Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder DVC7 Operating Instructions

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$Recording YourselfBy opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward
(to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the
Camera Recorder monitor the shot while recording is
in progress.
$To Finish the RecordingSet the [OFF/ON] Switch bto [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-. OWhen the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is
disabled automatically. However, when the LCD
Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also
shown in the Viewfinder.
OIf you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor
to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on
the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR].
Images are recorded normally and no left and right
reversal occurs.
OIf [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the
basic indications, such as the Recording Indication
[¥], Recording Pause Indication [¥;] and
Remaining Battery Power Indication [ ], are
displayed.
OIf a general Warning/Alarm Indication [ ] appears,
return the LCD Monitor to the original position in
order to check the specific content of the
Warning/Alarm Indication.
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Photoshot
1
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button Min the
Recording Pause Mode.
OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for
about 7 seconds and then switches back to the
Recording Pause Mode.
OThis function may not work with some function
setups.(-64-) This Camera Recorder can take approximately 7
seconds still pictures containing sound.
$Progressive PhotoshotWith the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can
record still pictures with higher resolution than with the
normal Photoshot Function.
OWhen [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]
Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO], the [3] Indication is
displayed. When the [3] Indication is displayed,
press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording
Pause Mode.
$Continuous PhotoshotIf you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the
[PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camera
Recorder will continuously record still pictures in
approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is
released. (However, this does not operate when using
Progressive Photoshot.)
OThe screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter
clicking sound is recorded.
$Digital Still PictureWhen the [STILL] Button His pressed, images
become still pictures. When the button is pressed
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.
OWe recommend that you press the [STILL] Button
first at the position where you wish to record the
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-, -43-.
PHOTO SHOT
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PHOTOPHOTO
PHOTO PHOTO
PHOTO
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Zoom In/Out Functions
1
For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever N(or Sub Zoom Lever Q)
towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
OZoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a
few seconds. It gives special effects to the video by recording
objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
$To Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Camera
Recorder can focus on a subject that is as close as
approximately 20 mm from the Lens. With this, small
subjects like insects can be recorded.
$To Use the Zoom Microphone
Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for
recording sounds.
OSet [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. 
OThe [Z.MIC] Indication appears. (The Indication is
for the built-in microphone.)
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
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WTQ
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Digital Zoom Function
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30a] or [750a].
O30a: Digital zooming to 30a
O750a: Digital zooming to 750a
OWhen you press the [DIG.E] Button, the
Indications change in following order.
[AUTO EIS] #[AUTO EIS] + [D.ZOOM] #
[D.ZOOM] # no Indication #[AUTO EIS]... This function is useful when you want to record close-
up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom
range of 1ato 15amagnification.  With the Digital
Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 30a
or even to 750a.
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5tW15tWT
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Z.MIC
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
3Push the [W/T] Lever N(or Q) towards [W] or
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [D.ZOOM]
Indication disappears.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
2Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [D.ZOOM]
Indication appears.
DIG.E.@
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Image Stabilizer Function
1
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [AUTO
EIS] Indication appears.To Cancel Image Stabilizer
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [AUTO EIS]
Indication disappears.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-. If the Camera Recorder might be shaken while
recording, the camera shake in the image can be
corrected.
OIf the Camera Recorder shakes too much, this
function may not be able to stabilize images.
Fade In/Out Functions
1
Keep pressing the [FADE] Button Eduring the
Recording Pause Mode.
OThe image fades out gradually. Fade In
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from
a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
DIG.E.@
AUTO EIS
FADEE
2When the image is completely gone, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button ato start
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button Eabout 3 seconds
after starting recording.
OThe image reappears gradually.
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1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button Ewhile
recording.
OThe image fades out gradually. Fade Out
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear
gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a
scene.
FADEE
2When the image is completely gone, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button ato stop
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button E.
OThe still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
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To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BLC] Button.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
Backlight Compensation Function
1
Press the [BLC] Button F.
OThe [ ] Indication flashes and then is
displayed.
OThe entire screen becomes brighter.
This prevents a recording subject from being recorded
darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines
from behind a recording subject.)
BLCF
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
OThe [WIND CUT] Indication appears. (The
Indication is for the built-in microphone.) This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the
microphone when recording.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
WIND CUT
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP]
>> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
Cinema Function
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
OBlack bars appear at the top and bottom of the
screen. This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide
screen.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
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Recording in Special Situations
1
Repeatedly slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch ?downwards from the [MANUAL]
position until a desired mode [ ], [ ], [ ],
[ ] or [ ] appears.
OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears. (Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposures under
specific recording situations.
Recording in Natural Colors
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >. OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
OThe [AWB] Indication appears. (White Balance)
Depending on the scene or light condition, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not
be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case, the
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camera Recorder is turned on with the
Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on
the Camera Recorder after removing the Lens Cap.1) [ ] Sports Mode
OFor recording scenes involving quick movements,
such as sports scenes.
