Panasonic AG-DVC7P manual Information for Your Safety, $ Notes about Video Head Clogging

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Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Camera Recorder

OThe rating plate is on the underside of the

Camera Recorder.

AC Adaptor

OThe rating plate is on the underside of the

AC Adaptor.

$ Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Camera Recorder correctly.

OInjury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Try out the Camera Recorder.

Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Camera Recorder, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

OAll company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

$ WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Use only the recommended accessories.

$ Notes about Video Head Clogging

OWhen the Camera Recorder’s video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), the [ ] Indication appears. In addition, the playback picture A is distorted with mosaic-like patterns (1 or 2 ). When the clogging further worsens, the whole screen may be black during playback 3 .

OTo clean video heads that have become clogged with dirt, use the Digital Video Head Cleaner.

OIf you want to purchase the same Digital Video Head Cleaner, please contact your Panasonic dealer to obtain it from the Panasonic spare parts department (part number VFK1451).

OIf the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by damaged tape.

In this case, stop using that cassette. We recommend that you use Panasonic cassettes.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder For Remote Controller Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Information for Your Safety$ Notes about Video Head Clogging Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Standard Accessories Optional Accessories $ Camera Recorder Controls and ComponentsEyecup Viewfinder -15-,-49 LCD Monitor Open Button Push Open -15- LCD Monitor -15-,-49Mode Button Mode ` Operation Mode Lamps CAMERA/VCR $ Remote Controller $ Inserting a Button-type Battery Remote Controller$ Using the Remote Controller 15˚ 15˚$ Using the AC Adaptor Power Supply$ Using the Battery Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge itCharging Time and Available Recording Time $ Adjust the Grip BeltLens Cap and Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapTurning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes Inserting a Cassette$ Using the Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor$ Using the LCD Monitor $ Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelTo Exit the Menu Screen Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus 12bit Audio Display Setup Digital EffectLP Mode Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeAudio Recording Mode Before UseNormal Recording Holding the Camera Recorder for RecordingLow-Angle Recording Recording from a high position$ Recording Lamp Tally Lamp Recording$ To Pause the Recording $ To Check the Recording$ To Finish the Recording $ Recording YourselfPhotoshot Press the Photo Shot Button M in the Recording Pause Mode$ Digital Still Picture $ Progressive PhotoshotZoom In/Out Functions To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionDigital Zoom Function $ To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsFade In/Out Functions To Cancel Image StabilizerImage Stabilizer Function Cinema Function Backlight Compensation FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function To Resume Automatic Adjustment To Cancel the Program AE FunctionRecording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColorsTurn the Push Dial until the Indication is displayed Adjusting White Balance Manually$ About White Balance Sensor Press the Push Dial until the Iris Indication appears Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment To Cancel the Picture Effect Manual Focus AdjustmentPicture Effect Functions Picture Effects With PIC.E. ButtonWipe Mode $ Wipe Mode and Mix ModeMix Mode Picture Effects From P.EFFECT MenuPress the Push Dial to select the MNL AGC*, NO-AGC Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity LevelSet Camera Functions Recording Setup MIC Level ADJ. YES Playing Back $ Adjusting the Sound VolumePress the 6 Button D to rewind the tape Press the 1 Button F to start playbackSlow Motion Playback Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back$ Cue/Review Playback $ Variable Speed Search Function$ Jog Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of Recording $ Photoshot Index Search Index Search Functions$ Scene Index Search Continuous Index SearchPlayback Zoom Function To Cancel the Digital EffectPlayback Digital Effect Functions To Change the Enlarging Area of an ImageTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVTo Cancel Audio Dubbing $ To Adjust the Audio LevelAudio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio DubbingCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentTo Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for RecordingDigital Dubbing $ To Change the Display Mode $ To Change the Counter Display ModeIndications $ To Display Date/Time Indication$ Alarm Sounds $ Concerning the Power Supply$ Inserting/Removing the Cassette $ Recording$ Backlight Compensation Function $ Progressive Photoshot Function$ Wind Noise Reduction Function $ Cinema Function$ Manual Iris Adjustment $ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment$ Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level $ White Balance$ Recording the Contents of Other Equipment $ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing$ Playback Zoom Function $ Playback Digital Effect Functions$ Cautions for Use $ After Use$ About AC Adapter Onto the Camera Recorder$ Video Head Clogging and Care $ Condensation$ Cautions for Storage $ Optimal Use of the BatteryViewfinder $ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Sounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time $ Digital Video System Explanation of Terms$ Focus $ Time CodeAC Adapter SpecificationsDigital Video Camera Southeast Region Executive OfficeCentral Region Government Marketing Department
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