Panasonic AG-DVX100A manual Counter

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Parts and their functions

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nCOUNTER RESET button

This button is used to reset the counter value on the counter display and the memory counter value to zero.

It cannot reset the time code or user’s bit.

oCOUNTER button

This button is used to select what data is to be displayed on the counter display which is in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

Each time it is pressed, the data to be displayed changes.

COUNTER:

The counter value is displayed.

M COUNTER:

The counter value in the memory stop mode is displayed.

TC : The time code is displayed.

UB : The user’s bit is displayed.

FR : The frame rate information (25P) when shooting is to be performed in the progressive mode is displayed.

Blank display :

No data is displayed.

Memory stop mode

The memory stop mode is established when the display is switched to M COUNTER using the COUNTER button.

1Switch the display to M COUNTER, and press the

COUNTER RESET button n at any tape position to reset the counter value.

2Proceed with playback or shooting.

3Establish the VCR mode using the CAMERA/VCR button.

4When the tape is now rewound or fast forwarded, it stops travelling automatically near where the counter

value was reset.

O If the counter value is reset at the OUT point during audio dubbing, audio dubbing can be stopped in the memory stop mode.

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pMODE CHK button

When this button is pressed, the current camera status setting can be checked in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

qZEBRA button

When this button is pressed in camera mode, a zebra pattern or marker appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, enabling the brightness of the subject to be checked.

Each time it is pressed, the display changes as shown below.

OFF

Marker ZEBRA 2 ZEBRA 1

The level of each zebra pattern can be set using the ZEBRA DETECT 1 item and ZEBRA DETECT 2 item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

The zebra pattern which has been set is displayed as a percentage for the prescribed time (approx. 2 seconds).

Display of the marker can also be switched ON/OFF with the MARKER item on this screen. (See page 47)

Zebra pattern

Parts that may be whitened out due to overexposure are displayed using a striped pattern.

rOIS button

This button is used to set camera shake

compensation to ON or OFF. When the

compensation is ON, appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

Select ON or OFF to suit the shooting conditions.

When shooting using a tripod, the OFF setting is recommended.

sTripod mounting hole

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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 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 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 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 Shutter speeds which can be set Setting the electronic shutterSynchro 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 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 Setting menus Camera modeVCR 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 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 FileScreen displays Camera mode and VCR modeLOW 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 nSelecting the display Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingALL 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 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 @