Panasonic Broadcast AG-DVX100A Mechanical Parts List

CONTENTS

SERVICING FIXTURES & TOOLS...PRT-1 MECHANICAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY (1)....PRT-2 MECHANICAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY (2)....PRT-4 FRAME & CASING PARTS ASSEMBLY (1)...PRT-6 FRAME & CASING PARTS ASSEMBLY (2)...PRT-8 HANDLE & EVF PARTS ASSEMBLY....PRT-10 LCD PARTS ASSEMBLY.....PRT-12 PACKING PARTS ASSEMBLY....PRT-14 ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (AG-DVX100AP/AN)..PRT-16
AG-DVX100AP/AN Ref. No. E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 E17 E18 E19 E20 E21 E22 E23 E24 E25 E26 E27 E28 E29 E30 E31 E32 Ref. No. E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 E17 E18 E19 E20 E21 E22 E23 E24 E25 E26 E27 E28 E29 E30 E31 E32
AG-DVX100AE/EN, DVC180AMC
Parts No. VEP03G55A VEP23597A VEP01914B VEP01922A VEP05395A VEP04817A VEP06E92A VEP06E93A VEP28272B VEP28275B VEP001E7A VEP06F70A VEP06F04A VEP04828A VEP06E94A VEP000Y2A VEP000Y3B VEP000Y4A VEP000Y6A VEP000Y7A VEP04819A VEP06E96A VEP06E90A VEP000Y9A VEP22351A VEP04858A VEP04815A VEP04865A VEP06E89B VEP01923A VEP01915B VEP26257A VTR

C.B.A.

Page PRT-16 PRT-21 PRT-24 PRT-26 PRT-26 PRT-27 PRT-27 PRT-27 PRT-27 PRT-27 PRT-27 PRT-27 PRT-28 PRT-28 PRT-28 PRT-28 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-29 PRT-30 PRT-30 PRT-30 PRT-31 PRT-31 PRT-31 PRT-31
Parts No. VEP03G55B VEP23597B VEP01914B VEP01922A VEP05395A VEP04817B VEP06E92A VEP06E93A VEP28272B VEP28275B VEP001E7A VEP06F70A VEP06F04A VEP04828A VEP06E94A VEP000Y2A VEP000Y3B VEP000Y4A VEP000Y6A VEP000Y7A VEP04819A VEP06E96A VEP06E90A VEP000Y9A VEP22351A VEP04858A VEP04815A VEP04865A VEP06E89B VEP01923A VEP01915B VEP26257A VTR
Page PRT-33 PRT-38 PRT-41 PRT-43 PRT-43 PRT-44 PRT-44 PRT-44 PRT-44 PRT-44 PRT-44 PRT-44 PRT-45 PRT-45 PRT-45 PRT-45 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-46 PRT-47 PRT-47 PRT-47 PRT-48 PRT-48 PRT-48 PRT-48
CAMERA POWER POWER 2 H/F AMP R SIDE CAMERA OP1 CAMERA OP2 EVF A EVF B MENU HANDLE 1 HANDLE 2 MIC F TALLY EVR CONNECT VC CONNECT LCD OPEN SW REAR JACK CONNECT EJECT REAR JACK POWER SW ZOOM SW TOP OP GYRO SIDE JACK EXT MIC CH2 EXT MIC CH1 MODE SW DC IN BATTERY MONITOR
SERVICING FIXTURES & TOOLS

Ref.No.

