Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC30P Operating Instructions

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EDITING
Dubbing (cont.)
You can use a video deck to dub the images
you have shot using this camera-recorder onto
an S-VHS (or VHS) cassette tape. (P56)
Analog output
2Press the 1button to play back the tape in
the camera-recorder.
5Press the $button to stop playing back the
tape in the camera-recorder.
1Turn the POWER lever to set the camera-
recorder to the VCR mode.
1
OFFONMODE
POWER
CAMERA
VCR
3Start recording on the video deck.
4Stop recording on the video deck.
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECTVAR.SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.ZOOM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ BSEARCH
RESET
SEARCHDIGITAL ZOOM
REC
COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS
PHOTO SHOTBARS
MANUAL AUTO
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECTVAR.SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.ZOOM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ BSEARCH
RESET
SEARCHDIGITAL ZOOM
REC
COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS
PHOTO SHOTBARS
MANUAL AUTO
PHONES
DV
CAM REMOTE
S-VIDEO
    IN/OUT
MIC
AV
IN/OUT
XLR ADAPTER
Analog input
$Analog/digital (AD) conversion
You can use the camera-recorder as an
analog-digital (AD) converter by using the
menus (P68-P71)to select “ON” as the DV
OUT item setting on the AV IN/OUT SETUP
screen. (P78)
This function enables you to output images,
which were input as analog signals from an
external unit, as digital signals through the
camera-recorder’s DV connector to another
digital video unit.
ONormally, use the “OFF” setting for the DV
OUT item. If “ON” is selected, the images
may be disrupted.
External unit
Analog signals
Digital signals
Another digital video unit 
						

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Dubbing (cont.)
5Press the $button to stop playback in the
player.
4Press the $button to stop the recording in
the recorder.
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECTVAR.SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.ZOOM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ BSEARCH
RESET
SEARCHDIGITAL ZOOM
REC
COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS
PHOTO SHOTBARS
MANUAL AUTO
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECTVAR.SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.ZOOM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ BSEARCH
RESET
SEARCHDIGITAL ZOOM
REC
COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS
PHOTO SHOTBARS
MANUAL AUTO
You can perform dubbing with a high image
quality by means of digital signals by using the
DV cable (option) to connect the camera-
recorder to a digital video unit equipped with a
DV connector (IEEE 1394 connector). (P55)
Digital input/output
2Press the 1button to play back the tape in
the player.
1Turn the POWER lever to set the player unit
and recorder unit to the VCR mode.
1
OFFONMODE
POWER
CAMERA
VCR
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECTVAR.SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.ZOOM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ BSEARCH
RESET
SEARCHDIGITAL ZOOM
REC
COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS
PHOTO SHOTBARS
MANUAL AUTO
3To start recording in the recorder, press the
REC button while holding down the REC sub
button.
If you are using the remote control unit,
press the PLAY button while holding down
the REC button.
OIf you do this during still-picture playback
(P51), the camera-recorder will be set to
the rec pause status.
To resume recording from the rec pause
status, press the 
;button.
COUNTERRESET TITLE
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
– VOL +
STOP INDEX
MULTI/
P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ B
ZOOM
SEARCH
RESET
SEARCHDIGITAL ZOOM
REC
COUNTER RESET MODE CHK ZEBRA OIS
PHOTO SHOTBARS
MANUAL AUTO
ODigitally dubbed sound is recorded in the
same audio mode as the player’s tape
regardless of the recorder’s menu setting.
OWhen dubbing is performed with “ON”
selected as the 1394 TC REGEN and 1394
UB REGEN item settings on the recorder’s
menu, the player’s time code and user’s bit
can be copied. (P76, P77)
In this case, check the recorder’s screen to
verify that the player’s images are being
received before starting to record.
If you start recording when there are no
images being received from the recorder, it
may not be possible to copy the time code
and user’s bit properly. 
						

