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Panasonic DVC20 Camcorder User Manual

1. Sd D la GG nad 16 2 7 20057710H31H AMHR Fall 047365 Before using Wi Selecting the remote control mode If2 cameras are used simultaneously set the mode for one pair of camera recorder and remote control to VCR1 and that of the other pair to VCR2 This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs The default setting is VCR1 When the button type battery is replaced the setting will revert to the default VCR1 1 Setting on the camera Set SETUP gt gt REMOTE 55 VCR1 or VCR2 2 Setting on the remote control T al a UC aw pe e VCR1 Press gt and M simultaneously VCR2 Press lt and M simultaneously W Concerning the button type battery e When the button type battery runs down replace it with a new battery part number CR2025 The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year but it depends on operation frequency Keep the button type battery out of the reach of children e f the remote control mode of the camera and that of the remote control do not match with each other REMOTE will appear When the remote control is operated for the first time after the camera is turned on CHECK REMOTE MODE 32 will appear and operation is impossible Set the same remote control mode e The remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light the camera recorder may not o
2. AN a ro le DVC20 Eng book 1 Y 2005 10H318H HER FA 1 OFF 3 657 NG Sm Panasonic Operating Instructions TIN Camera Recorder nosene AG LDU 022V Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use F1105T0 F D ENGLISH Printed in Japan VQT File PN Y KN G IP d gt DVC20_Eng book 2 2 7 2005 10H531H HEH FBil OFF 3 64 IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance service instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING eTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD
3. mi Periodical check ups eTo maintain the highest image quality we recommend replacing worn parts such as heads after approx 1000 hours of use This however depends on operating conditions including temperature humidity and dust an s as Nais 4 Others Explanation of terms Bm Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a pure white The camera recorder determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This is called automatic white balance adjustment However since the camera recorder only stores white color information under several light sources automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under the other light sources 0000K 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 For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range use the manual white balance adjustment mode 1 The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this camera recorder Blue sky TV screen Cloudy sky rain
4. d 2 DVC20 Eng book 31 Y 200510H31H AMER Fil OFF3 67 Nd ma PN o Menus related to playback BM REC DATA Set to ON and the settings shutter speed iris gain values and white balance settings 23 etc used during the recordings are displayed during playback e When the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO the indication AUTO will appear e When there is no data appears on the display e f the camera recorder data of the camera recorder are played back on other equipment the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally W AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be played back STEREO Stereo sound main sound and sub sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound Other menus E INITIAL SET When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition an 2 PN Ng Indications Ore i w DVC20_Eng book 32 2 7 2005410H318H AEH Fail ORF3 64 Others Others Various functions and the camera recorder status are shown on the screen Basic indications ra 4 Oh00m00s00f 3 30 45PM Remaining battery power Time code Date Time indication Recording indications R0 45
5. 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt REPEAT PLAY gt gt ON e The gt P gt indication appears In order to cancel the repeat playback mode set REPEAT PLAY gt gt OFF or set OFF ON switch to OFF Wi Settings on the audio e f you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape check the settings in SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO When you record or dub the audio in 12bit and set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in AUDIO OUT Slow motion playback frame by frame playback e Set to Tape Playback Mode Slow motion playback can only be performed by using the remote control Slow motion playback If the image is recorded in the SP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 5 the normal speed If the image is recorded in the LP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 3 the normal speed 1 During playback press the lt t button or the gt button on the remote control REW PLAY FF CJ EY STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV Jl JED STOP elf the slow motion playback continues for approx 10 minutes or more then the playback will automatically stop 10 minutes of slow motion playback is equivalent to approx 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx 3 minutes in the LP mode Frame by frame playback 1 During playback press the IH button on th
6. 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL iia e e MANUAL Lasa 2 Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt select the desired mode 1 RM Sports mode eTo record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions p Portrait mode e To make persons stand out against the background Low light mode eTo record dark scenes so they are brighter Spotlight mode eTo record subjects spotlit in a party or theater 87 Surf amp snow mode e To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches Mm To cancel the scene mode function Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt OFF or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO 2 3 4 5 Sports mode e For slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures this mode presents free of camera shakes e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change f you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear elf the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The 4 indication flashes e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change t
7. Sunlight White fluorescent lamp 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset Halogen light bulb 0 Incandescent light bulb 1 Sunrise or sunset 2 Candlelight 38 d gt DVC20_Eng book 38 2 7 20057710H31H AREA Fail 01473 64 NG PS We i White balance The image recorded by the camera recorder may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources To avoid such phenomena adjust the white balance White balance adjustment determines the white color under different light sources By recognizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent lamp the camera recorder can adjust the balance among the other colors Since white color is the reference of all colors light the camera recorder can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference white color mi Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the camera recorder to bring the subject into focus Auto focus has the following characteristics e Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus e Focuses on the screen center only Due to these characteristics auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the manual focus mode Recording a subject with one end located clos
8. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the video unit If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal peration If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any
9. Remaining tape time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing SP LP LI Green LI Green flash LI Red G S CmevA EJ AUTO MNL MF BX EN EIS 1 500 F2 4 6dB A EW EB ty OLux zoom o A DUB IN B 12bit 16bit 32 gt Hoa Standard Play mode Recording speed mode 8 Long Play mode Recording speed mode 8 Recording 18 Recording pause 8 Standby mode Fade out Recording check 18 Cinema mode 22 Digital zoom 19 Automatic mode 17 Manual mode 22 23 24 Manual focus 24 Zoom magnification indication 19 Backlight mode 20 Image stabilizer 22 Shutter speed 24 F number 24 Gain value 24 Soft skin mode 21 Tele macro 21 Fade White 21 Fade Black 21 Color night view function 20 0 Lux night view function 20 Zoom microphone 19 Microphone sensitivity level 19 Wind noise reduction 21 Sports mode Scene mode 22 Portrait mode Scene mode 22 Low light mode Scene mode 22 Spotlight mode Scene mode 22 Surf amp snow mode Scene mode 22 Auto white balance 23 Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp 23 Outdoor mode 23 White balance adjustment mode 23 ns Recording underway Playback 25 Pause 25 Fast forward Cue playback 2
10. camera recorder body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth While carrying the camera recorder do not drop or bump it e A strong impact on the camera recorder may break its housing causing it to malfunction 36 Do not use benzine paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera recorder eBefore cleaning detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket e The camera recorder body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off e Wipe the camera recorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints To remove stubborn stains wring well a cloth that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the camera recorder with it Afterwards wipe it with a dry cloth e When you use a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions Do not use this camera recorder for surveillance purposes or other business use e f you use the camera recorder for a long time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction W About the battery The battery used in the camera recorder is a rechargeable lithium ion battery This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity and the effect of temperature increases with increasing or decreasing temperature In the low temperature range the fully charged indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after the start of use At high temperature
11. 73 deb Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT not operable G1 Rewind review button 44 12 Pause button H 13 Stop button W Recording start stop button START STOP G5 Playback button PF Fast forward cue button BB Enter button ENTER 72 13 x means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camera recorder W Install a button type battery Install the button type battery supplied in the remote control before using it 1 While pressing the stopper pull out the battery holder N4 TU 2 Set the button type battery with its mark facing upward and get the battery holder back in place SBD ASP Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Keep the Button Type battery out of the reach of children Never put Button Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor i Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the camera Within approx 5 m 15 feet Angle Approx 10 up and 15 down left and right NY ma PN CO