Part No.
VFM3010EDS VFM3110EDS VFM3000EDS VFK1217 VFK1308P VFK1309A VFK1694 VJA0941 VFK1317 VFK1809 VFK1164TAR43 VFK1164TCM01 VFK1345 VFK1346 VFK1659 VFK1660 VFK1341 VFK1342 VFK1347 VFK1884 VFK1888 VFK1885 VFK1886 VFK1887 VFK1409A VFK1233 VFK1266 VFK1149B VFK1151A VFK1810 VFK1186 M0R265 VFK1300
Part Name & Description Pcs
DV ALIGNMENT TAPE (COLOR BAR) DV ALIGNMENT TAPE (COLOR BAR) DV ALIGNMENT TAPE (LINEARITY)

Remarks

1 NTSC MODEL ONLY 1 PAL MODEL ONLY K2GY2DZ1 (INFINITY LENS) 1 (43MM-49MM) 1 (49MM-62MM) 1 NTSC MODEL ONLY 1 PAL MODEL ONLY NTSC MODEL ONLY 1 PAL MODEL ONLY 1 PAL MODEL ONLY 1
TAPE END/BEG DET CASSETTE MEASURING BOARD EVR CONNECTOR BOARD EVR EXTENDER BOARD DC CABLE 30PIN FLAT CABLE 72MM ATTACHMENT RING 43MM ATTACHMENT RING COLLIMATOR SET CC FILTER HOLDER STEP DOWN RING STEP-UP RING STEP-UP RING CC FILTER (LB40) CC FILTER (LB80) CC FILTER (LB120) CC FILTER (LBA2) CC FILTER (LBB6) CC FILTER (LBB2) CC FILTER (CC C10) CC FILTER (CC C20) MEASURING BOARD MECH. NEUTRAL PLATE GEAR DRIVER POST DRIVER NUT DRIVER (2.5MM) LISTA MEASURING BOARD LISTA CABLE MORLYTONE GREASE A/D CONVERTER BOARD
MECHANICAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY (1)

-111 16

23 E107

15-24 25

VEG1573 VSC4639 VES0928 VMA0D82 VMA9179 VMD2373 VSC4640 VSR0114 VXA5407 VXL3242 VXL3243 VXA5417 VXA5612 VXL2461 VMB2789 VXL3103 VXL2470 VXL2471 VMA0P25 VXA5387 EYHS77Y7 VMD4706 VMB3518 VMP7361
CYLINDER UNIT SHIELD CASE FLEXIBLE CABLE CAPSTAN COVER RADON PLATE RAIL SHIELD CASE MODE SW CAM GEAR S BOAT ASS'Y T BOAR ASS'Y GEAR BOX RADON ARM ASS'Y T2 ARM ASS'Y T2 ARM SPRING CLEANING ARM ASS'Y S1 ARM ASS'Y T1 ARM ASS'Y CYLINDER HOLD ANGLE GARAGE ASS'Y DEW SENSOR ASS'Y FLEX HOLDER CLEANING SPRING CASSETTE BLINDER PLATE 1 (M) 1 (M) 1 (M) 1 (M) 1 (M) 1 (M) (M) 1 1

VHD0878 VHD0989 XQN14+B4 VXQ0439 XQN14+B35 XQN14+BQ4 XQN14+B15 XQN14+B2 VHD0882 VMX2027 XQN2+CF3 VHD1285 XQN2+B2FZ
SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW CUT WASHER SCREW SCREW SCREW

VEP05395A

H/R AMP C.B.A.
MECHANICAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY (2)

