Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVX100P Operating Instructions

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Power supply-related problems
Q1: No power.
A1: Has the battery or AC adapter been
connected correctly?  Check the
connections.  (See page 22)
Q2: The power goes off on its own.
A2: The power will automatically go off if
shooting is temporarily stopped for more
than 5 minutes in order to prevent the
battery from running down and keep the
tape from wearing.
Check the setting selected for the TAPE
PROTECT item on the setting menu
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.  (See page
46)
Q3: The power is turned on but it goes off
immediately.
A3-1: Has the battery run down?
If the remaining battery charge display
flashes or the  display has
appeared, it means that the battery has
run down.
Recharge the battery or insert an
adequately charged battery.  (See page
21)
A3-2: Has condensation formed?
When the camera recorder has been
carried into a warm room from a cold
place, condensation may form inside.  If
this happens, the power is automatically
turned off, and ejecting the cassette is the
only operation which can be performed.
Wait until the condensation has dried up.
(See page 60)
Battery-related problems
Q1: The battery runs down quickly.
A1-1:Has the battery been adequately
charged?  Charge it until the CHARGE
lamp of the AC adapter has gone off.
(See page 21)
A1-2: Is the camera recorder being used in cold
place?
The battery is easily affected by the
ambient temperature.  Its operating time is
reduced in cold locations.
A1-3:Has the battery reached the end of its
service life?
The service life of the battery differs
depending on how it is used.  If it works
only for a short time even after it has
adequately charged, it means that the
battery has reached the end of its service
life.
Q2: The battery cannot be charged.
A2: Is the DC cable connected to the AC
adapter?  The battery cannot be charged
if this cable is connected.
Problems during normal video
recording
Q1: Recording is not possible even though
the cassette tape has been inserted
properly.
A1-1:Has the accidental erasure prevention
knob on the cassette tape been set to
“SAVE?”  If it has, recording cannot be
performed.  (See page 23)
A1-2:Has the cassette tape reached the end?
Replace it with a new one.
A1-3: Is the POWER switch at the ON position?
A1-4: Is the VCR lamp lighted?
Shooting is not possible in the VCR mode.
A1-5: Is the cassette holder open?
If the cassette holder is open, it is not
possible to perform any VCR operations.
A1-6: Has condensation formed?
If condensation has formed, ejecting the
cassette tape is the only operation which
can be performed.  Wait until the
condensation dries up.  (See page 60)
A1-7: If AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK appears on
the display, the tape may have snapped.
Check the tape. 
						

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Problems during various kinds of
video recording
Q1: No automatic focusing
A1-1:Has the manual focus mode been set?
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
auto focus mode.  (See page 12)
A1-2: Is a scene which is hard to bring into
focus in the auto focus mode being shot?
Some scenes are hard to bring into focus
using auto focus.  In cases like this, use
the manual focus mode instead for
focusing.
Scenes hard to bring into focus
OShooting both distant and close-up
subjects
OShooting subjects through dirty window
panes
OShooting subjects in dark locations
OShooting while objects that glitter or
dazzle are around the subject
OShooting fast-moving subjects
OShooting subjects with minimal contrast
Editing-related problems
Q1: No audio dubbing.
A1-1:Has the accidental erasure prevention
knob on the cassette tape been set to
“SAVE?”  If it has, recording cannot be
performed.  (See page 23)
A1-2:Has an attempt been made to edit parts
shot in the LP mode?  Audio dubbing
cannot be performed as the track width on
the tape is narrower than the head width
in the LP mode.
Display-related problems
Q1: Something is wrong with the time code
display.
A1: When the reverse slow playback mode is
set, the count shown on the time code
display becomes inconsistent; however,
this is normal and not indicative of
malfunctioning.
Q2: The remaining tape display does not
match the actual amount of tape
remaining.
A2-1:The remaining tape is not displayed
accurately with continuous shooting
sessions lasting less than 30 seconds.
A2-2: A display which is two to three minutes
less than the actual tape remaining time
sometimes appears.
Playback-related problems
(video)
Q1: No playback, even when the play
button is pressed.
A1: Has the CAMERA/VCR button been
pressed and has the VCR lamp lighted?
If the VCR lamp is not lighted, playback-
related operations cannot be performed.
(See page 11)
Q2: Mosaic-type noise is generated during
cue and review.
A2: This is a phenomenon inherent to digital
video. It is not indicative of malfunctioning.
Q3: No playback images are seen even
though the camera recorder is
connected with the TV set correctly.
A3: Is the TV set’s input selector at “video
input?”  Read through the operating
instructions of the TV set, and select the
video input connector to which the camera
recorder has been connected.
Q4: The playback images are not displayed
clearly.
A4: Are the camera recorder’s heads dirty?
If they are dirty, the playback images will
not be displayed clearly. 
						

