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Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC60P Operating Instructions
Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC60P Operating Instructions
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21 PREPARATION Press the battery straight against the camera-recorder body and slide it down until it clicks into place. To remove the battery, hold down the battery release button and slide it up. Mounting Removing •Turn the POWER lever to the OFF position, check that the POWER lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off, and then remove the battery. •Support the battery with your hand so that it does not drop off.
22 Viewfinder This camera-recorder offers a choice of viewfinders: a viewfinder with a small LCD screen and one with a 2.5- inch LCD monitor. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. •The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor. 1Set the POWER lever to the ON position, and check that images appear in the viewfinder. •Keep the LCD monitor closed. 2Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the screen is positioned where it is easiest to see. 3Move the viewfinder to the position that best suits you. 1. Loosen the lock ring. 2. Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 3. Tighten the lock ring. 4Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that the char- acters on the viewfinder screen are seen most clearly. 1Set the POWER lever to the ON position. 2Open the LCD monitor while holding down the panel locking button. The LCD monitor can be opened to a maximum angle of 90°. Forcing it past this point will damage the cam- era-recorder. 3Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see. •The monitor can be rotated by 180 degrees toward the lens and 90 degrees toward you. Forcing the monitor beyond these angles or attempting to close the monitor while it has been rotated by 90 degrees will damage the camera-recorder. Using the viewfinder POWER lcclk P N Do not point the viewfinder at the sun. Doing so may damage the parts inside. Using the LCD monitor •When closing the LCD monitor, ensure that it is closed securely. •When the LCD monitor is rotated toward the lens (for self-portrait shooting), the viewfinder and LCD monitor will light up at the same time. Diopter adjustment leverViewfinder VM NUMVM
23 PREPARATION 1Use the menus (P62-64) to select “YES” as the LCD/EVF SET item setting on the DISPLAY SETUP screen. 2The LCD/EVF SET screen with “LCD BRIGHT- NESS” selected appears. Turn the multi dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen. 3Upon completion of the settings, press the multi dial to select “LCD COLOR LEVEL”. 4Turn the multi dial to adjust the color level of the LCD monitor screen. 5Upon completion of the settings, press the multi dial to select “EVF BRIGHTNESS”. 6Turn the multi dial to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen. 7Press the MENU button three times to exit the menu mode. Adjusting the screen display afpmi^v==pbqrm mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok i`aLbsc==pbq bsc==jlabpbic==pellq bsc==`lilo bsc==abq^fivbp jfoolo ^rql lk lcc |||| PB. ZOOMMENU ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH SET i`aLbsc==pbq bsc==_ofdeqkbppi`a==`lilo==ibsbi i`a==_ofdeqkbpp mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok |||| |||| ||||x=H=z x=H=z x=H=z x====z| x====z| x====z| PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH i`aLbsc==pbq bsc==_ofdeqkbpp i`a==`lilo==ibsbii`a==_ofdeqkbpp mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok x=H=z x====z| x=H=z x====z| x=H=z x====z||||| |||| |||| PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH i`aLbsc==pbq bsc==_ofdeqkbpp i`a==`lilo==ibsbii`a==_ofdeqkbpp mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok |||| |||| ||||x====z| x=H=z x====z| x=H=z x====z| x=H=z PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH i`aLbsc==pbq bsc==_ofdeqkbpp i`a==`lilo==ibsbi i`a==_ofdeqkbpp mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok x=H=z x====z| x=H=z x====z| x=H=z x====z||||| |||| |||| PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH i`aLbsc==pbq bsc==_ofdeqkbpp i`a==`lilo==ibsbi i`a==_ofdeqkbpp mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok |||| |||| ||||x====z| x=H=z x====z| x=H=z x====z| x=H=z PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH MENUSELECTSTOREOFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM When the [ ] button on the remote control unit is used to make adjustments, the level meter reading starts changing in the opposite direction once it has reached the maximum (or minimum) position.
