Panasonic Digital Video Camera Recorder DVX100a Operating Instructions

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The setting for progressive mode can be
switched with the PROGRESSIVE item on
the SCENE FILE screen of the setting menu.
(See page 42)
Setting the electronic shutter
Synchro scan
The shutter speed of synchro scan used when
shooting TV screens or computer monitor
screens is set using the SYNCHRO SCAN item
on the setting menu CAMERA SETUP screen.
(See page 42)
OWhen the shutter is adjusted to suit the
frequency of a TV screen or computer
monitor screen, the horizontal noise that
occurs when shooting TV screens is
minimized.
OWhen the progressive mode is set, TV
screens which have been played back with
the PAL system can be shot as well.
Slow shutter mode
1Allocate SLOWSHUT to the USER1, USER2
or USER3 item from the setting menu SW
MODE screen.  (See page 43)OEven if the USER button to which
SLOWSHUT has been allocated is
pressed while the shutter speed set using
the SPEED SEL button is being used (see
page 30), “INVALID” appears in the
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, and it
is not possible to switch to the slow shutter
mode.
First, set to the standard (OFF) status
using the SHUTTER button, and then
establish the slow shutter mode.
2The slow shutter mode is established by
pressing the USER button to which
SLOWSHUT has been allocated.  Each time
the SPEED SEL button is pressed, the
shutter speed changes in the sequences
shown below.
When the progressive mode is OFF (60i)
When the progressive mode is established (30P)
When the progressive mode is established (24P/24PA)
OWhen the slow shutter mode is
established, “PROCESSING...” appears in
the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor for
the prescribed period, and the various
settings for the slow shutter mode are
performed.
OWhen the USER button to which
SLOWSHUT has been allocated is
pressed again, the slow shutter mode is
released, and operation returns to the
mode immediately before the slow shutter
mode was established.
OWhen the power is turned off and turned
back on while the slow shutter mode is
established, the normal mode is
established.
OThe gain cannot be controlled in the slow
shutter mode.  It is controlled at the fixed
value (0 dB).
OThe slow shutter mode settings cannot be
changed or released during recording.
1/121/6
1/81/151/4
1/81/151/301/4
When a setting other than OFF has been selected for the
OTHER DISPLAY item on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP
screen, the currently set slow shutter speed is displayed in the
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor screen.
1/4SLOW 
						

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White balance and black balance
Adjusting the white balance
The white balance must always be re-adjusted
when the lighting conditions have changed.
The white balance adjustment values can be
stored in the memory at the A and B positions of
the WHITE BAL switch.
Use A or B, whichever better suits the shooting
conditions concerned.
The 3200K and 5600K white balance values
have been stored in the memory at the PRST
position of the WHITE BAL switch.
When the AWB button is pressed while the
WHITE BAL switch is at the PRST position, the
current white balance value is displayed.
When the AWB button is pressed again, the
3200K and 5600K white balance values are
selected alternately.
Use 3200K or 5600K, whichever better suits the
shooting conditions concerned when, for
instance, there is no time to adjust the white
balance.
AWB Ach ACTIVE
Message that appears while adjustment is
underway
AWB Ach OK
Message that appears upon completion of the
adjustment
AWB Ach NG
Message that appears when adjustment is not
possible
1Set the shutter speed.
2Place a white pattern in a location subject to
the same conditions as the lighting source of
the subject, zoom in on it, and fill the whole
screen with white.
A white object (white cloth or white wall) near
the subject may be used instead of the white
pattern.
OEnsure that there are no high-luminance
spotlights on the screen.
3The WHITE BAL switch can be set to the A
or B position and white balance values here
can be stored in the memory.
Set the switch to the position (A or B) where
the white balance adjustment value is to be
stored, and press the AWB button.
OIt takes a few seconds to complete the
adjustment.
(The following messages appear on the
screen.)If it has not been possible to adjust the white
balance automatically, an error message
appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor screen.
OWhen the ATW (Auto Tracking White)
function is operating, the white balance
cannot be adjusted automatically.
If one of the above error messages has
appeared, implement the suggested
countermeasure, and then try adjusting the
white balance again.
If the error message persists even after
repeated attempts at adjustment, consult your
dealer.
Error
messageCountermeasure
LOW LIGHTIncrease the amount of light.  Alternatively,
boost the gain.
LEVEL OVERReduce the amount of light.  Alternatively,
lower the gain. 
						