12. AC mains lead from the AC mains socket If they are left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adapter and battery clean Mm About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place e The tape may be damaged producing mosaic like noise at the time of playback When storing the cassette after use be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out e f the cassette is left for more than 6 months depending on the storage condition in the camera recorder or stopped midway the tape may sag and be damaged Once every 6 months wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning If the cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding the tape may be deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to temperature and humidity The wound tape may stick to itself e Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays and humidity may damage the tape Such usage may cause damage to the camera recorder and the heads e After use be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust and store it upright Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism e Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected and they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise d gt DVC20_Eng book 37 2 7 20057 210H31H AEH ail
13. DC Input socket DC IN 9 35 DV terminal DV 28 eConnect this to the digital video equipment S Video output socket S VIDEO OUT 26 27 Video output socket VIDEO OUT 26 27 22 23 24 Audio output sockets AUDIO OUT 26 27 Power lamp 72 Smart accessory shoes Recording start stop button 78 eThe External Stereo Microphone optional etc can be Off On switch OFF ON 12 attached here Tripod receptacle 21 Microphone built in stereo 19 This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod 22 External microphone socket EXT MIC Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment attach the tripod to the camera When this socket is in use the built in microphone does not operate 23 Zoom lever W T 19 25 Grip belt 8 ex Bad ia SZ BI Lens cap and grip belt W Attach the lens cap To protect the lens surface attach the lens cap W Adjust the grip belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand 1 Detach the tip of the grip belt 2 Adjust the length 3 Reattach the grip belt PN Ng d gt DVC20_Eng book 82 7 2005 10H531H Aeon ail 05365 Before using Attaching the shoulder strap We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the c
14. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE eTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION In order to maintain adequate ventilation do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or any other confined space To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT IM indicates safety information Caution regarding laser beams The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam When using the camera recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
15. IEEE 1394 4 pin Dimensions WXHXD Approx 216 mm X225 mm X432 mm 8 9 16 inches X8 7 8 inches X 17 1 16 inches excluding the projection part Mass Approx 2000 g 4 4 Ib without supplied battery DV cassette and lens cap Approx 2120 g 4 664 Ib with supplied battery DV cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 to 80 Suey am O NG b ee l e V DVC20_Eng book 40 2 7 200510H318H Hi H Fil ORF3 64 fas ud AD TF Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7000 EASTERN ZONE One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7621 Southeast Region 1225 Northbrook Parkway Ste 1 160 Suwanee GA 30024 770 338 6835 Central Region 1707 N Randall Road E1 C 1 Elgin IL 60123 847 468 5200 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION amp ORDERING 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 Hr Fax 800 334 4880 Emergency after hour parts orders 800 334 4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Emergency 24 Hour Service 800 222 0741 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2
16. a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard is recorded by the camera recorder the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns at playback e When wide images are input the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally e While pictures are input from the DV terminal the operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the ENTER button an s PS We PN Ng BI d 2 DVC20 Eng book 29 Y 200510H31H AMER Fil ORFS 67 Edit mode Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette e Set to Tape Playback Mode 1 Insert an external microphone securely into the EXT MIC terminal as far as it will go 2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to and press the I button on the remote control cee SOE w 3 Press the A DUB button on the remote control to make audio dubbing ready i REC REW i PLAY NG GJ LJ IN STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV 4 Press the IH button on the remote control to start audio dubbing wa Talk into the microphone 5 Press the IH button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing REW L PLAY HA a r Cy images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion
17. gt REC SPEED gt gt SP or LP If the LP mode is selected the recording time will be 1 5 times the SP mode but some functions will be disabled e We recommend using the SP mode for important recording e n order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode et is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode 29 e n the LP mode the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled ePlayback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode ePlayback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode eSlow frame by frame playback Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap 8 When the camera recorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the recording start stop button or sub recording start stop button to start recording 2 Press the recording start stop button or sub recording start stop button again to pause recording e For the recording time on a tape refer to 10 e Carry out a recording check 18 to verify that the image is recorded properly n order
18. strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the camera recorder causing the disturbance of images and sounds e f the camera recorder is affected by such equipment and does not function properly turn off the camera recorder power and detach the battery or AC adapter Then connect the battery or AC adapter again and turn on the camera recorder power Do not use your camera recorder near radio transmitters or high voltage cables e f you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage cables recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the camera recorder e f the camera recorder is sprayed with such chemicals the camera recorder body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera recorder for a long time When you use your camera recorder in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the camera recorder Also protect the camera recorder from getting wet Sand or dust may damage the camera recorder or cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette e f sea water splashes onto the camera recorder wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use it to wipe the
19. sub sound 31 3 Audio dubbing cannot be performed Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE audio dubbing cannot be performed 11 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP mode LP mode does not allow audio dubbing 18 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in 16bit mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit mode when recording 5 Sounds cannot be played back Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played have you set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing set 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST1 29 Is the variable speed search function working Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function 26 Playback Pictures 1 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene but this is not a malfunction Although the camera recorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen Have you selected video input on the TV Ple
20. 017365 mi LCD monitor viewfinder LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth e n a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e f your camera recorder is extremely cold the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder To remove dust from inside the viewfinder dismount the viewfinder first When the dust is difficult to remove get rid of it with a cotton swab dampened with water Then wipe the viewfinder with a dry cotton swab eTo clean the inside of the Viewfinder remove the Eyecup then keep pressing and pull the cover out sA 0 3 7 Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture
21. 5 Rewind Review playback 25 Slow motion playback 25 Frame by frame playback 25 Variable speed search 26 Repeat playback 25 Audio dubbing 29 Audio dubbing pause 29 Blank search 18 Audio recording mode 31 Volume adjustment 25 Warning alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the camera recorder Confirmatory indications be A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position is inserted No cassette is inserted H a The built in battery is low 14 1 The warning alarm indication appears when you record yourself Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning alarm indication REMOTE An incorrect remote control mode has been selected 16 sJEND The tape came to the end during recording oa The video heads are dirty 35 Textual indications DEW DETECT g EJECT TAPE Condensation has occurred Take out the cassette and wait for a while It takes some time until the cassette holder opens but this is not a malfunction 35 LOW BATTERY The battery is low Recharge it 9 NO TAPE No tape is inserted 11 TAPE END The tape came to the end during recording CHECK REC TAB You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the acciden
22. AL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL JO Selecting a mode 1 Set the mode switch to CAMERA or VCR White balance Shutter speed Iris or gain value NECK CAMERA Tape recording mode Use this when you record the image on a tape 3 Tape playback mode VCR Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape A hi Vim Stop lt lt lt Rewind review playback gt p gt Fast forward cue playback 12 ex Bad ia SZ o PN AZ PN Ng BI d 2 DVC20 Eng book 13 Y 200510H31H AMER Fii1 OFFS 67 Before using Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen 1 Set LANGUAGE gt gt select the desired language QO LANGUAGE ma Ea Espa ol SETUP ey ENTER Using the menu screen For each individual menu please refer to 30 1 Press the MENU button e The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode switch is displayed e Do not switch the mode switch when the menu is displayed 2 Press the A or V button in order to select the top menu St ADVANCE QO LANGUAGE SETUP ey ENTER UE MENU X BASIC MODE OFF SP NO OFF NO REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH WIND CUT CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER CUE MENU 6 Press the A or V butt
