User manual PANASONIC AG-DVC200

[. . . ] NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder AG- P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in Japan VQT9277-2 F0301T2051 @ P This camera recorder is designed to be used exclusively with the standard size of DV tapes. Do not use DVCPRO tapes or other sizes of tapes. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. [. . . ] (See page 34) <Note> Concerning the user's bit memory function The user's bit settings (except for the actual time) are automatically stored in the memory and retained even after the power has been turned off. Set this to F-RUN to advance the time code in the free-run mode or R-RUN to advance it in the rec-run mode. The backup accuracy of the time code will be out by several frames when the POWER switch has been set from ON to OFF and then back to ON again. <Notes> When DATE is selected for "UB MODE" on the sub-menu <VTR FUNCTION>, the year/month/day on the TIME/DATE screen will function in real time. When TIME is selected for "UB MODE" on the sub-menu <VTR FUNCTION>, the hours/minutes/seconds on the TIME/DATE screen will function in real time. 22 Scene files Scene file function The values of the camera setup tailored to different shooting conditions can be stored in the unit's memory in the form of files. During shooting, the file required can be called instantly simply by turning the SCENE FILE dial. The following six files were stored in the memory before the unit was shipped from the factory. (fluorescent light file) This file's settings establish the mode which is best suited to indoor shooting where the characteristics of fluorescent lights are taken into consideration. F2 : SPARKLNG (sparkling file) This file's settings establish the mode which is best suited to wedding receptions, etc. F3 : COOL (cool file) This file's settings establish the mode which is best suited to outdoor shooting to produce images with an overall bluish tinge. F4 : RETRO (retro file) This file's settings establish the mode for producing images with an overall reddish tinge to create the atmosphere of bygone days. STD : FACTORY (standard file) Editing scene filenames (Example: USER file) the SCENE FILE to select the 1 Rotatefile whose name is dialbe changed. scene to operations (page 2 Proceed with the menu FILE> screen. 30) to open the <SCENE Rotate the to move">" to 3 the NAME JOG dial button press the>JOG EDIT item, and dial button. 3< S E E F L > CN IE # NM EI AE DT UE:ATR SRFCOY ------FL NM IE AE UE:ATR SRFCOY F:LO 1FU. F:PRLG 2SAKN F:OL 3CO F:ER 4RTO SDFCOY T:ATR WIEUE):ED RT(SR RAY II (SR :ED NT UE) RAY Rotate 4 a point the JOG dial button to move ";" to above the character of the filename to be changed. is 5 When the JOG dial button thepressed, the ";" position flashes, and input mode is established. 3< S E E F L > CN IE # NM EI AE DT ; UE:ATR SRFCOY ------FL NM IE AE UE:ATR SRFCOY F:LO 1FU. F:PRLG 2SAKN F:OL 3CO F:ER 4RTO SDFCOY T:ATR WIEUE):ED RT(SR RAY II (SR :ED NT UE) RAY Scene file setting method The scene file settings are changed using the SCENE FILE dial and the sub-menu <SCENE FILE> screen. LOC QUICK FOCUS K AUDIO 1 AUTO IRIS MODE BACK. L STD SPOT. L MODE CHECK SCENE FILE USER F1 RESET F2 CH1 FULL AUTO F3 F4 STD MONITOR COUNTER TC UB F-RUN SET R-RUN TCG MIC POWER ON OFF CH1 CH2 VTR SAVE STBY GAIN HML OUTPUT BARS CAM OFF ON AUTO KNEE WHITE BAL PRST A B dial button until 6 Rotate thetoJOGchanged appears. the next character be When the button is turned, the character display is switched in the following sequence: Space: 7 Letters of the alphabet: A through Z 7 Numbers: 0 through 9 7 Symbols: ', >, <, /, - ON MENU POWER OFF SCENE FILE dial 7 Press the JOG dial button to enter the character. the JOG button to move 8 Rotate(cursor) to dial next position (on the arrow the the right), and repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 to enter the remaining characters. (Not more than 8 characters may be used for a filename. ) 23 To change the ; back to >, press the JOG dial button when the ; is above the colon (:). Scene files How to use file select Rotate the 9 the WRITE JOG dial button to move ">" to item. 3< S E E F L > CN IE NM EI AE DT UE:AO SRTR ------FL NM IE AE UE:ATR SRFCOY F:LO 1FU. F:PRLG 2SAKN F:OL 3CO F:ER 4RTO SDFCOY T:ATR WIEUE):ED RT(SR RAY II (SR :ED NT UE) RAY Up to four menu setting parameters other than scene files can be stored in the memory. These parameters are MAIN 1/2 and MAIN 2/2 menu items. For further details, refer to "List of file settings" (page 25). Files are written and read on the sub-menu <DATA READ/WRITE> screen (page 33). When the unit was shipped from the factory, the default values (factory settings) were stored in four files. Proceed with the menu operations (page 30) to display the submenu <DATA READ/WRITE> screen. # 1 Operate the JOG dial button to select 1, 2, 3 or 4 as the FILE SELECT number. 3< D T R A / R T > AA EDWIE # FL SLC IE EET : 1 FL RA ()RAY IE ED 1:ED FL WIE1:ED IE RT()RAY RA FCOY:ED ED ATR RAY 10 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message is displayed. 3< S E E F L > CN IE NM EI AE DT UE:AO SRTR ------FL NM IE AE UE:ATR SRFCOY F:LO 1FU. [. . . ] Bear in mind the following points: Remove the tape before starting to use the unit under conditions which may be conducive to the formation of condensation. Before inserting the tape, set the power switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display has not lighted in the viewfinder. <Note> To ensure safety, the HUMID display remains flashing and the head drum is rotated for 80 minutes after the condensation detection has been released. During this period, none of the control buttons will operate. Cleaning the heads Use the AY-DVCL cleaning cassette as necessary to clean the heads. [. . . ]