Panasonic AG-DVX100B User Manual

ShootingMenus Displays Editing PlaybackReference Preparation Description of partsBefore useOperating InstructionsCamera-RecorderModel No. AG- P.F0805S

10Checking the system operationsAfter purchase, do these system checks to ensure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anythin

113 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. The holder automatically goes into position when you close it correctly.While pressing the lock release,

12Checking the system operations (continued)1 Press the OPEN button in the direction shown by arrow (1) to open the LCD.It can open out to 120 degrees

13While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to OFF.The red CAMERA lamp goes out. 1 Unplug the AC cord from the power outlet.2 Lift up the

14Adjusting the hand strapAdjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length.2 Close the cover.• Make sure the cover is f

15Attaching the lens hoodDetaching the lens hood• Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it.Attaching the lens hood• Posit

16Description of parts1 POWER switch (Page 11)2 START/STOP button (Page 11)3 Rear tally lamp (Page 82)4 Rear remote control sensor5 REC CHECK button (

1720 Focus ring (Page 38)21 Zoom ring (Page 32)If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the provided hole (23) so that you don’t lose it.22 AU

18Description of parts (continued)40 LCD monitor (Pages 9 and 24)41 RESET button (Page 24)42 DISPLAY/AUDIO DUB button (Pages 56 and 65)43 VCR REC butt

191 DATE/TIME button (Page 49)2 OSD button(Page 49)3 COUNTER button Same function as the COUNTER button on the main unit.4 COUNTER RESET button Same f

2The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous vo

20The remote control1Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow (1) to remove the holder.2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up.3

21The battery Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC adapter.Keep a spare battery with you.1 Align the battery with the “ ” marking o

22The battery (continued)1 Lift up the viewfinder.2 Press on the battery and move it down until it clicks into place.3 Return the viewfinder to its or

23ViewfinderThis camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD.Use the viewfinder t

24Viewfinder (continued)1 Set the POWER switch to ON.2 Press the OPEN button in the direction shown by arrow (1) to open the LCD. It can open out to 1

251 To adjust the viewfinder’s screen: In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen EVF SET, select YES. To adjust the LCD’s screen: In the setup menus, D

26Time dataThis shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on December 25, 2005.1 Set the POWER switch to ON.2 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTION

27 The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. “ ” appears on the screen of the viewfinder or LCD when the internal battery is running low

28Time data (continued)6 Press the MENU button when you have finished setting the user information.7 The following screen appears, so move the OPERATI

29Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your choice as the initial setting for the time code to be used at the start of recording.1 Set the POWER

3Important Safeguards1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is oper-ated.2. Retain Instructio

30Time data (continued)6 Press the MENU button when you have finished setting the time code.7 The following screen appears, so move the OPERATION leve

31Regular shootingEnsure that the unit is working properly before you attempt to shoot anything.Check the equipment you need for the shooting conditio

32Shooting techniques for different targetsPress REC CHECK in the shooting standby mode and two seconds of the last thing you shot play, and then the

33 Use the START/STOP button on the handle to make it easier to shoot from low angles.Images in the LCD when it is turned 180 degrees for self-portrai

34Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)1 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, ONE-SHOT REC, select ON. • For menu operation (Pa

35Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand.Press the OIS button to turn the function on and

36Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)If you have connected equipment to the DV terminal (Page 54). You can make automatic backup rec

37Shooting in progressive modeYou can change the progressive mode in the setup menu, SCENE FILE screen, PROGRESSIVE (Page 70).30P mode:Shoot 30 frames

38FocusThis camera allows you to choose between automatic and manual focusing.1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO button to switch to manu

39Adjusting the shutter speedShutter speeds you can select 1 Each time you press the SHUTTER button, the shutter speed switches between normal (OFF) a

4Important Safeguards (continued)13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the ant

40Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)1 In the setup menus, SW MODE screen, allocate one of the USER buttons to SLOWSHUT. (Page 72)2

41Adjusting the white balanceWhen you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change.You can save adjustm

42Adjusting the white balance (continued)Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments.1 If the camera is in auto mode, pre

43Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light IntensityAdjust the aperture, gain and ND FILTER to suit the scene or lighting you are shooting. 1 If the camera is

44Switching Audio Input You can record audio through two channels when shooting (see the table below). You can switch the source for each channel betw

45Using scene filesThe settings according to the variety of shooting circumstances are stored in each position of scene file dial. When shooting, you

46Using scene files (continued)6 The screen below is displayed, so set the file name of six letters using OPERATION lever. Set the same as user inform

47Transferring scene filesYou can transfer the following scene file data to another DVX 100B connected with a DV (IEEE1394) cable. SCENE: A file selec

48Playback1Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the CAMERA/VCR button to switch to VCR mode.3 Use the OPERATION lever and the supplied remote control t

491 With the AUDIO MON/VAR button, adjust the volume of the sound that is output from the internal speaker and PHONES jack. On the remote control, pr

5ContentsImportant Safeguards ... 3Read this first!... 7Accessories...

