Panasonic Camera Recorder AG-DVX100BP Operating Instructions

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The battery 
Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC 
adapter.
Keep a spare battery with you.
1Align the battery with the “   ” marking on the 
AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the 
direction shown below.
• You cannot charge the battery if the DC cord 
is connected to the DC OUT connector, so 
disconnect it first.
2Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
• The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the 
AC adapter light, and charging begins.
• If the CHARGE lamp does not light when...

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The battery (continued)
1Lift up the viewfinder.
2Press on the battery and move it down until it 
clicks into place.
3Return the viewfinder to its original position.
While pressing the battery release, lift the battery 
out.
Attaching the battery
Detaching the battery
• Turn POWER to OFF and check that the POWER 
lamp (CAM/VCR) has gone off before detaching 
the battery.
• Support the battery with your hand so that it does 
not fall.
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Battery release 

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Viewfinder
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.
1Set the POWER switch to ON and check that 
images appear in the viewfinder.
• Keep the...

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Viewfinder (continued)
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2Press the OPEN button in the direction shown 
by arrow (1) to open the LCD. 
It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try to 
open it further as this will damage the camera.
3Position 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.Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see in 
the viewfinder or on the...

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1To 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, DISPLAY SETUP screen 
LCD SET, select YES.
• For menu operation (Page 66)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the 
remote control. (Page 19)
2Select EVF COLOR LEVEL and move the 
OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the 
color level of the screen.
3Select EVF BRIGHTNESS and move the 
OPERATION lever t or y to adjust the 
brightness of the screen.
4Select...

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Time data
This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 
PM on December 25, 2005.
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS 
screen, CLOCK SET, select YES.
• For menu operation (Page 66)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the 
remote control. (Page 19)
3Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set 
the year to 2005.
Choose a year between 2000 and 2089.
4Move the OPERATION lever  r to move to 
MONTH.
5Move the OPERATION lever t or y to set 
the MONTH to DEC.
6Set DAY, HOUR,...

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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 on charge.
Do the following to recharge it.
Reset the date and time when fully recharged.
1Connect the AC adapter. (Page 10)
2Leave the POWER switch at OFF.
3Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4 
hours.
• The internal battery charges during this time.
• Recharge the battery regularly to ensure 
correct TC and menu operations.
Setting user...

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Time data (continued)
6Press the MENU button when you have 
finished setting the user information.
7The following screen appears, so move the 
OPERATION lever e to select YES.
8Press the OPERATION lever [h].
9Press MENU twice to exit the menus.In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, 
set the following time code related items.(Page 74)
• TC MODE
•TCG
• FIRST REC TC
• TC PRESET
• 1394 TC REGEN (appears when in VCR mode)
• In VCR mode and 1394 TC REGEN is ON, you 
cannot change the items shown...

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Set 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.
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP 
screen FIRST REC TC, select PRESET.
• For menu operation (Page 66)
• You can also use the menu buttons on the 
remote control. (Page 19)
3Move the OPERATION lever r to select TC 
PRESET.
4Press the OPERATION lever [h] (or move it 
y), move it r to move to select YES and 
press [h] again.
5The following...

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Time data (continued)
6Press the MENU button when you have 
finished setting the time code.
7The following screen appears, so move the 
OPERATION lever e to select YES.
8Press the OPERATION lever [h].
9Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
MENU
TC  PRESET
PRESET  OK?
NO
PUSH  STILL
YES___
TC  PRESET
PRESET  OK?
NO
PUSH  STILL
YES___
MENU