Panasonic Camera Recorder AG-DVC20P Operating Instructions

Before using
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ªFitting the batteryPush the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it 
clicks.
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Removing the batteryWhile pushing the [PUSH] button, slide the battery to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.
Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the times at a 
temperature of 25oC (77oF) and a humidity of 60%. This is just 
a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified 
value, the charging time will become...

Before using
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Inserting/removing a cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette 
cover.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come 
out.
2After the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the 
cassette.
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, 
and then securely insert it as far as it goes.
≥When removing, pull it straight out.
3Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette 
holder.
4Only after the cassette holder is completely housed,...

Before using
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Turning the camera on
When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. 
Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.
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How to turn on the power
1Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
≥The power lamp lights up.
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How to turn off the power
1Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The power lamp goes off.
Selecting a mode
1Set the mode switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].
[CAMERA]: Tape recording mode
Use this when you record...

Before using
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Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu 
screen.
1Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language.
Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -31-.1Press the [MENU] button.
≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the 
mode switch is displayed.
≥Do not switch the mode switch when the menu is displayed.
2Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the top 
menu.
3Press the [1] or [ENTER] button to set the selection....

Before using
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Setting date and time
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
2Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the item to 
be set. Then press the [3] or [4] button to set the 
desired value.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
≥The 24-hour clock is used.
3Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
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About date/time≥The...

Before using
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Using the remote control
ªRemote controlUsing the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost 
all the functions of this camera to be controlled.
(1)Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -32-
(2)On-screen display button [OSD] -27-
(3)Record button [¥REC] -29-
(4)Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -30-
(5)Direction buttons [π,∑,∏,∫] ¢ -14-
(6)
Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E,D] 
(E: reverse, D: forward) -26-
(7)Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢(8)Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -27-
(9)Menu...

Before using
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ªSelecting the remote control modeIf 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair 
of camera-recorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of 
the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between 
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the coin-type 
battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].) 
1Setting on the camera:
Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2].
2Setting on the remote control:
[VCR1]:
Press [D] and [∫]...

Record mode
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Record mode
Check before recording
Check the following by trying recording before important events 
such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording 
and audio recording work properly and that you know how to 
use the camera-recorder.
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Holding the camera-recorder for recordingNormal recording.
≥When walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that 
you can see where you are going and what is happening 
around you.
≥Place the camera-recorder on your right shoulder and hold...

Record mode
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ªRecording modeYou can switch the tape recording mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or 
[LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times 
the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.
≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.
≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we 
recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.
≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded...

Record mode
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Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10koptically.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the 
camera-recorder by hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus 
is achieved if the recording subject is...