Panasonic AG-DVX100 P 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

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 Indicates safety information Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Contents Accessories When carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it Precautions for useAC adapter and battery LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions Preset Manual AutoAuto button ND Filter switchRemote control sensor front Menu button Index buttonMIC LineManu ServoINPUT2 INPUT1Counter Remote control unit Still ADV buttons E, D VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonFF/C button Play buttonSetting method Remote control unitInstalling the battery Remote control unit settingsConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging the batteryConnect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figure Mounting the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter Battery eject buttonTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Cassette tapesInserting a cassette tape Removing the lens hood Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the shoulder strap Mounting the lens hoodAttaching the eye cup Using the viewfinderViewfinders Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sunUsing the LCD monitor Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Synchro Scan Setting the electronic shutterShutter speeds which can be set Level Over Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance and black balance LOW LightATW Auto Tracking White function Adjusting the black balanceStandard 60i mode Progressive modeSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataHow to select the TC Preset item setting Setting the time codeOTC Mode item Otcg 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 SW Mode screen Camera Setup screenAuto SW screen Inputs and audio tracks recorded Playback Functions screenRecording Setup screen AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen Other Functions screen LOW Light Camera mode and VCR modeScreen displays Remote Remaining tape display Remaining battery charge displayDate and time display CHK Incompatible Tape Unplayable Tape Other FormatCopy Inhibited Unable to A. DUB LP RecordedL U M E VCR modeSearch number display ALL Partial OFF Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingSelecting the display Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter Connecting external componentsInput 1 Input REC check ShootingPreparation and inspections Regular shootingIntermittent recording Using the User buttonsFace-to-face shooting Index recordingBackup recording Progressive shooting 30P mode24P mode 24P advance 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 Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AG-DVX100 P specifications

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