50Variable-speed playback1During play, press one of the STILL ADV ( or ) buttons on the remote control unit. • Press the PLAY button (q) to return t

51This function enables you to change the playback speed and search for specific scenes. 1 During playback, move the OPERATION lever q. On the remote

52Using the CounterYou can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback. 1 Press the COUNTER button. Each ti

53Connecting external units• When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder ad

54Connecting external units (continued)g You can connect a digital video unit equipped with a DV connector and digitally transfer video and audio sign

55g When connecting the external unit in order to input video and audio signals from the external unit, the unit shall be connected to the output conn

56Audio dubbing Background music or narration can be added to the images you have recorded on the tape. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON.2 In the setup me

57Input channels and the tracks recordedThe sound track to be recorded when shooting can be changed by CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch. The so

58DubbingUse the dubbing function to copy the contents of S-VHS (or VHS) cassettes onto DV cassettes or record the television. 1 Connect this unit to

59You can record images you have shot on this unit to an S-VHS (VHS) tape in a video deck. 1 Connect this unit to a video deck. (Page 55)2 Press the

6Contents (continued)Playback ... 48Adjusting the volume ... 49

60Dubbing (continued)You can perform dubbing with a high image quality by means of digital signals by using a DV (IEEE1394) cable to connect this unit

61Screen displays1 Warnings REMOTE: Blinks when the wrong equipment setting is selected on the remote control unit. : Lights when condensation has for

62Screen displays (continued)9 Mic level auto control Appears when in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you have selected “ON”. 10 Aut

6327 Zoom position displayThe zoom poison is displayed with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom). 28 Scene file name display29 Displays marke

64Screen displays (continued)34 Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) displayWhen the CAMERA DATA item of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the Setup menu is set

65Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor screen by pressing the MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY

66Using the setup menusUse the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. You can also use the

675 Press the OPERATION lever (h) (or move it y), then move it e or r to select the setting you want to change. To change a setting, move [q], then m

68Setup menu structureCamera mode menuVCR mode menuSCENE FILECAMERA MENUCAMERA SETUPNAME EDITSAVE/INITRECORDING SETUPREC SPEEDAUDIO RECMIC ALCMIC GAIN

69Setup menu list are the factory settings. SCENE FILE screenItem/(Display mode)Description of settingsDETAIL LEVEL (camera)Adjusts t

7Read this first!Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots

70Setup menu list (continued) are the factory settings. SCENE FILE screenItem/(Display mode)Description of settingsMATRIX (camera)Cho

71 are the factory settings. CAMERA SETUP screenItem/ (Display mode)Description of settingsSYNCRO SCAN (camera)Adjusts the synchro sc

72Setup menu list (continued) are the factory settings. SW MODE screenItem/ (Display mode)Description of settingsUSER1 (camera)Enabl

73 are the factory settings. 32K (12bit) AUDIO item/AUDIO OUT item settings and audio track signals output from the AUDIO IN/OUT jack

74Setup menu list (continued) is the factory setting. RECORDING SETUP screenItem/ (Display mode) Description of settingsREC SPEED (came

75 are the factory settings. RECORDING SETUP screen (continued) Item/ (Display mode) Description of settingsUB MODE (camera) (VCR

76Setup menu list (continued) are the factory settings. DISPLAY SETUP screen Item/ (Display mode) Description of settingsZEBRA DETECT

77 are the factory settings. OTHER FUNCTIONS screenItem/ (Display mode) Description of settingsREMOTE (camera) (VCR) Sets the opera

78Setup menu list (continued) are the factory settings. OTHER FUNCTIONS screenItem/ (Display mode) Description of settingsPOWER SAVE

79Before calling for servicePower supplyBatteryNormal video recordingThere’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly.

8Operating precautionsDo not allow any water to get into the cam-era-recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.• Failure to heed this

80Before calling for service (continued)Other types of video recordingEditingDisplaysPlayback (images) Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the cam

81Playback (sound) OtherCannot hear any sound from the camera-recorder’s speaker. • You may have turned down the camera-recorder’s volume control too

82CondensationHow to find out if there is condensation inside and what to do about itIf the condensation mark blinks, condensation has formed inside

83Video HeadsDirty video heads cause partial mosaic-pattern noise or make the whole display bluish on playback. When the video heads get extremely dir

84Storage PrecautionsBefore storing the video camera, remove both the cassette and battery. Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and

85Specifications[GENERAL] indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Ambient operating humidity10% to 8

86Specifications (continued) [VIDEO]Sampling frequencyY: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHzQuantizing8 bitVideo compression systemDCT + variable-length codeEr

87MEMOReference

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9Battery characteristicsThis camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical e