Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder DVX100a Operating Instructions

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Charging the battery
Fully charge the battery using the AC adapter
before use. 
It is recommended that a spare battery be kept
on hand just in case it is needed.Charging and recording times of accessory
battery
Charging time Continuous recording time
1Place the battery flat along the  mark
on the AC adapter, and slide it into
position.
OIf the DC cable is connected to the AC
adapter, disconnect it before proceeding.
The battery cannot be charged if this cable
is connected.
2Connect the AC cable to the...

CAUTION:OThis unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V
AC. An AC plug adapter may be required
for voltages other than 120V AC. 
If a conversion plug is required, consult
with your dealer as to which one is to be
purchased.
OThe rating plate is on the underside of the
AC Adapter.
ODisconnect the AC mains plug from the AC
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Mounting the battery
1Raise the viewfinder.
2Push the battery straight in, and slide it
downward until it clicks into position.
3Return the viewfinder to its original
position.
5Return...

4Push the part marked “” to close
the cassette holder securely.
OOperations cannot be performed while the
cassette holder is open.PUSH  CLOSE
PUSH  CLOSE
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Cassette tapes
Inserting a cassette tape
Do not insert or eject a cassette tape by
taking hold of the cassette holder alone.
Insert or eject the tape with the camera
recorder placed on a flat and stable surface
or, alternatively, support the camera recorder
with both hands so that it will be kept in a
stable condition even if the cassette holder is...

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Adjusting the hand strap
1Open the cover, and adjust the strap length. Adjust the hand strap to match the size of your
hand.
2Return the cover to its original position.
OEnsure that the cover is closed securely
and tightly.
Attaching the shoulder strap
20 mm or
more
Fixing screwMark 20 mm or
more
Mounting the lens hood
Removing the lens hood
OLoosen the fixing screw, and turn the lens
hood counterclockwise to remove.
Mounting the lens hood
OPosition the lens hood so that its mark is
facing upward, and...

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Viewfinders
Using the viewfinder
1Set the POWER switch on the camera
recorder to ON, and check that an image
appears in the viewfinder.
OKeep the LCD monitor closed.
2Position the viewfinder where its screen
images can be seen most comfortably.
OThe viewfinder can be raised
perpendicularly up to angle of about 90
degrees.
3Adjust the diopter adjustment dial in such a
way that the characters on the viewfinder
screen come into sharp focus.
4Select YES as the setting for the EVF SET
item on the setting...

Using the LCD monitor
1Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to
ON.
2Press the OPEN button in the direction of the
arrow 1to open the LCD monitor.
3Position the LCD monitor where its screen
images can be seen most comfortably.
OThe LCD monitor can be rotated up to 180
degrees toward the lens and up to 90
degrees toward you.
Do not allow an unreasonable amount
of force to be applied to the LCD
monitor while it is open.  Doing so may
cause the unit to malfunction.
180°90°
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4Select YES as the setting for...

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Viewfinders
8Press the MENU button three times to
release the menu mode.
OThe setting for the LCD SET item can be
returned to the factory setting by pressing
the COUNTER RESET button when the
item concerned has been selected so that it
is possible to change the setting.
OWhen closing the LCD monitor, ensure that
it is closed properly.
OWhen the LCD monitor has been turned
toward the lens (for face-to-face shooting),
both the viewfinder and LCD monitor light
up at the same time.
OWhen the EVF DTL/END...

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Setting the calendar
1Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to
ON. Presented below is a sample setting where the
calendar is set to December 25, 2003and the
time is set to 5:20 PM.
8Press the MENU button three times to
release the menu mode.
2Select YES as the setting for the CLOCK
SET item on the setting menu OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen.
OFor details on the menu operations, refer
to page 39.
3Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3or 4
direction and set YEAR to 2003.
(If the remote control unit is used, press...

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Charging the internal battery
The date and time are stored in the memory
using the internal battery.  When the “”
display appears in the viewfinder and on the
LCD monitor screens, it means that the internal
battery has run down.
Recharge it by following the steps below.
Upon completion of charging, reset the date and
time.
1Connect the AC adapter to the camera
recorder.
3Leave the camera recorder’s POWER switch
at the OFFposition.
4Keep the camera recorder like this for about
4 hours.
OThe internal...

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The luminance level of artificial lighting—
particularly that of fluorescent lights and
mercury lamps—changes in synchronization
with the power line frequency.  Especially in
areas with a power line frequency of 50 Hz, the
vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) of the
camera recorder and frequency of the lighting
(50 Hz) will interfere with each other, possibly
causing the white balance to change cyclically.
When shooting under artificial lighting or when
adjusting the white balance, set the shutter...