/focus] switch to [focus]. ≥the mnl and the manual focus indication [mf]...

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    Playback mode 25 playback mode playing back tape ≥set to tape playback mode. 1 operate with cursor buttons. 1/;: playback/pause 6: rewind/review playback (reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 5: fast forward/cue playback (reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) ∫: stop ≥during cue/review playback...

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    Playback mode 26 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. 1 press the [var. Search] button on the remote control. 2 press the [ π] or [∫] button to...

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    Edit mode 27 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 d...

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    Edit mode 28 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) 1 connect t...

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    Edit mode 29 audio dubbing you can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. ≥set to tape playback mode. 1 insert an external microphone securely into the [ext mic] terminal as far as it will go. 2 find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press the [ ;] button on the remote control. 3 ...

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    Menu 30 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] -22- [rec speed] -18- [blank search] -18- [wind cut] -21- [clock set] -14- 2) [advance] ...

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    Menu 31 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 t...

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    Others 32 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. (wh...

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    Others 33 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. Before requesting repair (problems and solutions) power/body 1: the camera-recor...

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    Others 34 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. ( -11- ) • is the tape wound to ...

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    Others 35 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 aga...

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    Others 36 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, th...

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    Others 37 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. ª about the ac adapter ≥if the battery is w...

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    Others 38 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...

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    Specifications 39 specifications specifications camera-recorder recording format: mini dv (consumer-use digital video sd format) tape used: 6.35 mm digital video tape recording/playback time: sp: 80 min; lp: 120 min (with dvm80) video recording system: digital component television system: eia standa...

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