Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC30P Operating Instructions

BEFORE USE
DESCRIPTION
OF PARTS
PREPARATION
SHOOTING
PLAYBACK
EDITING
DISPLAYS
MENUS
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
SPECIFI-
CATIONS,
OTHER
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
Model AG- P
Digital Video Camera-Recorder
ÒNTSC
VQT0J25-1 Printed in Japan
F0204W1034
P 

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IMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may
infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
indicates safety information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...

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BEFORE USE
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....

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Important Safeguards
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 built-
up 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 unit, size...

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BEFORE USE
Read this first!
Always take some trial shots before actual
shooting.
When shooting important events (such as
weddings), always take some trial shots and
check that the sound and images have been
recorded properly before actual shooting.
Remember to check the settings especially
when you intend to use special effects or
backlight compensation.
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your
recordings.
Please understand that Panasonic makes no
guarantees for your recordings in cases where
images...

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Contents
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Storage precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Checking the system operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Getting ready  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connecting the power cord  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Inserting the cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Turning on the power...

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BEFORE USE
O“LEICA” is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
O“DICOMAR” is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Other names, company names or product names mentioned in these instructions are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
Normal playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Playing back a tape  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adjusting the volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Connecting a TV...

Mini DV cassette tape
(AY-DVM63MQ)
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Accessories
Wireless remote control
(VFA0402)
Button battery
(CR2025)
DC cord
(K2GJ2DC00002)
AC cord
(K2CB2CB00006)
AV cable
(K2KC4CB00009)
Handle
(VYH0312)
Shoulder strap
(VFC3891)
Eye-cup (large)
(VMG1370)
2:For the battery and AC adapter model
numbers, refer to the “Optional peripheral
units” section. (P87)
Battery (2)
AC adapter (2) 

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BEFORE USE
Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the
camera-recorder when using it in the rain or
snow or at the beach.
OFailure to heed this caution will cause the
camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction
(and may result in irreparable damage).
Keep the camera-recorder away from
equipment (such as TV sets and video game
machines) that generate magnetic fields.
OUsing the camera-recorder on top of or near
a TV set may cause distortion in the images
and/or sound due to the...

Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod
The depth of the tripod mounting hole is
5.5 mm.
When mounting this camera-recorder on a
tripod, do not force the screw beyond this
depth.
Note that if you use any screw other than
a 1/4-20UNC type you could damage the
camera-recorder.
Camera mounted on a tripod
(1/4-20UNC type of screw)
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Operating precautions (cont.)
Battery characteristics
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery that uses its internal chemical
reaction to generate...