Panasonic AG-DVC15 MiniDV Camcorder User Guide Manual

AGMini-DV Camera/Recorder (PAL)
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The AG-DVC15 camera/recorder puts digital
picture quality and easy convenience into an
extremely mobile package. Designed for the
professional, this featherweight unit uses a
large-diameter lens and 3-CCD image sensor to
deliver the high recording quality that advanced
applications demand.
Its light weight and shoulder-type design ensure
excellent mobility and stable shooting, while a
number of manual functions offers full creative
control.
An IEEE1394 (i.Link/Firewire) terminal lets you
upload images to a PC and digitally dub onto a
DV recorder. If needed, you can also add highperformance options like a wide-angle
conversion lens and large-capacity, long-lasting
battery, for even more versatile field use.
New Shoulder-Type Design
The AG-DVC15 is built for professionals on the move. It
weighs only 2.5 kg in full operating condition and features
a new shoulder-type design that assures shooting stability.
Its large grip makes the unit easy to hold and works with
the 1/2-inch colour EVF to provide comfortable use in
almost any position.
3-inch Colour LCD Monitor
The 3-inch LCD monitor rotates a full 270 degrees for
convenient low-angle, high-angle, and self recording, as
well as easy menu setting.
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Sensational 3-CCD Picture Quality
The AG-DVC15's 3-CCD camera section matches the high
performance of the VTR section. A large light-collecting area
for each of the 320,000 pixels gives the camera a high S/N
ratio, outstanding sensitivity, and wide dynamic range. Doubledensity pixel distribution and a gapless dichroic prism help
assure razor-sharp images with extremely faithful colours. Even
subtle differences between lighter and darker reds are clearly
distinguished.
Superior Digital Recording
The AG-DVC15 uses the DV format, with an 8-bit digital
compression recording system that delivers professional-quality
pictures. Its advanced error correction function virtually
eliminates dropouts and improves recording reliability. Using
conveniently small mini-DV cassettes, it offers a recording time
of up to 83 minutes (on the AY-DVM83MP mini-DV Master
videotape).
4-Channel PCM Audio
The DV format's 16-bit digital audio system rivals CDs in
quality. Choose PCM sound in either a 48-kHz/16-bit, 2channel, or a 32-kHz/12-bit, 4-channel mode during playback.
The AG-DVC15 is also equipped with built-in stereo
microphones and accepts external microphones.
Manual Audio Settings
XLR-type audio input terminals (line/mic switchable) are
located on the rear panel, allowing CH1 and CH2 audio to be
switched separately to either line or front mic input. Separate
audio level meters and dials let you set the recording level
independently for each channel, a handy function for
interviews and narration.
Manual Focus, Manual Iris and More
The large-diameter focus ring offers a professional level of
focusing precision. An assortment of manual functions —
including Gain Up (0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18dB), Manual Iris and
ND Filter (1/8 ND) — provides the flexibility for truly creative
shooting.
IEEE1394 DV In/Out Terminal
An IEEE1394 (i.Link/Firewire) 4-pin digital interface terminal on
the rear panel makes it easy to upload pictures and audio to a
Macintosh or Windows-based PC for non-linear editing with no
loss of quality. You can also dub with no quality loss between
the AG-DVC15 and an AG-DV2700 or other DV VTR.
Professional Options
A variety of additional options are available with the
AG-DVC15. Add a 0.7x wide conversion lens (AG-LW4307),
stereo microphones, or large-capacity 2.8 Ah/7.2 V battery
(CGP-D28S) to meet your particular needs.
