Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC80P Operating Instructions

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AGAIN switch
When the camera screen is too dark, change
the setting of this switch to boost the gain and
make the screen brighter.  The M and H gain
values are set using the MID GAIN item and
HIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SW
MODE screen.  (See page 39)
L:The switch is normally kept at this
position.  (0 dB)
M:The gain of the camera video amplifier is
boosted.  (Factory setting: 6 dB)
H:The gain of the camera video amplifier is
further boosted.  (Factory setting: 12 dB)
BWHITE BAL switch
This is used to set the white balance.
A or B:
The white balance value adjusted by the
AWB button Cis stored in the memory.
PRST (preset):
Set the switch to this position in cases
where, for instance, there is no time to
adjust the white balance.
The 3200K and 5600K white balance
values are stored in the memory.
Press the AWB button to switch between
the two values.
OThe ATW (Auto Tracking White) function
can be allocated to the A, B or PRST
position using the ATW item on the setting
menu SW MODE screen.  (See page 39)
OWhat kind of light source is being used
during shooting is determined by the white
balance sensor.
Do not block the front of the white balance
sensor with your hand or any other object
during shooting or the ATW function will
not operate properly.
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Parts and their functions
>CAMERA/VCR button and lamp
Each time this button is pressed, the
operation mode is switched between the
camera mode and VCR mode, and the lamp
of the selected mode lights.
Select the camera mode for shooting.
Select the VCR mode to check the tape
contents or input and record video signals
from an external source.
?Scene file dial
This is used to select the scene files. (See
page 34)
Settings tailored to various shooting
conditions can be stored in the positions of
this dial.
During shooting, the necessary file can be
instantly loaded using the dial.
@END SEARCH button
When this button is pressed in the VCR
mode, the unrecorded blanks on the video
tape are searched, and the still picture mode
is established about one second before an
unrecorded blank.
The part which was shot last can also be
searched using the END SEARCH item
setting on the setting menu PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS screen.  (See page 41)
OWhen one tape is replaced with another,
the part which was shot last cannot be
searched using this button.
OIf no signals have been recorded on the
tape, the tape stops at the tape end.
OThis function may not operate properly if
there is an unrecorded blank near the tape
start or at a point along the tape.
OBefore proceeding with recording, check
the picture which has been searched.
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Parts and their functions
CAWB button
When this button is pressed while the WHITE
BAL switch Bis set to the A or B position,
the white balance is automatically adjusted,
and the white balance value is stored in the
memory.
If this button is then held down, the black
balance is adjusted.
When this button is pressed while the WHITE
BAL switch Bis set to the PRST position, the
current white balance value is displayed.
When the AWB button is pressed again, the
3200K and 5600K white balance values are
selected alternately.
OWhile recording is in progress, the black
balance cannot be adjusted.
DIRIS button
Each time this button is pressed, the method
of adjusting the lens iris is switched between
the auto mode and manual mode.

The maximum aperture of the lens iris of this
unit is F1.6 when the lens is at the full zoom
(W) position and F2.8 at the full TELE (T)
position.
The display shown for the F-number in the
viewfinder and/or LCD monitor is “OPEN”
when the lens is at the full zoom (W) position
and “F2.8” or “OPEN” when the lens is at the
full TELE (T) position.
EIRIS dial
This is used to adjust the lens iris.
When the IRIS button Dis set to the manual
mode, this dial is used to adjust the lens iris.
Even in the auto mode, the lens iris can be
adjusted using this dial.FFOCUS switch
This is used to select the method of
controlling the focus.
A (AUTO):
Auto focus mode
M (MANUAL):
Manual focus mode
The focus ring His controlled manually to
adjust the focus.
∞:
After the focal length has been set to
infinity, the manual focus mode is
established.  Even if the FOCUS switch is
set to the 
∞position, it will return to the M
(MANUAL) position.
OEven when the manual focus mode is
established, the AUTO button Ksetting
takes priority if it is pressed.
OIf flicker occurs, the auto focus control may
not be exercised properly, so select a
shutter speed suited to the lighting.  (See
page 29)
GPUSH AUTO button
While this button is pressed with the FOCUS
switch set to the M (MANUAL) position, the
auto focus mode is established, and the focus
is adjusted.