28 --37 -37 ---8 5

104 23
28 28-1 28-34 34-35-36-37-1 37-2
VDG1445 VDG1031 VDG1032 VDV0265 VMA9178 VMA9181 VMB2776 VSH0067 VSJ0114 VXA5401 VXA5408 VXA5411 VXA6576 VXL2454 VXL2455 VXL2462 VXL2732 VMB2788 VMB2787 VXL3244 VXL3161 VXL2466 VXR0355 VXR0356 VXZ0319 VMB2782 VXZ0321 VMB2783 VXZ0322 VMB2784 VXZ0441 VMB3388 VMB3389
DRIVE PULLEY CENTER PULLEY SENSOR GEAR TIMING BELT PINCH PRESSURE PLATE BRAKE ROD SUPPORT (T) SPRING MIC SWITCH SOLENOID BRAKE ROD ASS'Y T3 ROD ASS'Y LED HOLDER ASS'Y COVER PLATE ASS'Y P IDLER ARM ASS'Y FR IDLER ARM ASS'Y T3 ARM ASS'Y PAD ARM ASS'Y TENSION SPRING PAD ARM SPRING TENSION ARM ASS'Y PINCH ARM ASS'Y EJECT ARM ASS'Y SUPPLY REEL TABLE TAKE UP REEL TABLE TAKE UP MAIN BRAKE T MAIN BRAKE SPRING SUPPLY MAIN BRAKE S MAIN BRAKE SPRING FF BRAKE ASS'Y FF BRAKE SPRING REV BRAKE ASS'Y REV SPRING REV BRAKE SPRING 1
1 K0MZ(M) 1 (M) 1 (M) (M) 1 (M) 1 (M) (M) 1 1

109 110

VHD0884 XQN14+B15 VHD0883 XQN14+B35 VMX2503 VMX3122 VMX2504 VMX2027 VMX2028 VMX2394
SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW C PULLEY WASHER WASHER WASHER CUT WASHER WASHER WASHER
FRAME & CASING PARTS ASSEMBLY (1)
Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the same type.
81 E95 EEE23 EE28 E6 EEE100 100

PAL only

94 E61 115

113 74

96 E100

105 100

VWJ1583 VWJ10E5050L0 VML3710 VMP7341 VGH4612 VGH4615 VJF1470 VKM5983 VMZ3318 VKW3078 VMD3345 VMZ3323 VGQ6902 VGU9246 VGU9194 VMG1460 VGU9214 VGU9200 VGQ6896 VGU9213 VGU9211 VGQ6894 VGQ6906 VGU9222 VMB3681 VGQ6905 VGU9228 VGQ6897 VEK9842 VMP7330 VMT1347 VMT1367 VGU9250 VGU9251 VGU9202 VSC5460 VMZ3317 VGQ7175 VGQ7637 VGU9212 VGU9197 VGP5997 VMS7187 VMP7331 VMB3661 VGQ6901 VMB3659 VKN0169 VGU9223 VGU9217 VMG1418 VMG1286 VMZ3316 VGQ4088 VGB0322 VGP6006 VGU8582 VMB3210 VGU9218 VMP7340 VGL1012 VGU9219 VGU9209 VGU9199 VGQ6924 VGQ7347 VMZ3315 VMG1516 VGQ6886 VWJ13E5085L0 VWJ1585 VMP7357 VMZ3340 VSC5478

