Panasonic AG-DVX100A Auto button, USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons, ND Filter switch, Light shoe

Parts and their functions

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JAUTO 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 43)

The setting is released when the button is pressed again.

KUSER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons

One of 11 functions can be allocated in turn to each of the USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttons.

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, USER2 item and USER3 item (page 42) on the setting menu SW MODE screen.

LND 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.

MAUDIO controls

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

Adjust the recording level of the audio signals using these controls, irrespective of the setting selected for the MIC ALC item on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu (page 44).

It is recommended that the centre position normally be selected for use.

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

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NLight shoe

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

OMicrophone shoe

The accessory microphone holder is attached to this shoe so that a microphone (optional accessory), etc. can be mounted. (See page 57)

PMicrophone (built-in, stereo)

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

QTally lamp (front)

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

RRemote control sensor (front)

SMENU 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.

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