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)
Other types of problems
Q1: The cassette tape cannot be ejected.
A1: Is power being supplied?
Has the AC adapter been plugged in or
the battery inserted properly?
When the power is supplied, the cassette
can be ejected without setting the
POWER switch to ON.
Q2: Ejecting the cassette tape is the only
operation which can be performed.
A2-1: Has any condensation formed?  
If condensation forms, ejecting the
cassette tape is the only operation which
can be performed.  Wait until the
condensation dries up.  (See page 60)
A2-2:When the cassette holder is closed
immediately after opening (by sliding the
EJECT switch), operations other than
eject may not be possible.
If this does happen, slide the EJECT
switch to open the cassette holder once
again, then close the holder after ensuring
that the cassette mechanism has
completed the eject operation.
Q3: The remote control unit does not work.
A3-1:Has the battery in the remote control unit
run down?
If the remote control unit fails to operate
even when it is operated near the remote
control sensor of the camera recorder, it
means that the button battery has run
down.
Replace it with a new one.  (See page 20)
A3-2: Do the remote control settings match
properly?
If the [REMOTE] settings of the remote
control unit and camera recorder do not
match, the remote control unit will not
work even when it is operated.  (See page
20)
Q4: A rattling sound is heard when the
camera recorder is tilted toward the
front or back.
A4: When the VCR mode is established or the
power switch is at OFF, a rattling sound
may be heard from the camera unit due to
its structure.  This is not indicative of
malfunctioning.
Playback-related problems
(audio)
Q1: No playback sound is heard from the
camera recorder’s speaker.
A1: Has the camera recorder’s volume level
been set too low?
In the VCR mode, press the AUDIO
MON/VAR button “+” to increase the
volume.  (See page 15)
Q2: More than one recorded stream of
sound is heard.
A2: Has MIX been selected as the setting for
the 12-bit AUDIO item on the setting
menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen?
(See page 42)
If audio dubbing editing is performed on a
tape recorded with 12-bit selected as the
setting for the AUDIO REC item on the
setting menu RECORDING SETUP
screen, the sound heard during the
recording and the sound recorded later
will be heard together.  It is also possible
to listen to each stream of sound
separately.  (See page 43)
Q3: When audio dubbing is performed, the
original sound is erased.
A3: When audio dubbing is performed for a
part which was shot with 16-bit selected
as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on
the setting menu RECORDING SETUP
screen, the original sound will be erased.
Use the 12-bit setting during shooting.
(See page 43) 
						

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Maintenance
Viewfinder maintenance
When dust has collected inside the viewfinder,
take off the eye cup holder, and remove the
dust.
OThe inside of the eye cup holder has a
special coating: for this reason, it must not be
wiped under any circumstances.  When dust
has collected, use an air blower or similar
device to blow off the dust.
OPoint the viewfinder slightly upward, then
remove the eye cup holder by turning it
counterclockwise.
OTo attach the eye cup holder, turn it clockwise
with the index mark on the eye cup holder
face up. Do not use benzine or paint thinners to clean
the camera recorder.
OUse of benzine or paint thinners may cause
the camera recorder body to become
deformed or the surface coating to peel off.
OWhen cleaning or otherwise maintaining the
camera recorder, either remove its battery or
disconnect its AC cable from the power outlet.
OUse a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera
recorder.  To remove stubborn stains, dilute
some kitchen detergent, dip a cloth into the
solution and use it to wipe off the dirt, and then
remove any remaining moisture with a dry
cloth.
Index mark
Eye cup holder 
						

