Panasonic AG-DVX100P manual Parts and their functions

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Parts and their functions

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1POWER switch

Move this switch while pressing the lock release button.

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4Cassette holder

5CAM REMOTE jack (2.5 mm mini jack)

The remote control unit is connected to this

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OFF

POWER

Lock release button

jack to enable zooming and record start/stop

to be initiated by remote control.

6PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) The headphones are connected to this jack to monitor the sound.

2START/STOP button

When this button is pressed in the camera mode, shooting can be started or stopped. Operation is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button >.

3EJECT switch

To open the cassette holder, slide this switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the lock release button.

Do not operate the switch while recording is in progress. The cassette holder will open but recording will continue, so external light and/or dust will adversely affect the tape.

O Do not insert or eject the cassette tape holding onto the cassette holder alone.

Insert or eject the tape with the camera recorder placed on a flat and stable surface or, alternatively, support the camera recorder with both hands so that it will be kept in a stable condition even if the cassette holder is opened.

O Close the cassette holder after ensuring that the cassette mechanism has completed the eject operation.

 

 

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7Remote control sensor (rear)

8Tally lamp (rear)

This lights or blinks depending on the status of the camera recorder.

Lights: While shooting is in progress.

Blinks:

O When a remote control operation has been received (about 8 blinks per second)

O When shooting is commenced (about 8 blinks per second)

O When the tape has come to the end (about 4 blinks per second)

O When a problem has arisen in the tape transport system (about 4 blinks per seconds)

O When there is little tape or battery charge remaining (once a second)

The settings for causing the tally lamp to flash are performed using the REC LAMP item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 46)

9Viewfinder

:Diopter adjustment dial

This is adjusted in such a way that the viewfinder screen comes into sharp focus.

;Power socket

<DC INPUT connector (7.9V)

=Battery eject button

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder Indicates safety information Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Contents Accessories AC adapter and battery Precautions for useWhen carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions Prst preset Gain switchWhite BAL switch CAMERA/VCR button and lampAuto ManualIndex button ND Filter switchRemote control sensor front Menu button Auto buttonLine MICServo ManuINPUT1 INPUT2Counter Remote control unit Play button VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonFF/C button Still ADV buttons E, DRemote control unit settings Remote control unitInstalling the battery Setting methodCharging time Continuous recording time Charging the batteryConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Approx 80 minutesBattery eject button Mounting the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figureInserting a cassette tape Cassette tapesTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Mounting the lens hood Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the shoulder strap Removing the lens hoodDo not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sun Using the viewfinderViewfinders Attaching the eye cupUsing the LCD monitor Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Shutter speeds which can be set Setting the electronic shutterSynchro Scan LOW Light Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance and black balance Level OverProgressive mode Adjusting the black balanceStandard 60i mode ATW Auto Tracking White functionSetting the time data Setting the user’s bitOTC Mode item Otcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset item Setting the time codeHow to select the TC Preset item setting Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save VCR mode Setting menusCamera mode Operation methodMenus in the camera mode Configuration of setting menusMenus in the VCR mode Scene File screen Camera Setup screen SW Mode screenAuto SW screen Playback Functions screen Inputs and audio tracks recordedRecording Setup screen AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen Other Functions screen Screen displays Camera mode and VCR modeLOW Light Remote Date and time display Remaining battery charge displayRemaining tape display CHK Unable to A. DUB LP Recorded Unplayable Tape Other FormatCopy Inhibited Incompatible TapeSearch number display VCR modeL U M E Selecting the display Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingALL Partial OFF Input 1 Input Connecting external componentsMicrophone holder Microphone holder adapter Regular shooting ShootingPreparation and inspections REC checkIndex recording Using the User buttonsFace-to-face shooting Intermittent recordingBackup recording 24P advance mode 30P mode24P mode Progressive shootingTape blank search PlaybackNormal playback Variable speed searchCondensation Video headsBattery-related problems Troubleshooting Q&APower supply-related problems Problems during normal video recordingDisplay-related problems Problems during various kinds of video recordingEditing-related problems Playback-related problems videoQ3 The remote control unit does not work Playback-related problems audioOther types of problems Q2 More than one recorded stream of sound is heardViewfinder maintenance MaintenanceIndex mark Eye cup holder Specifications DC Input Phones Input 1, InputCAM Remote Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company
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AG-DVX100P specifications

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