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AG-DVC15 System Chart
Anton/Bauer Plate "QR-DVC10"
(7.2V/14V Conversion)
Anton/Bauer Battery
"Proformar"
Anton/Bauer
Ultra Light
Battery Pack
• CGP-D28S (2.8Ah) or
• CGR-D16S (1.6Ah)
Microphone
AC Adaptor/Charger
AG-LW4307
Wide Conversion Lens
Digital Dubbing System
AG-DVC15
Camera/Recorder
Mini-DV
Cassette
Standard Accessories
• Shoulder Strap
• AC cable x 2
• Large eye cap
• Lens cap
• DC cable
• Battery (1.6Ah)
• AC Adaptor/Charger
• Wireless remote controller
• Battery for Wireless remote controller
• Cleaning tape
4-pin
IEEE1394
(i.Link/Firewire)
Tripod
4-pin
4-pin
AG-DV2700
DV VTR
IEEE1394
(i.Link/Firewire)
PC
Other Features
•Top handle grip with a Rec Start/Stop button and Zoom lever
for easy low-angle shots
•3 Programme AE modes for easy shooting: sports, portrait
and low light
•12x Optical/120x Digital Zoom with three (L/M/H)
zoom speeds
•Power consumption: 10.8 W (when using LCD monitor)
•Minimum illumination: 5 lux
•Colour playback function
•Jog menu dial
•Auto White Balance
•Video and S-Video Out
Playing DV Tapes on a DVCPRO VTR
Using the AJ-CS750/AJ-CS455 adaptor, mini-DV cassettes can be played
back by a DVCPRO VTR.* This means that you can utilize mini-DV
cassettes as media (playback only) in DVCPRO production systems.
Panasonic’s Emmy Award-winning DVCPRO format is the industry’s
standard for digital acquisition and recording, and the most rapidly
adopted professional video format in history.
*Recording is not possible, even with the adaptor. Also, DVCPRO systems cannot play back DV tapes
recorded in LP mode, or long-play Mini-DV tapes (SP mode — 80 min.; LP mode — 120 min.).
Standard Accessories
Mini-DV Tape
3
2
1
Optional Accessories
5
2
7
6
3
1
4
8
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Shoulder Strap
AC cable (x2)
Large eye cap
Lens cap
DC cable
6.
7.
8.
9.
9
Battery (1.6Ah)
AC Adaptor/Charger
Wireless remote controller
Cleaning tape
1. 0.7x Wide Conversion lens (AG-LW4307)
2. Stereo microphone
3. IEEE1394 cable
• Anton/Bauer Plate (QR-DVC10)
• AC Adaptor (AG-B15)
• Battery Pack (CGP-D28S, CGR-D16S)
Standard Tape (left)
AY-DVM83PQ
AY-DVM63PQ
Gain:
Lens:
Sampling Frequency:
Master Series Tape (right)
AY-DVM83MP
AY-DVM63MP
Specifications
[General]
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
Dimensions:
DC 7.2V
(7.9V AC Adaptor)
10.8 W
0˚C to 40˚C
10 to 80%
2.3 kg (Camera head)
2.5 kg (Operation)
211 x 224 x 431 mm
Optical Filters:
EVF:
[VTR]
[Camera]
Pick-up Devices:
Picture Elements:
Sensitivity:
Minimum luminance:
Sampling Frequency:
Shutter Speed:
0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB
12:1 Power Zoom F1.6,
f4.16 to 47.66 mm,
43 mm Diameter
ND x1
0.5” Color LCD
1/4" 3CCD
320,000 pixels
1400 lux
5 lux
13.5 MHz/27 MHz
1/50 to 1/8000 (14 steps)
Quantization:
Compression Method:
Error Correction:
Y; 13.5 MHz,
PB/PR; 3.375 MHz
8 bit
DCT and
Variable-Length Coding
Reed-Solomon Product Code
[Audio]
Recording Format:
Tape Speed:
Max Recording Time:
Video Recording Format:
Audio Recording Format:
Recording Track:
Digital Video/Audio;
TC;
DV (Mini-DV)
18.83 mm/sec.
83 min (AY-DVM83)
Digital Component
16 bit (48kHz/2ch),
12 bit (32kHz/4ch)
Helical Track
Helical Track (Sub-Code area)
Sampling Frequency:
Quantization:
48/32 kHz
16/12 bits
[Input/Output]
IEEE1394 DV In/Out :
Audio In:
Video Out :
S-Video Out:
Audio Out:
Mic In:
Headphones:
4-pin x 1
XLR x 2
CH1/CH2 or LINE/MIC selectable
RCA x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
4-pin x1, Y; 1.0Vp-p,
C: 0.3Vp-p
RCA x 2 (CH1/CH2),
316 mV, 600Ω
ø3.5 stereo mini jack
ø3.5 stereo mini jack
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
•i.Link is a trademark. •Macintosh and Firewire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. •Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Broadcast Systems Division
2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503
Japan
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www.panasonic.co.jp/bsd
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