SIDE JACK FLEX. FLAT CABLE CLUTCH SLIDE PLATE CLUTH ANGLE JACK NAME PLATE B JACK NAME PLATE A SIDE JACK CAP CENTER FRAME AWB COVER HOLDER SHEET AWB WINDOW TRIPOD FRAME EVR INSULATION SHEET MIC SWITCHING KNOB HOLDER ZOOM CLUTCH KNOB MIC SWITCHING KNOB SLIDE SW RUBBER COVER SLIDE KNOB CAMERA OP BUTTON FOCUS KNOB HOLDER FOCUS SLIDE KNOB FOCUS BUTTON ND SWITCHING PIECE HOLDER BLIND SHEET ND SWITCHING KNOB FOCUS KNOB SPRING ND FILTER HOLDER IRIS BUTTON SPEAKER HOLDER SPEAKER ASS'Y SPEAKER HOLDER ANGLE SPEAKER HOLDER CUSHION P.C.B. HOLDER CUSHION RUBBER BUTTON 2 RUBBER BUTTON 3 RUBBER BUTTON 1 SIDE (R) SHIELD PLATE P.C.B. PROTECT SHEET ND KNOB SHEET HINGE COVER AUDIO ROTATING KNOG MONITOR LOCK KNOB SIDE CASE (R) LCD LOCK SHAFT OPENER HOLDER ANGLE POP UP SPRING MONITOR KNOB MONITOR OPENER SPRING SPEAKER NET W.BAL KNOB (LOWER) W.BAL KNOB (UPPER) RAIN COVER RUBBER (B) CUSHION RUBBER MONITOR FPC PROTECT SHEET 3CCD BADGE TAPE 3CCD BADGE BACK PANEL BATTERY LOCK BUTTON BATTERY LOCK SPRING MODE SELECT KNOB DCIN ANGLE MODE PANEL LIGHT CAMERA/VCR BUTTON JOY STICK BUTTON MENU BUTTON VF CASE (R) VF CASE (R) BATTERY BLIND SHEET CCD HEAT SINK SHEET EVR COVER FLEX. CABLE R SIDE FPC P.C.B HOLDER ANGLE SHIELD INSULATION PLATE 1 CAMERA P.C.B. SHIELD 1 1
VMZ3341 VMG1514 VSC5471 VMG1515 VGQ6923 VGQ7346 K4ZZ04000026 VWJ10E5050L0 VMG1520 VJF1468 VMG1517 VMZ3356 VMZ3357 VMZ3345 VMZ3376 VSC5519 VSC5525 VYK1A28 VYK0Y43 VYK1A17 VYK1A18 J0ZZZ0000042
SHIELD INSULATION PLATE 2 POWER HEAT SINK SHEET 1 POWER HEAT SINK SHEET POWER HEAT SINK SHEET 2 VF CASE (L) VF CASE (L) BATTERY CATHER FLAT CABLE TOGGLE SW CUSHION XLR CAP LENS HEAT SINK SHEET (2) FPC PROTECT SHEET FPC LOCK SHEET LED INSULATION PLATE JACK GUIDE SHEET EARTH PLATE EARTH SHEET BACK CASE ASS'Y BACK CASE ASS'Y BACK CASE ASS'Y BACK CASE ASS'Y SHEET 1 1
1 AG-DVX100AP/AN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN/DVC180AMC 1 K4ZZAG-DVX100AP 1 AG-DVX100AAN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN 1 AG-DVC180AMC 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN/DVC180AMC

116 117

XQN2+B4FN XQN16+B4FZ XYN26+A6FZ XYN2+C4 XQN16+BJ4FZ XQN2+C5 XWG2 XQN16+BJ3FZ XQN2+B35FN XYN2+F5 XYN2+C6 XQN2+BJ6 XQN2+B3FZ XQN2+BJ4FZ VMX3286 XQN2+B4FZ XQN2+BJ4 XQN2+B6FZ
SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW WASHER SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW WASHER SCREW SCREW SCREW
E2 E2 E3 E4 E6 E6 E7 E8 E11 E16 E18 E25 E26 E27 E28 E29 E30 E31
VEP23597A VEP23597B VEP01914B VEP01922A VEP04817A VEP04817B VEP06E92A VEP06E93A VEP001E7A VEP000Y2A VEP000Y4A VEP22351A VEP04858A VEP04815A VEP04865A VEP06E89B VEP01923A VEP01915B
CAMERA C.B.A. CAMERA C.B.A. POWER C.B.A. POWER 2 C.B.A. R SIDE C.B.A. R SIDE C.B.A. CAMERA OP1 C.B.A. CAMERA OP2 C.B.A. MENU C.B.A. EVR CONNECT C.B.A. LCD OPEN SW C.B.A. GYRO C.B.A. SIDE JACK C.B.A. EXT MIC CH2 C.B.A. EXT MIC CH1 C.B.A. MODE SW C.B.A. DC IN C.B.A. BATTERY C.B.A.

1 AG-DVX100AP/AN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN/DVC180AMC 1 AG-DVX100AP/AN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN/DVC180AMC 1 1
1 AG-DVX100AP/AN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN/DVC180AMC 1 2
FRAME & CASING PARTS ASSEMBLY (2)

17 111

103 E22 E19

13 103

3 EE47 101

116 45

E17 73

113 78

111 62

120 68

VMS7186 VMZ3371 VMX0531 VGU9203 VGQ6903 VGQ6904 VGQ6996 VGQ6997 VGQ6928 VMB3663 VGU9215 VEE0U25 VMT1350 VGP5801 VGU9206 VGU9216 VMB3662 VGQ6899 VJF1469 VGU9204 VGU9205 VGU9201 VGQ6998 VGQ6884 VMP7337 VMS7211 VMP7339 VMS7203 VMB3680 VGH4733 VGH4734 VGP5804 VGF0952 VMP7338 VMP6741 VFB0215 VMP7325 VMP7501 VMC1092 VMC1835 VMA9219 VMS5748 VMA9220 VMA0P91 VMX2397 VMS7293 VMS5747 VDP1653 VGP5998 VGU9195 VGU9210 VGU9249 VGU9196 VMG1478 VMP7432 VYK0Z96 VGH4614 VMG1463 VMP7336 VMZ3295 VGQ6885 VKA0340 VGU9255 VYF2861 VMP7605 VGQ7077 VMT1348 VXP2360 VDW0855 VJF1472 VXW0635 VXW0636 VGQ7078 VEE0T92
ROTATING SHAFT POWER INSULATION SHEET C CLATCH SPACER REC CHECK RUBBER BUTTON ZOON LEVER CASE (R) ZOON LEVER CASE (L) ZOOM HOLDER (R) ZOOM SPRING HOLDER PIECE ZOOM SW HOLDER COIL SPRING ZOOM ZOOM LEVER EJECT 1 CASSETTE COVER GASKET SIDE CASE (L) EJECT KNOB EJECT LOCK BUTTON EJECT LOCK BUTTON SPRING EJECT KNOB FIX PIECE H.P CAP POWER BUTTON S/S BUTTON POWER LOCK BUTTON S/S BUTTON HOLDER S/S HOLDER PIECE LOCK LEVER HOLDER ANGLE PIN CASSETTE LOCK LEVER EJECT LOCK PIN EJECT LOCK BUTTON SPRING GRIP COVER WINDOW GLIP COVER WINDOW CASSETTE COVER SHIELD PLATE CASSETTE COVER FIX ANGLE BELT HOLDER ANGLE GLIP BELT GLIP BELT ANGLE (FRONT) HOLDER ANGLE CASSETTE DOWN SPRING LINK DUMPER SPRING OPEN ANGLE (A) LINK PIN (B) OPEN LINK (B) LINK ANGLE ARM STAND ROLLER ARM STAND PIN RINK PIN (A) ROTATION ROLLER TOP PANEL REC BUTTON REC/DUB BUTTON AUDIO MONITOR BUTTON (-) AUDIO MONITOR BUTTON (+) TOP SW BUTTON RUBBER TOP SUPPORT ANGLE LENS CAP ASS'Y LENS NAME PLATE DUSTPROOF RUBBER MECHA HOLDER ANGLE MECHA BARRIER BOTTOM COVER GLIP DUSTPROOF RUBBER HOOD FIX PIECE LENS HOOD ASS'Y LENS HOOD WINDOW MECHA DUSTPROOF COVER CASSETTE COVER GASKET (U) FOCUS RING ASS'Y FIX RING ASS'Y FLEX. HOLDER CAMERA LENS ASS'Y CAMERA LENS ASS'Y RUBBER CAP INT MIC 1

VYK1A13 VYK1A10 VGP5803 VGQ4758 VXD0357 VGQ6468 VGQ7638 VGQ6644 VGQ6297 VYK1A12 VYK1A14
LCD ASS'Y LCD ASS'Y LCD CASE (LOWER) BLIND SHEET (A) LCD HINGE (2) HINGE COVER (LOWER) HINGE COVER (UPPER) BARRIER (LCD) BARRIER (LCD-B) LCD CASE (UPPER) ASS'Y LCD CASE (UPPER) ASS'Y
1 AG-DVX100AP/AN/E/EN 1 AG-DVC180AMC AG-DVX100AP/AN/E/EN 1 AG-DVC180AMC
XQN16+B2FN VHD1451 XQN16+B3FN

SCREW SCREW SCREW

E32 E32-1

VEP26257A VEP06E29A

MONITOR C.B.A. HALL SENSOR FLEX CARD

PRT-13

PACKING PARTS ASSEMBLY

21 (E)

23 (E,MC) 17

(P,MC)

12 (E,MC) 12

(AN) 20

PRT-14
VPG0V37 VPG0U36 VPG0V38 VPG0Y22 VPG0T56 VPN5826 VPN5825 VPF0884 VPN5930 VFA0402 VFC3891 VMG1458 VPF0179 VYC0890 XSB4+6FZ VPF1016 XSB4+12FXKS VYC0870 VPK0825 VEK8722 K2CB2CB00006 K2CA2DA00030 VQT0F36 VQT0E17 VQT0F37 VQT0J59 VQT0F38 VPG0V39 K2CP2DA00001 K2CT3DA00001 K2CR2DA00005 J0KG00000013 DE-852DB DE-811DB DE-811FB
PACKING CASE PACKING CASE PACKING CASE PACKING CASE PACKING CASE CUSHION (LOWER) CUSHION (UPPER) POLYETHYLENE BAG PARTITION PLATE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SHOULDER BELT EYE CAP POLYETHYLENE BAG MIC HOLDER ADAPTOR SCREW POLYETHYLENE BAG SCREW MIC HOLDER ASS'Y ACCESSORY BOX DC CABLE ASS'Y POWER CODE POWER CODE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PACKING CASE POWER CODE POWER CODE AC CORD FERRITE CORE AC ADAPTOR AC ADAPTOR AC ADAPTOR
1 AG-DVX100AP 1 AG-DVX100AAN 1 AG-DVX100AE 1 AG-DVX100AEN 1 AG-DVC180AMC 2 PCS:3 AG-DVX100AE/EN/DVC180AMC 1 AG-DVX100AP 1 AG-DVC180AMC 1 AG-DVX100AP 1 AG-DVX100AAN 1 AG-DVX100AE 1 AG-DVX100AEN 1 AG-DVC180AMC 1 AG-DVC180AMC 1 AG-DVX100AAN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN 2 AG-DVX100AE/EN/DVC180AMC 1 AG-DVX100AP/AN 1 AG-DVX100AE/EN 1 AG-DVC180AMC

PRT-15

The Gamma settings menu curve allows you to select from four gamma curves:
CINE-LIKE LOW NORM HIGH Film-like images
Images with strong black contrast Standard video gamma Bright images with enhanced gradation in dark areas and soft contrast.
Scene File Dial for Quick, Easy Camera Setup The scene file dial which is located on the back of the camcorder sets up a variety of shooting conditions, and later you can instantly retrieve the settings for future use. Six suggested preset files are provided (F1 to F6) by the factory. You can freely change any of the six file names and their settings.

Scene File

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
------FLUO SPARK B-STR 24P ADVANC

Function

Standard settings Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights Events increase color and Detail Enhanced gradation in dark areas of sunset shots 24p mode + Cine-Like gamma Advanced 24p mode + Cine-Like gamma
User1 / User2 Buttons for Customized Operation The DVX100 provides two user buttons, each of which can be assigned any one of the nine functions described below. These assigned functions can then be accessed at the touch of a button.
COLOR BAR SPOTLIGHT BACKLIGHT BLACKFADE WHITEFADE MODECHECK ATW ATWLOCK GAIN 18 dB

