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AG-DVC20 Menu Information

DVC20_Eng.book

Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications.

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -322) [ADVANCE] [BLANK SEARCH] -19[REC SPEED] -19[REC STDBY] -29[REC DATA] -32[REPEAT PLAY] -26[MIC LEVEL] -203) [SETUP] [12bit AUDIO] -30[AUDIO OUT] -32[DISPLAY] -32[REMOTE] -17[LCD SET] -15[EVF SET] -15[POWER SAVE] -324) [LANGUAGE] -14-
1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -23[REC SPEED] -19[BLANK SEARCH] -19[WIND CUT] -22[CLOCK SET] -152) [ADVANCE] [EIS] -23[CINEMA] -23[D.ZOOM] -20[ZOOM MIC] -20[MIC LEVEL] -20[DATE/TIME] -32[INITIAL SET] -323) [SETUP] [FADE COLOR] -22[AUDIO REC] -32[REC LAMP] -32[DISPLAY] -32[REMOTE] -17[BEEP SOUND] -32[LCD SET] -15[EVF SET] -15[POWER SAVE] -324) [LANGUAGE] -14-
Menus related to taking pictures
[DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. The camera-recorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape. You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/TIME] button on the remote control. [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.) [16bit]: Records audio in 16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks. Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio signals will be erased.) [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. [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. [BEEP SOUND] Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power 2 Beeps When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times When 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. [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the standby mode automatically will be set. In the standby mode, [;] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the recording start/stop button. [5 MINUTES]: 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] >> [5 MINUTES]. When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC adapter) When connecting the DV cable to other equipment
Menus related to playback
[REC DATA] Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/gain values, and white balance settings (-24-), etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback. When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO], the indication [AUTO] will appear. When there is no data, [---] appears on the display. If the camera-recorder data of the camera-recorder are played back on other equipment, the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally. [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

[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.)

AGMini-DV Camera-Recorder (NTSC)
High-Quality Recordings, the Easy
The AG-DVC20 DV camcorder delivers highly professional results with easy operation. The shoulder-held design keeps it stable when recording sports,weddings or other events. The 3CCD camera system, Advanced Color Pure Engine, and 10x optical zoom lens deliver professional-level, high-quality images. And the navigation menu makes operation one-touch easy. The AG-DVC20 has the competitive advantage of being a highly affordable shoulder mounted camera with no competition at its price level.

One Touch Navigation

Multilingual Menu

Easy Operation Menu

One Touch Navigation: The cursor key and linked LCD icon display make it easy to set the recording mode and play back the results. This smart, easy operation switches the display to match the mode, for AUTO, MANUAL, or PLAY. Multilingual Menu: English, Chinese (simplified or traditional characters), Arabic, Persian, Spanish.

Shoulder-Held Design

The AG-DVC20 features a convenient shoulder-held design, extra-large handle grip, fingertip zoom control, and LCD panel and viewfinder for easy framing and viewing. A shoulder mounted camera yields more stable images with minimal hand shaking,earns that "on the job respect" and the larger body size also acts as a deterrent against theft.
3CCD and Advanced Color Pure Engine
A 3CCD optical system is an absolute prerequisite for a professional-level camera. The AG-DVC20 combines this with the digital processing Advanced Color Pure Engine to capture consistently sharp, vivid images.
10x Optical Zoom Lens and Digital Zoom
The AG-DVC20 comes with a powerful 10x optical zoom lens and adds a digital zoom function that provides ultra-telephoto zooming all the way to 500x. Its large multi speed zoom rocker is conveniently positioned on the handle grip for easy, responsive zoom operation.
Way Professional Style Camcorder
LCD light at 0 Lux Night View mode Power LCD "ON"

Color Night View Image

Power LCD "OFF"
Color Night View and Zero Lux Night View
The Color Night View mode produces bright, vivid colors even in dimly lit locations. The LCD panel can also be used as a light source for shooting in total darkness with the Zero Lux Night View mode.

