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[GENERAL]

Supply Voltage:

DC 7.2/7.9 V

Power Consumption:

6.8 W (when viewfinder is used)
7.8 W (when LCD monitor is used)

9.2 W (max.)

Operating Temperature:

0°C to +40°C

Operating Humidity:

10% to 85% (no condensation)

Weight:

1.69 kg
1.90 kg with battery and cassette

Dimensions (WxHxD):

139 x 160 x 364 mm

[CAMERA]

Pick-up Device:

1/3-inch interline transfer type CCD x 3 

(progressive modes supported)

Picture Elements:

Total: 470,000 pixels
Effective: 440,000 pixels (horizontal pixel shift system)

Lens:

Leica DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, 
motorized/manual mode switching, 10x zoom
F 1.6 (f = 4.5 to 45 mm) (35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)

Filter Diameter:

72 mm

Optical Colour Separation:

Prism system

Optical Filter:

ND Filters, 1/8ND, 1/64ND

Shooting Mode:

50i (625i) interlaced fields
Progressive mode (25P)

Gain Selection:

50i mode: 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18 dB 
25P mode: 0,+3,+6,+9,+12 dB
(0dB fixed, when slow shutter mode )

Preset Shutter Speeds:

50i mode: 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 
1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
25P mode: 1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 
1/500,1/1000 sec.

Synchro Scan Shutter Speeds: 50i mode: 1/50.2 to 1/248.0 sec.

25P mode: 1/25.1 to 1/248.0 sec.

Slow Shutter Speeds:

50i mode: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec.
25P mode: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 sec.

Sensitivity:

F11.0 at 2000 lux

Minimum luminance:

3 lux (F 1.6, 18 dB gain, 50 IRE video output)

[VTR]

Tape Used:

6.35 mm wide metal tape (mini DV cassette)

Recorded Audio Signals:

PCM digital recording

16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels, 12 bits: 32 kHz/4 channels

Recording Tracks:

Digital video, audio signals: helical track
Time code: helical track (sub-code area)

Tape Speed:

SP mode: 18.831 mm/sec., LP mode: 12.568 mm/sec.

Recording Time:

SP mode: 60 minutes, 
LP mode: 90 minutes (when AY-DVM63 is used)

FF/Rew Time:

Approx. 85 sec. (when AY-DVM60 is used)

[VIDEO]

Sampling Frequencies:

Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz

Quantizing:

8 bits

Video Compression System:

DCT + variable length code

Error Correction:

Reed-Solomon product code

[AUDIO]

Sampling Frequency:

48 kHz/32 kHz

Quantizing:

16 bits/12 bits

Frequency Characteristics:

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Wow & Flutter:

Below measurable limits

[CONNECTORS]

VIDEO IN/OUT:

RCA x 1, analogue composite input/output, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

(input/output automatically switched)

S-VIDEO IN/OUT:

DIN 4pin x 1, Y/C separate signal input/output, 
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75

(input/output automatically switched)

AUDIO IN/OUT:

RCA x 2  (CH1, CH2)
Input: 316 mV, high impedance
Output: 316 mV, 600

(input/output automatically switched)

DV:

4-pin, digital input/output, IEEE 1394 standard

MIC/LINE INPUT:

XLR (3 pins) x 2 (CH1, CH2)
LINE/MIC switching, high impedance
LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: 

50 dBu/

60 dBu (menu selection)

DC INPUT:

7.9 V

PHONES:

Stereo (3.5 mm diameter)

CAM REMOTE:

Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)

[EQUIPMENTS]

LCD Monitor:

3.5-inch LCD colour monitor, 200,000 pixels

Viewfinder:

0.44-inch LCD colour viewfinder, 180,000 pixels

Internal Microphone:

Stereo microphone

Internal Speaker:

20mm round shape, volume – or +

[AC ADAPTER]

Power Source:

110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:

18 W

Weight:

0.16 kg

Dimensions (WxHxD):

70 x 44.5 x 116 mm

*The specifications given above were measured by playing back tapes

recorded by the AG-DVX100A on standard VTRs.

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. 

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AG-DVX100A Specifications

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Systems Business Group

2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503
Japan
Phone +81 6 6905 4650  Fax +81 6 6908 5969

www.panasonic.co.jp/bsd

Argentina

+54 1 308 1610

Australia

+61 2 9887 6222

Austria

+43 (0)1 610 80 773

Bahrain

+973 252292

Belgium

+32 (0)2 481 04 57

Bulgaria

+359 2 946 0786

China

+86 10 6515 8828

(Hong Kong

+852 2313 0888)

Czech Re420 236 032 552/511
Denmark

+45 43 20 08 57

Egypt

+20 2 3938151

Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia*

+358 (9)521 52 53

France

+33 (0)1 49 46 43 59

Germany

+49 (0)611 235 401

Greece

+30 210 96 92 300

Hungary

+36 (1)382 60 60

Indonesia

+62 21 801 5666
+62 21 385 9449

Iran

+98 21 2271463

Italy

+39 02 67 88 449

Jordan

+961 6 586 1914

Kazakhstan

+7 3272 504 777

Kuwait

+965 481 2123

Lebanon

+961 1 216827

Malaysia

+60 3 5549 5422

Montenegro, Serbia*

+41 (0)26 466 25 20

Netherlands

+31 73 64 02 577

New Zealand

+64 9 272 0100

Norway

+47  67 91 78 00

Pakistan

+92 5370320 21

Philippines

+63 2 633 6162

Poland

+48 (22)338 1100

Portugal

+351 21 425 77 04

Romania

+40 21 211 4855

Russia & CIS

+7 095 258 42 06

Saudi Arabia

+966 1 465 0709

Singapore

+65 6270 0110

Slovak Re421 (0)2 52 92 14 23
Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia*

