Connecting external components

$ When an external component is to be connected and its video and audio signals are to be input to the camera recorder, connect the camera recorder to the output connectors on the external component.

$ Conversely, when an external component is to be connected and the video and audio signals of the camera recorder are to be input to the component, connect the camera recorder to the input connectors on the external component.

O If video signals have been input to both the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector and VIDEO IN/OUT connector, the signals of the S- VIDEO IN/OUT connector take precedence.

O It is not possible to record the audio signals if video signals are not input to the S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector or VIDEO IN/OUT connector except when performing audio dubbing.

OBefore recording signals from an external component, check that the video signals are input.

OWhen signals from an external component are being recorded, do not stop the signal output at the external component side or disconnect any of the cables. It may not be possible for the component to be recognized when recording is resumed.

$ A digital video component equipped with a DV connector can be connected, and its video signals, audio signals and time code, etc. can be transmitted digitally.

O When an IEEE 1394 cable has been connected to the DV connector, do not apply a strong load from outside. Doing so may damage the connector.

CH 1 SELECT

CH 2 SELECT

INT(L)

INT(R)

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

 

 

 

INPUT 2

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

$ When connecting an audio component, set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the LINE position.

The input level is 0 dBu; the recording level is adjusted using the AUDIO controls.

$ When connecting an external microphone, set the INPUT1 switch or INPUT2 switch to the MIC position.

OSet the input level (–50 dBu and –60 dBu) using the MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2 items on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.

OWhen mounting an external microphone on the microphone shoe of the camera recorder, use the accessory microphone holder and microphone holder adapter.

OTo supply the signals from an external microphone to CH1 and CH2, connect the external microphone to the INPUT2 jack, and set both the CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT switches to the INPUT2 position. (See page 16)

Microphone holder

Microphone holder adapter

12 mm

(XSB4+12FZ)

6 mm

(XSB4+6FZ)

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Panasonic AG-DVX100 P manual Connecting external components, Input 1 Input, Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter

AG-DVX100 P specifications

The Panasonic AG-DVX100 P is a landmark camcorder that has garnered a reputation in the digital filmmaking community for its professional-grade features and performance. Released as an enhancement over its predecessors, the DVX100 P is widely praised for its advanced technologies that cater to both amateur and professional videographers.

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