Panasonic Broadcast AG-DVC7 Menu Information
Before Use Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camera Recorder displays various function setups on Menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button B. MENU B OThe Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [MODE] Button _ is displayed. _ MODE 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select a desired SubMenu. > PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial > to display the selected Sub-Menu. 4 Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select the item to be set.
Before Use List of Menus [3. DISPLAY SETUP] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -41[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -41[C.RESET] Counter Reset -52OIt resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code. [DISPLAY] Display Mode -41[LCD MODE] LCD Lighting Mode -15[LCD/EVF SET] LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15[RETURN] Returning to the Main-Menu [4.
Before Use Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the Date/Time Indication becomes [--], the internal lithium battery is exhausted. 1 Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. --:--:---.--.---- > PUSH W.
Before Use Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording Normal Recording. OWhen walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you. OPlace the Camera Recorder on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands. OHold the Eyecup of the Viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye. OTake a firm stance with the legs slightly apart. OFor stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod (optional) whenever possible.
Camera Mode Recording When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? set to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-27-, -29-) $ To Pause the Recording Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or R) again. The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. PAUSE PAUSE ? AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [ON]. OThe [CAMERA] Lamp ` lights up.
Camera Mode Recording $ Recording Yourself By 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. 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.
Camera Mode Photoshot This Camera Recorder can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button M in the Recording Pause Mode. $ Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button H is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled. H STILL PHOTO SHOT M OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
Camera Mode Zoom In/Out Functions 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 1 (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. For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever N (or Sub Zoom Lever Q) towards [W].
Camera Mode Image Stabilizer Function 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. 1 To Cancel Image Stabilizer Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [AUTO EIS] Indication disappears. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-. Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [AUTO EIS] Indication appears. @ DIG.E.
Camera Mode Backlight Compensation Function This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.) 1 Press the [BLC] Button F. F To Resume Normal Recording Press the [BLC] Button. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-. BLC OThe [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. OThe entire screen becomes brighter.
Camera Mode Recording in Special Situations (Program AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations. 1 Repeatedly slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? downwards from the [MANUAL] position until a desired mode [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] appears. ? AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears. 1) [ ] Sports Mode OFor recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.
Camera Mode Adjusting White Balance Manually 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.
Camera Mode Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to [MANUAL]. ? Turn 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. AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE OThe [MNL] Indication appears. 2 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial > until the Shutter Speed Indication appears.
Camera Mode Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1 3 Turn the Focus Ring 7 o adjust the focus. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to [MANUAL]. 7 ? AUTO MANUAL PROG. AE OThe [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [FOCUS] Button C. OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. C In the following cases, the Focus Ring cannot be used. OWhen the Menu Screen is displayed.
Camera Mode Picture Effect Functions Picture Effects (From [P.EFFECT] Menu) 1) NEGA 2) SEPIA 3) MONO 4) SOLARI $ Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe 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. WIPE WIPE WIPE 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.
Camera Mode Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES]. PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS > VOL/JOG MENU B OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial > to select the [MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)]. PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS > VOL/JOG OThe Microphone Level Meter appears.
VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [ON]. CAMERA $ Adjusting the Sound Volume Until the [VOLUME] Indication appears, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial >. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After the adjustment, press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear. VCR OFF ON b PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS > VOL/JOG 2 Press the [MODE] Button _. OThe [VCR] Lamp ` lights up.
VCR Mode Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 2 $ Cue/Review Playback D SEARCH G SEARCH Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select a desired search speed. PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS > VOL/JOG If the [5] Button G or [6] Button D is pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B. A B OIf the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it. $ Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.
VCR Mode Still Playback/Still Advance Playback –V This Camera Recorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. x C/REW u FF/ B PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV k INDEX STOP INDEX $ Jog Playback By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) > of the Camera Recorder in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction. k SELECT Press the [1] Button x. 3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button k on the Remote Controller.
VCR Mode Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera Recorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (-22-) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode.
VCR Mode Playback Zoom Function 1 2 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button r on the Remote Controller. SELECT j VAR. SEARCH PB. ZOOM STORE Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button p on the Remote Controller. OSD COUNTER RESET r j MENU SET OFF/ON DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB C/REW PLAY FF/ B ZOOM – VOL + A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. p ITEM P.B.
VCR Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camera Recorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. OBefore connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camera Recorder and TV. After connecting the Camera Recorder and the TV as illustrated, start playback. [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 2 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO IN/OUT IN/OUT L– AUDIO IN/OUT –R OUsing the AV Cable 1, make a connection with the TV. If the TV has an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video Cable 2, too.
VCR Mode Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. OIf the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.) OAudio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording done in LP Mode. (-18-) 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-. $ To Adjust the Audio Level PUSH W.
