Panasonic AG-DVX100 P manual Backup recording

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Shooting

Backup recording

The camera images of the camera recorder can be recorded and their recording can be backed up automatically on the external component connected to the DV connector.

OSet the external component control method using the DV CONTROL item and DV CMD SEL item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 46)

Bear in mind the following points when performing backup recording.

O The menu item settings remain stored in the memory even after the power has been turned off. Therefore, if the camera recorder is used while the settings for backup recording are still in place, the images may be overwritten on the tape in the connected component.

Upon completion of the backup recording, check the menu item settings before operating the camera recorder.

O If another model AG-DVX100 is to be used as the external component which will perform the backup recording, select OFF as the setting for the DV CONTROL item of the external component, and set the camera recorder to the VCR mode for use.

O When backup recording is to be performed, operation may not proceed properly if two or more external components are connected.

O Ensure that the IEEE 1394 cable used for the connection is not more than 4.5 meters long.

O Before proceeding with backup recording, establish the status in which the DV signals can be recorded by the external component.

O When the tape in the camera recorder is approaching the end during shooting while backup recording is being performed with “CHAIN” selected as the setting for the DV CONTROL item (page 46), recording is automatically started by the back-up component which has been set to the recording standby mode.

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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 Manual AutoRemote control sensor front Menu button ND Filter switchIndex button Auto buttonMIC LineManu ServoINPUT2 INPUT1Counter Remote control unit FF/C button VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonPlay button Still ADV buttons E, DInstalling the battery Remote control unitRemote control unit settings Setting methodConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter Mounting the batteryBattery eject button Connect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figureCassette tapes Inserting a cassette tapeTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Attaching the shoulder strap Adjusting the hand strapMounting the lens hood Removing the lens hoodViewfinders Using the viewfinderDo 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 White balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceLOW Light Level OverStandard 60i mode Adjusting the black balanceProgressive mode ATW Auto Tracking White functionSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataSetting 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 Camera mode Setting menusVCR mode Operation methodConfiguration of setting menus Menus in the camera modeMenus in the VCR 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 Camera mode and VCR mode Screen displaysLOW Light Remote Remaining battery charge display Date and time displayRemaining tape display CHK Copy Inhibited Unplayable Tape Other FormatUnable 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 Preparation and inspections ShootingRegular shooting REC checkFace-to-face shooting Using the User buttonsIndex recording Intermittent recordingBackup recording 24P mode 30P mode24P advance mode Progressive shootingNormal playback PlaybackTape blank search Variable speed searchVideo heads CondensationPower supply-related problems Troubleshooting Q&ABattery-related problems Problems during normal video recordingEditing-related problems Problems during various kinds of video recordingDisplay-related problems Playback-related problems videoOther types of problems Playback-related problems audioQ3 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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