23. EJECT TAPE only detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you when the tape is inserted appear If so follow the procedure purchased the camera recorder from below 2 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH is displayed 6 in yellow e An irregularity in the camera recorder has been automatically Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the tape detected Remove the cassette for data protection and then 6 in red press the RESET button The camera recorder will be Dews are adhering on the head or the tape activated 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted t takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder This is not a malfunction 2 Leave the camera recorder with the cassette cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature When 4 in yellow eYou cannot use the Tape Recording Playback Mode Leave the camera recorder for about 30 minutes When 4 in red e The power lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the camera recorder automatically turns off Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours 3 Turn the camera recorder on again set it to the Tape Recording Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears Especially in cold areas moisture may be frozen If so it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears Watch for condensation even before the condensation Indication is displayed e f you do not press the RESET button the power to the camera recorder
24. ITIAL SET 37 3 SETUP FADE COLOR 27 AUDIO REC 37 REC LAMP 37 DISPLAY 37 REMOTE 16 BEEP SOUND 37 LCD SET 14 EVF SET 14 POWER SAVE 31 4 LANGUAGE 73 30 ve 7 7 W DVC20_Eng book 30 Y 200510H31H HEH FAI 1 ORF3 657 Menu E 5 TAPE PLAYBACK MENU Xx BASIC ATES fi SETUP 1 BASIC DATE TIME 37 2 ADVANCE BLANK SEARCH 7s REC SPEED 1s REC STDBY 2s REC DATA 37 REPEAT PLAY 25 MIC LEVEL 79 3 SETUP 12bit AUDIO 29 AUDIO OUT 37 DISPLAY 37 REMOTE 16 LCD SET 14 EVF SET 14 POWER SAVE 31 4 LANGUAGE 73 an s ny ENTER SAVE MENU PN CO BI D Menu Menus related to taking pictures E DATE TIME This switches between date and time indications The camera recorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape e You can also show or change the date time indication by repeatedly pressing the DATE TIME button on the remote control W AUDIO REC Switches the audio PCM audio recording systems 12bit Records audio in 12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed Records audio in 16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks Audio can be recorded in higher quality If audio signals are dubbed then the origin
25. R button to complete the settings MENU 2 e Adjust the gain value so that the last 3 Bars of the 0 will not light red Otherwise the Sound is distorted e The MIC LEVEL AUTO SET AGC or SET setting on the TAPE RECORDING MENU and TAPE PLAYBACK MENU will be the same Microphone sensitivity level can be adjusted on each mode separately e When ZOOM MIC is set to ON set the zoom to the T position before performing this adjustment e Select a lower setting for gain value or set MIC LEVEL to AUTO t is recommended that you check through the headphones before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted an s PN CO 6 as Nais B I d 2 DVC20 Eng book 20 Y 200510H31H AMER Fii1 ORFS 67 Record mode Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor You can record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image The image to be recorded is the same as that recording 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e When the LCD monitor is opened the viewfinder will be automatically turned off If the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side though then the viewfinder will be activated e When the LCD monitor is rotated towa
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27. UTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e When the camera recorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the camera recorder on after removing the lens cap eWhen setting both the white balance and the iris gain set the white balance first e Whenever recording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment Wi To set the white balance manually Select ms in Step 3 Then while viewing a white subject on the entire screen press the A button to select the sm indication BM About flashing of the indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected e Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode e White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places If so use the auto white balance mode During setting in the manual adjustment mode e When the setting is completed it will keep lit Bm About the white balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording e Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly Wi About the black balance adjustment This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is se
28. al audio signals will be erased BM REC LAMP Set to ON and this turns the recording lamp on during recording which indicates that recording is underway Set to OFF and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording is underway W DISPLAY Set to ON and the display mode can be switched to all functions Set to OFF and it can be switched to minimum display BM BEEP SOUND Set to ON and confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording When you turn on the power 2 Beeps e When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times eWhen a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to SAVE is inserted condensation occurs and at other times Check the sentence displayed on the screen mi POWER SAVE OFF When about 5 minutes passed without any operation the standby mode automatically will be set In the standby mode HH blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the recording start stop button When about 5 minutes passes without any operation the camera recorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down When you use the camera recorder turn it on again In the following cases the power may not turn off even when set POWER SAVE gt gt 5 MINUTES e When connecting to the AC outlet When using the AC adapter e When connecting the DV cable to other equipment 16bit 5 MINUTES
29. al zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded W To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele shot or those in the vicinity with the wide angle shot e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt ZOOM MIC gt gt ON Wi About the variable speed zoom function eWhen pushing the W T lever as far as it will go you can zoom from 1X to 10X in 2 1 second at the maximum e The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the W T lever e The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control and sub zoom lever Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt MIC LEVEL gt gt AUTO SET AGC or SET e AGC Auto Gain Control AUTO AGC is activated and the recording level is adjusted automatically SET AGC The desired recording level can be set AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the music SET AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed Adjust in such a way that the sound will not be distorted at the maximum volume level 2 Press the lt or gt button to increase or decrease the bars of the gain value 6 MIC LEVEL SET ey ENTER UR MENU 3 Press the MENU or ENTE
30. amera recorder 1 Pull the end of the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap holder on the camera recorder 2 Fold the tip of the shoulder strap run it through the shoulder strap length adjuster and pull it e Pull it out more than 2 cm from the shoulder strap length adjuster so that it cannot slip off Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor opened 1 Press the PUSH OPEN button and at the same time bring the LCD Monitor out about 90 in the direction of the arrow e The viewfinder will go off 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer A II 23 EN NAY e 2 90 e t can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the viewfinder e The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu elf it is forcibly opened or rotated the camera may be damaged or fail When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens when recording yourself the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated PN s NY LU PN CO Using the viewfinder Wi Using the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and turn it upward downward by pinching the viewfinder extension knob Wi Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob mp 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2005 You can adjust the brightness of the viewfin
31. and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn ga Ve Nag d gt DVC20 Eng book 3 2 7 2O0O0510H31H Aeon FBil 05365 9 10 11 12 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place the video unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface or near or over a radiator or heat register This video unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For video units intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC Alternating Current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin The 2 wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This i
32. ase read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection 4 Playback picture is not clear Are the heads of the camera recorder dirty If the heads are dirty playback image cannot be clear Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video 35 If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled noises may appear on the screen Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth and then connect the cable to the AV terminal Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard being recorded When a protected picture is played back by the camera recorder mosaic like patterns appear on the picture an 2 PN WY NY ma w DVC20 Eng book 35 2 7 2005 10H31H AEH Fal 014365 Others PN CO Others Cautions for Use 1 The indication disappears the screen is frozen or no operation can be performed Wi About condensation e Turn off the power to the camera recorder If the power If you turn the camera recorder on when condensation occurs cannot be turned off press the RESET button or detach on the head or the tape condensation Indication yellow the battery or AC adapter and then reattach it After that turn or red is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and on the power again If normal operation is still not restored the messages DEW DETECT or