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DISPLAYS
Screen displays
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes
1. Warning information
REMOTE:
This blinks when the wrong equipment
setting has been selected on the remote
control unit. (P25)
:
This blinks when condensation has
formed inside the camera-recorder. (P84)
:
This blinks when the cylinder heads are
dirty.
:
This blinks when the cassette tape has
not been inserted or the one that has
been inserted is set to the recording
inhibited status.
END:
This blinks when the tape has come to its
end.
:
This blinks if a problem has occurred in
the camera-recorder while taking a self-
portrait in the mirror mode.
:
This blinks when the internal battery for
the calendar has run out. (P30)2. Back-up unit modes
The status (modes) of the backup unit
connected to the DV connector is displayed
here.
No status is displayed when “OFF” has
been selected as the DV CONTROL item
setting on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.
(P79)
DV ¥:Recording
DV 
;:Recording standby
:The backup unit cannot be
controlled.
DV :The backup unit has not been
connected.
DV – –:The backup unit is connected but it
is not in the recording or recording
standby mode.
3. Recording time mode
SP :SP (standard play) mode
LP :LP (long play) mode
4. Squeeze information
This display appears when recording with
“SQUEEZE” selected as the ASPECT
CONV item setting on the CAMERA SETUP
screen or when images recorded in the
squeeze mode are played back. (P40, P73)
5. Setting selection
The selected setting is displayed here when
a switch is selected or a button is pressed
to select a setting.
2PAUSE D1 6X Z 0 0DVOTC 12:34:56.00 1.25X
SP MNL
SQU MOV I E–L I KE MF
U1 : PUSH AF + ZM1/10 0
U2 : BACL I GHT F 5 . 6
U3 : AE LOCK 1 8
dB99 SS N:IR SNSWINDCUTINDEXRNOV 30 20
0323 : 59 : 5948KM222minCH1
CH2
12345
791011
192021222324=
=
=
=2526
1817
3231292830
14121513
16
8
6
27
Items with the =mark next to their numbers in
the figure at left are also displayed in the VCR
mode as camera data when “ON” has been
selected as the CAMERA DATA item setting on
the DISPLAY SETUP screen. (P78) 
						

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Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes
Screen displays (cont.)
6. Button functions
The functions allocated to the USER
buttons (P75)and high-sensitivity shooting
mode (P37)are displayed here while the
MODE CHK button is held down.
7. Video level
The video level near the markers is
displayed here. (P39)
8. Markers
The markers are displayed here when the
ZEBRA button is pressed twice during
shooting. (P39)
9. Wind noise reduction
WIND CUT is displayed here when “ON”
has been selected as the WIND CUT item
setting on the RECORDING SETUP
screen. (P38, P76)
10. Time stamp
is displayed here when “REC” has been
selected as the TIME STAMP item setting
on the RECORDING SETUP screen. The
date and time are recorded as part of the
images on the tape. (P37, P76)
11. Audio recording system
The digital sound recording system is
displayed here. (P76)
12. Mic manual mode
“M” is displayed here when sound is
recorded manually using the internal
microphone or external microphone. (P47)
13. Audio level meter
This indicates the levels of the audio input
and output signals.
14. Remaining tape 
The remaining tape time is displayed here.
It is not displayed while it is being
calculated or during slow playback.
15. Remaining battery charge
As the remaining battery charge drops, the
display changes as follows: 
5
555.
When the battery has completely
discharged,  ( ) blinks. (When
the AC adapter is being used, a display
other than  may appear: this is not a
sign of malfunctioning.)
R
16. Calendar
The current date and time are displayed
here.
When the BARS button is pressed to
display color bars, the ID information set at
the ID SET item on the DISPLAY SETUP
screen is displayed.
17. Index recording
“INDEX” lights during index signal
recording. This is initiated by pressing the
USER button in which the INDEX function
has already been allocated during
recording. (P41, P75)
It blinks when the INDEX button is pressed
before recording (to indicate the index
signal recording standby status).
18. High-sensitivity shooting mode
SNS is displayed here when shooting in a
high-sensitivity mode. (P37)
19. Gain value
The gain value used for shooting is
displayed here. (P44)
20. F-number
The iris (F-number) used for shooting is
displayed here. (P44)
“” appears when the backlight is being
compensated. (P41)
“” appears in the spotlight mode. (P75)
mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss
Month:
JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR
(April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL (July), AUG
(August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV
(November), DEC (December)
Day of the month
Year:
2000 --- 2089
Hours:(24-hour clock)
Minutes
Seconds 
						

