VCR mode only, Monitor volume level meter | Panasonic AG-DVC30

ENGLISH

Screen displays (cont.)

In VCR mode only

Warnings

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P A U S E S 1

T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0

S P S Q U

F 5 . 6 1 8 dB

The following messages are displayed in the centre of the screen when a problem with the camera-recorder, tape, etc. has occurred.

UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT)

The tape cannot be played back because it is in the wrong format.

COPY INHIBITED

The material cannot be recorded properly because its input signals are copy-guarded.

WINDCUT

N O V 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9

CH1
48 K M CH2		2 2 2 min
48 K M CH2		2 2 2 min
V O L U M E	– ? ? ? ? ? ? – – +			33
V O L U M E	– ? ? ? ? ? ? – – +			33

33. Monitor volume level meter

UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED)

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this tape since it was recorded in the LP mode.

INCOMPATIBLE TAPE

This tape cannot be used because it conforms to a different standard (data saving tape, etc.).

EXTERNAL DV DISCONNECT

Press the multi dial to display the level meter showing the volume level of the sound that is output from the internal speaker and PHONES jack.

34.Search number

The index number used to perform the index search is displayed here. (S1 to S9)

This message appears when shooting with “EXT” selected as the DV CONTROL item setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and with no external unit connected to the DV connector. (P41, P54, P78)

FOCUS LOCK

This message appears when a problem has occurred during focusing.

ZOOM LOCK

This message appears when a problem has occurred during zooming.

PSD NG

This message appears when a problem has occurred with the vibration detection function.

AUTO OFF

AUTO OFF is displayed when a problem has occurred with the tape transport system. When it appears, the camera-recorder’s power is automatically turned off.

CYLINDER LOCK

LOADING LOCK

LOW BATTERY

S REEL LOCK

(supply reel lock)

T REEL LOCK

(take-up reel lock)

UNLOADING LOCK

DISPLAYS

65 (E)

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Panasonic AG-DVC30 specifications VCR mode only, Monitor volume level meter, Search number

Contents

Digital Video Camera-Recorder For U.K. only Battery eject button Batterij verwijderknop Operating precaution Read 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 tapes Checking the system operations Connecting the power cordGetting ready Connect the cords properly as shown in the figure above Inserting the cassette tape Turning on the powerChecking the system operations Shooting Tape protection modeChecking what you have shot Rec check Removing the tape Turning off the powerDisconnecting the power cord Attaching the handle Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the large eye-cup Coin screw When the handle is attached When the handle is not attachedAttaching the shoulder strap 16 E Cassette tapes Lens hoodRemoving the lens hood Attaching the lens hood Preventing accidental erasure Camera-recorder Description of partsFor details, refer to the respective pages 18 E 19 E Description of parts 20 E Playback controls Wireless remote control unitShooting/volume controls Charging and recording times of accessory battery BatteryCharging 22 E Return 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 procedure Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderViewfinder Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder Viewfinder 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 DEC 29 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 digit 31 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 code Time 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 E Preparation and inspections Regular shooting Low-angle shooting Shooting techniques for different targetsSearching specific scenes Image search Zoom functions Self-portrait shooting Shooting techniques for different targetsRecording the time stamp High-sensitivity shooting SNS Movie-like shooting Wind noise reductionVibration reduction function Colour bars Photo shots Zebra patternMarkers Video level detection area Markers Frame-by-frame shooting Field and frame shootingChanging the image size Images are recorded with the standard 43 aspect ratio One-touch zooming Using the User buttonsBacklight compensation Function AE lock function Switching to manual mode Backup recordingFocusing Remember the following when you record backups of images Shutter speed adjustment Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustments Iris and gain adjustments Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustmentsTurn the multi dial to select the F-number Iris F-number Auto white balance White balance adjustmentsSetting the white balance Adjusting the white balance Manually White balance adjustments Adjusting the mic input audio Level Audio level adjustmentsPress the multi dial to move 1 to Manual 46 E Adjusting the headphone Volume Audio level adjustmentsAudio levels of CH1 and CH2 are adjusted together Turn the multi dial to move to the Monitor Level item Playing 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 playback Variable-speed search Search functionsBlank search Press the 1 button to return to normal playback 51 E Search functions Index signalsIndex search Photo index Counter display Counter memory function CounterTC XX XX XX UB XX XX XX Headphones Connecting external unitsDigital video equipment 54 E TV set Connecting external unitsVideo deck 55 E External microphone Connected to phono jack External microphone Connected to XLR connector56 E Stereo microphone AG-MC15, option 57 E Audio dubbingMIC AIN Audio dubbing Analogue input DubbingStop play back on the external unit 59 E Analogue 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 recorder Displays in Camera and VCR modes Screen displays Screen displays Operation mode displays Manual modeShutter speed White balance information Search 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 setting Press the Menu button When the remote control unit is used Setting the menu modeMenu operations 67 E Selecting 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 settings Camera mode menu Menu configurationVCR mode menu 71 E Camera Setup screen Menu configurationScene File screen 72 E 73 E Playback Function screen 74 E SW Mode screen 75 E Recording Setup screen 76 E 77 E AV IN/OUT Setup screenDisplay Setup screen 78 E Other Functions screen 79 E Power supply Before calling for serviceBattery Normal video recording Other types of video recording Before calling for serviceEditing Displays Other Playback sound Tally lamp System resettingCondensation Maintenance cautions Cleaning the video headsUse a cleaning cassette tape Factors that make the heads dirty Specifications Specifications Memo Web Site http//www . panasonic . co . jp/global F0204W1034