Panasonic AG-DVC30 specifications Backup recording, Switching to manual mode, Focusing

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Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)

Backup recording

You can automatically record backups of the camera images on an external unit (P54) connected to the DV connector.

Set the method used to control the external unit using the DV CONTROL and DV CMD SEL items on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (P78)

Remember the following when you record backups of images.

O The menu item settings are retained in the memory even when the power is turned off. This means that if the camera-recorder is used with the settings for backup recording still in effect, images on tapes in any unit that has been connected may be overwritten.

If you have performed backup recording, check the menu item settings before you operate the camera-recorder.

O If another AG-DVC30 is used as the external unit for the backup recording, select “OFF” as the DV CONTROL item setting for the external unit and then set it to the VCR mode before use.

O Backup recording may not work properly if

two or more external units are connected.

O Make sure that the DV cable (IEEE 1394) used to connect the external unit is not more than 4.5 meters long.

O Before starting backup recording, make sure the external unit is set up to record DV signals.

O When backup recording is performed with “CHAIN” selected as the DV CONTROL item setting, recording will be started automatically by the backup unit that has been set to the recording standby mode as soon as the camera-recorder’s tape approaches its end during shooting.

O If any of the following operations are performed when backup recording is performed with “EXT” or “CHAIN” selected as the DV CONTROL item setting, the pictures or sound recorded by the backup unit may be disrupted.

O Digital zoom (P35)

O Squeeze recording

O High-sensitivity

(P39)

shooting (P36)

O Slow shutter speed

O Photo shot (P38)

(P42)

O Frame recording (P39)

 

Switching to manual mode

This camera-recorder enables you to switch over to the manual mode, which enables you to perform the operations listed below manually.

O Focusing (P41)

O Shutter speed (P42)

O Iris (P43)

O Gain (P43)

O White balance (P44, P45)

Focusing

With this camera-recorder, you can select either auto focusing or manual focusing.

When the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch is set

to MANUAL and the FOCUS button is pressed,

SHOOTING

 

manual focusing is selected and “MF” appears

 

on the screen.

 

Use the focus ring to bring the subject into

 

focus.

 

Press the FOCUS button again to switch back

 

to auto focusing.

 

Focus ring

 

FOCUS button

AUTO/MANUAL selector switch

O The subject may not be in focus if you zoom out (wide angle), manually focus on the subject and then zoom in (telephoto).

O To blur the background so that the subject stands out, reduce the F-number (opening the iris) and focus.

Conversely, to obtain a greater depth of field so that the object in front of and behind the subject are also in focus, increase the F- number (closing the iris) and focus.

