Panasonic AG-DVX100 P manual Precautions for use, AC adapter and battery

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Precautions for use

Take care to prevent water from entering inside the camera recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the seashore or in other similar environments.

O Failure to heed this caution may cause the camera recorder and/or cassette to malfunction (possibly leading to irreparable damage).

Keep the camera recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and TV game machines) that generate magnetic fields.

O When the camera recorder is used on top of or in the vicinity of a TV set, the radiation of electromagnetic waves from the set may give rise to interference in the picture and/or sound.

O The strong magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may ruin the tape recordings or distort the images.

O The electromagnetic waves from microcomputers may have an adverse effect on the camera recorder or give rise to distortion in the images and sound.

O If the camera recorder is adversely affected by a component that generates magnetic fields to such an extent that it can no longer operate normally, turn off the power and remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet, then re-install the battery or reconnect the AC adapter to the outlet. After this, switch the camera recorder’s power back on.

Do not use the camera recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment.

O If the camera recorder is used near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

When using the camera recorder on the seashore or other similar environment, take care to ensure that no sand or dust enter inside the camera recorder.

O Sand and dust may damage the camera recorder and/or cassette. (Take particular care when inserting and ejecting the cassette.)

AC adapter and battery

O When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time has become fully discharged, the “CHARGE” lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically.

O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash even though the battery temperature is normal, consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter.

O When the battery is warm, it takes longer than usual for the battery to be charged.

O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the radio sound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distance of at least one meter from the radio.

O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use; however, this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning.

When carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it.

O A strong impact may damage the camera recorder body and render it incapable of proper operation.

O When carrying the camera recorder, always use the hand strap or shoulder strap and handle the camera carefully.

Keep the camera recorder away from insecticide sprays and volatile liquids.

O If the camera recorder comes into contact with insecticide sprays or volatile liquids, the camera body may become deformed or the surface coating may peel off.

O Ensure that the camera recorder does not remain in close contact with rubber or plastic products for prolonged periods of time.

After use, be absolutely sure to remove the cassette and either remove the camera recorder’s battery or disconnect its AC cable from the power outlet.

O If a cassette is left inside the camera recorder, tape slack may develop and result in damage to the tape.

O If the battery is left inside the camera recorder for a prolonged period, its voltage may drop to such a low level that even after it has been recharged, it may not be possible to re-use it.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder Indicates safety information Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Contents Accessories AC adapter and battery Precautions for useWhen carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it 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 buttonInserting a cassette tape Cassette tapesTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings 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 Shutter speeds which can be set Setting the electronic shutterSynchro Scan 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 dataOTC Mode item Otcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset item Setting the time codeHow to select the TC Preset item setting Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save Operation method Setting menusCamera mode VCR modeMenus in the camera mode Configuration of setting menusMenus 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 Screen displays Camera mode and VCR modeLOW Light Remote Date and time display Remaining battery charge displayRemaining tape display CHK Incompatible Tape Unplayable Tape Other FormatCopy Inhibited Unable to A. DUB LP RecordedSearch number display VCR modeL U M E Selecting the display Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingALL Partial OFF Input 1 Input Connecting external componentsMicrophone holder Microphone holder adapter 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 workViewfinder maintenance MaintenanceIndex mark Eye cup holder Specifications DC Input Phones Input 1, InputCAM Remote Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AG-DVX100 P specifications

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