Panasonic AG-DVX100A CAMERA/VCR button and lamp, ? Scene file dial, @ EVF DTL/END Search button

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Parts and their functions

White balance sensor

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>CAMERA/VCR button and lamp

Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is switched between the camera mode and VCR mode, and the lamp of the selected mode lights.

Select the camera mode for shooting.

Select the VCR mode to check the tape contents or input and record video signals from an external source.

?Scene file dial

This is used to select the scene files. (See page 35) Settings tailored to various shooting conditions are stored in the positions of this dial. During shooting, the necessary file can be instantly loaded using the dial.

@EVF DTL/END SEARCH button

When this button is pressed inthe camera mode, the outlines of the images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor are accentuated, and focusing is thereby facilitated. “EVF DTL ON” will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. However, the images which are recorded at this time will be the regular images whose outlines are not accentuated.

Pressing the button once again will return the unit to its original status. “EVF DTL OFF” will also be displayed on the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds.

When this button is pressed in the VCR mode, the unrecorded blanks on the video tape are searched, and the still picture mode is established about one second before an unrecorded blank.

The part which was shot last can also be searched using the END SEARCH item setting on the setting menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 43)

OWhen one tape is replaced with another, the part which was shot last cannot be searched using this button.

OIf no signals have been recorded on the tape, the tape stops at the tape end.

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OThis function may not operate properly if there is an unrecorded blank near the tape start or at a point along the tape.

OBefore proceeding with recording, check the picture which has been searched.

AGAIN switch

When the camera screen is too dark, change the setting of this switch to boost the gain and make the screen brighter. The M and H gain values are set using the MID GAIN item and HIGH GAIN item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42)

L : The switch is normally kept at this position. (0 dB)

M : The gain of the camera video amplifier is boosted. (Factory setting: 6 dB)

H : The gain of the camera video amplifier is further boosted. (Factory setting: 12 dB)

BWHITE BAL switch

This is used to set the white balance.

A or B:

The white balance value adjusted by the AWB button C is stored in the memory.

PRST (preset):

Set the switch to this position in cases where, for instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance.

The 3200K and 5600K white balance values are stored in the memory.

Press the AWB button to switch between the two values.

OThe ATW (Auto Tracking White) function can be allocated to the A, B or PRST position using the ATW item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 42)

OWhat kind of light source is being used during shooting is determined by the white balance sensor.

Do not block the front of the white balance sensor with your hand or any other object during shooting or the ATW function will not operate properly.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder For U.K. only Battery eject button Operating precautionBatterij verwijderknop Contents OBattery OEye cup VMG1458 AccessoriesOShoulder strap VFC3891 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 ManualAuto button ND Filter switchRemote control sensor front Menu button USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttonsLine MICServo ManuINPUT1 INPUT2Counter Remote control unit Play button VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonFF/B button Still ADV buttons E, DRemote control unit settings Remote control unitInstalling the battery Setting methodCharging and recording times of accessory battery Charging the batteryConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging time Continuous recording timeSupplying power from the AC adapter Mounting the batteryReturn the viewfinder to its original position Inserting a cassette tape Cassette tapesTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Mounting the lens hood Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the shoulder strap Removing the lens hoodViewfinders Using the viewfinderEye-piece Diopter adjustment dial Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sunEye cup holder Using the LCD monitorAttaching the eye cup ProjectionLCD Contrast Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Shutter speeds which can be set Setting the electronic shutterSynchro Scan Slow shutter mode When the progressive mode is established 25PLOW Light Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance and black balance Level OverATW Auto Tracking White function Adjusting the black balanceMessage that appears while adjustment is underway ABB ActiveSetting the time data Setting the user’s bitOtcg 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 screen Auto SW screen Playback Functions screenRecording Setup screen Inputs and audio tracks recordedUB Mode PresetTC Preset UB PresetDUB Input AV IN/OUT Setup screenREC Time DV OUTDisplay Setup screen Other Functions screen VCR Time Shift Beep SoundClock SET User FileScreen displays Camera mode and VCR modeLOW Light Remote ND filter display Remaining battery charge displayGain display Recommended ND filter displayCHK Unable to A. DUB LP Recorded Unplayable Tape Other FormatCopy Inhibited Incompatible TapeUIris display VCR modeSearch number display CH2 2m i nSelecting the display Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingALL Partial OFF Input 1 Input Connecting external componentsInputting to and outputting from analog components Microphone holder Microphone holder adapterInputting to and outputting from digital components Regular shooting ShootingPreparation and inspections REC checkIndex recording Using the User buttonsFace-to-face shooting Intermittent recordingBackup recording 25P 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 Web Site http//www . panasonic . co . jp/global F0903T1103 @