33. attery pack lithium CGP D28S 2800mAh Wide conversion lens AG LW4307P Filter kit Tripod DV cable Stereo microphone AG MC15 e Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries Ni Na BG ABA Nap Parts identification and handling Mm Camera KO ZF Lens hood attachment knob e Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the lens hood there is no mount to be used for the attachment e When you wish to attach the wide conversion lens AJ LW4307P optional MC protector or ND filter in the Filter Kit optional first of all loosen the lens hood attachment knob If the MC protector or ND filter is used the lens hood can be mounted on the filter e When you attach the lens hood back unite the marks and fasten the lens hood attachment knob 1 Focus ring 24 2 White balance sensor 23 3 Recording lamp 31 4 Remote control sensor 15 5 Lens 6 Lens hood D e f you push the W T lever toward W during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the camera recorder 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories e Be sure to keep the lens hood attached to the camera recorder so as to shut out unnecessary light Mode switch CAMERA VCR 12 18 25 9 Mode selector switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 17 22 Cursor buttons 12 13 O ENTER button A Pl
34. ayback the indication is restored The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed In some cases the remaining tape time indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time A function indication such as mode indication remaining tape time indication or time code indication is not shown If you set SETUP 55 DISPLAY 55 OFF indications other than the tape running condition warning and date indications disappear 34 d 2 DVC20 Eng book 34 Y 200510H31H AMER Fil ORFS 67 Playback Sound 1 Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the camera recorder or the headphones Is the volume too low During playback push the W T lever to display the volume indication and adjust it 25 2 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Have you set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX If you set AUDIO REC gt gt 12bit and dub audio to a recorded tape you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time To hear the sounds separately set to ST1 or ST2 29 Have you set SETUP gt gt AUDIO OUT gt gt STEREO and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound Set to L to hear main sound and set to R to hear the
35. ayback Pause button PB IH lt Rewind Review button lt lt V Stop button W gt Fast forward cue button PP 11 Power LCD button POWER LCD 14 Power LCD lamp C12 Menu button MENU 73 s PS We o PN AZ NU SA i a d ie DVC20 Eng book 7 Y 2O00510H31H AEH FRT1 014365 Sl d Kon Before using PS We 25 Qe 27 13 Eyecup 37 Viewfinder 9 37 30 31 32 33 25 Shoulder strap holders 8 Due to limitations in LCD production Sub zoom lever W T 19 25 technology there may be some tiny bright or Sub recording start stop button 18 dark spots on the Viewfinder screen Battery eject button PUSH 10 However this is not a malfunction and does Battery holder 70 not affect the recorded picture Headphone socket PHONES 31 Cassette holder 11 45 LCD monitor 8 37 G2 Cassette compartment cover 1 33 Cassette eject lever OPEN EJECT 11 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does LAN 7 not affect the recorded picture 9 SS T LCD monitor open button PUSH OPEN s cum CO 7 Reset button 32 35 a Xx Eyepiece corrector knob 9 Gs CO Speaker 25 SFr AUDIO DV S VIDEOOUT VIDEO OUT L OUT R es 36 37 35
36. ayback only 1 3X LP mode slow motion playback only 2X 5x 10x 20x W To return to normal playback Press the VAR SEARCH button or gt button on the remote control e mages may be shown in a mosaic like pattern The sound is muted during search e This function is cancelled when the operation icon is displayed 26 Playback on TV Images recorded by this camera recorder can be played back ona TV Insert a recorded tape into this camera recorder 1 Connect the camera recorder and a TV LI TAG HE 38 AUDIO IN 7 by MOS VIDEO IN 0 S VIDEO IN eConnect the camera recorder and a TV by using the optional AV cable e f the TV has an S Video terminal then also connect an optional S Video cable It allows you to enjoy more beautiful images 2 Turn on this camera recorder and set the mode switch to the Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV 4 Press the A button to select the P I icon to start playback The image and audio are output on the TV 5 Press the V button to select the W icon to stop playback e Whenever plugging in the S Video cable plug in the AV cable too e Use the AC adapter to free you from worrying about the battery running down i If the image or audio from this camera recorder is not output on the TV e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go Check the connected terminal eCheck the TV s input se
37. ct the input channel on the TV set and recorder 4 Press the A button to select the gt II icon to start playback e The image and sound are reproduced 5 Start recording Recorder 6 Press the F button to select the W icon to stop playback 7 Stop recording Recorder e For more information refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder e When you do not need functional indications or date and time indications press the OSD button on the remote control for no indication When you connect the camera recorder and a recorder with the DV cable these indications may not appear Wi When neither image nor sound from the camera recorder is output to the TV set e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go Check the connected terminal NY ma PN CO as Nais B d gt DVC20_Eng book 28 2 7 20057 10H31H AREA Fall 0173 64 Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the camera recorder by using the DV cable optional high image quality dubbing can be done in digital format e Set to Tape Playback Mode Player recorder 1 Connect the camera recorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt REC STDBY gt gt YES Recorder e You do not have to fo
38. dable time The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated 1h 30 min indicates 1 hour 30 minutes The times shown in the table are rough estimates The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used e The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases e When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself using the O lux night view function etc e When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD button e The batteries heat up after use or charging The main unit of the camera recorder being used will also heat up This is normal e Along with the reduction of the battery capacity the display will change gt 7 5 f 4o Ifthe battery discharges then f4 ___ will flash s PN CO as Nais B I d gt DVC20_Eng book 11 2 7 2005710H31H AMER ail 0173 64 Before using Inserting removing a cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the cassette cover e When the cover is fully opened the cassette holder will come out 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette e When inserting a casse
39. der from the menu 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2005 D r i w DVC20_Eng book 9 2 7 2005 10H431H AA ail 04365 Before using Power supply W Charging the battery When this product is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this product e Battery charging time 10 e We recommend using Panasonic batteries elf you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product e f the DC input lead is connected to the AC adapter then the battery will not get charged Remove the DC input lead from the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC mains socket 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it in W Charging lamp Lights up Charging Goes off Charging completed Flashing The battery is over discharged discharged excessively In a while the lamp will light up and normal charging will start When the battery temperature is excessively high or low the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal mi Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC mains socket 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the DC IN Socket on the camera recorder 3 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adapter e The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely connected to the AC adapter socket As shown in there i
40. discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE t N ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ne NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS T POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14 Lightning For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power line surges 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock
41. e remote control 2 Press the 1 button or the gt button on the remote control REWL PLAY FF aa gt gt gt STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV HOOD e Pushing the W T lever or sub zoom lever towards T normal direction or towards W reversed direction of this camera recorder during playback pause also turns into the frame by frame playback If you keep pushing the lever then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame W To return to normal playback Press the BP button on the remote control Slow motion playback e n the reversed slow motion playback the time code indication may be unstable Frame by frame playback e Press and hold the q or the gt button in the playback pause and then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame s an as Nais B I d gt DVC20 Eng book 26 Y 2005 10H531H AREA ail 04365 Playback mode Variable speed search function The speed of cue review playback can be varied This operation is only available when using the remote control e Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape 1 Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control IL DN d 2 Press the A or V button to vary the speed Jeb e The speeds for cue review playback are 1 5x SP mode slow motion pl
42. e used simultaneously 33 Before requesting repair Problems and solutions 33 Cautions for USC a a aan 35 Explanation Ot terms lt ciscscessscs seve inesi idana 38 Specifications SpPeclCa HONS aasre EA 39 e The Camera Recorder uses copyright protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U S To use these copyright protected technologies authorization of the Macrovision Company is required It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Camera Recorder e All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number for example 00 The menu operation flow is indicated by gt gt in the description an 2 PN WY as Nais IP d gt DVC20_Eng book 6 2 7 2005 10H531H Ae ail 05365 Before using Before using Standard Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product 1 AC adapter DC input lead AC mains lead 9 2 Battery pack 9 10 3 Remote control button type battery 75 4 Lens cap 8 5 Digital video head cleaner 35 6 Shoulder strap 8 Optional Accessories AC adapter AG B15P Battery pack lithium CGR D16S 1600mAh B
