Panasonic AG-DVX100P manual Playback, Normal playback, Tape blank search, Variable speed search

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Playback

Normal playback

Set the POWER switch to ON, and press the CAMERA/VCR button to switch to the VCR mode.

Normal playback operations can be performed using the OPERATION lever or accessory wireless remote control unit.

OPERATION lever

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Tape protection mode

When the camera recorder remains in the playback pause or recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes, it is automatically set to the stop mode in order to protect the tape. However, if it remains in the playback pause mode when the temperature is low, the stop mode may be established sooner.

Tape blank search

By pressing the END SEARCH button in the VCR mode, it is possible to search for unrecorded parts on the tape or the part which was shot last. For details, refer to the section on the END SEARCH button (page 11).

END SEARCH button

Variable speed search

This function changes the playback speed to locate scenes.

OWhen the OPERATION lever is tilted in the 1 direction during tape playback, the variable search mode is established, “1a” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and the tape is played back at the 1a speed. No sound is played back at this time.

OThe playback speed changes when the AUDIO MON/VAR button is pressed. Each time the button is pressed, the playback speed changes by one setting in the following sequence: 1/5a (or 1/3a in the LP mode), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10a and 20a.

OThe speed is varied in the forward direction using the “+” button; conversely it is varied in the reverse direction using the “–” button.

OWhen the remote control is used, pressing the VAR.SEARCH button establishes the variable speed search mode, and the playback direction and playback speed are changed using the “V” and “B” buttons among the SET buttons.

OTo return to normal playback, tilt the OPERATION lever in the 1 direction.

Index search

This function is used to search the index signals recorded on the tape. An index search can be performed using the accessory wireless remote control unit.

ODuring tape playback, press the INDEX button (9 or :) on the wireless remote control unit.

“S1” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and the search for the next scene is started.

OTo stop the search at any time, press the STOP ($) button.

OEach time the INDEX button is pressed after the search operation has commenced, “S2” “S3” are displayed, and the second or any subsequent scene can be searched. When a scene is located, playback commences from that part of the tape. (Any scene up to the ninth in the reverse or forward direction from the present position of the tape can be specified.)

The index search function may not operate smoothly if any of the intervals between one index and the next are less than one minute.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder Indicates safety information Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Contents Accessories When carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it Precautions for useAC adapter and battery LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Gain switchWhite BAL switch Prst presetManual AutoAuto button ND Filter switchRemote control sensor front Menu button Index buttonMIC LineManu ServoINPUT2 INPUT1Counter Remote control unit Still ADV buttons E, D VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonFF/C button Play buttonSetting method Remote control unitInstalling the battery Remote control unit settingsApprox 80 minutes Charging the batteryConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging time Continuous recording timeConnect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figure Mounting the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter Battery eject buttonTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Cassette tapesInserting a cassette tape Removing the lens hood Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the shoulder strap Mounting the lens hoodAttaching the eye cup Using the viewfinderViewfinders Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sunUsing the LCD monitor Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Synchro Scan Setting the electronic shutterShutter speeds which can be set Level Over Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance and black balance LOW LightATW Auto Tracking White function Adjusting the black balanceStandard 60i mode Progressive modeSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataHow to select the TC Preset item setting Setting the time codeOTC Mode item Otcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset item Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save Operation method Setting menusCamera mode VCR modeMenus in the VCR mode Configuration of setting menusMenus in the camera mode Scene File screen SW Mode screen Camera Setup screenAuto SW screen Inputs and audio tracks recorded Playback Functions screenRecording Setup screen AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen Other Functions screen LOW Light Camera mode and VCR modeScreen displays Remote Remaining tape display Remaining battery charge displayDate and time display CHK Incompatible Tape Unplayable Tape Other FormatCopy Inhibited Unable to A. DUB LP RecordedL U M E VCR modeSearch number display ALL Partial OFF Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingSelecting the display Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter Connecting external componentsInput 1 Input REC check ShootingPreparation and inspections Regular shootingIntermittent recording Using the User buttonsFace-to-face shooting Index recordingBackup recording Progressive shooting 30P mode24P mode 24P advance modeVariable speed search PlaybackNormal playback Tape blank searchVideo heads CondensationProblems during normal video recording Troubleshooting Q&APower supply-related problems Battery-related problemsPlayback-related problems video Problems during various kinds of video recordingEditing-related problems Display-related problemsQ2 More than one recorded stream of sound is heard Playback-related problems audioOther types of problems Q3 The remote control unit does not workIndex mark Eye cup holder MaintenanceViewfinder maintenance Specifications CAM Remote Input 1, InputDC Input Phones Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company
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