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DISPLAYS
21. Shutter speed
The shutter speed used for shooting is
displayed here. (P43)
22. White balance information
The white balance information is displayed
here. (P45, P46)
23. Manual focus control
“MF” is displayed here when the focus is
controlled manually. (P42)
24. Vibration reduction ( )
“” is displayed here when the vibration
reduction function is used. (P38)
25. Digital zoom
This display appears when the digital zoom
function is used. (P36)
26. Zoom position
The zoom position from Z00 (max. wide
angle) to Z99 (max. telephoto) is displayed
here.
27. Operation control
The operation control mode of the camera-
recorder is displayed here.
No display :Auto mode
MNL :Manual mode
:This is displayed while the AE
lock function is working. (P41)
28. Zoom value
The zoom value is displayed here for
several seconds when it has been changed.
“D” appears when the digital zoom function
is being used.
29. Operation mode displays
REC :Recording
¥:Recording (for self-portraits)
PAUSE :Recording standby
¥ 
;:Recording standby
(for self-portraits)
; ;:Playback pause
STNDBY :Standby
(cylinder heads stopped)
A.DUB 
; ;:Audio dubbing standby
A/DUB 
1 1:Audio dubbing
1
1:Playback
5
5(6
6):Fast forward/cue (rewind/review)
?
?1
1(2
2?
?):Slow playback (slow playback in
reverse direction)
AELOCK
CHK :Rec check
9
9(:
:):Cue-up (cue-up in reverse
direction)
; ;1
1(2
2;
;):Frame feed playback (frame
feed playback in reverse
direction)
BLANK :Blank search
k
1 1/k5
5(k2
2/k6
6):
Variable-speed search (variable-speed
search in reverse direction)
30. One-shot recording
An asterisk (2) appears when the camera-
recorder has been set up for frame feed
recording. It blinks in the shooting pause
mode. (P40)
31. Counter
The following data is selected in turn each
time the COUNTER button is pressed.
0 : 00. 0:
Counter value
M 0 : 00. 0:
Counter value in counter memory mode
TC XX : XX : XX. XX:
Time code value. “TC2” appears when
this value cannot be read correctly from
the tape.
UB XX XX XX XX:
User’s bit value. “UB2” appears when
this value cannot be read correctly from
the tape.
32. Filename used
The name of the scene file used for the
current shooting is displayed here. (P73)
Screen displays (cont.)
Displays in CAMERA and VCR modes 
						

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33. Monitor volume level meter
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)
Screen displays (cont.)
In VCR mode only
The following messages are displayed in the
center 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.
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
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. (P42, P55, P79)
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
Warnings
PAUS E S 1
TC 12:34:56.00
SP
SQU
F5 . 6
18dB
WINDCUTNOV 3 0 2 0
0323:59:5948KM222minCH1
CH2
VOLUME–??????––+33
34 
						

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DISPLAYS
Screen displays (cont.)
Using the MODE CHK button
Z00
TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 00 1.25X
SP MNL
SQU MOV I E–LIKE MF
U1 : PUSH AF+ZM1/10 0
U2:BACLIGHT F5.6
U3 : AE LOCK 1 8
dBSSN : I R SNSWINDCUTRNOV 30 20
0323 : 59 : 5948KM222minCH1
CH2
Setting the DISPLAY items
D1 6X Z 0 0
1. 2 5 X
MF
1/10 0
F5 . 6
18
dB
RNOV 30 20
0323 : 59 : 59
M222min
The amount of information to be displayed can
be set by using the menus (P68-P71)to select
the DISPLAY item setting on the DISPLAY
SETUP screen. (P78)
When “PARTIAL” is selected as the
DISPLAY item setting
D1 6X Z 0 0
1. 2 5 X
SP MNL
SQU MF
1/10 0
F5 . 6
18
dBSNSWINDCUTRNOV 30 20
0323 : 59 : 5948KM222min
When “ALL” is selected as the DISPLAY
item setting 
						

