Panasonic AG DVX100B Dvc Camcorder - Page 5

Contents Before use Important Safeguards 3 Read this first 7 Accessories 7 Operating precautions 8 Checking the system operations 10 Items to prepare 10 Connect the AC power supply cord 10 Insert the Mini DV cassette tape 10 Start shooting 11 Check what you have shot (rec check 12 Eject the tape 12 Turn off the unit 13 Disconnect the power cord 13 Adjusting the hand strap 14 Attaching the shoulder strap 14 Attaching the lens hood 15 Attaching the lens-cap strap 15 Cassette tapes 15 Description of parts Description of parts 16 Camera-recorder 16 Remote control 19 Preparation The remote control 20 Insert the battery 20 Remote control setup 20 The battery 21 Charging 21 Attaching the battery 22 Detaching the battery 22 Viewfinder 23 Using the viewfinder 23 Using the LCD 24 Emphasizing outlines 24 Adjusting the screen display 25 Time data 26 Setting the calendar 26 Recharging the built-in battery 27 Setting user information 27 Setting the time code 28 Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) ......... 29 Shooting Regular shooting 31 Preparation and inspections 31 Shooting in auto mode 31 Shooting techniques for different targets 32 Check what you have shot (rec check 32 Finding specific scenes (image search) ......... 32 Zoom 32 Low-angle shooting 33 Self-portrait shooting 33 Zebra pattern 33 Marker 33 ONE-SHOT recording 34 Changing the image size 34 Optical Image Stabilizer 35 Using the USER buttons 35 Backlight compensation 35 Index recording 35 Color bars 35 Adding effects to images 35 Backup recording 36 Switching to manual mode 36 Adjusting the volume while shooting 36 Shooting in progressive mode 37 Focus 38 Adjusting the shutter speed 39 Slow shutter mode 40 Synchro scan 40 Adjusting the white balance 41 White balance adjustments 41 Using presets 42 Black balance adjustments 42 Auto Tracking White (ATW 42 Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity ... 43 Iris adjustments 43 Adjusting the gain 43 Light intensity adjustments 43 Switching Audio Input 44 Using the built-in microphone 44 Using another microphone and audio equipment 44 Adjusting the recording level 44 Using scene files 45 Changing scene file settings 45 Transferring scene files 47 5