Assignable Functions

Display / hide the SMPTE color bars (Not in progressive mode) Turns auto iris spotlight on / off Turns auto iris backlight compensation on/off Fade out to black / with audio Fade out to white / with audio Display camera settings in viewfinder Turns auto tracking white balance function on/off Lock/unlock white balance in ATW operation Switches the gain to +18dB (Not in progressive mode)
Built-In SMPTE Time Code Generator and Reader The DVX100 records SMPTE- compliant VITC onto the Sub-code area of the videotape. Select from DF / NDF and Free Run/Rec Run modes, and use a preset or regen. User bits (UB) are also provided, letting you record your choice of date, time, TC value, frame rate or user data. In 24p the time code is in NDF mode only. IEEE 1394 terminal for non-linear production with Synchro Lock Function Equipped with an IEEE 1394-compliant 4-pin DV terminal that makes it easy to upload data to a PC and dub onto a DV recorder. This terminal also features a new synchro lock function that allows the AG-DVX100 to remotely start and stop an external DV device connected to it via a DV cable, such as the AG-DV1DC portable mini-DV recorder. XLR Audio Input with +48 Volts Phantom Power Supply In addition to a built-in stereo microphone, the DVX100 is equipped with two XLR audio input connectors with switchable +48 volts phantom power. Both input 1 and Input 2 can be switched between line and mic with hard switches at the front of the camcorder. Auto gain level can be turned on and off, and the input mic level (-50dB / -60 dB) can be selected from the menu to ensure proper matching to an external MIC output or the environment. The DVX100 has more special features that will make the Broadcaster or professional shooters job much easier. In order to properly control this camera for generating the most powerful video images, more operators should understand camera process terminology. Experienced camera operators know there are always tradeoffs in every shooting situation. Youll trade shutter speeds for depth of focus, resolution for sensitivity, detail for noise, and the list goes on. The DVX100s extensive menu system will provide the camera operator with additional tools for more creative solutions for image capture. The following menu descriptions show diagrams of these menus and explain the effects of each setup function.

22, 15 28, 15 25, 26, 34

First Rec TC Gamma Handle Zoom High Gain Hour Meter Interval Rec Interval Time Iris Dial LCD / EVF Set LCD Backlight Level Meter Master Ped Marker Matrix Mic ALC Mic Gain 1 Mic Gain 2 Mid Gain Name Edit Other Display Progressive Rec Lamp Rec Speed Rec Time Remote Save / Init Self Shoot Setup Skin Tone DTL Syncro Scan
Recording Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Scene File Screen (Camera) SW Mode Screen (Camera) SW Mode Screen (Camera) Other Functions Screen (Camera) (VCR) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) SW Mode Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Display Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Display Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Scene File Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen Scene File Screen (Camera) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) Scene File Screen (Camera) Scene File Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Scene File Screen (Camera) Other Functions Screen (Camera) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) Other Functions Screen (Camera) (VCR) Scene File Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera) Camera Setup Screen Scene File Screen (Camera) Camera Setup Screen
23, 29, 26, 34 26, 34 25, 17 25, 28 21, 27, 16 18
Tape Protect Tape Battery TC Mode TC Preset TCG Time Shift UB Mode UB Preset User 1 User 2 User File V Detail Freq Video Out OSD Zebra Detect 1 Zebra Detect 2 Zoom Focus
Other Functions Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Other Functions Screen (Camera) (VCR) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) Recording Setup Screen (Camera) (VCR) SW Mode Screen (Camera) SW Mode Screen (Camera) Other Functions Screen (Camera) (VCR) Scene File Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera) Display Setup Screen (Camera)
29 25, 34 22, 31 23, 32 22, 32 28, 35 23, 32 23, 20 29, 25, 24 25

4. Camera Menus Screen

4.1 Scene File Screen
The Scene File Menu allows the user to quickly change the setup for up to six scenes with a turn of the scene dial. The scenes are tailored to various shooting conditions and are stored in the six menu memories and are selected by a six position rotary dial (cine switch), located at the back of the camcorder. You may also set up your own scene files instead of using the factory defaults.
Defaults for Scene File Dial

Factory Defaults for

DETAIL LEVEL CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED A. IRIS LEV GAMMA SKIN TONE DTL MATRIX V DETAIL FREQ PROGRSSIVE