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Adjusting the black balance
There is normally no need to re-adjust the black
balance.  Adjustment is required only in the
following cases.
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for
the first time
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used after
it has not been used for an extended period
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a
situation where the ambient temperature will
vary significantly
OWhen the standard (OFF) shutter speed or
slow shutter mode has been selected
OWhen the progressive mode has been
switched to the standard (60i) mode or vice
versa
The white balance is adjusted automatically by
pressing the AWB button.
If the button is then held down, the black
balance is adjusted.
OWhen the AWB button is pressed, the white
balance is adjusted first.  Therefore, ensure
that the conditions under which the white
balance is adjusted are satisfied before
pressing the button.
OWhile recording is in progress, the black
balance cannot be adjusted.
White balance and black balance
ATW (Auto Tracking White)
function
The ATW function can be allocated to the
WHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position)
using the ATW item on the setting menu SW
MODE screen.  (See page 43)
Similarly, the ATW function can be allocated to
the AUTO button using the ATW item on the
setting menu AUTO SW screen.  (See page 44)
When material is shot using the ATW function, it
is recorded while the white balance is being
continually adjusted automatically.
OThe ATW function automatically identifies the
shooting environment and adjusts the white
balance optimally.  In some environments, a
slight adjustment error may arise.
If an extremely accurate white balance
adjustment is required, adjust the white
balance by following the instructions on the
previous page.
ABB ACTIVE
Message that appears while adjustment is
underway
ABB END
Message that appears upon completion of the
adjustment 
						

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Setting the time data
Setting the user’s bit
By setting the user’s bit, memos (dates, times)
and other information consisting of up to 8 digits
in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the
sub-code track.  The user’s bit settings are
automatically stored in the memory and retained
even after the power has been turned off.
1Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to
ON.
2Select USERas the setting for the UB
MODE item on the setting menu
RECORDING SETUP screen.
OFor details on the menu operations, refer
to page 39.
:
TCG
HFREE RUN
FIRST REC TC
HPRESET
TC PRESET
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PUSH MENU TO RETURN
U
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RECORDING SETUP
3Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4direction
and move to the UB PRESETitem.
:
TCG
HFREE RUN
FIRST REC TC
HPRESET
TC PRESET
H––––
UB MODE
HUSER
H– ––
––
––
– 
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;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
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RECORDING SETUP
4Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
move “1” to YES.
:
TCG
HFREE RUN
FIRST REC TC
HPRESET
TC PRESET
H––––
UB MODE
HUSER
– ––
––
––
– 
 
HY YE
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S
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
U
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B 
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PR
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SE
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RECORDING SETUP
5The screen shown below appears.  Set the
user’s bit using the OPERATION lever.
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3or 4
direction, select the user’s bit characters,
press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
move to the next digit.
OThe numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F can
be used as the user’s bit characters.
OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is
pressed on the screen shown below, the
user’s bit is reset to zero.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
+ :PUSH PLAY
– :PUSH STOP
SEL:PUSH STILL
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
0
UB PRESET
PRESET OK?
YES
N
NO
O 
  
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––
––
–. .
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UB PRESET
6Upon completion of the user’s bit setting,
press the MENU button.  The screen shown
below appears.  Tilt the OPERATION lever
in the 4direction, select YES, and press
“;” of the OPERATION lever.
7Press the MENU button twice to release the
menu mode. 
						

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Setting the time data
Setting the time code
The various settings related to the time code are
performed using the following items on the
setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen.
OTC MODE item
OTCG item
OFIRST REC TC item
OTC PRESET item
O1394 TC REGEN item (appears in the VCR
mode)
For further details, refer to page 46.
OWhen ON has been selected as the setting
for the 1394 TC REGEN item in the VCR
mode, the settings of the items listed above
cannot be changed.
1Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to
ON.
2Select PRESETas the setting for the FIRST
REC TC item on the setting menu
RECORDING SETUP screen.
OFor details on the menu operations, refer
to page 39.
3Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4direction
and move to the TC PRESETitem.
:
TCG
HFREE RUN
FIRST REC TC
HPRESET
H– ––
––
––
– 
 Y
YE
ES
S
UB MODE
HUSER
UB PRESET
H––––
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
T
TC
C 
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PR
RE
ES
SE
ET
T
TC PRESET
:
TCG
HFREE RUN
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N
HP PR
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SE
ET
T
TC PRESET
H––––
UB MODE
HUSER
UB PRESET
H––––
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
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TC
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TC PRESET
4Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
move “1” to YES.
:
TCG
HFREE RUN
FIRST REC TC
HPRESET
– ––
––
––
– 
 
