Index button, Auto button, ND Filter switch

Parts and their functions

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JINDEX button

When the INDEX button is pressed while shooting or recording is in progress, the index signal is recorded on the tape.

When it is pressed while shooting or recording has been temporarily stopped, the recording of the index signal is set to standby. If shooting or recording is commenced in this status, the index signal will then be recorded on the tape.

By recording the index signal, searches (index searches) can be conducted during playback. (See page 59)

KAUTO button

When the AUTO button is pressed, the operation mode which was set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is established, and “ A ” appears in the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

On the setting menu AUTO SW screen, the mode of the operation to be performed automatically (auto iris, auto gain control, auto tracking white or auto focus) when the AUTO button is pressed is set.

(See page 41)

The setting is released when the button is pressed again.

LUSER1 and USER2 buttons

One of nine functions can be allocated to the USER1 button and one can be allocated to the USER2 button.

In accordance with the subject concerned, the shooting conditions can be instantly selected or fade effects can be added to the images.

For details, refer to the USER1 item and USER2 item (page 41) on the setting menu SW MODE screen.

MND FILTER switch

This is used to select the ND filter (for adjusting the light quantity) to be used.

OFF: The ND filter is not used.

1/8 : The light quantity is reduced to about one eighth.

1/64: The light quantity is reduced to about one sixty-fourth.

NAUDIO controls

These are used to adjust the recording level of the audio signals which have been input to the built-in microphone Q and INPUT 1 and 2 connectors Z.

OThey cannot be used to adjust the audio signals which have been input to the AUDIO IN/OUT CH1 and CH2 connectors

OLight shoe

A video light, for instance, is attached to this shoe.

PMicrophone shoe

The accessory microphone holder is attached to this shoe so that a microphone (optional accessory), etc. can be mounted. (See page 54)

QMicrophone (built-in, stereo)

Do not apply a strong load from an external source to this microphone as it may damage the microphone.

RTally lamp (front)

Refer to the details on the tally lamp (rear) 8.

SRemote control sensor (front)

TMENU button

When this button is pressed, the menu mode is established, and the setting menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.

When it is pressed again, the menu mode is released.

AG-DVX100 P specifications

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Panasonic AG-DVX100 P manual Index button, Auto button, USER1 and USER2 buttons, ND Filter switch

Models: AG-DVX100 P