Panasonic AG-DVC30 specifications Checking the system operations, Inserting the cassette tape

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Checking the system operations (cont.)

Inserting the cassette tape

1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction

of the arrow, and open the cassette cover. When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder pops out automatically.

Cassette holder

OPEN/EJECT

1

Cassette cover

2 Insert the cassette tape.

4 Close the cassette cover after the cassette holder has been completely retracted.

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O Do not take hold of the cassette cover alone to insert or remove tapes.

Insert and remove cassette tapes after putting the camera-recorder down on a stable, flat surface or hold it with both hands to keep it stable.

O Do not forcibly push the cassette holder into place as this may cause malfunctioning.

O Wait until the cassette holder is completely retracted before closing the cassette cover.

Turning on the power

2

3 Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the cassette holder.

When the holder is closed properly, the cassette holder is retracted automatically.

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CAMERA

VCR

POWER

FF

ON M

O

O

 

DE

POWER lever

Hold down the white button and turn the POWER lever to the ON position.

The CAMERA (red) lamp lights, and the camera-recorder switches to shooting pause mode.

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Contents Digital Video Camera-Recorder For U.K. only Operating precaution Battery eject button Batterij verwijderknopRead this first Contents Contents Accessories Operating precautions AC adapter and batteryDo not drop the camera-recorder while carrying it Operating precautions Storage precautions BatteryCamera-recorder Cassette tapesConnecting the power cord Checking the system operationsGetting ready Connect the cords properly as shown in the figure aboveTurning on the power Checking the system operationsInserting the cassette tape Tape protection mode ShootingChecking what you have shot Rec checkTurning off the power Disconnecting the power cordRemoving the tape Adjusting the hand strap Attaching the handleAttaching the large eye-cup Coin screwWhen the handle is not attached When the handle is attachedAttaching the shoulder strap 16 ELens hood Cassette tapesRemoving the lens hood Attaching the lens hood Preventing accidental erasureDescription of parts Camera-recorderFor details, refer to the respective pages 18 EDescription of parts 19 E20 E Wireless remote control unit Shooting/volume controlsPlayback controls Battery Charging and recording times of accessory batteryCharging 22 EBattery MountingReturn the viewfinder to its original position 23 E Remote control unit Installing the battery Setting the remote control unitKeep the battery out of the reach of small children Setting procedureUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorViewfinder Diopter adjustment lever ViewfinderAdjusting the screen display Press the Menu button three times to exit the menu modeViewfinder 27 E Adjusting the calendar Time data2004 Turn the multi dial to set DECCharging the internal battery Time data29 E Setting the user’s bit Turn the multi dial to move to the UB Preset itemPress the multi dial to move 1 to YES Press the multi dial to move to the next digitPress the Menu button twice to exit the menu mode User’s bit is entered when the multi dial is pressed31 E Setting the time code Turn the multi dial to move to the TC Preset itemSpecifying the time code Turn the multi dial to specify the time codePress the Menu button when you finish setting the time code Time code is entered when the multi dial is pressedPress the Menu button two times to exit the menu mode 33 ERegular shooting Preparation and inspectionsShooting techniques for different targets Low-angle shootingSearching specific scenes Image search Zoom functionsShooting techniques for different targets Self-portrait shootingRecording the time stamp High-sensitivity shooting SNSWind noise reduction Vibration reduction functionMovie-like shooting Photo shots Zebra pattern Colour barsMarkers Video level detection area MarkersField and frame shooting Frame-by-frame shootingChanging the image size Images are recorded with the standard 43 aspect ratioUsing the User buttons One-touch zoomingBacklight compensation Function AE lock functionBackup recording Switching to manual modeFocusing Remember the following when you record backups of imagesShutter speed, iris and gain adjustments Shutter speed adjustmentShutter speed, iris and gain adjustments Iris and gain adjustmentsTurn the multi dial to select the F-number Iris F-numberWhite balance adjustments Setting the white balanceAuto white balance White balance adjustments Adjusting the white balance ManuallyAudio level adjustments Adjusting the mic input audio LevelPress the multi dial to move 1 to Manual 46 EAudio level adjustments Adjusting the headphone VolumeAudio levels of CH1 and CH2 are adjusted together Turn the multi dial to move to the Monitor Level itemPlay back the tape using the various function buttons Normal playbackPlaying back a tape Adjusting the volume Normal playbackChecking the shooting date Time Variable-speed playback Slow playbackFrame-feed playback Still-picture playbackSearch functions Variable-speed searchBlank search Press the 1 button to return to normal playback 51 EIndex signals Search functionsIndex search Photo indexCounter Counter display Counter memory functionTC XX XX XX UB XX XX XXConnecting external units HeadphonesDigital video equipment 54 EConnecting external units TV setVideo deck 55 EExternal microphone Connected to XLR connector External microphone Connected to phono jack56 E Stereo microphone AG-MC15, optionAudio dubbing 57 EMIC AINAudio dubbing Dubbing Analogue inputStop play back on the external unit 59 EDubbing Analogue input $ Analogue/digital AD conversionAnalogue output Regardless of the recorder’s menu setting Digital input/outputPress the 1 button to play back the tape in the player Press the $ button to stop the recording in the recorderScreen displays Displays in Camera and VCR modesScreen displays Manual mode Operation mode displaysShutter speed White balance informationVCR mode only Monitor volume level meterSearch number Using the Mode CHK button Setting the Display itemsWhen Partial is selected as the Display item setting When ALL is selected as the Display item settingSetting the menu mode Press the Menu button When the remote control unit is usedMenu operations 67 EMenu operations Selecting the main itemsSelecting the sub items Entering the settings For items whose setting is to be selectedFor items whose numerical value setting is to be changed Setting other sub items Setting other main itemsReleasing the menu mode Initializing the menu settingsMenu configuration Camera mode menuVCR mode menu 71 EMenu configuration Camera Setup screenScene File screen 72 EPlayback Function screen 73 ESW Mode screen 74 ERecording Setup screen 75 E76 E AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen77 E Other Functions screen 78 E79 E Before calling for service Power supplyBattery Normal video recordingBefore calling for service Other types of video recordingEditing DisplaysPlayback sound OtherSystem resetting CondensationTally lamp Cleaning the video heads Maintenance cautionsUse a cleaning cassette tape Factors that make the heads dirtySpecifications 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