HY YE
ES
S
UB MODE
HUSER
UB PRESET
H––––
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
T
TC
C 
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PR
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ES
SE
ET
T
TC PRESET
5The screen shown below appears.  Set the
time code value using the OPERATION
lever.
Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3or 4
direction, select the time code value, press
“;” of the OPERATION lever, and move to
the next digit.
OWhen the COUNTER RESET button is
pressed on the screen shown below, the
time code value is reset to zero.
0h00m00s00f
+ :PUSH PLAY
– :PUSH STOP
SEL:PUSH STILL
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
0
TC PRESET
PRESET OK?
YES
N
NO
O 
  
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––
––
–. .
P PU
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TC PRESET
6Upon completion of the time code value
setting, press the MENU button.  The screen
shown below appears.  Tilt the OPERATION
lever in the 4direction, select YES, and
press “;” of the OPERATION lever.
7Press the MENU button twice to release the
menu mode. How to select the TC PRESET item setting
When the time code at the start of the recording
is to be recorded using the value specified by
the user as its initial value, set the time code
value using the TC PRESET item. 
						

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Scene files
The settings selected to suit various shooting
situations are stored in the positions of the
scene file dial.  During shooting, the required file
can be read out in an instant using this dial.
The following files were stored as factory
settings prior to shipment.
OEven when a scene file has been changed
during recording, the progressive mode will
not be changed.
To change this mode, establish the recording
standby mode.F1: SCENE 
File containing the settings suited to
standard shooting
F2: SCENE FLUO.
File containing the settings suited to
shooting where consideration is given to
the characteristics of fluorescent lights (for
shooting indoors, etc.)
F3: SCENE SPARK
File containing the settings suited to
shooting for accentuating the subjects (for
shooting wedding receptions, etc.)
F4: SCENE B-STR
File containing the settings suited to
shooting with extended gradations for the
dark areas (for shooting scenes at dusk,
etc.)
F5: SCENE 24P
File containing the settings suited to
shooting in the progressive 24P mode
F6: SCENE ADVANC
File for the progressive 24P advanced
mode 
						

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1Set the camera recorder’s POWER switch to
ON.
2Turn the scene file dial, and select the scene
file in which changes are to be made.
3Change the item on the setting menu
SCENE FILE screen.
OFor details on the menu operations, refer
to page 39.
7Upon completion of the filename setting,
press the MENU button.
4Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4direction
and move to the NAME EDITitem.
:
V DETAIL FREQ THIN
PROGRESSIVE
HOFF
H– ––
––
––
– 
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YE
ES
S
SAVE/INIT
H––––
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
N
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SCENE F1:      
Changing the scene file settings
Scene file settings can be changed.
In addition, scene files in which changes have
been made can be stored in the positions of the
scene file dial.
5Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
move “1” to YES.
:
V DETAIL FREQ THIN
PROGRESSIVE
HOFF
– ––
––
––
– 
 
HY YE
ES
S
SAVE/INIT
H––––
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
N
NA
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SCENE F1:      
6The screen shown below appears.  Set a
filename consisting of six characters using
the OPERATION lever.
OCharacters which can be set
)(space), letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9,
:, ;, , ?, @, [, ¥, ], ^, _
SW POSITION F1
+ :PUSH PLAY
– :PUSH STOP
SEL:PUSH STILL
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
NAME EDIT
Scene files
8Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 4direction
and move to the SAVE/INITitem.
:
V DETAIL FREQ THIN
PROGRESSIVE
HOFF
NAME EDIT
H––––
H– ––
––
––
– 
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YE
ES
S
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
S
SA
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SCENE F1:222222
9Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
move “1” to YES.
:
V DETAIL FREQ THIN
PROGRESSIVE
HOFF
NAME EDIT
H––––
– ––
––
––
– 
 
HY YE
ES
S
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
S
SA
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/I
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SCENE F1:222222 
						

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Scene files
10The screen shown below appears.  Press
“;” of the OPERATION lever, and move
“1” to YES.
H– ––
––
––
– 
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YE
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S
INITIAL
H––––
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
S
SA
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FILE F1:222222
11The screen shown below appears.  Tilt the
OPERATION lever in the 4direction,
select YES, and press “;” of the
OPERATION lever.
SAVE ?
YES
N
NO
O 
  
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FILE F1:222222
12A beep sounds ten times in succession,
the following message appears, and the
scene file changes are completed.
SAVE
COMPLETED !
13Press the MENU button three times to
release the menu mode.
If the menu mode is released without saving
the changes, the original scene file settings
will be restored when operation is switched to
the VCR mode or the power is turned off.
To return the scene file settings to the factory
settings, select INITIALin step 
10, and then
perform the same steps 
11to 13. 
						