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Menu operations
Using menus, you can change the camera-recorder’s settings to suit the scenes to be shot or
material to be recorded.
OYou cannot perform menu operations while you are shooting or recording.
Setting the menu mode
1Press the MENU button.
The main items now appear on the screen.
OThe camera menu appears in the
CAMERA mode; the VCR menu appears
in the VCR mode.
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSHMENU
OSD
COUNTERRESET TITLE
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/
P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ B
ZOOM DATE/
TIMEPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
[CAMERA mode]
[VCR mode]
OWhen the remote
control unit is usedCAMERA MENU CAMERA MENU
 1.SCENE FILE  1.SCENE FILE
 2.CAMER SETUP
 3.SW MODE
 4.RECORDING SETUP
 5.DISPLAY SETUP
 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT PUSH MENU TO EXIT
VCR MENU VCR MENU
 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
 2.SW MODE
 3.RECORDING SETUP
 4.AV IN/OUT SETUP
 5.DISPLAY SETUP
 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT PUSH MENU TO EXIT 
						

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MENUS
Selecting the sub items
Menu operations (cont.)
4Turn the multi dial.
The highlighting moves to the next sub item
in turn.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSH
Example:
OTHER FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE       VCR1
DV CONTROL DV CONTROL   OFF  EXT    OFF  EXT
             BOTH CHAIN              BOTH CHAIN
DV CMD SEL   REC P
REC LAMP     OFF
BEEP SOUND   OFF
CLOCK SET    ––––
PUSH MENU TO RETURN PUSH MENU TO RETURN
Selecting the main items
2Turn the multi dial.
The highlighting moves to the next main item
in turn.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSH
3Press the multi dial at the position of the item
to be displayed.
The sub items are now displayed.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSH
Example:
CAMERA MENU CAMERA MENU
 1.SCENE FILE
 2.CAMER SETUP
 3.SW MODE
 4.RECORDING SETUP
 5.DISPLAY SETUP
 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS  6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT PUSH MENU TO EXIT
Example:
OTHER FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE REMOTE       VCR1 VCR2        VCR1 VCR2
             OFF              OFF
DV CONTROL   OFF
DV CMD SEL   REC P
REC LAMP     OFF
BEEP SOUND   OFF
CLOCK SET    ––––
PUSH MENU TO RETURN PUSH MENU TO RETURN 
						

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Menu operations (cont.)
Entering the settings
For items whose setting is to be selected
5Press the multi dial at the position of the item
to be changed, and move 
1to the desired
setting.
The setting is now changed.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSH
Example:
OTHER FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE       VCR1
DV CONTROL DV CONTROL   OFF  EXT    OFF  EXT
             BOTH CHAIN              BOTH CHAIN
DV CMD SEL   REC P
REC LAMP     OFF
BEEP SOUND   OFF
CLOCK SET    ––––
PUSH MENU TO RETURN PUSH MENU TO RETURN
For items whose numerical value setting
is to be changed
5Press the multi dial at the position of the item
to be changed, then press the dial again and
move 
1to the position of the numerical
value which is to be changed.
OTurn the multi dial, and change the
setting.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSH
OPress the multi dial to enter the setting.
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSH
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCHPB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
SHUTTER/IRIS
VOL/JOG
PUSH
Example:
OTHER FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS
TIME SHIFT TIME SHIFT       –––– ––––  +2h   +2h
TAPE PROTECT POWER OFF
IR LED       AUTO
USER FILE    ––––  YES
HOUR METER   xxxxH
PUSH MENU TO RETURN PUSH MENU TO RETURN
Example:
OTHER FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS
TIME SHIFT TIME SHIFT       –––– ––––  OFF   OFF
TAPE PROTECT POWER OFF
IR LED       AUTO
USER FILE    ––––  YES
HOUR METER   xxxxH
PUSH MENU TO RETURN PUSH MENU TO RETURN