43. eck before recording ccccceeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Recording ona tape a am 18 Check the reCording cccccceeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 18 Blank search function akan heidi einen delhi eet eae 18 ZOOM IN OUL FUICHION esaeria eaaa aaan 19 Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level 19 Recording Yours el anakan mana ba AG 20 Backlight compensation function m sagasa aaanaaaaana 20 Night view fUNCTIONS ccc ceeceee cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaee es 20 SOM SKIN NOU C reso AA AA 21 Tele macro TUNGO Nama ANG 21 Fade in fade out function a ma anawawwwwwawnnna wanna saaan 21 Wind noise reduction fUNCTION ccccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Recording images for wide screen TVS ccccseeeeeeeees 22 Image stabilizer function asaan nasasaad 22 Recording in various situations Scene mode 22 Recording in natural colors White balance 23 Manual focus adjUStMent ccececceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeenees 24 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment 24 W Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Camera Recorder correctly e Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user Try out the Ca
44. ed the battery is faulty 2 The camera recorder power is turned off automatically If you set POWER SAVE to 5 MINUTES and do not operate the camera recorder for about 5 continuous minutes the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation To resume recording turn the OFF ON switch to OFF Then turn it to ON again 31 The camera recorder power does not stay on long enough Is the battery low If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message LOW BATTERY is displayed the battery has run down Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery 9 Has condensation occurred When you carry the camera recorder from a cold place into a warm place condensation may occur inside it If so the power is turned off automatically disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out Wait until the condensation indication disappears 35 4 Battery runs down quickly The camera recorder cannot be operated though Is the battery fully charged Charge it with the AC adapter 9 Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places the operating time of the battery becomes shorter Has the battery worn out The battery has a limited life If the Operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged depending on the usage the battery has worn out and can no longer be
45. ental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider of a cassette is opened slide in the direction of the SAVE arrow the cassette cannot be recorded When recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette slide in the direction of the REC arrow PN s NG PS We d 2 DVC20 Eng book 12 Y 2005410H31H AMER Fil ORFS 67 Before using Turning the camera on When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap PS We Using the screen display Press the ENTER button at the center of cursor buttons and icons will be displayed on the screen Each press switches the display as follows depending on the mode In the Tape playback mode the icons will be automatically How to turn on the power a p displayed on the screen 1 Set the OFF ON switch to ON e The power lamp lights up 1 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO Wi How to turn off the power 1 Set the OFF ON switch to OFF e The power lamp goes off gt DS a A Telemacro o r We Sotsknmode far KI I A 49 Night wew Lux night view 20 MOT fam 2 Tape recording mode AUTO MANU
46. er consumption mr i Recording C indicates safety information 5 0 W Maximum Dimensions WX HX D 70 mm X44 5 mm X116 mm C indicates safety information 2 13 16 inches X 1 13 16 inches X 4 5 8 inches Mass Recording format Approx 160 g 0 35 Ib Mini DV Gonsumer use digital video SD format Weight and dimensions are approximate values Tape used Specifications may change without prior notice 6 35 mm digital video tape p y g p Recording playback time SP 80 min LP 120 min with DVM80 Video Recording system Digital component Television system EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system PCM digital recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch Image sensor 1 6 inch 3CCD image sensor Effective pixels moving picture 290 KX3 Total 460 KX3 Lens Auto Iris F1 8 to F2 8 Focal length 2 45 mm to 24 5 mm Macro Full range AF Filter diameter 43 mm Zoom 10 1 Power zoom aa LCD G Viewfinder Color electronic viewfinder Microphone Stereo with a zoom function Speaker 1 round speaker 20 mm Standard illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum required illumination 1 Ix Color Night View Mode Video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Q S Video output level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 Q Audio output level Line 316 mV 600 Q Mic input Mic sensitivity 50 dB O dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack Digital interface DV input output terminal
47. er to the camera recorder and the other end farther away from it e As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass e The subject behind the glass will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty glass Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects e The recording subject may become blurry because the 46 camera recorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects Recording a subject in dark surroundings e The camera recorder cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recording a fast moving subject e As the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject Recording a subject with little contrast e A subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry because the camera recorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image PN s Nd O W DVC20_Eng book 39 Y 2005 10H31H HEA FAI 1 ORF3 657 PN o KJ Specifications Specifications AC adapter Specifications AG AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 18 w Camera Recorder DC OUT 8 4 V 1 2 A Battery Charging Power source 7 8 V 1 4 A Supplying DC 7 9 7 2 V Pow
48. erature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed an 2 PN o PN Ng 4 Others Do not throw old battery into fire Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion elf the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery Mm About the AC adapter e f the battery is warm charging requires more time than normal elf the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE lamp may continue flashing and the battery may not be charged After the battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently recharging starts automatically So wait for a while If the lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging the battery or AC adapter may be faulty If so please contact a dealer e f you use the AC adapter near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adapter 1 m 3 feet or more away from radio e When using the AC adapter it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to pull out the
49. eversed the Power LCD lamp turns on and the screen is lit in white e Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder e The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx 1 2 m 3 9 feet or less W To cancel the color night view function Select the night view icon until the night view indication disappear elf set in a bright place the screen may become whitish for a while e The night view function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30x longer than usual so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly For this reason bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction e The night view function is cancelled when you operate the power switch or the mode switch an s NG LU PN Naa as Nais B Record mode Soft skin mode This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon appears 2 Press the WV button to select the soft skin icon A Mi To cancel the soft skin mode Select the A icon again d 2 DVC20 Eng book 21 Y 200510H31H AMER Fil ORFS 65 elf the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed elf the brightness is insufficient the effect ma
50. frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user s authority to operate it CAUTION THE AC RECEPTACLE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE CAUTION Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated e Replace only with same or specified type e Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire e Do not store in temperatures over 140 F 60 C e Use specified charger for rechargeable batteries e Do not recharge the battery if it is not a rechargeable type For Remote Controller e Replace battery with part No CR2025 only e Do not recharge the battery Camera Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the Camera Recorder AC Adapter The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when
51. he scene mode setting to OFF Low light mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight mode elf the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Surf amp snow mode e f the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish an s AG NY CL PS We b h as Nais d gt DVC20_Eng book 23 2 7 20057 710H31H AEH all 01473 64 Record mode Recording in natural colors White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the white balance manually e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL ews e e MANUAL e Line 2 Press the F button until the white balance indication appears etc 3 Press the lt 4 or gt button in order to select the white balance mode i Auto white balance adjustment AWB Indoor mode for recording under incandescent lamps 0 Outdoor mode 3 Manual adjustment mode m 1 gt AWB 4 2 3 4 Wi To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the 4 or gt button until the AWB indication appears Or set the A
52. is turned off automatically about 1 minute later e Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatedly If so the camera recorder needs repair Detach the power connected and consult the dealer Ser NAAAGNAS paepandina oe who you purchased the camera recorder from Do not ie Na sa i ee a maa a k attempt to repair the appliance by yourself circumstances vvhen co ccu e TENI camera recorder it may also occur on the head and the tape dar Do not open the cassette cover oe When the lens is fogged Set the OFF ON switch to OFF and leave the camera recorder in this condition for about 1 hour When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature the fogging disappears naturally Bm About dirty heads If video heads the parts that closely contact with the tape become dirty normal recording and playback are not properly performed Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner Insert the head cleaner into the camera recorder set it to the Tape Playback Mode and play it back for about 10 seconds If you do not stop the playback it automatically stops about 15 seconds later e We recommend cleaning the heads periodically If the heads become dirty NEED HEAD CLEANING appears during recording During playback moreover the following symptoms appear eMosaic like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted e Black or blue mosaic like horizontal stripe
