Panasonic AG-DVX100 P manual Specifications

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Specifications

[GENERAL]

Supply voltage: DC 7.2/7.9 V

Power consumption:

6.8W (when viewfinder is used)

7.8W (when LCD monitor is used)

9.2W (max.)

indicates safety information.

Ambient operating temperature

32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)

Ambient operating humidity

10% to 85% (no condensation)

Weight

3.652 lb (1.66 kg)

(excluding battery and accessories)

Dimensions (WaHaD)

5 1/2a6 5/16a14 3/8 inches (139a160a364 mm)

Recording format

Digital video SD format

Tape format

Mini DV

Recorded video signals

525i (NTSC)

In the progressive mode, the signals are converted into the 525i system and recorded.

Shooting mode

60i (525i)

Progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24P advance)

Recorded audio signals

PCM digital recording

16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels

12 bits: 32 kHz/4 channels

Recording tracks

Digital video, audio signals: helical track

Time code:

helical track (sub-code area)

Tape speed

SP mode: 18.812 mm/sec.

LP mode: 12.555 mm/sec.

Recording time (when AY-DVM60 is used)

SP mode: 60 minutes

LP mode: 90 minutes

Tape used

6.35mm wide metal tape

FF/REW time

Approx. 85 sec. (when AY-DVM60 is used)

Pick-up device

Interline transfer 1/3-inch CCD image senser (a3)

Number of pixels

Total number of pixels: 410,000,

Number of effective pixels: 380,000 (pixel offset system)

Lens

Leica DICOMAR optical image stabilizer lens, motorized/manual mode switching, 10a zoom F1.6 (f = 4.5 to 45 mm)

(35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)

Optical system

Prism system

ND filters

1/8, 1/64

Gain

0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18 dB (60i mode only)

Shutter speeds

Preset

60i mode:

1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

30P mode:

1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

24P, 24P (ADV) mode:

1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Synchro scan

60i mode:

1/60.3 to 1/250.0 sec.

30P mode:

1/30.1 to 1/250.0 sec. 24P, 24P (ADV) mode:

1/24.1 to 1/250.0 sec.

Minimum subject illuminance

3 lux (F1.6, 18 dB gain, 50 IRE video output)

Lens hood

Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view

Filter diameter

72mm

LCD monitor

3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 200,000 pixels

Viewfinder

0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 180,000 pixels

Internal microphone Stereo microphone

Internal speaker

20mm diameter

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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 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 figureTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Cassette tapesInserting a cassette tape 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 Synchro Scan Setting the electronic shutterShutter speeds which can be set 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 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 Camera mode Setting menusVCR mode Operation methodMenus 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 Copy Inhibited Unplayable Tape Other FormatUnable to A. DUB LP Recorded Incompatible TapeL 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 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 heardIndex 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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