HFocus ring
IZoom ring
If the zoom ring pin is not required, fit it into
the threaded hole under the handle so that it
will not be lost.
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Parts and their functions
JINDEX button
When the INDEX button is pressed while
shooting or recording is in progress, the index
signal is recorded on the tape.
When it is pressed while shooting or
recording has been temporarily stopped, the
recording of the index signal is set to standby.
If shooting or recording is commenced in this
status, the index signal will then be recorded
on the tape.
By recording the index signal, searches
(index searches) can be conducted during
playback.  (See page 53)
KAUTO button
When the AUTO button is pressed, the
operation mode which was set on the setting
menu AUTO SW screen is established, and
“ ” appears in the upper part of the
viewfinder and LCD monitor.
On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the
mode of the operation to be performed
automatically (auto iris, auto gain control,
auto tracking white or auto focus) when the
AUTO button is pressed is set.  
(See page 40)
The setting is released when the button is
pressed again.
LUSER1 and USER2 buttons
One of nine functions can be allocated to the
USER1 button and one can be allocated to
the USER2 button.
In accordance with the subject concerned,
the shooting conditions can be instantly
selected or fade effects can be added to the
images.
For details, refer to the USER1 item and
USER2 item (page 39) on the setting menu
SW MODE screen.
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MND FILTER switch
This is used to select the ND filter (for
adjusting the light quantity) to be used.
OFF:The ND filter is not used.
1/8 :The light quantity is reduced to about
one eighth.
1/64 :The light quantity is reduced to about
one sixty-fourth.
NAUDIO controls
These are used to adjust the recording level
of the audio signals which have been input to
the built-in microphone Qand INPUT 1 and 2
connectors Z.
It is recommended that the center position
normally be selected for use. 
OThey cannot be used to adjust the audio
signals which have been input to the
AUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors
W.
OLight shoe
A video light, for instance, is attached to this
shoe.
PMicrophone shoe
The accessory microphone holder is attached
to this shoe so that a microphone (optional
accessory), etc. can be mounted.  
(See page 49)
QMicrophone (built-in, stereo)
Do not apply a strong load from an external
source to this microphone as it may damage
the microphone.
RTally lamp (front)
Refer to the details on the tally lamp (rear) 8.
SRemote control sensor (front)
TMENU button
When this button is pressed, the menu mode
is established, and the setting menu screen is
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor.
When it is pressed again, the menu mode is
released.P
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[In the camera mode]
The scenes shot up until now can be checked
in the shooting pause mode.
“5” 
When the lever is tilted in the “5”
direction in the shooting pause mode, the
tape is played back in the “5” direction
at 1aspeed while the lever is tilted.
“6” 
When the lever is tilted in the “6”
direction in the shooting pause mode, the
tape is played back in the “6” direction
at 1aspeed while the lever is tilted.
VS-VIDEO IN/OUT connector
This is the S-video input/output connector.
WAUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors
(pin jacks)
These are the input/output connectors for the
audio signals.
XVIDEO IN/OUT connector
(pin jack)
This is the input/output connector for the
video signals.
YDV connector
An IEEE1394 (4-pin) cable (optional
accessory) is connected here.
Video signals, audio signals or time codes,
for instance, can be transmitted digitally.
ZINPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
External microphones or audio components
are connected here.
[INPUT 1/2 switch
This is used to switch the audio input signals
which are connected to the INPUT 1 and 2
connectors.
LINE:
The audio input signals from the audio
component serving as the line input are
selected; their input level is 0 dBu.
MIC:
The audio input signals from the external
microphone(s) are selected; their input
level is –50 dBu.
The input level can be changed to –60 dBu
using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2
items on the setting menu RECORDING
SETUP screen.  (See page 42)
Parts and their functions
UOPERATION lever
This lever is used to operate the VCR and
conduct the menu operations.
[In the VCR mode]
“1” :
When the lever is tilted in the “1” direction
in the stop mode, the tape is played back.
When it is tilted in the same direction
during playback, the variable speed search
mode (see page 53) is established, and the
tape is played back at the 1aspeed.