53. llow this step when the remote control is used in the digital dubbing 3 Start playback Player 4 Start recording Recorder Press the A button to select I 1 icon e Or without operating step 2 While pressing the REC button on the remote control press the gt button REC A DUB REWL PLAY FF Ga Le IN STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV IC n gt STOP VOL 5 Press the A button to select the II icon again or press the IH button on the remote control to stop recording Recorder 6 Stop playback Player 28 W To cancel the standby for recording When the camera recorder is standby for recording press the V button and select the W icon e Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed properly elf a picture bilingual video etc containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed select the desired sound by SETUP gt gt AUDIO OUT on playback e Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394 you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases For more information see the instructions for equipment connected e Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the AUDIO REC mode of the playback tape e The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images e f
54. mera Recorder Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Camera Recorder its accessories or cassettes Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted d 2 DVC20 Eng book 5 2 7 20054710H31H8H HABA Fill OFF3 64 Playback mode Playingibasklapinaaaaa a 25 Slow motion playback frame by frame playback 25 Variable speed search function 0000220 ssaaasasasaa 26 Playback OR TN aaa aaa Anda 26 Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing 27 Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing 28 AUGIO QUDBING AA a a Ss ences 29 Menu Ment Gaan a NA AA a ps 30 Menus related to taking pictures 0000maaaansananana 31 Menus related to playback amsananananaaaaanaaaanaawa 31 Oer MENUS 22 anap EA AA AA a AA 31 Others WIGIC ANON PAA nat entasernaaemeseones 32 Warning alarm indications cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 Functions cannot b
55. monitor cannot be adjusted e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded mi In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the POWER LCD button e The POWER LCD lamp lights up e f the POWER LCD button is pressed the entire LCD monitor will become approx twice as bright as the normal e Press this button again and the lamp will go off and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness e This will not affect the images to be recorded e f you turn on the camera when the AC adapter is used the POWER LCD function will not be activated an s NY ma PN CO Pl PN Ng d gt DVC20_Eng book 15 2 7 20057 210H31H AMER all 0173 64 Before using Using the remote control E Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled Date time button DATE TIME 37 On screen display button OSD 26 Record button REC 28 Audio dubbing button A DUB 29 Direction buttons A lt gt Y 13 SICICICIS Slow frame by frame forward button d gt at reverse by forward 25 Zoom volume button ZOOM VOL Search button VAR SEARCH 26 Menu button MENU
56. moreover the protection function may work disabling use of the camera recorder Be sure to detach the battery after use e f the battery is left attached to the camera recorder a minute amount of current is consumed even when the camera recorder power is OFF If the battery is left attached to the camera recorder for a long time over discharge takes place The battery may become unusable after it is charged Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in In cold places such as a ski resort the period during which you can record pictures is shortened eWhen you travel do not forget to bring an AC adapter so that you can recharge the batteries at your destination If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are deformed e Attaching a deformed battery to the camera recorder or AC adapter may damage the camera recorder or AC adapter After use be sure to take the cassette out and detach the battery from the camera recorder or pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 59 F 15 C to 77 F 25 C Recommended humidity 40 to 60 e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery e f the battery is kept in a high temp
57. n fading pictures can be selected 1 Set SETUP gt gt FADE COLOR gt gt WHITE or BLACK e While the fade in fade out function is selected it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images Besides it also takes several seconds to pause recording Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt WIND CUT gt gt ON W To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set BASIC gt gt WIND CUT gt gt OFF e Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength If this function is activated in strong winds the stereo effect may be reduced When the wind weakens the stereo effect will be restored an s as YY Pl d gt DVC20_Eng book 22 2 7 20057 710H31H AMER ail 0173 64 Record mode Recording images for wide screen TVs This allows you to record images compatible with wide screen TVs Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt CINEMA gt gt ON CINEMA Mi To cancel the Cinema function Set ADVANCE gt gt CINEMA gt gt OFF e mages played back vary depending on the TV connected Please refer to the operating in
58. nd Insert a new cassette Is the recording mode set When in the playback mode recording cannot be performed 18 Has condensation occurred No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs Wait until the condensation indication disappears 35 Is the cassette cover open If the cover is open the camera recorder may not operate normally Close the cassette cover 11 A cassette cannot be inserted Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears Auto focus function does not work Is manual focus mode selected If auto focus mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly 38 If so use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus 24 Is the color night view function set When the color night view function is working focusing shifts into the manual mode Indications 1 A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center Read the contents and respond to them 32 The time code becomes inaccurate The time code indication counter may not be constant in the reversed slow motion playback but this is not a malfunction The remaining tape time indication disappears The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame by frame playback or other operation If you continue ordinary recording or pl
59. ned OdB 18dB Value closer to CLOSE darken the image Value closer to 18dB brighten the image Values with dB are gain values an s PS We io P Y DVC20_Eng book 25 Y 200510H31H8H KAERA FA 1 0143657 PS We Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape e Set to Tape Playback Mode ET BOY SI P E Playback Pause lt lt Rewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the PB IE icon gt Fast forward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the Ef icon a Stop e During cue review playback fast moving images may show noise as a mosaic e Before and after cue review playback the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed Wi To adjust volume Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback 1 Move the W T lever or sub zoom lever to adjust the volume Towards T increases the volume Towards W decreases the volume Nearer the bar to larger the volume On the remote control press the T button to increase the volume or the W button to decrease it e When the adjustment is completed the volume indication will disappear e f you do not hear the sound check the settings of SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO Wi Repeat playback When the tape end is reached the tape will be rewound and played back again
60. not in use 6 PS We PN Ng jk Important Safeguards 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and Follow Instructions All operating maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this video unit near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video unit Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance
61. nt approx 1 second before the end of the last image recorded When you start recording at that point the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image an s NY LU PN CO D la DVC2O Eng book 19 Y 2005410H31H Ameo Fail 03 657 Record mode Zoom in out function You can zoom in up to 10x optically e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Wide angle recording zoom out Push the W T lever or sub zoom lever towards W Close up recording zoom in Push the W T lever or sub zoom lever towards T e When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the camera recorder by hand we recommend using the image stabilizer function e When you are zooming on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 2 m 3 9 feet or further from the camera recorder e When the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily e When the zoom magnification is 1X the camera recorder can focus on a subject approx 4 cm 1 6 inches distant from the lens i Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times then the digital zoom function will be activated The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 20X to 500x 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 20x or 500x Optical zoom pal Up to 10x OFF 20x Up to 20x 500x Up to 500x e The larger the digit
62. of the tape is played back e f a tape has a non recorded portion when the tape is dubbed Wi Before recording with audio dubbing e Set to Tape Recording Mode e When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording set SETUP gt gt AUDIO REC gt gt 12bit to take pictures When set 16bit the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing e Set BASIC gt gt REC SPEED gt gt SP to take pictures Wi To play back the sound recorded with audio dubbing You can switch between the sound recorded with audio dubbing and the original sound Set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 or MIX ST1 It only plays back the original sound ST2 It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing MIX It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing an s PN CO PN Ng Menu Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy to understand explanations and so they are different from the actual menu indications paan TAPE RECORDING MENU Xx BASIC SCN SCENE MODE Soa SP NO OFF NO SETUP ey ENTER AK MENU 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 22 REC SPEED 18 BLANK SEARCH 18 WIND CUT 21 CLOCK SET 14 2 ADVANCE EIS 22 CINEMA 22 D ZOOM 79 ZOOM MIC 79 MIC LEVEL 79 DATE TIME 37 IN
63. on in order to select the item to be set X BASIC SCH SCENE MODE Fu REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH 2 8 WIND CUT CLOCK SET Lp SETUP ENTER SAE MENU Mm To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button Wi To get back to the previous screen Press the 4 button Cz gt 609 S WE About the menu setting e The menu screen does not appear during recording And you cannot record when the menu screen appears W Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used 1 Press the MENU button pam SEARCH 2 Select a menu item e Use the direction buttons A G gt Y and ENTER button in place of the cursor buttons on the main unit 13 PN s PN CO Bw e PN Ng B d 2 DVC20 Eng book 14 Y 200510H31H AMER Fii1 ORFS 65 Before using Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date time then adjust it e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC 55 CLOCK SET 55 YES CLOCK SET 0112006 039123 SETUP SET lt ENTER SALMEN 2 Press the lt lt or gt button in order to select the item to be set Then press the A or V button to set the desired value e The year will change as follows 2000 2001 2089 2000 The 24 hour clock is used 3 Press the ENTER button to determine the setting e The clock func
