Panasonic AG-DVX100A Auto button, USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons, ND Filter switch, Light shoe

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Parts and their functions

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JAUTO button

When the AUTO button is pressed, the operation mode which was set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is established, and “ A ” appears in the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the mode of the operation to be performed automatically (auto iris, auto gain control, auto tracking white or auto focus) when the AUTO button is pressed is set.

(See page 43)

The setting is released when the button is pressed again.

KUSER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons

One of 11 functions can be allocated in turn to each of the USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons.

In accordance with the subject concerned, the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or fade effects can be added to the images.

For details, refer to the USER1 item, USER2 item and USER3 item (page 42) on the setting menu SW MODE screen.

LND FILTER switch

This is used to select the ND filter (for adjusting the light quantity) to be used.

OFF: The ND filter is not used.

1/8 : The light quantity is reduced to about one eighth.

1/64: The light quantity is reduced to about one sixty-fourth.

MAUDIO controls

These are used to adjust the recording level of the audio signals which have been input to the built-in microphone P and INPUT 1 and 2 connectors Y.

Adjust the recording level of the audio signals using these controls, irrespective of the setting selected for the MIC ALC item on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 44).

It is recommended that the centre position normally be selected for use.

OThey cannot be used to adjust the audio signals which have been input to the AUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors

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NLight shoe

A video light, for instance, is attached to this shoe.

OMicrophone shoe

The accessory microphone holder is attached to this shoe so that a microphone (optional accessory), etc. can be mounted. (See page 57)

PMicrophone (built-in, stereo)

Do not apply a strong load from an external source to this microphone as it may damage the microphone.

QTally lamp (front)

Refer to the details on the tally lamp (rear) 8.

RRemote control sensor (front)

SMENU button

When this button is pressed, the menu mode is established, and the setting menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

When it is pressed again, the menu mode is released.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder For U.K. only Operating precaution Battery eject buttonBatterij verwijderknop Contents Accessories OBattery OEye cup VMG1458OShoulder strap VFC3891 Precautions for use AC adapter and batteryWhen carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions Gain switch White BAL switchPrst preset CAMERA/VCR button and lampAuto ManualND Filter switch Remote control sensor front Menu buttonAuto button USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttonsLine MICServo ManuINPUT1 INPUT2Counter Remote control unit VCR operation buttons C/REW button FF/B buttonPlay button Still ADV buttons E, DRemote control unit Installing the batteryRemote control unit settings Setting methodCharging the battery Connect the AC cable to the power outletCharging and recording times of accessory battery Charging time Continuous recording timeMounting the battery Supplying power from the AC adapterReturn the viewfinder to its original position Cassette tapes Inserting a cassette tapeTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Adjusting the hand strap Attaching the shoulder strapMounting the lens hood Removing the lens hoodUsing the viewfinder Eye-piece Diopter adjustment dialViewfinders Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sunUsing the LCD monitor Attaching the eye cupEye cup holder ProjectionLCD Contrast Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Setting the electronic shutter Shutter speeds which can be setSynchro Scan Slow shutter mode When the progressive mode is established 25PAdjusting the white balance White balance and black balanceLOW Light Level OverAdjusting the black balance Message that appears while adjustment is underwayATW Auto Tracking White function ABB ActiveSetting the time data Setting the user’s bitSetting the time code Otcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset itemHow to select the TC Preset item setting Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save Setting menus Camera modeVCR mode Operation methodConfiguration of setting menus Menus in the camera modeMenus 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 recordedPreset TC PresetUB Mode UB PresetAV IN/OUT Setup screen REC TimeDUB Input DV OUTDisplay Setup screen Other Functions screen Beep Sound Clock SETVCR Time Shift User FileCamera mode and VCR mode Screen displaysLOW Light Remote Remaining battery charge display Gain displayND filter display Recommended ND filter displayCHK Unplayable Tape Other Format Copy InhibitedUnable to A. DUB LP Recorded Incompatible TapeVCR mode Search number displayUIris display CH2 2m i nDisplay item Mode CHK button Other Display item setting Selecting the displayALL Partial OFF Connecting external components Inputting to and outputting from analog componentsInput 1 Input Microphone holder Microphone holder adapterInputting to and outputting from digital components Shooting Preparation and inspectionsRegular shooting REC checkUsing the User buttons Face-to-face shootingIndex recording Intermittent recordingBackup recording 25P mode Progressive shootingPlayback Normal playbackTape blank search Variable speed searchCondensation Video headsTroubleshooting Q&A Power supply-related problemsBattery-related problems Problems during normal video recordingProblems during various kinds of video recording Editing-related problemsDisplay-related problems Playback-related problems videoPlayback-related problems audio Other types of problemsQ3 The remote control unit does not work Q2 More than one recorded stream of sound is heardMaintenance Viewfinder maintenanceIndex mark Eye cup holder Specifications Input 1, Input DC Input PhonesCAM Remote Memo Web Site http//www . panasonic . co . jp/global F0903T1103 @