Panasonics AG-DVX100 Set-up Menus Manual

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ATW   
Normally, the white balance should be re-adjusted as the lighting conditions 
change.  The Auto Tracking White function, is used during the record mode to continually 
adjust the white balance automatically.  W ith this menu item you can turn this function OFF 
or ON when the AUTO button is pressed. 
 
AF   When set to the ON position, auto focus operates when the AUTO button is pressed, 
the FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO buttons will not function.  When AF is set to the OFF 
position, the...

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Audio Rec  Used for selecting the method of recording audio, 12 bit (12bit/32kHz) or 16 bit 
(16 bit/48kHz).  16 bit audio recording is preferred. 
 
Mic ALC  
This item Allows the user to turn ON or OFF the automatic level control for the 
Microphone. 
 
Mic Gain 1  This item allows the user to select the input level of the external microphone 
that is connected to INPUT 1 connector.  Either –50dB or –60 dB, see your MIC’s specs.
 
 
Mic Gain 2  
This item allows the user to select the input level...

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First Rec TC  
This item allow the user to select the time code that will be used when  
recording is started. 
REGEN:  In this mode the time code is regenerated from the time code on the video tape if 
there is any. 
PRESET: Here the time code is recorded using the value set in the TC PRESET item serv-
ing as the initial value. 
 
TC PRESET  This item is used to set the initial value used, when the PRESET in First Rec 
TC is selected. 
Note:  When the 24P or 24P ADV modes are used you must set the...

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4.5 DISPLAY SETUP Screen 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zebra Detect 1  
The Zebra Detect function is basically a built in light meter that meas-
ures the peak value of white.  A black and white striped diagonal pattern indicator, which is 
superimposed on the picture and only appears in the LCD viewfinder, in portions of the 
video image corresponding to the pre-set brightness level.  This level is set between 80% 
to 100% and will warn you when the video signal has reached the...

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Marker   This item allows the user to turn OFF or On a measurement value of the video 
level.  When on, at the bottom left of the viewfinder or LCD a measurement of the video 
level from the center of these displays will be displayed.  This is very useful to the user that 
utilizes manual iris.
 
 
Video Out OSD  
When turned ON all information displayed on the LCD or EVF is output 
to the video output signal with the video image.
 
 
Date/Time   
This item is used to set the date and /or time that...

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LCD Backlight   
Allows the user to adjust the LCD’s monitor’s backlight slightly brighter, 
NORMAL and HI are the two choices. 
 
LCD/EVF Set  Allows the user to adjust the viewfinder and LCD monitors brightness and 
the LCD’s color level.   
 
Self Shot:    
When doing a headshot or face-to-face shot you can turn the LCD toward the 
person so he can monitor himself.  When set to Mirror, the LCD monitor will be reversed at 
the left and right for display during the face to face recording. 
 
EVF...

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4.6 OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remote  
This item is used to set the operations of the wireless remote control.  There are 
3 settings, VCR1, VCR2 and OFF.  When using two DVX-100’s this setting allows the two 
camcorder to be control from one remote control, by selecting which camcorder you want to 
control from the remote control.  This item makes sure that only that one button (VCR1 or 
VCR2) will operate this camcorder from the remote control.  OFF the remote will...

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DV CMD SEL:   This item sets the record function performed by the backup unit when 
the START/STOP button on the camcorder is pressed.  There are two choices  
REC_P:   Allows switching between recording and pause. 
STOP:   Allows switching between recording and stop. 
Note:  Used when backup unit does not have a pause mode.
 
 
Rec Lamp:  
this item allows the user to control the tally lights, OFF turns both tally lights 
off.  The Front tally lamp selection allows the front tally lamp to function...

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Tape Protect   When the unit has been left in standby for 5 minutes while in the record 
pause mode, it will be automatically be set to the tape protection mode.  There are two 
choices for this tape protection mode:  POW EROFF which shuts off the power and STBY, 
which only places the video heads in the stop mode.     
 
User File   
This item has three settings:   
Load:  which will load the last settings stored in the user file. 
Save:  this item allows the user to save any settings that have...

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5. VCR 
 
5.1 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Screen 
 
 
 
End Search    
This item sets up the operation of the END SEARCH button when pressed. 
BLANK:  In this mode the END SEARCH will look for any blank spaces on the videotape. 
Rec End:  In this mode the END SEACH will look for the video that was shot last. 
Note:  When placed in the Rec End function and a new videotape is used, this function will 
not operate correctly.  If the tape is blank the operation will stop at the end of the tape.  
 
 
12 bit Audio...