User manual PANASONIC AG-DVC80

[. . . ] Ò NTSC Digital Video Camera-Recorder Model AGP Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. P Printed in Japan F0403W1043 @ VQT0E16-1 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. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] OWhen the iris is controlled automatically, it opens more and more and the depth of focus becomes shallower and shallower as the shutter speed increases. Synchro scan The shutter speed of synchro scan used when shooting TV screens or computer monitor screens is set using the SYNCHRO SCAN item on the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen. (See page 38) OWhen the shutter is adjusted to suit the frequency of a TV screen or computer monitor screen, the horizontal noise that occurs when shooting TV screens is minimized. 1/ 1 0 0 If a setting other than OFF has been selected for the OTHER DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, the current shutter speed setting is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. However, it is not displayed if the standard (OFF) shutter speed has been set. 29 White balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the lighting conditions have changed. The white balance adjustment values can be stored in the memory at the A and B positions of the WHITE BAL switch. Use A or B, whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned. The 3200K and 5600K white balance values have been stored in the memory at the PRST position of the WHITE BAL switch. When the AWB button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch is at the PRST position, the current white balance value is displayed. When the AWB button is pressed again, the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately. Use 3200K or 5600K, whichever better suits the shooting conditions concerned when, for instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance. If it has not been possible to adjust the white balance automatically, an error message appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen. OWhen the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function is operating, the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically. Message that appears when adjustment is not possible AWB Ach NG Error message LOW LIGHT Countermeasure Increase the amount of light. Alternatively, boost the gain. LEVEL OVER Reduce the amount of light. Alternatively, lower the gain. 1 Set the shutter speed. 2 Place a white pattern in a location subject to the same conditions as the lighting source of the subject, zoom in on it, and fill the whole screen with white. A white object (white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used instead of the white pattern. OEnsure that there are no high-luminance spotlights on the screen. If one of the above error messages has appeared, implement the suggested countermeasure, and then try adjusting the white balance again. If the error message persists even after repeated attempts at adjustment, consult your dealer. 3 The WHITE BAL switch can be set to the A or B position and white balance values here can be stored in the memory. Set the switch to the position (A or B) where the white balance adjustment value is to be stored, and press the AWB button. OIt takes a few seconds to complete the adjustment. (The following messages appear on the screen. ) Message that appears while adjustment is underway AWB Ach ACTIVE Message that appears upon completion of the adjustment AWB Ach OK 30 White balance and black balance Adjusting the black balance There is normally no need to re-adjust the black balance. Adjustment is required only in the following cases. OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for the first time OWhen the camera recorder is to be used after it has not been used for an extended period OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a situation where the ambient temperature will vary significantly The white balance is adjusted automatically by pressing the AWB button. [. . . ] (See page 20) Q4: A rattling sound is heard when the camera recorder is tilted toward the front or back. When the VCR mode is established or the power switch is at OFF, a rattling sound may be heard from the camera unit due to its structure. This is not indicative of malfunctioning. Q2: Q2: A2: Q3: A3: A4: 57 Maintenance Do not use benzine or paint thinners to clean the camera recorder. [. . . ]