Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC7P Operating Instructions

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Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)
Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the Camera Recorder or the
headphones.
OIs the volume too low? During playback, keep
pressing the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME]
Indication appears. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial
to adjust the volume. (-32-)
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same
time.
O[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-
Menu has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the
original sound and sound that was recorded by
audio dubbing are played back together. It is
possible to reproduce the sounds separately. 
(-38-)
3: The original sound was erased when audio
dubbing was performed.
OIf you perform audio dubbing on a recording
done in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be
erased. If you wish to preserve the original
sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time
of recording.
4: Sounds cannot be played back.
OAlthough a Cassette with no audio dubbing is
being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? 
To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,
[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-38-)
OIs the Variable Speed Search Function working?
Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable
Speed Search Function. (-33-) 
						

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Explanation of Terms
$Digital Video SystemIn a digital video system, images and sounds are
converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape.
This complete digital recording is capable of recording
and playback with minimal image and sound
deterioration.
In addition, it automatically records data, such as
Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes
Because this Camera Recorder employs a digital
system for recording image and sound data, it is not
compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video
equipment that employs an analog recording system.
The size and shape of the Cassette are also different.
Compatibility with Output Signals
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output
socket is analog (the same as conventional video
systems), this Camera Recorder can be connected
with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.
$Focus
Auto Focus Adjustment
The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward
and backward the focusing lens inside the Camera
Recorder to bring the subject into focus so that the
subject can be seen clearly.
However, the Auto Focus System does not function
properly for the following subjects or under the
following recording conditions.
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
1) Recording a subject whose one end is located
closer to the Camera Recorder and the other
end farther away from it
OBecause Auto Focus makes adjustments at the
center of an image, it may be impossible to
focus on a subject that is located in both
foreground and background.
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass
OBecause the focus is on the dirty glass, the
subject behind the glass will not be focused.
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings
OBecause the light information that comes
through the lens decreases considerably, the
Camera Recorder cannot focus correctly.
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
OBecause the Camera Recorder focuses on the
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly
reflective objects, the recording subject may
become blurry.
5) Recording a fast-moving subject
OBecause the focus lens-inside moves
mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fast-
moving subject.
6) Recording a subject with little contrast
OBecause the Camera Recorder achieves focus
based upon the vertical lines of an image, a
subject with little contrast, such as a white wall,
may become blurry.
$Time CodeTime Code signals are data that indicate time
measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30
frames per second). If this data is included in a
recording, an address is assigned to each image on
the tape.
OThe Time Code is automatically recorded as a part
of the sub-code at each recording.
OWhen a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is
inserted, the Time Code automatically starts from
zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, the Time
Code picks up from the point where the last scene
was recorded. (In this case, when the Cassette is
inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may
appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous
value.)
OThe Time Code cannot be reset to zero.
OUnless the Time Code is continuously recorded
from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing may
not be possible. To ensure that the Time Code will
be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use
of the Camera Search Function (-20-) or the Blank
Search Function (-34-) before recording a new
scene.
$Memory Stop FunctionThe Memory Stop Function is useful for the following
operations.
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired
position
1Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>
[MEMORY].
2Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape
position from which you want to play it back
later. (-11-, -16-)
3Start playback or recording.
4After playback or recording has finished:
Press the [MODE] Button and set the Camera
Recorder to VCR Mode.
OThe [VCR] Lamp lights up.
1Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>
[MEMORY].
2Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position
where you want to stop editing.
3Play back the still picture where you want to
start audio dubbing.
4Start audio dubbing. (-38-)
OAudio dubbing automatically stops at the position
where the counter was set to zero.
5Rewind the tape.
OThe tape automatically stops approximately at
the position where the counter was set to zero.
Stopping editing automatically during audio
dubbing 
						

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indicates safety information. Power Source:DC 7.2 V (Battery)
DC 7.9 V (AC adapter)
Power consumption:
Recording
3.2 W (When using Viewfinder)
4.0 W (When using LCD Monitor)
6.5 W (Max.)
Recording Format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)
Tape Used: 
6.35 mm digital video tape
Recording/Playback Time:
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)
Video
Recording System:
Digital Component
Television System:
525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Audio
Recording System:
PCM Digital Recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
Image Sensor:
1/4-inch CCD Image Sensor
Lens:
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 3.1–46.5 mm,
Macro (Full Range AF)
Filter Diameter:
43 mm
Zoom:
15:1 Power Zoom
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Color Electronic Viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo
Speaker:
1 round speaker (20 mm diameter)
Standard Illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum Required Illumination: 
1 lx (Digital Gain-up Mode)
[Digital Video Camera]Information for your safety
indicates safety information. Power Source:110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
18 W
DC Output:
DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Charge)
DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A Max. (Camera Recorder)
Dimensions (WaHaD)
2 13/16a1 13/16a4 5/8inch
(70a44.5a116 mm)
Weight
0.35 lb (0.16 kg)
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
[AC Adapter]Information for your safety Video Output Level:
1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
S-Video Output Level:
Y Output: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
C Output: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Audio Output Level (Line):
316 mV, 600 Ω
Video Input Level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-Video Input Level:
Y Input: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
C Input: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Audio Input Level (Line):
316 mV, 10 kΩor more
Mic Input:
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
Digital Interface:
DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
Dimensions (WaHaD)
Approx. 8 
7/16a8 7/8a17 1/16inch
(213a225a432 mm)
Weight
Approx. 4.4 lb (2.0 kg)
(without Battery and DV cassette)
Approx. 4.62 lb (2.1 kg)
(with supplied Buttery and DVM60)
Operating Temperature:
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity:
10% to 80%
Specifications 
						

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