Panasonic DVX100 Setup Menus

Stephen van Vuuren · January 18th, 2004, 11:05 PM

PAL brochure but very useful all DVX100 users with example shots and explanations of camera settings, menu etc.

http://www.rexelvideo.com.au/Whats%2...x100powerl.pdf

Kaifoong Kok · January 28th, 2004, 01:44 PM

Thanks Stephen, it's interesting

Dean Harrington · January 28th, 2004, 09:36 PM

Nice to have that.

Ken Tanaka · February 21st, 2004, 02:10 PM

Jan Crittenden of Panasonic Broadcast has kindly sent us a copy of Harry Fould's "The AG-DVX100 Setup Menus; A Guide for Getting the Most From Your 60i, 30p, 24p Camcorder". I think you'll find this 42 page Acrobat file to be a welcome supplementary reference to the DVX100 and even to the newer DVX100A.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. How to Use the Menus
3. Quick Menu Index
4. Camera Menus
___4.1 Scene File
___4.2 Camera Setup
___4.3 SW Mode
___4.4 Auto SW
___4.5 Recording Setup
___4.6 Display Setup
___4.7 Other Functions
5. VCR Mode Menus
___5.1 Playback Functions
___5.2 Recording Setup
___5.3 AV In/Out Setup
___5.4 Display Setup
___5.5 Other Functions
6. Glossary

So make a pot of coffee, pull out that camera, download and print this guide and do some book learnin'!

You can download the PDF from this link.

Jan Crittenden Livingston · February 21st, 2004, 02:25 PM

Thanks, Ken,

And post your thoughts here, looking for feedback as Harry is going to work on a DVX100A manual. So what would you like explained?

Best regards.

Jan

Stephen van Vuuren · February 21st, 2004, 02:27 PM

Thanks Jan & Ken. I've made this sticky to keep it at the top of the forum.

Per a manual, I would like to see a included CD with sample images taken at the various camera settings for a quick visual reference for the many "looks".

Magnus Helander · February 23rd, 2004, 01:41 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jan Crittenden : Thanks, Ken,

And post your thoughts here, looking for feedback as Harry is going to work on a DVX100A manual. So what would you like explained?

Jan -->>>

Hello Jan,
here's an idea for a manual, try working from real life scenarios,

"You're shooting news outdoors for your local TV station"
"You are shooting a film for DV-to-film transfer"
"You are interviewing someone in tungsten/flourescent lights"
"You are making a outdoor action sport movie"
"You are in a dimly lit basement documenting a performance"

and give some suggestions for basic set-up and where to tweak for best results. That would put all menu options into context and make them meaningful.

Of course you will get flamed from someone "who would NEVER use the ND filter in THAT situation" but that's passion.

From reading this forum and many others i gather that many users have never used/owned a camera this advanced before, a pro camera hasn't been in the "justifyably affordable" (sorry, non-native creative license with english language) range until now.

I have the DVX100ae, and the funny thing is I just can't find anything which is irritating in day by day use, everything with this camera is in harmony, sort of. Optimal balance of trade-offs, the technical term would be, I think. Good job! Curiosity: what
is the strategy the dvx uses to find end of last recording on the tape, i assume it's not just randomly cueing the tape...

regards
/magnus

Christopher Go · February 23rd, 2004, 11:23 PM

Thanks! Going through the supplement now. I'll be sure to provide feedback soon.

Jan, when do you think we can expect an AG-DVX100A version?

Jan Crittenden Livingston · February 24th, 2004, 05:35 AM

Christopher asked:
Jan, when do you think we can expect an AG-DVX100A version?

Don't have an exact time frame but it is under development.

Jan

Christopher Go · February 25th, 2004, 08:58 AM

Thanks for the quick reply, Jan!

Chris Leong · March 17th, 2005, 06:48 PM

Thanks all, especially Jan, for this splendid document!

I't making a big difference to me, I just bought a used 100 and even reading through the manual thoroughly didn't yield as much ready information as your supplement has provided.

If I have any supplemental questions, can I post them here?

Thanks!
Cheers
Chris

Jan Crittenden Livingston · March 17th, 2005, 07:19 PM

Sure.

There is another book that has since been published by Barry Green that takes all of this another notch. He includes a DVD tutorial. You can buy it off of Amazon.com, it is called the DVX Book and DVD. Best $69.95 you will spend.

Best,

Jan

Chris Leong · March 17th, 2005, 07:25 PM

Yeah, I have that and the DVD already. The thing is, it makes an awful lot out of the 100a and not a lot out of the 100.
Thanks
Cheers
Chris

Jan Crittenden Livingston · March 17th, 2005, 08:37 PM

Interesting that you say that, as I don't see it that way. And perhaps that is because the 100 was the foundation for everything and as I read the material and looked at the
dvd and knowing that Barry owns the 100 not the 100A, I sort of felt there was a slant to the 100. ;-)

Best,

Jan

Chris Leong · March 17th, 2005, 08:47 PM

Hi Jan
You're right, it's just that there are so many (DXV100A ONLY)'s through it that it gets a little annoying to see what the A will do that the 100 will not.
If I didn't know any better I'd think that this was a book to make one think about moving up to the 100a jsut to make use of the book's full contents...

Just my own 2c, I hasten to add. It's all great information regardless. I guess I'd have preferred the 100a information to be in its own section (which would have made the book twice as think, of course).

Again, no flames please. Just my own personal feelings.

Cheers
Chris

January 18th, 2004, 11:05 PM	#1
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	Detailed brochure on DVX100 settings PAL brochure but very useful all DVX100 users with example shots and explanations of camera settings, menu etc. http://www.rexelvideo.com.au/Whats%2...x100powerl.pdf __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

January 28th, 2004, 01:44 PM	#2
Kaifoong Kok Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 57	Thanks Stephen, it's interesting __________________ KaiF

January 28th, 2004, 09:36 PM	#3
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	Thanks..... Nice to have that.