(Sound is not played back.)
“5” :
When the lever is tilted in the “5”
direction in the stop mode, the tape is fast
forwarded.
When it is tilted in the same direction
during playback, the tape is cued at 10a
speed.
“6” :
When the lever is tilted in the “6”
direction in the stop mode, the tape is
rewound.
When it is tilted in the same direction
during playback, the tape is reviewed at
10aspeed.
“$” :
When the lever is tilted in the “$” direction,
the tape is stopped.
“;” :
When the lever is pressed during playback,
the tape is set to the pause (temporary
stop) mode.
[In the menu mode]
“3” :
When the lever is tilted in the “3” direction,
the items displayed on the menu screen
are moved upward.
“4” :
When the lever is tilted in the “4” direction,
the items displayed on the menu screen
are moved downward.
“;” :
Press the lever to change a setting.
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							\ZOOM switch
This is used to select motor-driven zoom
operations or manual zoom operations.
SERVO:
For motor-driven zoom operations
(At this position, do not attempt to perform
manual zoom operations or malfunctioning
may result.)
MANU:
For manual zoom operations
]START/STOP button (on the handle)
When this button is pressed in the camera
mode, shooting start or stop is selected.
The camera mode and VCR mode are
switched using the CAMERA/VCR button >.
^REC CHECK button
When this button is pressed in the shooting
pause mode, the picture and sound
immediately before shooting was stopped are
played back for several seconds, and the
shooting pause mode is established at the
original position on the tape.
_Zoom button
When the ZOOM switch is at the SERVO
position, motor-driven zoom operations are
performed.
When this button is pressed lightly, zoom
operations are performed at a low speed;
when it is pressed with force, they are
performed at a high speed.
`Zoom button (on the handle)
aHANDLE ZOOM switch
This switch is used to select one of the three
speeds for the zoom operations conducted
using the zoom button `on the handle.
The speed is set using the HANDLE ZOOM
item on the setting menu SW MODE screen.
(See page 39)
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bAUDIO DUB button
When the pause status is established in the
VCR mode and this button is pressed, the
mode in which audio dubbing can be started
is established.
Press “
;” of the OPERATION lever Uto
record the sound.  To stop the recording, tilt
the OPERATION lever in the “
$” direction. 
The audio input used for audio dubbing is set
using the A DUB INPUT item on the setting
menu AV IN/OUT SETUP screen.  
(See page 43)
OBefore proceeding with the audio dubbing,
select “12 bit” as the AUDIO REC item
setting on the setting menu RECORDING
SETUP screen and then start shooting.
(See page 42)
cVCR REC buttons
When these two buttons are pressed at the
same time in the stop status of the VCR
mode, the video signals from the connected
component are recorded.
When they are pressed at the same time in
the playback pause status of the VCR mode,
the recording standby status is established. 
Each time “
;” of the OPERATION lever Uis
pressed, the status alternates between
recording and recording standby.
To stop recording, tilt the OPERATION lever
in the “
$” direction. 
OBefore proceeding to record, check that the
video signals have been input.
dAUDIO MON/VAR buttons
These buttons are used to adjust the volume
at which the sound is to be output from the
internal speaker gor PHONES jack 6.
They cannot be adjusted in the camera
mode.
The playback direction and playback speed
are changed in the variable speed search
mode.  (See page 53)
When these buttons are pressed in the pause
status, the tape is played back frame by
frame.
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Parts and their functions
eOPEN button
Press the OPEN button in the direction of the
arrow to open the LCD monitor f.
When the LCD monitor is opened, the image
on the viewfinder switches to the LCD
monitor.jSPEED SEL button
After having pressed the SHUTTER button
i, press this button to select the shutter
speed.  (See page 29)
kCH1 SELECT switch
This switch is used to select the input signals
which are to be recorded on the audio
channel 1 track.
INT (L):
Audio signals of the left (L) channel of the
internal microphone
INPUT1:
Audio signals which are input to the INPUT
1 connector
INPUT2:
Audio signals which are input to the INPUT
2 connector
lCH2 SELECT switch
This switch is used to select the input signals
which are to be recorded on the audio
channel 2 track.
