Panasonics AG-DVX100 Set-up Menus Manual

    
 
 
               
 
Panasonic’s  
AG-DVX100 
Set-up Menus 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company  

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The AG-DVX100 Setup Menus 
 
A guide for getting the most from your  
60i, 30p, 24p Camcorder 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By 
Harry W. Foulds 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 
 
Copyright 2003  

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Table of Contents 
 
1.   Introduction        4 -  8 
 
2.   How to use the Menus    9 - 10 
 
3.  Quick Menu Index      11 -13  
 
4. CAMERA MENUS 
     
  4.1  SCENE FILE     14 - 17 
  
  4.2  CAMERA SETUP   
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  4.3  SW MODE     
19 -  20 
 
  4.4  AUTO SW     20 -  21 
 
  4.5  RECORDING SETUP   21 -  23 
 
  4.6  DISPLAY SETUP   
24 -  26  
 
 4.7 OTHER FUNCTIONS  27 -  29 
 
 
5.   VCR MODE MENUS 
 
  5.1  PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 30 
 
  5.2  RECORDING SETUP   31 -  32 
 
  5.3  AV IN/OUT...

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Introduction 
The AG-DVX100 has captured the imagination of creative filmmakers, broadcasters, and  
video professionals around the world, with its 24p (progressive) capabilities. 
 
Panasonic has won a total of 15 Emmys, 12 of them for advancements in the area of digital 
video technology.  Panasonic’s engineers are continuously pushing the limits of product de-
sign and the AG-DVX100 is a prime example of their innovation and imagination. 
 
What is 24p?  
Lets start with film, which is shot at...

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What is 24p Playback? Con’t 
Here is a graphical view of what is taking place when we playback our 24p recorded video. 
  

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Main Features 
 
New CCD Imaging System 
Exceptional picture quality, due to a new 1/3 inch, three CCD progressive imaging system 
that has 410,000 pixels per chip.  This new system was developed specifically for broadcast 
and professional applications.  These new CCD’s are able to record light as low as three 
lux, enabling the shooter to record nighttime events in good detail.  The picture quality is 
outstanding, with a high signal- to- noise ratio and low smear in bright areas. 
 
 
Newly...

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The Gamma settings menu curve allows you to select from four gamma curves: 
 
 
 
 
Scene File Dial for Quick, Easy Camera Setup 
The scene file dial which is located on the back of the camcorder sets up a variety of 
shooting conditions, and later you can instantly retrieve the settings for future use.  Six 
suggested preset files are provided (F1 to F6) by the factory .  You can freely change 
any of the six file names and their settings. 
 
 
 
 
User1 / User2 Buttons for Customized Operation 
The...

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Built-In SMPTE Time Code Generator and Reader 
The DVX100 records SMPTE- compliant VITC onto the Sub-code area of the videotape.  
Select from DF / NDF and Free Run/Rec Run modes, and use a preset or regen.  User bits 
(UB) are also provided, letting you record your choice of date, time, TC value, frame rate or 
user data. In 24p the time code is in NDF mode only. 
 
IEEE 1394 terminal for non-linear production with Synchro Lock Function 
Equipped with an IEEE 1394-compliant 4-pin DV terminal that...

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How to use the Setup and operator Menus 
The DVX100 offers the operator an extremely flexible setup capability. 
 
There are basically two groups of menus, one for Camera functions and the other for VCR 
Functions.  These two groups give you the opportunity to choose from 73 items.  Some of 
the menu items are used jointly in the camera and the VCR. 
 
In order to access the menus, first make sure you are not in the record mode.  Choose the 
camera or VCR mode, by pressing the Camera/VCR button...

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The operator may now change the menu by using the Operation Lever in the up direction 
S or down direction T.  This will highlight each selection, one at a time.  Highlight any 
function that you would like to change.  Now press the Operation lever like a button, and 
this will display the items in that menu selection.  To chose the item in this menu, once 
again press the Operation Lever in the up direction S or down direction T.  To pick your 
selection press the Operation Lever and this will...