Panasonic AG-DVX100 P manual Auto, Manual

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Parts and their functions

Zoom ring pin

H

I

F

G

D

E

C

CAWB button

When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch B is set to the A or B position, the white balance is automatically adjusted, and the white balance value is stored in the memory.

If this button is then held down, the black balance is adjusted.

In the progressive mode, the black balance is adjusted following the automatic adjustment of the white balance simply by pressing this button.

When this button is pressed while the WHITE BAL switch B is set to the PRESET position, the current white balance value is displayed.

When the AWB button is pressed again, the 3200K and 5600K white balance values are selected alternately.

OWhile recording is in progress, the black balance cannot be adjusted.

DIRIS button

Each time this button is pressed, the method of adjusting the lens iris is switched between the auto mode and manual mode.

EIRIS dial

This is used to adjust the lens iris.

When the IRIS button D is set to the manual mode, this dial is used to adjust the lens iris. Even in the auto mode, the lens iris can be adjusted using this dial.

OThe direction in which the IRIS dial is turned and iris control can be set using the IRIS DIAL item on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (See page 40)

FFOCUS switch

This is used to select the method of controlling the focus.

A (AUTO):

Auto focus mode

M (MANUAL):

Manual focus mode

The focus ring H is controlled manually to

adjust the focus.

∞:

After the focal length has been set to infinity, the manual focus mode is established. Even if the FOCUS switch is set to the ∞ position, it will return to the M (MANUAL) position.

OEven when the manual focus mode is established, the AUTO button K setting takes priority if it is pressed.

OIf flicker occurs, the auto focus control may not be exercised properly, so select a shutter speed suited to the lighting. (See page 29)

OIn the progressive mode, the manual focus mode is established.

GPUSH AUTO button

While this button is pressed with the FOCUS switch set to the M (MANUAL) position, the auto focus mode is established, and the focus is adjusted.

HFocus ring

IZoom ring

If the zoom ring pin is not required, fit it into the threaded hole under the handle so that it will not be lost.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder Indicates safety information Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Contents Accessories Precautions for use AC adapter and batteryWhen carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions Preset Auto ManualND Filter switch Remote control sensor front Menu buttonIndex button Auto buttonLine MICServo ManuINPUT1 INPUT2Counter Remote control unit VCR operation buttons C/REW button FF/C 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 outletMounting the battery Supplying power from the AC adapterBattery eject button Connect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figureCassette 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 ViewfindersDo not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sun Attaching the eye cupUsing the LCD monitor Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Setting the electronic shutter Shutter speeds which can be setSynchro Scan Adjusting the white balance White balance and black balanceLOW Light Level OverAdjusting the black balance Standard 60i modeProgressive mode ATW Auto Tracking White functionSetting the time data Setting the user’s bitSetting the time code OTC Mode item 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 screenAuto SW screen Playback Functions screen Inputs and audio tracks recordedRecording Setup screen AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen Other Functions screen Camera mode and VCR mode Screen displaysLOW Light Remote Remaining battery charge display Date and time displayRemaining tape display CHK Unplayable Tape Other Format Copy InhibitedUnable to A. DUB LP Recorded Incompatible TapeVCR mode Search number displayL U M E Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item setting Selecting the displayALL Partial OFF Connecting external components Input 1 InputMicrophone holder Microphone holder adapter Shooting Preparation and inspectionsRegular shooting REC checkUsing the User buttons Face-to-face shootingIndex recording Intermittent recordingBackup recording 30P mode 24P mode24P advance 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 Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AG-DVX100 P specifications

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