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 auto focus operation will not be performed when the AUTO button is pressed.  
The FOCUS switch and PUSH AUTO will be functioning.  Not in available in progressive 
mode 
 
4.4 RECORDING SETUP Screen 
(Same Menu used for the VCR, some functions not used) 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rec Speed   
This item allows the user to select the recording time, either SP for standard 
play or LP for long play.  SP is preferred for interchange. 
 
 
Item Settings Default 
REC SPEED SP / LP SP 
AUDIO REC 12 bit / 16 bit 16 BIT 
MIC ALC ON / OFF ON 
MIC GAIN 1 -50dB, -60dB -50 dB 
MIC GAIN 2 -50dB, -60dB -50 dB 
TC MODE DF / NDF  DF 
TCG FREE RUN / REC RUN REC RUN 
FIRST REC TC REGEN / PRESET REGEN 
TC PRESET Input Start of Time code - - - - 
UB MODE USER, TIME, DATE,  TCG, FRM 
RATE USER 
UB PRESET Setting user’s bit - - - - 
INTERVAL REC OFF, ON, ONE-SHOOT OFF 
REC TIME 0.5s, 1s, 1.5s, 2.Os 0.5s 
INTERVAL TIME 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m 30s  
						

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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 of the external microphone 
that is connected to INPUT 2 connector.  Either –50dB or –60 dB, see your MIC’s specs.
 
 
Time Code  
A
 Time code is used for accurate video editing of the recorded video tape.  A 
special internal generator will place an 80 bit code or number on every recorded frame.  The 
VCR will use this number for precise identification of a frame when editing.  This code is re-
corded with the video and audio signals and is stored in the sub code area on the DV tape.  
This code contains the hour, minute, second and frame number.   
In the 80 bits of time code you have a lot of information, such as drop frame information, 
color frame information and user bit information. 
 
The drop frame is used to keep accurate timing between the vertical timing and the actual 
time.  The drop frame is bit number 10, this bit identifies if the drop frame or the non-drop 
frame format is being used.  If it is “1” the unit is placed into the drop frame mode and will 
account for the missing frame numbers which are missing due to the timing of the vertical 
and time.  If it is “0” it will be placed into the Non-drop Mode.  In the 24p mode we use NDF 
only. 
 
There are 32 User Bits in each 80 bit code, these user bits can be used to identify the user 
information, the time, the date, the time code generators value, or the frame rate.. 
 
There are two ways to start recording time code, record run and free run.  Normally, for 
most productions  the VCR’s time code is set to the Record run mode.  In this mode the 
time code will be set to zero at the start of the day’s recording (operates only during record)   
and a continuous record is produced on each video tape covering all takes.  In the free run 
mode the time code is running regardless of the VCR’s operation mode. 
 
 
TC Mode  
 This item selects DF (Drop Frame) or NDF (Non-drop Frame) modes and as 
explained this item corrects timing differences. 
Note:  When the progressive mode, 24P or 24P ADV is used, the non drop frame mode is 
set regardless of the setting. 
 
TCG  This item selects FREE RUN OR REC RUN, For continuity, its best to leave in the 
REC RUN mode. 
 
 
  
						

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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 frame value to 0 or a 
multiple of 5.  If you use any other value the time code recorded will shift.
 
 
UB Mode   
This item allows the user to set up the information to be recorded as user bits.  
The user may select one of 5 items: 
User:  the user’s information, which is selected in the UB PRESET item. 
Time:  The time that the recording was made. 
Date:  The date that the recording was made. 
TCG:  The time code generator’s value is recorded. 
 
FRM Rate:  Is the frame rate information for frame conversion is recorded.  This is a 8 bit 
digital number, which contains the following information:  The user’s bit value verification 
information, the frame sequence number, the frame rate information and the recording con-
trol information.
 
 
UB Preset   
This item is used for setting the user’s bit, make sure that USER is selected in 
the UB Mode item setting.  The user’s bit has 8 bits, which can be set 0 to 9, A to F 
 
Interval Rec  This item sets the intermittent recording mode, you have 3 selections. 
OFF:  The Intermittent operation function is turned off. 
ON:   When the START/STOP button is pressed, recording will be performed for the num-
ber of seconds set by the REC TIME item and the INTERVAL TIME item. 
One-Shot:  This item will set the camcorder into a time lapse recording mode.  When the 
START/STOP button is pressed, the VCR will go into the recording mode controlled by the 
seconds that were set up in the REC TIME item, then go into the record pause mode. 
Note: When placed into the intermittent recording mode or one-shoot, an “I” will flash on the 
EVF and display it on the top of the screen.  Once the recording has started it will stop 
flashing.  If the power is turned off the Interval Rec will return to OFF.  When in the 24P or 
24P ADV modes you will not be able to use the Interval Rec function.
 
