Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200P Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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F0301T100 @ Printed in Japan
VQT9277P
Digital Video Camera Recorder
NTSC 

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* 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.
indicates safety information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol,
within  an  equilateral  triangle,  is  intended  to
alert  the  user  to...

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CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................4
Features .............................................................4
Features of camera unit ..........................................4
Features of VTR unit ...............................................4
System configuration .......................................5
Parts and their functions..................................6
Preparations ....................................................10
Using the AU-BP402 or...

Features
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Introduction
This  is  the  first  DV  format  integrated  camera  VTR  that  supports
standard  cassettes.    It  combines  the  digital  camera  technology
fostered  by  broadcast  equipment  with  the  dependability  of  the
DVCPRO  mechanism.    It  has  a  compact  size,  light  weight  and  low-power  consumption,  and  it  is  capable  of  recording  for  many  hours.
Both  its  camera  unit  and  VTR  unit  incorporate  digital  signal
processing  to  achieve  even  greater...

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System configuration
Mic kit: 
AJ-MC700PWireless mic
receiver:
WX-RJ700
Mic holder:
AJ-MH700P
Lens (bayonet type):
FUJINON/CANON
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case:
AJ-SC900
Battery case:
AU-M402H
Battery
case/holder
AC adapter:
AJ-B75
Cassette tapes:
AY-DV124MQ
AY-DV124PQ
AY-DV186MQ
AY-DV186PQ
AY-DV276MQ
Cleaning tape:
AY-DVCL
Battery
chargers:
AG-B425
AJ-B450Panasonic batteries:
AU-BP402
AJ-BP490
Anton Bauer batteries
Sony batteries:
BP-90
BP-L60/L90
NP-1B
1/5" viewfinder:
AJ- VF10P
VF15P...

Parts and their functions
1POWER switchThis switch turns the power ON and OFF.
4OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switchThis switch selects the video signals which are to be output from
the  camera  unit  to  the  VTR  unit,  viewfinder  and/or  video
monitor.
CAM, AUTO KNEE ON:
The  images  shot  by  the  camera  are  output.    The  AUTO
KNEE circuit operates.
CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF:
The  images  shot  by  the  camera  are  output.    The  MANUAL
KNEE circuit operates.
BARS:
Color  bar  signals  are  output....

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Parts and their functions
BMENU buttonThis is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.
AJOG dial buttonThis is used to select the menu items and perform settings when
the  MENU  button Bis  at  the  ON  position.    When  the  synchro
scanning  mode  has  been  selected  for  the  shutter  speed,  the
shutter speed can be easily adjusted more finely.
?FULL AUTO buttonThis is pressed when there is no time to check the camera unit’s
settings.    The  lens  iris  and  white  balance  will  be  automatically...

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Parts and their functions
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4AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switchAWB:The  white  balance  is  automatically  adjusted.    When  the
AWB memory selector switch on the side panel is set to A
or B and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch is operated, the
adjustment  value  is  recorded  in  the  memory.    Bear  in
mind  that  the  switch  does  not  work  when  it  is  set  to  the
ATW or PRST position.
ABB:The black balance is automatically adjusted.
1CC/ND filter selector knobThis is...

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Parts and their functions
2External DC input socketThis is the input socket of the external power supply (DC power
supply).    When  an  AC  adapter  is  connected  here,  power  is
automatically supplied from the external source.
3AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 (audio input channel 1,
2) jacks (XLR, 3-pin)
An  external  microphone  or  line  input  signals  are  connected  to
these jacks.
5DC OUT (DC power supply) output socketThis normally serves as the DC 12V output socket.  A current of
approximately 1A can be...