Panasonic AG-DVX100 P manual Screen displays, Camera mode and VCR mode, LOW Light

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Screen displays

Camera mode and VCR mode

 

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1Counter display

Each time the COUNTER button is pressed, the data is selected in the sequence given below.

COUNTER: Counter value

M COUNTER:

Counter value in the memory stop mode

TC:

Time code value

“TC2” is displayed when the time code value could not be read out properly from the tape.

During operation in the drop frame mode, a colon (:) appears between the seconds and frames.

UB:

User’s bit value

“UB2” is displayed when the user’s bit value could not be read out properly from the tape.

FR:

Information on the frame rate used when shooting

FR 60I : Standard (60i interlace) mode

(60 fields per sec.) FR 30P : 30P progressive mode

(30 frames per sec.) FR 24P : 24P progressive mode

(24 frames per sec.) FR 24PA: 24P advance mode (24 frames per sec.)

In the FR 24P and FR 24PA modes, the sequence information used for frame conversion is displayed at the last digits.

2AWB/ABB operation status display

The operation statuses of the auto white balance and auto black balance are displayed here.

3AWB error display

LOW LIGHT:

This appears when the luminance is too low during the auto white balance adjustment.

4Recording time mode display (SP or LP)

5Setting selection display

The selected setting appears here when a switch has been selected or a button has been pressed to select a setting.

6Auto iris control status display

STD : Standard auto iris control

SPOT : Auto iris control for spotlight

BACK : Auto iris control for backlight compensation

7Shutter speed display

The shutter speed is normally displayed here. When the ZEBRA button is pressed and the marker is displayed (see page 17), the video level of the image near the center of the screen is displayed as a value from 0% to

90%.

When the level exceeds 90%, “90%:” is displayed.

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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

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