User manual PANASONIC AG-DVC7

[. . . ] Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder Model No. AGP Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. P Printed in Japan S1202Y0 @ VQT0C34 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. " 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. CAUTION: Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space in order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating. [. . . ] (-22-) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette. OIf [SCENEINDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] SubMenu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds. ) INDEX $ Scene Index Search 1 2 3 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE]. Press the [9] Button or [:] Button l on the Remote Controller. OWhen the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and searching of the subsequent scene marked with an index signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search, the indication changes from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched. S1 OUp to 9 scene numbers can be selected. Continuous Index Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button l is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1] Button x or the [$] Button v. ) x v SELECT C/REW OIf the Camera Recorder is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is not recorded. $ Photoshot Index Search PLAY FF/ B 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. W. B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX > OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-. VOL/JOG MENU B 2 3 Press the [MENU] Button B. Press the [9] Button or [:] Button l on the Remote Controller. C/REW PLAY FF/ B STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX l SELECT ­V l OWith each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched. OSounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds. ­V 35 VCR Mode Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. 2 1 During playback, press the [P. B. ZOOM] Button r on the Remote Controller. SELECT VAR. ZOOM Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button p on the Remote Controller. OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP r j COUNTER RESET MULTI/ P-IN-P C/REW TITLE ZOOM j ­ VOL + STORE MENU SET ITEM REC PLAY A. DUB FF/ B p OFF/ON P. B. DIGITAL OThe center of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times. ZOOM 2t 3 Press the Arrow Button (V, B, N, M) j on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge. To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image Press the [P. B. ZOOM] Button r on the Remote Controller. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-. Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Picture Effects, which are used during recording, are obtained. $ Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 1 Press the [1] Button x. x C/REW PLAY FF/ B 1 Press the [1] Button x. ­V STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV x C/REW PLAY FF/ B INDEX STOP INDEX STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SELECT INDEX STOP INDEX 2 SELECT Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. ZOOM 2 Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect. ZOOM STORE MENU SET ITEM OFF/ON P. B. DIGITAL STORE MENU SET ITEM OFF/ON P. B. DIGITAL 3 OWhen the [SELECT] Button is pressed repeatedly, the digital effect selection changes. OThe same setting can be done using [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the [OFF/ON] Button o to suspend or restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is paused temporarily, the selected effect's indication flashes. [. . . ] 4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects OBecause the Camera Recorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the recording subject may become blurry. 5) Recording a fast-moving subject OBecause the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fastmoving subject. 6) Recording a subject with little contrast OBecause the Camera Recorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry. $ Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations. Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired position 1 2 3 4 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C. DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY]. [. . . ]