February 21st, 2004, 02:10 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Panasonic DVX100 Setup Menus - Supplement Jan Crittenden of Panasonic Broadcast has kindly sent us a copy of Harry Fould's "The AG-DVX100 Setup Menus; A Guide for Getting the Most From Your 60i, 30p, 24p Camcorder". I think you'll find this 42 page Acrobat file to be a welcome supplementary reference to the DVX100 and even to the newer DVX100A. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. How to Use the Menus 3. Quick Menu Index 4. Camera Menus ___4.1 Scene File ___4.2 Camera Setup ___4.3 SW Mode ___4.4 Auto SW ___4.5 Recording Setup ___4.6 Display Setup ___4.7 Other Functions 5. VCR Mode Menus ___5.1 Playback Functions ___5.2 Recording Setup ___5.3 AV In/Out Setup ___5.4 Display Setup ___5.5 Other Functions 6. Glossary So make a pot of coffee, pull out that camera, download and print this guide and do some book learnin'! You can download the PDF from this link. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 21st, 2004, 02:25 PM	#5
Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Broadcast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Secaucus, NJ 07094 Posts: 271	Re: Panasonic DVX100 Setup Menus - Supplement Thanks, Ken, And post your thoughts here, looking for feedback as Harry is going to work on a DVX100A manual. So what would you like explained? Best regards. Jan __________________ Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Solutions Company, Product Manager for 3D and Handheld Cameras

February 21st, 2004, 02:27 PM	#6
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	Thanks Jan & Ken. I've made this sticky to keep it at the top of the forum. Per a manual, I would like to see a included CD with sample images taken at the various camera settings for a quick visual reference for the many "looks". __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

February 23rd, 2004, 01:41 AM	#7
Magnus Helander Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 221	Re: Re: Panasonic DVX100 Setup Menus - Supplement <<<-- Originally posted by Jan Crittenden : Thanks, Ken, And post your thoughts here, looking for feedback as Harry is going to work on a DVX100A manual. So what would you like explained? Jan -->>> Hello Jan, here's an idea for a manual, try working from real life scenarios, "You're shooting news outdoors for your local TV station" "You are shooting a film for DV-to-film transfer" "You are interviewing someone in tungsten/flourescent lights" "You are making a outdoor action sport movie" "You are in a dimly lit basement documenting a performance" and give some suggestions for basic set-up and where to tweak for best results. That would put all menu options into context and make them meaningful. Of course you will get flamed from someone "who would NEVER use the ND filter in THAT situation" but that's passion. From reading this forum and many others i gather that many users have never used/owned a camera this advanced before, a pro camera hasn't been in the "justifyably affordable" (sorry, non-native creative license with english language) range until now. I have the DVX100ae, and the funny thing is I just can't find anything which is irritating in day by day use, everything with this camera is in harmony, sort of. Optimal balance of trade-offs, the technical term would be, I think. Good job! Curiosity: what is the strategy the dvx uses to find end of last recording on the tape, i assume it's not just randomly cueing the tape... regards /magnus __________________ Magnus Helander, Crossmediageek on G+

February 23rd, 2004, 11:23 PM	#8
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Thanks! Going through the supplement now. I'll be sure to provide feedback soon. Jan, when do you think we can expect an AG-DVX100A version?

February 24th, 2004, 05:35 AM	#9
Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Broadcast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Secaucus, NJ 07094 Posts: 271	Christopher asked: Jan, when do you think we can expect an AG-DVX100A version? Don't have an exact time frame but it is under development. Jan

February 25th, 2004, 08:58 AM	#10
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Thanks for the quick reply, Jan!

March 17th, 2005, 06:48 PM	#11
Chris Leong Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 507	Checklist Thanks all, especially Jan, for this splendid document! I't making a big difference to me, I just bought a used 100 and even reading through the manual thoroughly didn't yield as much ready information as your supplement has provided. If I have any supplemental questions, can I post them here? Thanks! Cheers Chris

March 17th, 2005, 07:19 PM	#12
Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Broadcast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Secaucus, NJ 07094 Posts: 271	Sure. There is another book that has since been published by Barry Green that takes all of this another notch. He includes a DVD tutorial. You can buy it off of Amazon.com, it is called the DVX Book and DVD. Best $69.95 you will spend. Best, Jan __________________ Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Solutions Company, Product Manager for 3D and Handheld Cameras

March 17th, 2005, 07:25 PM	#13
Chris Leong Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 507	Yeah, I have that and the DVD already. The thing is, it makes an awful lot out of the 100a and not a lot out of the 100. Thanks Cheers Chris

March 17th, 2005, 08:37 PM	#14
Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Broadcast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Secaucus, NJ 07094 Posts: 271	Interesting that you say that, as I don't see it that way. And perhaps that is because the 100 was the foundation for everything and as I read the material and looked at the dvd and knowing that Barry owns the 100 not the 100A, I sort of felt there was a slant to the 100. ;-) Best, Jan __________________ Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Solutions Company, Product Manager for 3D and Handheld Cameras

March 17th, 2005, 08:47 PM	#15
Chris Leong Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 507	Hi Jan You're right, it's just that there are so many (DXV100A ONLY)'s through it that it gets a little annoying to see what the A will do that the 100 will not. If I didn't know any better I'd think that this was a book to make one think about moving up to the 100a jsut to make use of the book's full contents... Just my own 2c, I hasten to add. It's all great information regardless. I guess I'd have preferred the 100a information to be in its own section (which would have made the book twice as think, of course). Again, no flames please. Just my own personal feelings. Cheers Chris