Panasonic AG-DVC30 specifications Menu configuration, Scene File screen, Camera Setup screen, 72 E

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Menu configuration (cont.)

SCENE FILE screen

Item/

 

(Display

Description of settings

mode)

 

 

 

 

 

SCENE FILE

Settings corresponding to four shooting

(CAMERA)

conditions are saved as scene files in this

 

camera-recorder. Use this item to select the

 

scene file to be used.

 

1. SCENE1:

 

The settings of various menu items were

 

stored in this file at the factory.

 

2. SCENE2:

 

The settings of various menu items were

 

stored in this file at the factory.

 

3. B.PRESS:

 

This file is useful for shooting dark areas

 

with a sharper contrast.

 

4. MOVIE-LIKE:

 

This file is useful for shooting movie-like

 

images.

 

<Note>

 

You can change the settings in the scene

 

files using the SETTING item.

 

 

SETTING

Use this to change the settings in the scene

(CAMERA)

files.

 

DETAIL LEVEL:

 

–7 --- 0 --- +7

 

Set this level in the “–” direction to soften

 

the image outlines.

 

When it is set in the “+” direction, the

 

image outlines are emphasized and

 

sharp images are produced, but the

 

amount of noise is increased slightly.

 

CHROMA LEVEL:

 

–7 --- 0 --- +7

 

Set this level in the “–” direction to make

 

the image colours lighter.

 

Set it in the “+” direction to make them

 

darker.

 

CHROMA PHASE:

 

–7 --- 0 --- +7

 

Use this to adjust the hue.

 

COLOUR TEMP:

 

–7 --- 0 --- +7

 

Set this in the “–” direction to make the

 

images more reddish overall.

 

Set it in the “+” direction to make the

 

images more bluish overall.

 

MASTER PED:

 

–15 --- 0 --- +15

 

Set this in the “–” direction to make the

 

images darker overall. When a setting

 

below –5 is selected, the dark parts of

 

the images may become blackened out.

 

When it is set in the “+” direction, the

 

dark parts of the images (such as the

 

shadows) become brighter.

 

AE SHIFT:

 

–4 --- 0 --- +4

 

Use this to adjust the auto iris setting.

 

Set it in the “–” direction for a darker

 

setting.

 

Set it the “+” direction for a brighter

 

setting.

 

 

Item/

 

(Display

Description of settings

mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKIN TONE DTL:

 

OFF, ON

 

When ON is selected, soft skin tones are

 

reproduced when people are shot,

 

making them look more attractive.

 

REC MODE:

 

NORM

 

Shooting is performed using field

 

recording (50 fields per second).

 

FRAME

 

Shooting is performed using frame

 

recording (25 frames per second).

 

High-quality images can be obtained at

 

this setting when playing back still

 

images, for example.

 

 

NAME EDIT

Use this to edit the name of the selected

(CAMERA)

scene file.

 

 

SAVE/INIT

SAVE:

(CAMERA)

The changed settings in the scene file

 

(one of the files listed in the file selection

 

item) are saved.

 

The original scene file settings will be

 

restored when the menu mode is

 

released, the operation is switched to the

 

VCR mode or when the power is turned

 

off if SAVE has not been selected.

 

INITIAL:

 

The selected scene file settings are

 

returned to the factory settings.

 

 

CAMERA SETUP screen

Item/

 

(Display

Description of settings

mode)

 

 

 

 

 

SYNCRO

Use this to adjust the synchro scan shutter

SCAN

speed used for shooting images on a TV

(CAMERA)

screen, etc. (P42, P43)

 

1/50.2 --- 1/248

 

 

ASPECT

Use this to select the aspect ratio of the

CONV

images which are to be recorded. (P39)

(CAMERA)

NORMAL, LETTER BOX, SQUEEZE

 

 

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

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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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