INT (R):
Audio signals of the right (R) channel of the
internal microphone
INPUT2:
Audio signals which are input to the INPUT
2 connector
mINPUT 1 switch (MIC POWER +48 V)
When this switch is set to ON, +48 V power
(power supply for the phantom mic) is
supplied to the INPUT 1 connector.
nINPUT 2 switch (MIC POWER +48 V)
When this switch is set to ON, +48 V power
(power supply for the phantom mic) is
supplied to the INPUT 2 connector. fLCD monitor
gInternal speaker
hRESET button
If the camera recorder cannot be operated
even though its power is on or some other
form of trouble has occurred, use a pointed
object to press the RESET button.  This will
reset the system microcomputer.
Even after resetting has been initiated, the
entered setting menu values and memory
contents will not be erased.
Refrain from pressing the RESET button
when the camera recorder is operating
properly.
iSHUTTER button
Press this button to change the shutter
speed.
After pressing this button, press the SPEED
SEL button jto select the shutter speed.
(See page 29)
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							oCOUNTER RESET button
This button is used to reset the counter value
on the counter display and the memory
counter value to zero.
It cannot reset the time code or user’s bit.
pCOUNTER button
This button is used to select what data is to
be displayed on the counter display which is
in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.  
Each time it is pressed, the data to be
displayed changes.
COUNTER:
The counter value is displayed.
M COUNTER:
The counter value in the memory stop
mode is displayed.
TC :The time code is displayed.
UB :The user’s bit is displayed.
Blank display :
No data is displayed.qMODE CHK button
When this button is pressed, the current
camera status setting can be checked in the
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
rZEBRA button
When this button is pressed in camera mode,
a zebra pattern appears in the viewfinder and
on the LCD monitor, enabling the brightness
of the subject to be checked.
When it is pressed again, a zebra pattern is
disappeared.
The level of zebra pattern can be set using
the ZEBRA DETECT item on the setting
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.
(See page 43)
sOIS button
This button is used to set camera shake
compensation to ON or OFF.  When the
compensation is ON,  appears in the
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
Select ON or OFF to suit the shooting
conditions.
When shooting using a tripod, the OFF
setting is recommended.
tTripod mounting hole
Zebra pattern
Parts that may be whitened out due to overexposure
are displayed using a striped pattern.
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Memory stop mode
The memory stop mode is established when the
display is switched to M COUNTER using the
COUNTER button.
1Switch the display to M COUNTER, and press the
COUNTER RESET button oat any tape position to
reset the counter value.
2Proceed with playback or shooting.
3Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR
button.
4When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded, it
stops traveling automatically near where the counter
value was reset.
OIf the counter value is reset at the OUT point during
audio dubbing, audio dubbing can be stopped in the
memory stop mode.
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Parts and their functions
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							Remote control unit
1OSD button
When this button is pressed, the information
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor is added to the video signals, and it
can be displayed on a TV monitor as well.
When it is pressed again, the display on the
TV monitor is cleared.
2DATE/TIME button
When this button is pressed, the shooting
date (year/month/day) and/or time are
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor.
Each time it is pressed, the display is
switched in the sequence shown below.
3START/STOP button
This button has the same function as the
START/STOP button on the camera recorder
body.
4ZOOM/VOL buttons
During shooting, these buttons are used to
conduct motor-driven zoom operations.
The zoom speed is fixed at the medium
speed.
During tape playback, they are used to adjust
the volume at which the sound is to be output
from the internal speaker and PHONES jack.
OSD
COUNTERRESET TITLE
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/
P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ B
ZOOM DATE/
TIMEPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP1
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No display
Time display
Date display
Time and date display
The buttons listed below are for functions
which are not featured on the camera
recorder.
OPHOTO SHOTOTITLE
OMULTI/P-IN-POSELECT
OSTOREOOFF/ON
OPB. ZOOMON5COUNTER button
This button has the same function as the
COUNTER button on the camera recorder
body.
6COUNTER RESET button
This button has the same function as the
COUNTER RESET button on the camera
recorder body.
7REC button
When this button is pressed together with the
PLAY button while operation is stopped in the
VCR mode, the video signals from the
connected component are recorded.
