Panasonic AG-DVX100A manual Contents

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Contents

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Storage tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Mounting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Supplying power from the AC adapter . . . .21 Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Adjusting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Mounting the lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Viewfinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Setting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Charging the internal battery . . . . . . . . . . .28 Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . .29 White balance and black balance . . . . . . . .31

Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ATW (Auto Tracking White) function . . . . .32

Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Changing the scene file settings . . . . . . . . .36

Setting menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Operation method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Configuration of setting menus . . . . . . . . . .39 SCENE FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 CAMERA SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 AUTO SW screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . .43 RECORDING SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . .44 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 DISPLAY SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen . . . . . . . . . . .48

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Camera mode and VCR mode . . . . . . . . . .50 VCR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Selecting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Connecting external components . . . . . . . .57

Inputting to and outputting from analog components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Inputting to and outputting from digital components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Preparation and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Regular shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 REC check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Face-to-face shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Index recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Using the USER buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Intermittent recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Backup recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Progressive shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Tape blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Variable speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Troubleshooting (Q&A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Power supply-related problems . . . . . . . . .65 Battery-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Problems during normal video recording . .65 Problems during various kinds of video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Editing-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Display-related problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Playback-related problems (video) . . . . . . .66 Playback-related problems (audio) . . . . . . .67 Other types of problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

O “LEICA” is the registered trademark of Leica Microsystems. O “DICOMAR” is the registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

Other model names, company names, products names, etc. are the trademarks and registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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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 @