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Specifications
indicates safety information. Supply voltage:DC 7.2/7.9 V
Power consumption:
6.8 W (when viewfinder is used)
7.8 W (when LCD monitor is used)
9.2 W (max.)
Ambient operating temperature
32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Ambient operating humidity
10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight
3.652 lb (1.66 kg) 
(excluding battery and accessories)
Dimensions (WaHaD)
5 
1/2a6 5/16a14 3/8inches
(139a160a364 mm)
Recording format
Digital video SD format
Tape format
Mini DV
Recorded video signals
525i (NTSC)
In the progressive mode, the signals are
converted into the 525i system and recorded.
Shooting mode
60i (525i)
Progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24P
advance)
Recorded audio signals
PCM digital recording
16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels
12 bits: 32 kHz/4 channels
Recording tracks
Digital video, audio signals:
helical track
Time code:
helical track (sub-code area)
Tape speed
SP mode: 18.812 mm/sec.
LP mode: 12.555 mm/sec.
Recording time (when AY-DVM60 is used)
SP mode: 60 minutes
LP mode: 90 minutes
Tape used
6.35 mm wide metal tape
FF/REW time
Approx. 85 sec. (when AY-DVM60 is used)
[GENERAL]Pick-up device
Interline transfer 1/3-inch CCD image senser
(a3)
Number of pixels
Total number of pixels: 410,000, 
Number of effective pixels: 380,000
(pixel offset system)
Lens
Leica DICOMAR optical image stabilizer lens,
motorized/manual mode switching, 10azoom
F1.6 (f = 4.5 to 45 mm)
(35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)
Optical system
Prism system
ND filters
1/8, 1/64
Gain
0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18 dB (60i mode only)
Shutter speeds
Preset
60i mode:
1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
30P mode:
1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000 sec.
24P, 24P (ADV) mode:
1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000 sec.
Synchro scan
60i mode:
1/60.3 to 1/250.0 sec.
30P mode:
1/30.1 to 1/250.0 sec.
24P, 24P (ADV) mode:
1/24.1 to 1/250.0 sec.
Minimum subject illuminance
3 lux (F1.6, 18 dB gain, 50 IRE video output)
Lens hood
Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of
view
Filter diameter
72 mm
LCD monitor
3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 200,000 pixels
Viewfinder
0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 180,000
pixels
Internal microphone
Stereo microphone
Internal speaker
20 mm diameter 
						

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Specifications
[VIDEO]
Sampling frequency
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz
Quantizing
8 bits
Video compression system
DCT + variable length code
Error correction
Reed-Solomon product code
[AUDIO]
Sampling frequency
48 kHz/32 kHz
Quantizing
16 bits/12 bits
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Wow & flutter
Below measurable limits
[CONNECTORS]
VIDEO IN/OUT (input/output automatically
switched)
Pin jack, analog composite input/output, 1.0 V
[p-p], 75 Ω
S-VIDEO IN/OUT (input/output automatically
switched)
S-connector, Y/C separate signal
input/output, Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p],
75 Ω
AUDIO IN/OUT (input/output automatically
switched)
Pin jacks a2 (CH1, CH2)
Input: 316 mV, high impedance
Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω
DV
4-pin, digital input/output, IEEE 1394
standard complied with
INPUT 1, INPUT 2
XLR (3 pins) a2 (CH1, CH2)
LINE/MIC switching, high impedance
LINE : 0 dBu
MIC :–50 dBu/–60 dBu (menu selection)
DC INPUT
7.9 V
PHONES
Stereo (3.5 mm diameter), 77 mV, 32 Ω
CAM REMOTE
Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)
[OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES]
Wide conversion lens
AG-LW7208G
16:9 conversion lens
AG-LA7200G
XLR microphone
AG-MC100G
Hard carrying case
AG-HT100G
Soft carrying case
AG-SC100G
Battery
CGR-D08 (800 mAh)
CGR-D16 (1600 mAh: product equivalent to
battery supplied)
CGP-D28 (2800 mAh)
AC adapter kit
AG-B15 (product equivalent to AC cable, DC
cable and AC adapter supplied)
Cleaning tape
AY-DVMCL
indicates safety information. Power Source:
110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
18 W
Weight
0.35 Ib (0.16 kg)
Dimensions (WaHaD)
2 
13/16a1 13/16a4 5/8inches
(70a44.5a116 mm)
[AC ADAPTER]
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice. 
						

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