Power LCD

The AG-DVC20 features a bright 2.5-inch color LCD monitor. When shooting under strong sunlight, just press the Power LCD switch to increase the LCD brightness for a clearer, crisper view.

AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS Switch

Choose AUTO for super-easy recording, or MANUAL to adjust the focus manually with the focus ring and give yourself full control over the aperture and shutter speed. Switching from Auto Focus to Manual focus is easily accomplished by pushing down a spring loaded slide switch to the FOCUS position. Push again to switch back to Manual focus mode.
A Full Range of Easy-to-Use Functions
Two batteries supplied Trigger and zoom lever on top handle grip Built-in stereo microphone IEEE 1394 DV In/Out terminal Video and S-Video Out Mic In and Audio Out Digital EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)
Double trigger and zoom lever on handle grip

Side Panel Connectors

Configurations
Stereo Microphone Battery Pack CGR-D16A/1B (1.6Ah) AC Adaptor/Charger AG-LW4307 Wide Conversion Lens AG-DVC20 Camera-Recorder Special Filters Cross, PL etc. Diameter 43mm

Specifications

[General]
Power Source: 7.2 VDC with battery, 7.9 VDC with AC adaptor
Power Consumption: 3.2 W (when viewfinder is used) 3.4 W (when LCD monitor is used) 6.3 W (max.) Operating Temperature: 32F to 104 F (0C to 40C) Operating Humidity: 10 to 80% (no condensation)

Digital Dubbing System

Mini-DV Cassette
(4-pin) IEEE 1394 (4-pin)

Weight: Dimensions:

4.481 lb (2.0 kg) 8-9/16" x 8-7/8" x 17-1/16" (216 x 225 x 432 mm) 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor Total 460,000 2:1 interlace scan, 525 lines, 60 fields 10x (2.45 mm to 24.5 mm) zoom, F1.8 to F2.8, 43 mm filter diameter, Wide Range Macro (with Tele Macro)

(Firewire)

[Camera]

DV Recorder

Pick-up Devices: Scanning System: Lens:
Supplied Accessories Shoulder Strap AC cable Lens cap DC cable Batteries (1.35Ah) x 2 AC Adaptor Wireless remote controller Cleaning tape

Tripod

(4-pin) IEEE 1394
(Firewire) PC (Mac or Windows)
Standard Illumination: 1,400 lux Minimum Illumination: 1 lux (Color Night View Mode)

Supplied Accessories

Recommended Mini-DV Tape

Recording Format: Tape Uesd: Recording Time: Televison Format: DV (Digital Video SD format) 6.35 mm wide metal tape (mini DV) 80 min (SP mode), 120 min (LP mode) with AY-DVM80 tape 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Video Recording Format: Digital Component Recording 1. 2. 3. 4. 7 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 AC Adaptor AC cable DC cable Battery (1.35Ah) x2 Professional series Tape AY-DVM63PQ AY-DVM83PQ Advanced Master QualityTape AY-DVM63AMQ Audio Recording Format: PCM digital recording 16 bit / 48 kHz (2ch), 12 bit / 32 kHz (4ch)

[Input/Output]

DV In/Out: Video Out: S-Video Out: Mic In: Audio Out: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 standard RCA x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75 4-pin x 1, Y: 1.0Vp-p 75, C: 0.286 Vp-p 75, Stereo mini jack, Sensitivity: 70dBv/50dB(0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz) RCA x 2 (L/R), 316 mV, 600 /10 k 2.5-inch LCD monitor Color electronic viewfinder Stereo (with zoom function) 20 mm, dynamic round speaker
Lens cap Cleaning tape Wireless remote controller Shoulder Strap

Optional Accessories

[Equipments]
Monitor: Viewfinder: Microphone: Speaker: 3 4
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Macintosh and Firewire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
1. 0.7x Wide Conversion lens (AG-LW4307) 2. IEEE1394 cable
3. Battery Pack / 1.6Ah (CGR-D16A/1B) 4. AC adaptor kit (AG-B15)
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