24 Viewfinder (cont.) •If the RESET button (counter) is pressed when it is possible to change the settings by selecting the LCD/EVF SET item, the values set for those items (LCD BRIGHTNESS and COLOR LEVEL, and EVF BRIGHTNESS) can be returned to the factory set- tings. •When “ON” is selected as the setting for the EVF MODE item on the DISPLAY SETUP screen, the images will always be displayed on the viewfinder even if the LCD monitor is open. (P72) •Using the EVF COLOR item on the DISPLAY SETUP screen, either color or black and white can be selected for displaying the viewfinder images. (P72) No matter whether color or black and white is selected, the images will have the same resolution. •When you press the USER button to which the EVF DTL function has been allocated, the contours of the images in the viewfinder and LCD monitor are emphasized, making it easier to bring the subject into focus. (P68) Note that the contours of the images will still be emphasized to make focusing easier even if “ON” has been selected as the EVF DETAIL item setting on the DISPLAY SETUP screen. (P72) OSDCOUNTERRESET TITLE VOL +MULTI/ P-IN-PREC A.DUBZOOM DATE/ TIMEPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP CH1 CH2AUDIO LEVEL REC MODE CHK SNS OIS ZEBRARESET COUNTER ZOOM SPEED OFF/MH L AUDIO IN FRONT REARCH1 CH2MIC MICLINE RESET
25 PREPARATION Time data This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on December 25, 2004. 1Set the POWER lever to the ON position. 2Use the menus (P62-64) to select “YES” as the CLOCK SET item setting on the OTHER FUNC- TIONS screen. 3The CLOCK SET screen with “YEAR” selected appears. Turn the multi dial to set 2004. Any year from 2000 to 2089 can be set. 4Press the multi dial to move the setting item to “MONTH.” 5Turn the multi dial to set DEC. 6In the same way, use the multi dial to set 25 for “DAY,” 17 for “HOUR” and 20 for “MIN.” •The 24-hour system is used for the time. 7Press the MENU button three times to exit the menu mode. Adjusting the calendar POWER lcclkPOWER lcclk lqebo==crk`qflkp mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok objlqb as==`ja==pbias==`lkqoli ob`==i^jm _bbm==plrka `il`h==pbqs`oN lcc lccob`==m lccvbp|||| PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH `il`h==pbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrokvb^o a^vjlkqe elro jfkK^mo T OQ NP OMMQ PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH `il`h==pbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrokvb^o a^vjlkqe elro jfkK^mo T OQ NP OMMQ PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL (July), AUG (August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV (November), DEC (December) An error will gradually develop in the time, so check that the time is correct before shooting. `il`h==pbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrokvb^o a^vjlkqe elro jfkKab` T OQ NP OMMQ PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH `il`h==pbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrokvb^o a^vjlkqe elro jfkKab` OMOR NT OMMQ . SELECTSTOREOFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM MENU
26 Time data (cont.) The calendar data (year/month/day/hours/ minutes) is kept in the memory by the internal battery (three months when fully charged). When the “ ” display appears on the viewfinder and LCD monitor screen, it means that the battery has run out. Follow the steps below to charge the battery. Set the date and time after the battery is fully recharged. 1Connect the AC adapter to the camera-recorder. (P10) •Keep the LCD monitor closed. 2Leave the POWER lever at the OFF position. 3Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4 hours. •The internal battery is charged during this time. By setting the user’s bit, you can store 8-digit informa- tion (such as the date and time) in the hexadecimal for- mat on the tape’s sub code track. The user’s bit settings are automatically saved in the memory and retained even after the power has been turned off. 1Set the POWER lever to the ON position. 2Use the menus (P62-64) to select “USER” as the UB MODE item setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen. 3Turn the multi dial to move to the UB PRESET item. 4Press the multi dial to move q to “YES”. 5The screen shown below appears. Set the user’s bit using the multi dial. Turn the multi dial and select the user’s bit charac- ters. •Numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F can be used as the characters that make up the user’s bit. Charging the internal battery Setting the user’s bit POWER lcclkPOWER lcclk ob`loafkd==pbqrm mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok cfopq==ob`==q` r_==jlab q`==mobpbq r_==mobpbqobdbk rpbo===qfjb a^qb====q`d lkb==pelq==ob`lcc bccb`qlcc ob`==qfjbMKR |||| |||| | PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH bccb`q lcc ob`loafkd==pbqrm mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok cfopq==ob`==q` r_==jlab q`==mobpbq r_==mobpbqobdbk rpbo lkb==pelq==ob` lcc ob`==qfjb MKR vbp |||| |||| | PUSH PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG ob`loafkd==pbqrm mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok cfopq==ob`==q` r_==jlabq`==mobpbq r_==mobpbqobdbk rpbo lkb==pelq==ob`lcc ob`==qfjbMKR vbp |||| |||| |bccb`q lcc PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH r_==mobpbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrokM===M===M===M===M===M===M===M r_==mobpbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrokc==M===M===M===M===M===M===M PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH