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Contents Digital Video Camera-Recorder For U.K. only Battery eject button Batterij verwijderknop Operating precautionRead this first Contents Contents Accessories Do not drop the camera-recorder while carrying it Operating precautionsAC adapter and battery Operating precautions Battery Storage precautionsCamera-recorder Cassette tapesChecking the system operations Connecting the power cordGetting ready Connect the cords properly as shown in the figure aboveInserting the cassette tape Turning on the powerChecking the system operations Shooting Tape protection modeChecking what you have shot Rec checkRemoving the tape Turning off the powerDisconnecting the power cord Attaching the handle Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the large eye-cup Coin screwWhen the handle is attached When the handle is not attachedAttaching the shoulder strap 16 ECassette tapes Lens hoodRemoving the lens hood Attaching the lens hood Preventing accidental erasureCamera-recorder Description of partsFor details, refer to the respective pages 18 E19 E Description of parts20 E Playback controls Wireless remote control unitShooting/volume controls Charging and recording times of accessory battery BatteryCharging 22 EReturn the viewfinder to its original position 23 E BatteryMounting Installing the battery Setting the remote control unit Remote control unitKeep the battery out of the reach of small children Setting procedureUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderViewfinder Diopter adjustment lever ViewfinderViewfinder Adjusting the screen displayPress the Menu button three times to exit the menu mode 27 E Time data Adjusting the calendar2004 Turn the multi dial to set DEC29 E Charging the internal batteryTime data Turn the multi dial to move to the UB Preset item Setting the user’s bitPress the multi dial to move 1 to YES Press the multi dial to move to the next digit31 E Press the Menu button twice to exit the menu modeUser’s bit is entered when the multi dial is pressed Turn the multi dial to move to the TC Preset item Setting the time codeSpecifying the time code Turn the multi dial to specify the time codeTime code is entered when the multi dial is pressed Press the Menu button when you finish setting the time codePress the Menu button two times to exit the menu mode 33 EPreparation and inspections Regular shootingLow-angle shooting Shooting techniques for different targetsSearching specific scenes Image search Zoom functionsSelf-portrait shooting Shooting techniques for different targetsRecording the time stamp High-sensitivity shooting SNSMovie-like shooting Wind noise reductionVibration reduction function Colour bars Photo shots Zebra patternMarkers Video level detection area MarkersFrame-by-frame shooting Field and frame shootingChanging the image size Images are recorded with the standard 43 aspect ratioOne-touch zooming Using the User buttonsBacklight compensation Function AE lock functionSwitching to manual mode Backup recordingFocusing Remember the following when you record backups of imagesShutter speed adjustment Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustmentsIris and gain adjustments Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustmentsTurn the multi dial to select the F-number Iris F-numberAuto white balance White balance adjustmentsSetting the white balance Adjusting the white balance Manually White balance adjustmentsAdjusting the mic input audio Level Audio level adjustmentsPress the multi dial to move 1 to Manual 46 EAdjusting the headphone Volume Audio level adjustmentsAudio levels of CH1 and CH2 are adjusted together Turn the multi dial to move to the Monitor Level itemPlaying back a tape Play back the tape using the various function buttonsNormal playback Checking the shooting date Time Adjusting the volumeNormal playback Slow playback Variable-speed playbackFrame-feed playback Still-picture playbackVariable-speed search Search functionsBlank search Press the 1 button to return to normal playback 51 ESearch functions Index signalsIndex search Photo indexCounter display Counter memory function CounterTC XX XX XX UB XX XX XXHeadphones Connecting external unitsDigital video equipment 54 ETV set Connecting external unitsVideo deck 55 EExternal microphone Connected to phono jack External microphone Connected to XLR connector56 E Stereo microphone AG-MC15, option57 E Audio dubbingMIC AINAudio dubbing Analogue input DubbingStop play back on the external unit 59 EAnalogue output DubbingAnalogue input $ Analogue/digital AD conversion Digital input/output Regardless of the recorder’s menu settingPress the 1 button to play back the tape in the player Press the $ button to stop the recording in the recorderDisplays in Camera and VCR modes Screen displaysScreen displays Operation mode displays Manual modeShutter speed White balance informationSearch number VCR mode onlyMonitor volume level meter Setting the Display items Using the Mode CHK buttonWhen Partial is selected as the Display item setting When ALL is selected as the Display item settingPress the Menu button When the remote control unit is used Setting the menu modeMenu operations 67 ESelecting the sub items Menu operationsSelecting the main items For items whose numerical value setting is to be changed Entering the settingsFor items whose setting is to be selected Setting other main items Setting other sub itemsReleasing the menu mode Initializing the menu settingsCamera mode menu Menu configurationVCR mode menu 71 ECamera Setup screen Menu configurationScene File screen 72 E73 E Playback Function screen74 E SW Mode screen75 E Recording Setup screen76 E 77 E AV IN/OUT Setup screenDisplay Setup screen 78 E Other Functions screen79 E Power supply Before calling for serviceBattery Normal video recordingOther types of video recording Before calling for serviceEditing DisplaysOther Playback soundTally lamp System resettingCondensation Maintenance cautions Cleaning the video headsUse a cleaning cassette tape Factors that make the heads dirtySpecifications 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