Panasonic AG-DVX100A manual Cassette tapes, Inserting a cassette tape

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Cassette tapes

Inserting a cassette tape

Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by taking hold of 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.

1 Check that the power supply (battery or AC adapter) is connected to the camera recorder.

2 While pressing the lock release button, slide the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow to open the cassette holder.

Lock release button

3 Insert the cassette tape as shown in the figure below.

4 Push the part marked “ PUSH CLOSE ” to close the cassette holder securely.

OOperations cannot be performed while the cassette holder is open.

PUSH CLOSE

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O Also, before removing the cassette tape, check that the power supply is connected to the camera recorder, then slide the EJECT switch.

O If the a cassette is not going to be inserted immediately after one has been removed, keep the cassette holder closed.

O Do not attempt this operation 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.

To prevent accidental erasure of recordings

Set the cassette tab to “SAVE” in order to prevent what has been recorded on the tape from being erased by mistake.

REC

SAVE

$ Use of the following mini DV cassette tapes is recommended for this camera recorder: AY-DVM30 (30 minutes in the SP mode) AY-DVM60 (60 minutes in the SP mode)

O Do not use 80-minute mini DV cassette tapes.

$ Even when material is shot in the LP mode, the picture quality will not deteriorate but mosaic-type noise may occur or certain restrictions may apply to some of the functions.

In the following cases, mosaic-type noise may occur and/or proper operation may not be possible.

O When a tape which was shot by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in another digital video component

O When a tape which was shot by another digital video component in the LP mode is played back in this camera recorder

O When a tape which was shot by this camera recorder in the LP mode is played back in a digital video component which is not equipped with the LP mode

O When slow or frame advance playback is performed

O When the camera search function is used $ Audio dubbing is not possible in the LP mode as the track width on the tape is

narrower than the head width.

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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 @