+44 (0)20 76 63 36 57

South Africa

+27 11 313 1400

Spain

+34 (93) 425 93 00

Sweden

+46 (8) 680 26 41

Switzerland

+41 (0)41 259 96 32

Thailand

+66 2 731 8888

Turkey

+90 216 578 3700

U.A.E. 

+971 4 282201

Ukraine

+380 44 4903437
+380 44 4903438

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U.K

+44 (0) 1344 70 69 20

[Countries and Regions]

SP-DVX100AE1

25K311ZM-1   Printed in Japan

Summary of Contents for AG-DVX100A - Pro 3-CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder

Page 1: ...Mini Digital Video Cassette AG Mini DV Camera Recorder PAL ...

Page 2: ... enhance shooting in 25p Progressive mode Improved Colour Reproduction Optimized colour separation optics and a new high performance lens that uses low dispersion glass combine to capture vivid faithful colours New Cine Like Gamma Curves and Enhanced Image Adjustments New modes have been added to the gamma curve and matrix settings New V DTL Level Coring and Knee adjustments have also been added S...

Page 3: ...Shown with optional unidirectional microphone AG MC100G ...

Page 4: ...2 bit processing as broadcast camera recorders Precisely digitizing the gradation and colours captured by the progressive CCD this A D converter supports gamma switching and other fine downstream image adjustments one of the keys to achieving rich image expression RGB Gamma Processor Provides Rich Cine Like Tones Panasonic has greatly expanded the expressive capability of the DV camera by creating...

Page 5: ...ours Adjustable V detail level edge correction in vertical direction H V detail balance and detail coring detail noise removal Knee point luminance compression settings Auto Low Mid and High 25p Shooting Functions for Professionals Acting on requests from professional users Panasonic gave the AG DVX100A several functions that improve shooting ease in 25p Progressive mode Focus assist Gain up 12 dB...

Page 6: ...e Functions COLOUR BAR Display hide the colour bar SPOTLIGHT Auto iris spotlight correction ON OFF BACKLIGHT Auto iris backlight correction ON OFF BLACKFADE Fade out to a black screen linked with audio WHITEFADE Fade out to a white screen linked with audio MODECHECK Display camera settings in viewfinder monitor ATW Auto tracking white balance function ON OFF ATWLOCK Lock unlock white balance in AT...

Page 7: ...ders To minimize dropout and head clogging we incorporated the same forward cleaning head and automatic head cleaning function found in DVCPRO models The sturdy loading system allows quick tape changes Lightweight Design with Balanced Grip The AG DVX100A introduces a new design that ends the contradiction between a compact lightweight body and a stable secure hold The center of balance is located ...

Page 8: ...onitor The large 3 5 colour LCD monitor rotates 270 This improves shooting flexibility by making it easier to monitor high angle shots or self recordings The display is bright too for easy viewing when monitoring images or selecting the menu settings The AG DVX100A also introduces a new detail PEAKING function that helps assure a sharp easy to see display Built In Time Code Generator Reader The AG...

Page 9: ... search Automatically searches for the last recorded portion of the tape Convenient when preparing to start the next recording Mode check Displays a list of the camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor Makes it easy to check settings before recording 2 Pattern zebra Displays an overexposure warning on the viewfinder and monitor Select any two levels from among 80 85 90 95 100 and 105 Rec chec...

Page 10: ...ction just about anywhere Top view handle and grip Sub panel with LCD monitor opened Side view with LCD monitor closed AG LW7208G AG LA7200G Shoulder strap Eye cup Lens hood Wireless remote control unit AC adapter Master Series Tape Microphone holder Battery DC Cable AC cables AG DVX100A Bundled Standard Accessories Optional Accessories CGR D16S Battery Pack 1 6 Ah CGP D28S Battery Pack 2 8 Ah CGA...

Page 11: ...se BT LS1400 14 SD LCD Monitor IEEE1394 Interface cable Front view with lens hood removed Rear view with terminal cover removed Side view with terminal cover removed AY DVM63PQ Professional Series Tape AY DVM63MQ Master Series Tape Please do not use 80 minutes miniDV cassette tapes AY DVMCLC Cleaning tape ...

Page 12: ... automatically switched AUDIO IN OUT RCA x 2 CH1 CH2 Input 316 mV high impedance Output 316 mV 600Ω input output automatically switched DV 4 pin digital input output IEEE 1394 standard MIC LINE INPUT XLR 3 pins x 2 CH1 CH2 LINE MIC switching high impedance LINE 0 dBu MIC 50 dBu 60 dBu menu selection DC INPUT 7 9 V PHONES Stereo 3 5 mm diameter CAM REMOTE Mini jack 2 5 mm diameter EQUIPMENTS LCD Mo...

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