Panasonic AG-DVX100B Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for AG-DVX100B: Specifications Setup Specifications User guide

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31Regular shootingEnsure that the unit is working properly before youattempt to shoot anything.Check the equipment you need for the shootingconditions.g Battery (Page 21)Use a fully charged battery.Keep a spare battery with you.g Cassette tape (Pages 10 and 15)Check that the cassette tape can be used forrecording.• Set the erasure prevention tab to SAVE.• Make sure the tape doesn’t have images youwant to keep recorded on it.• Make sure the cassette holder is completelyclosed.g Viewfinder (Page 23)See if the diopter adjustment is suitable.g Zoom, focus, and iris• Check that motor-driven zooming is possible.(Page 32)• Check that the focusing can be performed bothautomatically and manually. (Page 38)• Check that the lens iris operations can beperformed automatically and manually. (Page43)g Time data (Page 26)• Check that the date and time have been setcorrectly.• Check that the time code and user informationhave been set correctly.g Audio input (Page 44)Check that CH1/CH2 SELECT switch is in thecorrect position.g Other equipment(Page 53)• Check that any equipment you have connectedto the camera is working correctly.• Check that connections are complete andcorrect.1 Set the POWER switch to ON.2 Press AUTO to switch to auto mode.• appears on the viewfinder and LCDscreens.• In the setup menus, AUTO SW screen, youcan choose which items you want to haveautomatically adjusted in auto mode. (Page72)3 Look at your subject through the viewfinder.4 Press the START/STOP button on the POWERswitch to start shooting.Press START/STOP again to return the camerato the shooting standby mode.Preparation and inspections Shooting in auto modeThe camera makes the followingadjustments for you when in auto mode.• Focus • Gain• Iris • White balanceAUTO buttonPOWERONOFFViewfinderShooting Preparations