64. on or aperture value indication appears MNL gt 1 1000 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture Iris gain value 3 Press the lt 4 or gt button in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture Wi To restore to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Manual shutter speed adjustment e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e f you increase the shutter speed manually the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically which may increase the noises on the screen e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject but this is not a malfunction e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e When recording in the extremely bright place the color of the screen may change or flicker If this happens adjust the shutter soeed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Manual iris gain adjustment e f the value does not become OPEN you cannot adjust the gain value elf the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed W Shutter speed range 1 60 to 1 8000 seconds Tape Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster lris gain value range CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPEN Ope
65. pecifications The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions Conditions which disable the functions e mage stabilizer When the color night view function is used e Backlight When the iris gain is set compensation e When the color night view function is used Functions eSoft skin eTele macro e Recording check e Color Night View e Zoom microphone e An external microphone is used e Wind noise reduction Scene mode eWhen setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e When the color night view function is used e While recording to a tape e Change of white balance e When digital zoom 10X or higher is used e When the color night view function is used e When a menu is displayed e Adjusting the shutter speed iris gain e When the color night view function is used When the scene mode is used eVariable speed search During repeat playback e Audio dubbing e The section of a tape recorded in LP mode e The blank section of a tape e Sounds sent through the DV terminal O W DVC20_Eng book 33 Y 2005 10H31H HRA FRI 1 ORF3 657 Before requesting repair Problems and ola solutions Power Body The camera recorder power cannot be turned on Is the battery fully charged Use a fully charged battery The battery protection circuit may have operated Attach the battery to the AC adapter for 5 to 10 seconds If the camera recorder still cannot be us
66. perate properly even within the usable ranges eWithin a 1 m 3 feet range you can operate the remote control from beside the remote control sensor LCD monitor side of the camera recorder 16 NG PS We NY LU is l Y DVC20 Eng book 17 2 7 200510H318H AEH Fail 014365 PN CO Kon Record mode Record mode For more stable pictures Check before recording Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the camera recorder Wi Holding the camera recorder for recording Normal recording e Stabilize the camera recorder by resting your elbows on a table or another stable horizontal surface mi Check points Remove the lens cap 8 When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap e Grip belt adjustment 8 e Power supply 9 insert a cassette 11 e Setting date time 14 e Adjustment of LCD monitor viewfinder 14 e Getting the remote control ready 15 eSetting SP LP mode 18 you can see where you are going and what is happening around you e Place the camera recorder on your right shoulder and hold it firmly with both hands e Hold the eyecup of
67. rds the lens side the icon will not be displayed even if you press the ENTER button Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon appears 2 Press the gt button to select the backlight compensation icon ES e The image on the screen will become brighter W To return to normal recording Select the E9 icon again e f you operate the OFF ON switch or the mode switch the backlight compensation is cancelled 20 Night view functions This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background Attach the camera recorder to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration e Only manual focusing can be used e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed Color night view function You can record dark locations brightly in color 0 Lux night view function You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD monitor e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon appears 2 Press the A button to select the night view icon X4y e Each upward press switches the modes OFF 5 Color night view function O Lux night view function OFF 3 In the case of 0 lux night view function Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e When the LCD monitor is r
68. s a gap e Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the camera recorder Or do not use the power cord of other equipment for the camera recorder CAUTION This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240V AC An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V AC If a conversion plug is required consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased an s PN CO D IP d gt DVC20_Eng book 10 2 7 20057 210H31H AEH ail 01473 64 Before using Wi Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Hi Removing the battery While pushing the PUSH button slide the battery to remove it eDo not bring metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins into contact with the battery terminals The terminals may short circuit and generate heat and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns The battery heats up during operation and during charging as does the camera recorder body f recording and stop operations are repeated more than is necessary the recording time will be less than the values given in the above table e Store the battery only when it is fully discharged It is recommended that the battery be charged once a year when it is being stored long term and that it be placed back in storage after it ha
69. s a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug The 3 wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords of plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit an s PN CO as Nais IP d gt DVC20_Eng book 42 7 2005 10H531H Aeon FBil 05365 Impor tant Safeguar AS continued 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna
70. s appear Pa TF Tax Nd o PN Ww as Ng 4 d 2 DVC20 Eng book 36 Y 2005410H31H AMER Fil ORFS 65 Others When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording Clean the heads and perform recording and playback again If normal playback can be performed the heads are clean Before an important recording be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed e f the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the problem may be attributable to the tape If so try another cassette e During playback the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily but this is not a malfunction of the camera recorder One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads mi About the camera recorder e When the camera recorder is used for a long time the camera recorder body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction Keep the camera recorder away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones microwave ovens TVs and video game equipment e f you use the camera recorder on or near a TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation e Recordings on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted by
71. s been fully discharged using the camera recorder e When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time has become fully discharged the CHARGE lamp flashes several times and charging commences automatically e f the CHARGE lamp continues to flash even though the battery temperature is normal consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter e When the battery is warm it takes longer than usual for the battery to be charged e When the AC adapter is used near a radio the radio sound may be distorted Use the adapter at a distance of at least one meter from the radio e Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use however this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder 10 Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 77 F 25 C and a humidity of 60 This is just a guide If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value the charging time will become longer Supplied battery 7 2 V 1600 mAh 3 h 45 min 3 h 30 min 1 h 55 min 1 h 45 min CGP D28S 3h 15 min 7 2 V 2800 mAh a Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Intermittent recor
72. service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order an s PS We as YY 4 Contents Important Salequands aa ahas 3 Before using Standard Accessories maaaaaaanana naaa nananana anna 6 Optional Accessories mamana anaannaa naaa anasnnaa anna 6 Parts identification and hanadling 7 727000maasaaaaasaa 6 Lens Cap and grip bela ARAL cachewsens 8 Attaching the shoulder strap sasasasanausanunasanana 8 Using the LCD monitor ccccceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 8 Using the Viewfinder 007 000masaaaa nananana naasa 9 POWEESUDPPIN parak eaten A NU GAN paa nG 9 Charging time and recordable time ecceeeeeeeeees 10 Inserting removing a CASSETHE cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeees 11 TURNINQANG camera ON aa naaa 12 Selecting a MONG asaan manas anan 12 Using the screen display a asan aaanwaaanaaaaanaaansana 12 Switching the language 00amananasanausanaaananansnnunns 13 Using the menu screen 1 13 Setting date and time 00ananasasaasusasasananasasunnns 14 Adjusting LCD monitor viewfindel cccceceeeeeeeeeeeees 14 Using the remote control 11 11 1 15 Record mode Ch
73. structions for your TV e This function does not widen the recording range e When images are played back on a TV screen the date time indication may be erased in some cases e Depending on the TV the picture quality may deteriorate e When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer the imported picture may not be displayed correctly depending on the software in used Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt EIS gt gt ON Wi To cancel the image stabilizer function Set ADVANCE gt gt EIS gt gt OFF as x gt eWhen a tripod is used we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer function off e Under fluorescent lighting image brightness may change or colors may not look natural e When the night view function is used the image stabilizer function does not work If so the EIS indication flashes e n the following cases the image stabilizer function may not work effectively e When the digital zoom is used eWhen a conversion lens is used e When recording is done in an extremely dark place e When the camera recorder is shaken greatly e When you record a moving subject while tracking it 22 Recording in various situations Scene mode When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures e Set to Tape Recording Mode