 
Rec Time  
This item is used to set the recording duration for which intermittent recording is 
to be performed.  Normally set to 0.5 seconds, you can change this to 1 second, 1.5 second 
or 2 seconds. 
 
Interval Time  This item sets the duration of the interval time with which intermittent re-
cording is to be performed.  Normally set to 30 seconds, you can change this to 1 minute, 
5 minutes or 10 minutes. 
  
						

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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 predetermined level.  
There are two warning patterns used in the DVX-100, normally, Zebra Dectect1 is set to 
80% and Zebra Detect 2 is set to 100%.  Zebra Detect 1 Is indicated by diagonal strips 
that start right top and Zebra Detect 2 is indicated by diagonal strips that start at the left 
top.  Remember, you must press the Zebra button to activate the Zebra function, each 
time the ZEBRA button is pressed you will cycle from OFF to Zebra 1 to Zebra 2 to Marker 
to OFF .  Use these indications as a guide when  you use the manual iris control in manual 
mode to lower the brightness if whites are to high. 
 
Zebra Detect 2  
The Zebra Detect function is basically a built in light meter that meas-
ures the peak value of white.  A black and white striped pattern only appears in the LCD 
viewfinder or EVF, in portions of the video image corresponding to a pre-set brightness 
level.  This level is set here for 80% to 100%.  Zebra Detect 2 is normally, set to 100%.  
Remember you must press the Zebra button to activate the Zebra function.                    
 
Item Settings Default 
ZEBRA DETECT 1 80%, 85%, 90%, 95 %, 100% 80% 
ZEBRA DETECT 2 80%, 85%, 90%, 95 %, 100% 100% 
MARKER ON / OFF ON 
VIDEO OUT OSD ON / OFF OFF 
DATE / TIME OFF, TIME, DATE, TIME&DATE OFF 
LEVEL METER ON / OFF ON 
ZOOM-FOCUS ON / OFF ON 
TAPE-BATTERY ON / OFF ON 
OTHER DISPLAY OFF, PARTIAL, ALL PARITIAL 
LCD BACKLIGHT HI / NORMAL NORMAL 
LCD / EVF SET LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR 
LEVEL,  EVF BRIGHTNESS YES 
SELF SHOOT NORMAL / MIRROR MIRROR 
EVF MODE ON / AUTO ON  
						

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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 is displayed in the EVF, 
LCD  or video output.  You have four selections OFF, TIME will be displayed, DATE will be 
displayed, and TIME & DATE will be displayed.   
Note: If TIME, DATE or TIME & DATE is selected it will be displayed in the video output re-
gardless of the VIDEO OUT OSD setting 
 
Level Meter  
This item allows the user to display the audio level meter in the display or 
turn it OFF. 
 
ZoomyFocus   This item allows the user to display the zoom and focus values in the dis-
play or turn it OFF. 
 
Tape
yBattery  
This item allows the user to display the remaining tape amount and remain-
ing battery charge in the display or turn it OFF.
 
 
Other Display  
The viewfinder and LCD monitor are capable of displaying 21 items of in-
formation when the MODE CHK button is pressed, some cases certain information is dis-
played already.  This item has three choices OFF, PARTIAL and ALL.  Default is PARTIAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Display Item ALL PARTIAL OFF 
Counter Display Another setting Another setting Another Setting 
Record Time Mode display (SP or LP) Displayed Displayed VCR, Not Camera Not Displayed 
Auto Iris control status display Displayed Displayed Not Displayed 
Shutter speed display Displayed Displayed  Not Displayed 
Audio level meter display Another setting Another setting Another setting 
Audio sampling frequency display Displayed Displayed VCR, Not Camera Not Displayed 
Scene filename display Displayed Not Displayed  Not Displayed 
Progressive display Displayed Not Displayed  Not Displayed 
Zoom position display Another setting Another setting Another setting 
AWB information display Displayed Displayed  Not Displayed 
Focus control information display Another setting Another setting Another setting 
Iris display Displayed Displayed  Not Displayed 
Gain display Displayed Not Displayed  Not Displayed 
ND filter display Displayed Not Displayed  Not Displayed 
Recommended ND filter display Displayed Displayed  Not Displayed 
Date and time display Another setting Another setting Another setting 
Remaining battery charge display Another setting Another setting Another setting 
Remaining tape display Another setting Another setting Another setting 
Camera shake compensation display Displayed Displayed  Not Displayed 
Mic level automatic control display Displayed Not Displayed  Not Displayed 
AUTO button operation display Displayed  Displayed  Not Displayed  
						

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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 Mode  
This item is used to select when the EVF will be on.  When turned ON video 
image will be shown at all times in the viewfinder.  In the AUTO mode, when the LCD moni-
tor is opened the video no longer appears in the viewfinder.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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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 not be able 
to control the camcorder. 
 
