Panasonic AG-DVC30 specifications Read this first

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Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.

Remember to check the settings especially when you intend to use special effects or backlight compensation.

Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.

Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera- recorder or cassette.

Respect copyrights

Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even it is intended for private use.

Caution concerning illustrations in these instructions

O Note that all illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions will differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder.

O If the operations described can be performed using either the camera-recorder or the remote control unit, an illustration of the remote control unit is shown alongside.

Reference pages

Reference pages are indicated as (P00).

Usable cassette tapes

Digital video cassette tapes with the Ò mark can be used with this camera-recorder.

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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 AC adapter and battery Operating precautionsDo 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 aboveChecking the system operations Turning on the powerInserting the cassette tape Tape protection mode ShootingChecking what you have shot Rec checkDisconnecting the power cord Turning off the powerRemoving 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 Shooting/volume controls Wireless remote control unitPlayback controls Battery Charging and recording times of accessory batteryCharging 22 EMounting BatteryReturn 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 ViewfinderPress the Menu button three times to exit the menu mode Adjusting the screen displayViewfinder 27 E Adjusting the calendar Time data2004 Turn the multi dial to set DECTime data Charging the internal battery29 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 digitUser’s bit is entered when the multi dial is pressed Press the Menu button twice to exit the menu mode31 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 SNSVibration reduction function Wind noise reductionMovie-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-numberSetting the white balance White balance adjustmentsAuto 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 itemNormal playback Play back the tape using the various function buttonsPlaying back a tape Normal playback Adjusting the volumeChecking 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 EAnalogue input $ Analogue/digital AD conversion DubbingAnalogue 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 informationMonitor volume level meter VCR mode onlySearch 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 ESelecting the main items Menu operationsSelecting the sub items For items whose setting is to be selected Entering the settingsFor 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 Display Setup screen AV IN/OUT 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 OtherCondensation System resettingTally lamp Cleaning the video heads Maintenance cautionsUse a cleaning cassette tape Factors that make the heads dirtySpecifications 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