74. t in the manual adjustment mode When the black balance is adjusted the screen will temporarily be black O Black balance adjustment Flashes White balance adjustment Flashes Adjustment completed Lights up NG PS Se BI Sd d 2 DVC20 Eng book 24 Y 200510H31H AMER Fil ORFS 67 Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then manual focusing is available e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL MANUAL mT e The MNL and the manual focus indication MF will be displayed 3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus e When focused with a wide angle the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in First Zoom in on the subject and then focus on it Wi To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO or FOCUS 24 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast moving subjects Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL e MANUAL e PT 2 Press the V button until the shutter speed indicati
75. tal erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position CHECK REMOTE MODE An incorrect remote control mode has been selected This is only displayed at the first operation of the remote control after powering on 16 WRONG TAPE FORMAT You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system This cassette is incompatible UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode UNABLE TO A DUB You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non recorded tape COPY PROTECTED Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 35 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the equipment has been detected Press the reset button 7 This may solve the problem CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE You are attempting to select the item on the SCENE MODE when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR At the time of O Lux night view mode when LCD monitor is not reversed it displays When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted an s PN CO as YY Others Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the camera recorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its s
76. the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye mi About auto mode eTake a firm stance with the legs slightly apart e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO and e For stable images it is recommended to use a tripod color balance white balance and focusing will be adjusted optional whenever possible automatically e Auto white balance 38 Low angle recording e Auto focusing 38 pa MANUAL aa e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in light sources or scenes If so manually adjust the white which the camera recorder is held balance and focus elf the camera recorder is not held firmly in stable position the eScene mode setting 22 picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly e White balance setting 23 e For easier low angle recording the sub recording start stop e Shutter speed setting 24 button and the sub zoom lever on the front of the camera elris gain value setting 24 recorder can be used eFocus setting 24 Recording from a high position Pa TF Tax Nd o PN Ww PN Ng BI d 2 DVC20 Eng book 18 Y 2005410H31H AMER Fil ORFS 67 Record mode W Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode e Set to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCE gt
77. tion starts at 00 seconds Mm About date time e The date and time function are driven by a built in lithium battery e Make sure to check the time before recording because the built in clock is not very accurate Wi Recharging the built in lithium battery e If 3 or is indicated when the camera is turned on then the built in lithium battery runs down Connect the AC adapter to the camera or place the battery on the camera and the built in lithium battery will be recharged Leave the camera as is for approx 24 hours and the battery will drive the date and time for approx 6 months Even if the OFF ON switch is set to OFF the battery is still being recharged 14 Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder Wi Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Set SETUP gt gt LCD SET or EVF SET gt gt YES 3 LCD SET SETUP sl ENTER 24K MENU 2 Press the A or V button in order to select the item to be adjusted LCD SET w Color level of the LCD monitor EVF SET Brightness of the LCD monitor Evrxt Brightness of the viewfinder 3 Press the lt lt or gt button to move the bar indication representing the brightness 4 Press the MENU or ENTER button to complete the settings e n order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be activated e When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD
78. to find the unrecorded section carry out the blank search 18 18 Mi On screen display in the tape recording mode 1 Recording time elapse 2 Remaining tape indication Mi Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen e The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing e During a 15 second or shorter recording the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly e n some cases the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time Check the recording The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds After checking the camera recorder will be set to a recording pause e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button during the recording pause until the icon appears 2 Press the V button to select the recording check icon 6 Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded unused part of the tape e Set to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCE gt gt BLANK SEARCH gt gt YES W Stopping blank search midway through Press the F button to select the W icon e f the cassette tape has no blank part then the camera recorder will stop at the end of the tape The camera recorder stops at a poi
79. tte orient it as shown in the figure and then securely insert it as far as it goes e When removing pull it straight out 3 Push the PUSH mark in order to close the cassette holder 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed close the cassette cover e After using make sure to rewind the cassette completely remove it and put it in a case Store the case in an upright position 37 When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of the camera recorder even if no condensation alarm is indicated condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape Do not open the cassette cover 35 W When the cassette holder does not come out e Close the cassette cover completely and then open it again completely Check if the battery has run down E When the cassette holder cannot be housed Set the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again Check if the battery has run down i Inserting removing the cassette e When the cassette holder is in action do not touch anything except the PUSH mark e When inserting a previously recorded cassette use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording If you overwrite record on a previously recorded cassette be sure to find the position where you continue recording e Close the cassette cover tightly e When closing the cassette cover do not get anything such as a cable caught in the cover W Accid
80. tting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV W To display the on screen information on the TV The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder operation icon time code and mode indication etc date and time can be displayed on the TV 1 Press the OSD button on the remote control DATE PHOTO SARV TIME SHOT e Press the button again to erase the OSD information an s NG PS We PN Ng Pl d gt DVC20 Eng book 27 2 7 2005f 10H31H AEH ER 1 0243 657 Edit mode Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Pictures recorded by the camera recorder can be stored on a DVD RAM or other such media Refer to the instructions for the recorder e Place a recorded cassette in the camera recorder and an unrecorded DVD RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR 1 Connect the camera recorder and the recorder Connecting with the AV cable S VIDEO IN D A VIDEO IN e Connect the camera recorder and the recorder by using the AV cable e f the recorder has an S Video terminal then also connect an S Video cable It allows you to copy clearer image Connecting with the optional DV cable Only for equipment with a DV terminal 2 Turn on the camera recorder and set to Tape Playback Mode 3 Sele
81. used powered up The camera recorder does not operate normally Remove the cassette and then press the reset button 35 If normal conditions are not restored yet turn off the power Then about 1 minute later turn on the power again The cassette cannot be removed Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover 11 Make sure that the battery and the AC adapter are properly connected 9 Is the battery in use discharged Charge the battery and remove the cassette Close the cassette cover completely and fully open it again 11 No operation other than cassette removal can be performed Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 35 The remote control does not function Has the button type battery of the remote control run out Replace it with a new button type battery 15 Is the setting on the remote control correct If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the REMOTE setting on the camera recorder the remote control does not operate 16 an 2 an YY 4 Others Recording 1 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the camera recorder and the cassette is correctly inserted Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed 11 Is the tape wound to the e
82. y not be clear Tele macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background the image can be impressive This camera can focus on the subject at a distance of approx 40 cm 16 inches e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon appears 2 Press the A button to select the tele macro icon elf the magnification is 10X or less then it is automatically set to 10X mi To cancel the tele macro function Select the icon again e f a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually n the following cases the tele macro function is cancelled e The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x e The OFF ON switch or the mode switch is operated PS We Fade in fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the ENTER button until the icon appears 2 Press the 4 button to select the fade icon B 3 Press the recording start stop button Start recording fade in When you start recording the image audio disappeared completely and the image audio gradually appears Pause recording fade out The image audio gradually disappears After the image audio completely disappears recording stops Wi To cancel fading Select the B icon again Mm To select the color for fade in out The color which appears i

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