27 PREPARATION Press the multi dial to move to the next digit. 6Press the MENU button when you finish setting the user’s bit. 7The screen shown below appears. Turn the multi dial to select “YES”. 8The user’s bit is entered when the multi dial is pressed. 9Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu mode. Perform the settings related to the time code using the items below on the RECORDING SETUP screen. (P70) •TCG •FIRST REC TC •TC PRESET •1394 TC REGEN (the menu items appear in the VCR mode) •In the VCR mode, the settings of the items listed here cannot be changed if “ON” has been selected as the 1394 TC REGEN item setting. If the RESET button (counter) is pressed when the user’s bit has been set, the user’s bit is cleared to zero. r_==mobpbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrokc==M===M===M===M===M===M===M PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH OSDCOUNTERRESET TITLE VOL +MULTI/ P-IN-PREC A.DUBZOOM DATE/ TIMEPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP CH1 CH2AUDIO LEVEL REC MODE CHK SNS OIS ZEBRARESET COUNTER ZOOM SPEED OFF/MH L AUDIO IN FRONT REARCH1 CH2MIC MICLINE RESET SELECTSTOREOFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM MENU r_==mobpbq mobpbq==lh\ kl mrpe==gld vbp||| PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH r_==mobpbq mobpbq==lh\ kl mrpe==gld vbp |||PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH Setting the time code SELECTSTOREOFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM MENU
28 Time data (cont.) You can record a value of your choice as the initial set- ting for the time code to be used at the start of record- ing. 1Set the POWER lever to the ON position. 2Use the menus (P62-64) to select “PRESET” as the FIRST REC TC item setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen. 3Turn the multi dial to move to the TC PRESET item. 4Press the multi dial to move q to “YES”. 5The screen shown below appears. Use the multi dial to set the time code. Turn the multi dial to specify the time code. Specifying the time code POWER lcclkPOWER lcclk ob`loafkd==pbqrm mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok cfopq==ob`==q` r_==mobpbq q`==mobpbq lkb pelq==ob` ob`==qfjbobdbkMKRlcc mobpbq r_==jlab|||| ||||rpbo bccb`qlccPB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH ob`loafkd==pbqrm mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok cfopq==ob`==q` r_==mobpbqq`==mobpbq lkb pelq==ob` ob`==qfjbMKRlcc mobpbq r_==jlabrpbovbp |||| |||| bccb`qlcc PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH ob`loafkd==pbqrm mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok cfopq==ob`==q` r_==mobpbq q`==mobpbq lkb pelq==ob` ob`==qfjbMKRlcc mobpbq r_==jlabrpbovbp|||| ||||bccb`qlcc PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH q`==mobpbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok M=M=Ü=M=M=ã=M=M=ë=M=M=Ñ= q`==mobpbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok N=M=Ü=M=M=ã=M=M=ë=M=M=Ñ= PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH
29 PREPARATION Press the multi dial to move to the next digit. 6Press the MENU button when you finish setting the time code. 7The screen shown below appears. Turn the multi dial to select “YES”. 8The time code is entered when the multi dial is pressed. 9Press the MENU button two times to exit the menu mode. If the RESET button (counter) is pressed when the time code has been set, the time code is cleared to zero. q`==mobpbq mrpe==jbkr==ql==obqrok N=M=Ü=M=M=ã=M=M=ë=M=M=Ñ= PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH OSDCOUNTERRESET TITLE VOL +MULTI/ P-IN-PREC A.DUBZOOM DATE/ TIMEPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP CH1 CH2AUDIO LEVEL REC MODE CHK SNS OIS ZEBRARESET COUNTER ZOOM SPEED OFF/MH L AUDIO IN FRONT REARCH1 CH2MIC MICLINE RESET SELECTSTOREOFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM MENU q`==mobpbq mobpbq==lh\ klmrpe==gld vbp ||| PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH q`==mobpbq mobpbq==lh\ kl mrpe==gld vbp |||PB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH SELECTSTOREOFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL VAR. SEARCHPB. ZOOMMENU SET ITEM MENU
30 Regular shooting Before shooting, check that the camera-recorder is operating properly. Check the equipment as warranted by the shooting conditions. gBattery (P20) Have a fully charged battery ready. We also recommend that you keep a spare battery on hand. gCassette tape (P15) Check that the cassette tape can be used for record- ing: •Is the cassette’s accidental erasure prevention tab not set to the SAVE position? •Is there not already any important material on the tape? •Is the cassette cover closed securely? gViewfinder (P22) Check whether the viewfinder’s diopter adjustment has been made. gZoom/focus/iris •Check that motor-driven zooming is possible. (P31) •Check that the focusing can be performed both automatically and manually. (P37) •Check that the lens iris operations can be per- formed automatically and manually. (P39) gTime data (P25-29) •Check that the calendar and time have been set correctly. •Check that the time code and user’s bit have been set correctly. gAudio input (P42) Check that the audio input switch is in the correct position.1Set the AUTO/MANUAL selector switch to the AUTO position. 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). Preparation and inspectionsShooting The following items are adjusted automatically in the auto mode. FOCUS USER 2SEARCH MANUALMENU VOL/JOGSEARCH D.ZOOM USER 3STILLWHITE BALAUTOPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS MANUALAUTO •Focusing •Shutter speed •Iris•Gain •White balance OSDCOUNTERRESET TITLEVOL +MULTI/ P-IN-PREC A.DUBZOOM DATE/ TIMEPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP P QPOWER lcclk Viewfinder