Panasonic AG-DVX100A manual Shooting, Preparation and inspections, Regular shooting, REC check

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Shooting

Preparation and inspections

Before shooting, check that the camera recorder is operating properly. Also check that the equipment is set up in a way that is suited to the shooting conditions.

$ Batteries

Have a fully charged battery ready. It is also recommended that a spare battery be kept on hand as well.

$ Cassette tapes

Check that the cassette tapes available can be recorded on.

OCheck that they have not been set to the accidental erasure prevention status.

OCheck that they do not contain valuable video recordings.

OCheck that the cassette holder is closed properly.

$ Viewfinder

Check that the diopter adjustment has been performed for the viewfinder.

$ Zoom, focus and iris

OCheck whether the motor-driven zoom operations and manual zoom operations can be performed.

OCheck whether the auto focus and manual focus operations can be performed.

OCheck whether the auto iris and manual iris operations can be performed.

$ Time data

OCheck whether the calendar and time are correct.

OCheck whether the time code and user’s bit have been set correctly.

$ External components

OCheck whether the external components connected are operating properly.

OCheck whether the external components have been connected properly.

Regular shooting

Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to ON, and switch between shooting and shooting pause using the START/STOP button.

When shooting from a low angle, the START/STOP button on the handle can be used to initiate shooting.

START/STOP button

REC check

When the REC CHECK button is pressed in the shooting pause mode, the picture and sound 2 seconds before the shooting was suspended are played back, and the shooting pause mode is then established again at the original position on the tape.

OIf recording has not been performed for 1 or more seconds, the rec check function cannot be used.

OBear in mind that when a backup component has been connected and used to record backup images, the rec check images will be recorded.

REC CHECK button

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder For U.K. only Batterij verwijderknop Operating precautionBattery eject button Contents OShoulder strap VFC3891 AccessoriesOBattery OEye cup VMG1458 When carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it Precautions for useAC adapter and battery LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Gain switchWhite BAL switch Prst presetManual AutoUSER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons ND Filter switchRemote control sensor front Menu button Auto buttonMIC LineManu ServoINPUT2 INPUT1Counter Remote control unit Still ADV buttons E, D VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonFF/B button Play buttonSetting method Remote control unitInstalling the battery Remote control unit settingsCharging time Continuous recording time Charging the batteryConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging and recording times of accessory batteryReturn the viewfinder to its original position Mounting the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter To prevent accidental erasure of recordings Cassette tapesInserting a cassette tape Removing the lens hood Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the shoulder strap Mounting the lens hoodDo not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sun Using the viewfinderEye-piece Diopter adjustment dial ViewfindersProjection Using the LCD monitorAttaching the eye cup Eye cup holderLCD Contrast Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Synchro Scan Setting the electronic shutterShutter speeds which can be set When the progressive mode is established 25P Slow shutter modeLevel Over Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance and black balance LOW LightABB Active Adjusting the black balanceMessage that appears while adjustment is underway ATW Auto Tracking White functionSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataHow to select the TC Preset item setting Setting the time codeOtcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset item Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save Operation method Setting menusCamera mode VCR modeMenus in the VCR mode Configuration of setting menusMenus in the camera mode Scene File screen Camera Setup screen SW Mode screen Playback Functions screen Auto SW screenInputs and audio tracks recorded Recording Setup screenUB Preset PresetTC Preset UB ModeDV OUT AV IN/OUT Setup screenREC Time DUB InputDisplay Setup screen Other Functions screen User File Beep SoundClock SET VCR Time ShiftLOW Light Camera mode and VCR modeScreen displays Remote Recommended ND filter display Remaining battery charge displayGain display ND filter displayCHK Incompatible Tape Unplayable Tape Other FormatCopy Inhibited Unable to A. DUB LP RecordedCH2 2m i n VCR modeSearch number display UIris displayALL Partial OFF Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingSelecting the display Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter Connecting external componentsInputting to and outputting from analog components Input 1 InputInputting to and outputting from digital components REC check ShootingPreparation and inspections Regular shootingIntermittent recording Using the User buttonsFace-to-face shooting Index recordingBackup recording Progressive shooting 25P modeVariable speed search PlaybackNormal playback Tape blank searchVideo heads CondensationProblems during normal video recording Troubleshooting Q&APower supply-related problems Battery-related problemsPlayback-related problems video Problems during various kinds of video recordingEditing-related problems Display-related problemsQ2 More than one recorded stream of sound is heard Playback-related problems audioOther types of problems Q3 The remote control unit does not workIndex mark Eye cup holder MaintenanceViewfinder maintenance Specifications CAM Remote Input 1, InputDC Input Phones Memo Web Site http//www . panasonic . co . jp/global F0903T1103 @