Panasonic A F100 Manual

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Description of parts
 
Right side and rear side
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9
8
743
5
10
1112131415
17
16
19
202122
23242526
18
6
27
1  Handle (Page 26)
2  Handle attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)
3  USER3 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
4  START/STOP1 button (Page 35)
5  Grip attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)
6  Grip (Page 26)
7  INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR3 pin)   
(Page 17 of Vol.2)
8  INPUT 1/2 (audio input switching) switch 
(Page 17 of Vol.2)
9  Microphone holder attachment (x2)  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)
10  SD memory card slot and SD...

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Description of parts (continued)Left side and front side
POWER
DISP/
FOCUS.
.
BARSEVF DTLCH1 SEL
INT(
L )
ON
OFF ON
OFFINPUT1AUDIO
MIC POWER +48VINPUT1
INPUT2INPUT2 INPUT1
INPUT2CH2 SELWFMCOUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZEBRA
OIS14
13
12
10
119
123
6
457
8
1 BARS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
2  ZEBRA button (Page 5 of Vol.2)
3  OIS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
4  EVF DTL button (Page 30)
5  WFM button (Page 12 of Vol.2)
6  COUNTER – RESET/TC SET button  
(Page 24 of Vol.2)
7  CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)
8...

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Preparation
Description of parts
 
Remote control
To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS \
menu to ON. The default 
setting for this item is OFF. (Page 62 of Vol.2) The following buttons are for functions that 
cannot be executed on this camera-recorder.
•	  button 1 
EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 40 of Vol.2)
2  DATE/TIME button (Page 40 of Vol.2)
3  START/STOP button
  Same function as the START/STOP button on 
the camera.
4  ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)
5  PLAY...

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Charging lamp 
■  On: Charging in progress
  Off: Charging complete
  Flashing: See below
If charging lamp is flashing
 
■Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other 
substances attached to the connectors on the 
battery or AC adaptor, and ensure that the adaptor 
has been connected correctly.
If there is dirt or dust on the connectors, 
•	
disconnect the power plug from the socket before 
cleaning.
If the charging lamp continues to flash, there 
•	
may be a fault with the battery or the AC adaptor....

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Preparation
Power sources
Using the battery
Installation
Insert the battery until it clicks into place.
Removal
1  Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check 
that the mode lamp is off.
2 Remove the battery while pressing the 
battery release button.
Support the battery with your hand to ensure 
•	
that it will not fall.
Mode lamp Battery 
release button
MODEPOWERCAM
ON
CH2
AUDIOLEVEL
.
.OFF
PB
Using the AC adaptor
Installation
1  Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor.
2 Plug the AC power supply cord into...

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Adjusting the hand strap
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.
1 Open the cover and adjust the length.
2 Close the cover.
Make sure the cover is fully closed.
•	
Attaching/detaching the handle
Detaching the handle
1  Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove 
the two screws.
2 Slide in the direction of the arrow. 
The handle will detach.
Attaching the handle
Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to 
attach the handle. Ensure both screws are firmly fixed in place. 
•	
When holding the...

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Preparation
The remote control
Insert the battery
1 Push the catch in the direction shown by 
arrow ① to remove the holder.
2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side 
facing up.
3 Return the holder to its original position.
When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace 
•	
it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one 
year, depending on the frequency of use.) 
  If the remote control unit fails to work even when 
it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote 
control sensor, the battery has...

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Tally lamp
The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording 
by setting the TALLY LAMP item of the OTHER 
FUNCTIONS screen (Page 62 of Vol.2) to any 
setting other than OFF.
The tally lamp will flash in any of the following 
circumstances.Receiving remote control operation   
•	
(flashes 8 times per second)
Recording error has occurred   
•	
(flashes 4 times per second)
Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second)
•	
Available SD Memory Card capacity is low 
•	
(flashes 4 times per second)
Remaining...

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Preparation
This 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 that best suits the application 
and shooting conditions.The brightness and hue may differ between the 
•	
images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD 
monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To 
see how the final images will appear, check them 
on a TV monitor.
Using the viewfinder
1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that 
images appear in the...

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Using the LCD
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.  
(Page 27)
2  Open the LCD monitor.
The monitor opens to an angle of 90 
•	
degrees. The camera may be damaged by 
attempting to open it further than this.
3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest 
to see.
The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the 
•	
lens and 90° toward you.
Do not apply unnecessary force to the 
•	
open LCD. This can damage the camera.
Ensure the LCD is fully closed.
•	
Operation status displays during self-portrait 
•	
recording...