When it is pressed together with the PLAY
button during playback pause in the VCR
mode, the recording standby status is
established.
Each time the PAUSE (;) button is pressed,
the status is switched between recording and
recording standby.
To stop recording, press the STOP ($)
button.
8A. DUB button
This button has the same function as the
AUDIO DUB button on the camera recorder
body.
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Parts and their functions
:VAR. SEARCH button
When this button is pressed during playback,
the variable search mode is established, and
“1a” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD monitor.  When the “V” or “B” button
among the SET buttons ;is pressed, the
playback speed is changed.
Each time the “V” or “B” button is pressed,
the playback speed is changed by one setting
in the following sequence: 1/5a(or 1/3ain
the LP mode), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10aand 20a.
Use the “V” button to change the speed in
the forward direction and the “B” button to
change it in the reverse direction.
;SET buttons
MENU button:
This button has the same function as the
MENU button on the camera recorder
body.
“V” button:
When this is pressed in the menu mode,
the items displayed on the menu screen
are moved upward.
When it is pressed in the search mode, the
speed is changed in the forward direction.
“B” button:
When this is pressed in the menu mode,
the items displayed on the menu screen
are moved downward.
When it is pressed in the search mode, the
speed is changed in the reverse direction.
“M” button:
Press this in the menu mode to change
settings. 9VCR operation buttons
C/REW button (6)
This button has the same function as the
OPERATION lever on the camera recorder
body.
FF/Bbutton (5)
This button has the same function as the
OPERATION lever on the camera recorder
body.
PLAY button (1)
When this button is pressed in the VCR
mode, the tape is played back.
When it pressed together with the REC
button, the video signals from the
connected component are recorded.
STILL ADV buttons (E, D)
When either button is pressed during tape
playback, slow-motion playback results.
When it is pressed in the pause status,
frame advance playback results.
(Ein the reverse direction, Din the
forward direction)
INDEX buttons (:, 9)
When either button is pressed during tape
playback, the start of a recorded section is
searched.
(:in the reverse direction, 9in the
forward direction)
PAUSE button (;)
This button has the same function as the
OPERATION lever on the camera recorder
body.
STOP button ($)
This button has the same function as the
OPERATION lever on the camera recorder
body.
OSD
COUNTERRESET TITLE
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/
P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ B
ZOOM DATE/
TIMEPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
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Remote control unit
Remote control unit settings
In order to prevent mistakes made in operations
performed using remote control when two
camera recorders are operated at the same
time, the operation buttons on the camera
recorder and accessory wireless remote control
unit can be set to work for “VCR1” applications
and for “VCR2” applications.
Setting method
OWireless remote control unit
When the STOP ($) and STILL ADV (D)
buttons among the VCR operation buttons
are pressed at the same time, the operation
buttons on the remote control unit are set to
be used for VCR1.
Similarly, when the STOP ($) and STILL ADV
(E) buttons among the VCR operation
buttons are pressed at the same time, the
operation buttons on the remote control unit
are set to be used for VCR2.
When the battery in the remote control unit
has been replaced, the operation buttons are
set to be used for VCR1.
OCamera recorder body
Set VCR1 and VCR2 using the REMOTE
item on the setting menu OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen.  (See page 44)
If the camera recorder body and remote control
unit settings are at variance, “REMOTE” in red
letters lights up and is displayed in the
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
1While pushing the knob in the direction of the
arrow, pull out the holder.
2Insert the battery with the “+” marking face
up.
3Return the holder to its original position.
Installing the battery
OWhen the battery (CR2025) has completely
run down, replace it with a new one.  (The
battery life is about one year although it
depends on how often the remote control unit
is used.)  If the remote control unit is
operated near the camera recorder’s remote
control sensor and the camera recorder fails
to operate, it means that the battery has run
down.
OKeep batteries out of the reach of small
children.
OSD
COUNTERRESET TITLE
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.
SEARCH
– VOL +
PB.
ZOOM
MENU
SET
ITEM
STOP INDEX
MULTI/
P-IN-PREC A.DUB
PLAYC/REW FF/ B
ZOOM DATE/
TIMEPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
VCR 2VCR 1