IEEE 1394  Or firewire as it is often called is an extremely high speed, high performance 
Serial Bus with a special protocol (set of rules).  Part of that protocol has been used for high 
speed digital video and audio transfer.  Not only can you transfer video and audio, you can 
transfer time code and control your VCR remotely.  The cable used must not be longer then 
4.5 meters. 
 
DV Control:   This item selects the method for backup recording, using the DV (1394) 
connector located on the side, under a cover of the DVX-100.  There are 4 selections: 
OFF:  There is no control information supplied. 
EXT:  The START/STOP button will control the backup recording.  In this mode only the 
backup recorder will record the video and audio.  The camcorder does not record. 
BOTH:  The video is recorded on both the camcorder and the backup unit. 
CHAIN:  used when additional record time is needed.  Once the camcorder approaches the 
end of its record time the backup unit will automatically start recording.  Remember the back 
up unit must be in the record standby mode to function.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item Settings Default 
REMOTE VCR1, VCR2, OFF VCR1 
DV CONTROL OFF, EXT, BOTH, CHAIN OFF 
DV CMD SEL REC P / STOP REC P 
REC LAMP OFF, FRONT, REAR, BOTH  OFF 
BEEP SOUND OFF / ON OFF 
CLOCK SET SETS INTERNAL CALENDAR YES 
TIME SHIFT +23h, +1h, OFF, -1h, 23h OFF 
TAPE PROTECT POWER OFF / STBY POWER OFF 
USER FILE LOAD, SAVE, INITIAL - - - - 
HOUR METER VIDEO HEAD HOUR METER 00000H  
						

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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 only.  Rear selec-
tion allows the rear tally lamp to function only.  Both allows both tally lamps to function. 
Note: The tally lamps supply you with additional information: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beep sound   
this item allows the user to turn the beep sound ON or OFF.  When the 
beep tone is sounded the audio signals from the output connectors are muted, and  the 
beep tone is output instead.  When turned on, the beep tone have different meanings. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clock Set  This item allows the user to set the internal time and calendar of the Camcor-
der.  The Year, Month, day, Hour and minutes.  Which is held by an internal battery.
 
 
Time Shift   
When you travel, this item allows the user to set the time for different time 
zones and countries without changing his original home time (CLOCK SETTING) setting.                               
This item effects both the viewfinder, LCD and the clock time recorded on the tape.  This 
adjustment is done in 1 hour increments, from +23 to –23 Hours and also a OFF position 
which is the factory default. 
Tally Lamp Operation 
8 blinks per second When a remote operation has been received. 
8 blinks per second When Recording has started. 
4 blinks per second When the video tape has come to the end. 
4 blinks per second When a problem has arisen in the tape transport. 
1 blink per second When there is little tape or battery charge remaining. 
Beeps Operation 
1 beep Sound When the power has been turned on. 
1 beep Sound When you start to record. 
2 beep Sounds When recording has been temporarily stopped. 
10 beep Sounds When the cassette tape has not been inserted. 
10 beep Sounds When the unit is in the pause mode. 
10 beep Sounds When condensation has formed inside the Camcorder. 
10 beep Sounds When a problem has occurred in the Camcorder.  
						

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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 been changed. 
Initial:  this item allows the user to re-install the factory settings. 
Note: When the LOAD or INITIAL operation has been performed, turn the power OFF and 
then ON in order to enable the settings.
 
 
Hour Meter   
This item keeps a record of total hours that the video head has been rotat-
ing, this is a 5 digit number, measured in 1 hour increments.  
						

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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   
When making a recording in the 12 bit audio mode, this item will choose the 
audio Channels being used.. 
There are three selections: 
ST1:    CH1 signals are recorded on Channel 1 track 
 CH2 signals are recorded on Channel 2 track 
 
ST2:    CH1 signals are recorded on Channel 3 track 
  CH2 signals are recorded on Channel 4 track
 
 
MIX:    CH1 signals are recorded on Channel 1 and Channel 3 tracks
 
 CH2 signals are recorded on Channel 2 and Channel 4 tracks 
 
NOTE:   If the audio has been recorded in the 16 bit mode, there will be no Channel 3 or 
Channel 4.  In this mode there will only be:  
  CH1 signals are recorded on Channel 1 track 
 CH2 signals are recorded on Channel 2 track
 
 
Audio Out  
used to set the audio signals that are sent to the RCA connectors when the 
videotape is played back. 
CH1 
yCH2   Channel 1 Connector has Channel 1 audio signals 
          Channel 2 Connector has Channel 2 audio signals 
 
CH1          Channel 1 Connector has Channel 1 audio signals 
          Channel 2 Connector has Channel 1 audio signals 
 
CH2          Channel 1 Connector has Channel 2 audio signals  
          Channel 2 Connector has Channel 2 audio signals 
Item Settings Default 
END SEARCH BLANK / REC END BLANK 
12 bit AUDIO ST1, ST2, MIX ST1 
AUDIO OUT CH1-CH2, CH1, CH2 CH1-CH2