Panasonic Camera Recorder AG-DVC20P Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Camera-Recorder
Model No.  AG- P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future 
use.
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IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the
rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws.”
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle...

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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:  AG-DVC20P
Trade Name:  PANASONIC
Responsible Party:  Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094
Support contact:  Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause...

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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and
maintenance instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use...

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Important Safeguards (continued)
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and builtup static charges. Part 1 of
the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge...

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Contents
Important Safeguards .........................................................  4
Before using
Standard Accessories .........................................................  7
Optional Accessories ..........................................................  7
Parts identification and handling .........................................  7
Lens cap and grip belt ........................................................  9
Attaching the shoulder strap ..................................................

Before using
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Before using
Standard Accessories
The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.
1) AC adapter, DC input lead, AC mains lead 
-10-2) Battery pack -10-, -11-3) Remote control, coin-type battery (CR2025) -16-4) Lens cap -9-5) Digital video head cleaner -36-6) Shoulder strap -9-
Optional Accessories
1) AC adapter (AG-B15P) 
2) Battery pack (lithium / CGR-D16A/1B / 1600mAh) 
3) Wide conversion lens (AG-LW4307P) 
Parts identification and handling
ªCamera
(1)Focus ring -25-...

Before using
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(13)Eyecup -38-
(14)Viewfinder -10-,-38-
(15)
LCD monitor -9-,-38- 
(16)LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] -9-
(17)Reset button -33-,-36-
(18)Eyepiece corrector knob -10-
(19)Speaker -26-
(20)
Smart accessory shoes 
≥The External Stereo Microphone (optional), etc. can be 
attached here.
(21)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -20-
(22)External microphone socket [EXT MIC] 
≥Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment. 
(When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does 
not...

Before using
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Lens cap and grip belt
ªAttach the lens capTo protect the lens surface, attach the lens cap.
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Adjust the grip beltAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.1Detach the tip of the grip belt.
2Adjust the length.3Reattach the grip belt.
Attaching the shoulder strap
We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap before going 
out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the camera-
recorder.
1Pull the end of the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap holder on the...

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Using the viewfinder
ªUsing the viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder and turn it upward/downward by 
pinching the viewfinder extension knob.
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Adjusting the field of view
1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.
≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the 
menu.
Power supply
ªCharging the batteryWhen this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. 
Charge the battery before using this product.
≥Battery charging time (
-11-) 
≥We recommend using...