2) [ ] Portrait Mode
OFor bringing up people clearly from the
background.
3) [ ] Low Light Mode
OFor recording a dark scene brighter.
4) [ ] Spotlight Mode
OFor recording a subject under spotlight in a party,
theatre, etc.
5) [ ] Surf & Snow Mode
OFor recording in a glaring surrounding, such as
skiing grounds, beaches, etc.
To Cancel the Program AE Function
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to
[AUTO].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to set a desired White
Balance Mode.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2) The white balance setting that was previously set
manually [ ]
3) Fluorescent Lamp Mode [ ]
4) Outdoor Mode [ ]
5) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp)
[]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication
appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch to [AUTO].
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Adjusting White Balance Manually
1
Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the
entire screen becomes white.
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
OThe [MNL] Indication appears. White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of
light and makes adjustment so that the white color will
become pure white. The Camera Recorder
determines the hue of light that it receives through the
Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the
recording condition, and selects the closest hue
setting. This function is called Automatic White
Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance
Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance
Adjustment Mode.
$About White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor 1determines the nature
of the light source during recording.
ODo not cover the White Balance Sensor with your
hand during recording. Otherwise, White Balance
will not function normally.
OThe red light from the Recording Lamp 2will be
reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing
the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and
changing the coloring.
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White
Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or
bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic
White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White
Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there
is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the
White Balance.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MNL
1
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MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
3Press the [PUSH] Dial >.
4Turn the [PUSH] Dial >until the [ ]
Indication is displayed.
5Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial >until the [ ]
Indication stops flashing.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is
displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch to [AUTO].OThe [AWB] Indication appears.
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1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance
Adjustment on this Camera Recorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset
8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset
9) Halogen light bulb
10) Incandescent light bulb
11) Sunrise or sunset
12) Candlelight
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL]. It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >until the Shutter Speed
Indication appears.
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to adjust the shutter
speed.
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the
shutter speed to be faster.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to
[AUTO].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-. OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MNL1/1000
Manual Iris Adjustment
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL]. (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too
bright or too dark.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >until the Iris Indication
appears.
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to adjust the iris.
Range of Iris Adjustment
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, 
OP (Opened)+0dB, ..., OP+18dB
When the Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP] (-29-) is used, Iris
adjustment is by OP+15dB.
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OP+18dB] is selected, the
image becomes brighter.
The value to which +dB is attached indicates a Gain-
up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the
image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to
[AUTO].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-. OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MNL
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Manual Focus Adjustment
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL]. Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
MANUALPROG. AE
AUTO?
2Press the [FOCUS] Button C.
OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3Turn the Focus Ring 7o adjust the focus.
In the following cases, the Focus Ring cannot be
used.
OWhen the Menu Screen is displayed.
OWhen you are adjusting the White Balance shutter
speed or Iris.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO]
or press the [FOCUS] Button. OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
FOCUSC
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Picture Effect Functions
1
Press the [PIC.E.] Button Auntil a desired
effect appears. This Camera Recorder is equipped with Picture Effect
Functions that add special effects to the scene.
1) Wipe Mode [WIPE]
2) Mix Mode [MIX]
3) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
OIt records images with a stroboscopic effect.
4) Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP]
OIt brightens images electronically.
OAdjust focus manually when using this mode.
(-29-)
5) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
OIt records images with a trailing effect.
6) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
OIt produces a mosaic-like image.
7) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
OThe right half of an image becomes a mirror
image of the left half. Picture Effects (With [PIC.E.] Button)To Select a Desired Picture Effect
To Cancel the Picture Effect
Press the [PIC.E.] Button auntil the Picture effect
disappeared.
PIC.E.A
1) WIPE3) STROBE
4) GAIN-UP2) MIX5) TRAIL
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Picture Effect Functions
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [P.EFFECT] >> a desired Picture
Effect.
OIf the Camera Recorder is turned off, this setting
is cancelled. 1) Negative Mode [NEGA]
OThe colors of the recorded image are inverted as
seen in a negative.
2) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
OIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like the
color of old pictures.
3) Monotone Mode [MONO]
OIt records a monotone image.
4) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
OIt records an image with a painting-like effect. Picture Effects (From [P.EFFECT] Menu)
To Select a Desired Picture Effect
To Cancel the Picture Effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP]
>> [P.EFFECT] >> [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
1) NEGA2) SEPIA
3) MONO4) SOLARI
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
$Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode:
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the
last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving
image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the
still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades
out.
WIPEWIPE
WIPE
MIX
MIX
MIX
1Press the [PIC.E.] Button Auntil the [WIPE] or
[MIX] Indication is displayed.
OThe [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
PIC.E.A
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ato
start recording.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ato
pause the recording.
OThe last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE]
or [MIX] Indication changes to [ ] or [ ].
MIXWIPE
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ato
restart the recording.
OThe last image of the previous scene gradually
changes to the new scene.
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