Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC30P Operating Instructions

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BEFORE USE
Storage precautions
Before storing the camera-recorder, remove
both the cassette and battery. Store all of these
items in a place with a low humidity and
relatively constant temperature.
Recommended temperature range:
59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C)
Recommended relative humidity:
40% to 60%
Camera-recorder
Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to
keep the dust off.
Battery
OThe battery life is shortened in places which
are very hot or cold.
OStoring the battery in a location with oily
vapors...

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Checking the system operations
Connecting the power cord
Getting ready
1Connect the DC cord to the DC input socket. After purchasing your camera-recorder, follow
the instructions for checking the system
operations to ensure that the unit is working
properly before you attempt to shoot anything.
2Connect the other end of the DC cord and
one end of the AC cord to the AC adapter.
3Plug the other end of the AC cord into the
power outlet.
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The AC adapter is designed to switch over
automatically to...

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BEFORE USE
Checking the system operations (cont.)
Turning on the power
3Press the part marked “PUSH” and close the
cassette holder.
When the holder is closed properly, the
cassette holder is retracted automatically.
4Close the cassette cover after the cassette
holder has been completely retracted.
ODo not take hold of the cassette cover alone
to insert or remove tapes.
Insert and remove cassette tapes after
putting the camera-recorder down on a
stable, flat surface or hold it with both hands
to keep...

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Checking the system operations (cont.)
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to
AUTO.
2Squeeze both sides of the lens cap and
remove it.
3Look through the viewfinder and check what
you want to shoot.
4Shooting starts when you press the
START/STOP (red) button on the POWER
lever.
Press this button again to pause shooting
(shooting pause mode).
Shooting
OFFONMODE
3
4
Viewfinder
1
MANUAL AUTO
2
2In the shooting pause mode, press the 
6
button.
The last two or three seconds of the scenes
you have shot are...

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BEFORE USE
Hold down the white button and turn the
POWER lever to the OFF position.
The power is now turned off, and the CAMERA
lamp goes off.
2Disconnect the DC cord from the DC input
socket.
OFFONMODE
POWER
CAMERA
VCR
Turning off the power
Disconnecting the power cord
3Disconnect the DC cord and AC cord from
the AC adapter.
1Disconnect the AC cord from the power
outlet.
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2
Checking the system operations (cont.)
Removing the tape
1Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction
of the arrow, and open...

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Adjusting the hand strap
1Open the cover and adjust the strap length. Adjust the hand strap to fit your hand.2
1
2 3
1
2Close the cover firmly.
Attaching the handle
The handle comes in handy for taking low-angle
shots or carrying the camera-recorder around.
To remove the handle, first pull the viewfinder
towards you, then loosen the coin screw.
2Slide the handle into place.
3Tighten the coin screw to secure the handle
firmly.
OIf the coin screw is loose, the camera-
recorder may drop off.
1Pull the...

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BEFORE USE
Attaching the shoulder strap
13/16inch (20 mm)
or more
13/16inch (20 mm)
or more
13/16inch (20 mm)
or more
13/16inch (20 mm)
or more
We recommended that you attach the shoulder
strap to help you avoid dropping the camera-
recorder.
When the handle is not attached
When the handle is attached 

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Cassette tapes
Preventing accidental erasure
To prevent erasing the recordings on a tape by
accident, set the tab on the cassette to SAVE.
REC
SAVE
$We recommend that you use the following
mini DV cassette tapes with this camera-
recorder.
AY-DVM30 (30 minutes in SP mode)
AY-DVM60 (60 minutes in SP mode)
$Although the picture quality of material shot
in the LP mode is not bad, mosaic-like noise
may appear, limitations may apply to some of
the memory functions and/or regular
playback may not be...

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DESCRIPTION
OF PARTS
PHONES
DV
CAM REMOTE
Description of parts
For details, refer to the respective pages.
Camera-recorder
Viewfinder (P10, P14,
P16, P26-P28, P35,
P79)
Eye-cup (P16)
Diopter adjustment lever (P26)
Battery release button
(P24)
START/STOP button
(P14, P35)
Battery connector
DC input (INPUT 7.9 V) socket
(P12, P15)
Shoulder strap eyelet (P17)
PHONES jack (P48,
P50, P55, P66, P80)
DV connector (P42, P55,
P61-P63, P76-P79)
CAM REMOTE jack
(2.5 mm diameter)
Tripod mounting hole
(P10)
Shoe...

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Description of parts (cont.)
Camera-recorder
S-VIDEO
    IN/OUT
MIC
AV
IN/OUT
XLR ADAPTER
White balance sensor (P45)
S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector
(P56)
XLR ADAPTER connector
(P57, P59)
Tally lamp (P79, P84)
Focusing ring (P36,
P42, P44, P76)
Infrared light (P37, P80)
MIC jack (P57, P59, P64, P78)
AV IN/OUT jack (P56,
P58-P61, P74, P78, P80)
Lens hood (P18)
Lens (P10)