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Setting menus
The camera recorder’s settings can be changed
to suit the scenes to be shot or what is to be
recorded using the setting menus.
Operation method
1In any operation mode except the shooting
mode or recording mode, press the MENU
button.
The menu mode is established, and the
function screen shown below appears in the
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
2Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3or 4
direction, and move the highlighted part to
the function which is to be set.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.)
2.CAMERA SETUP
3.SW MODE
4.AUTO SW
5.RECORDING SETUP
6.DISPLAY SETUP
7.OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
1.SCENE FILE
CAMERA MENU
[Camera mode]
2.RECORDING SETUP
3.AV IN/OUT SETUP
4.DISPLAY SETUP
5.OTHER FUINCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
VCR FUNCTIONS
[VCR mode]
3Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
display the setting item.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“M” button among the SET buttons.)
HV VC
CR
R1
1 
 V
VC
CR
R2
2
O OF
FF
F
DV CONTROL
HOFF
DV CMD SEL
HREC P
REC LAMP
HBOTH
BEEP SOUND
HON
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
REMOTE
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Example:
4Tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3or 4
direction, and move the highlighted part to
the function which is to be set.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.)
REMOTE
HVCR1
DV CONTROL
HOFF
DV CMD SEL
HREC P
O OF
FF
F 
  
  
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FR
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HB BO
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TH
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BEEP SOUND
HON
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
REC LAMP
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Example:
5Press “;” of the OPERATION lever, and
move “
1” to the setting which is to be
changed.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“M” button among the SET buttons.)
To change a numerical value, for example,
move “
1” to the position of the value to be
changed, tilt the OPERATION lever in the 3
or 4direction, and change the setting.
(If the remote control unit is used, press the
“V” or “B” button among the SET buttons.)
6To change another item, repeat steps 4and
5.
To exit the settings, press the MENU button
to return to the function screen.
7To change another function, repeat steps 2
to 5.
To exit the menu mode, press the MENU
button to return to the normal screen.
REMOTE
HVCR1
DV CONTROL
HOFF
DV CMD SEL
HREC P
O OF
FF
F 
  
 
HF FR
RO
ON
NT
T
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EA
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RB
BO
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TH
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BEEP SOUND
HON
;
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
REC LAMP
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Example: 
						

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Setting menus
Configuration of setting menus
Menus in the camera mode
SCENE FILE
CAMERA SETUPDETAIL LEVEL
CHROMA LEVEL
CHROMA PHASECOLOR TEMPMASTER PEDA. IRIS LEVEL
KNEEMATRIXSKIN TONE DTLV DETAIL FREQPROGRESSIVENAME EDITSAVE/INITAUTO SWA. IRIS
AGC
ATWAF
RECORDING SETUPREC SPEED
AUDIO REC
MIC ALCMIC GAIN 1MIC GAIN 2TC MODETCGFIRST REC TCTC PRESETUB MODEUB PRESETINTERVAL RECREC TIMEINTERVAL TIME
OTHER FUNCTIONSREMOTE
DV CONTROL
DV CMD SELREC LAMPBEEP SOUNDCLOCK SETTIME SHIFTTAPE PROTECTUSER FILEHOUR METER
SYNCRO SCAN
ASPECT CONV
COLOR BARSETUP
SW MODEMID GAIN
HIGH GAIN
ATWHANDLE ZOOMIRIS DIALUSER1USER2
DISPLAY SETUPZEBRA DETECT 1
ZEBRA DETECT 2
MARKER
DATE/TIMELEVEL METERZOOM•FOCUSTAPE•BATTERYOTHER DISPLAY
VIDEO OUT OSD
LCD BACKLIGHT
EVF SETSELF SHOOTEVF MODE
GAMMA
V DETAIL LEVELDETAIL CORING
USER3
LCD SET
EVF COLOR
Menus in the VCR mode
RECORDING SETUPREC SPEED
AUDIO REC
TC MODETCGFIRST REC TCTC PRESET
1394 TC REGEN
UB MODEUB PRESET
1394 UB REGEN
OTHER FUNCTIONSREMOTECLOCK SETTIME SHIFTUSER FILEHOUR METER
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONSEND SEARCH
32K(12bit)AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AV IN/OUT SETUPA DUB INPUT
DV OUT
DISPLAY SETUPDATE/TIME
LEVEL METER
TAPE•BATTERYOTHER DISPLAYVIDEO OUT OSDCAMERA DATALCD BACKLIGHTLCD SET
EVF MODEEVF SET