NORM OFF NORM THICK OFF

FLOU. SPARK
0 +0 NORM OFF NORM THICK OFF +5 +0 -LOW OFF NORM THICK OFF
0 +0 -1 -1 HIGH OFF NORM THICK OFF
--5 -3 CINE-LIKE OFF CINE-LIKE THICK 24P

ADVANC

-5 -3 CINE-LIKE OFF CINE-LIKE THIN 24P(Adv)
The factory defaults are set up for six different scenes: F1 : SCENE F2 : FLOU F3 : SPARK This file contains the settings suited for standard recording. This file contains the settings suited for recording under fluorescent lights. This file contains the settings suited to accentuating the subject while recording (for shooting a wedding reception, etc.) This file contains the settings suited for recording with extended F4 : B-STR gradations in the dark areas (for recording scenes at dusk, etc.) F5 : 24P This file contains the settings suited for recording in the progressive 24P mode F6: ADVANC This file contains settings suited for recording in progressive 24p advanced mode. Note: During recording, you can not change the scene file to progressive. You must be in the record standby mode to change to the progressive mode.
As was explained the scene files are set to factory defaults, but they may be also tailored to your various shooting conditions and stored in the menu memories and you may select them with a six position rotary dial (cine switch), located at the back of the camcorder.

4.3 SW MODE Screen Item

MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL USER 1 USER 2
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB OFF, AcH, BcH, PRE L, OFF, H L,M,H
6 dB 12 dB OFF L/OFF/H DOWN OPEN YES BACKLIGHT
DOWN OPEN /UP OPEN COLOR BAR BACKLIGHT
Mid Gain This item selects the video gain at the M position of the GAIN switch located on the side of the DVX-100. There are five settings you can choose from: 0dB to 12dB. The factory default is set to 6dB. High Gain This item selects the video gain at the H position of the GAIN switch located on the side of the DVX-100. There are five settings you can choose from: 0dB to 12dB. The factory default is set to 12 dB.
The Auto Tracking White function, is used during the record mode to continually adjust the white balance automatically. With this menu item you can assign this function to one of positions of the WHITE BAL switch or turn it OFF. There are four settings: OFF: This turns off the ATW function and allows the AUTO button or USER button to take control. Ach: Sets the ATW function to Ach position of the WHITE BAL switch. Bch: Sets the ATW function to Bch position of the WHITE BAL switch PRE: Sets the ATW function to PRST (Preset) position of the WHITE BAL switch
ATW Normally, the white balance should be re-adjusted as the lighting conditions change.
Handle Zoom This item sets the zoom speeds of the lens, which are controlled by the HANDLE ZOOM switch located on the handle of the DVX-100.
L/OFF/H: Low/ OFF/ High speeds are set to the 1/2/3 positions of the Handle Zoom switch. L/M/H: Low/ mid (Medium)/ High speeds are set to the 1/2/3 positions of the Handle Zoom switch.
Iris Dial This item sets the direction of rotation of the IRIS dial in the Manual iris mode. When set to DOWN OPEN, the iris will open when the IRIS dial is turned down. When set to UP OPEN the iris will open when the IRIS dial is turned upward. User 1 & User 2
the User1 and User2 buttons are used for quick access customized operations of the DVX100. Each button may be assigned any one of the nine functions described In the table below. These assigned functions can then be accessed at the touch of a button. Items (Choose one)
Display / hide the SMPTE color bars Turns auto iris spotlight on / off Turns auto iris backlight compensation on/off Fade out to black / with audio Fade out to white / with audio Display camera settings in viewfinder Turns auto tracking white balance function on/off Lock/unlock white balance in ATW operation Switches the gain to +18dB

1.3 Auto Sw Screen

A IRIS AGC ATW AF ON / OFF
6dB, 12 dB, OFF ON / OFF ON / OFF

ON 6 dB ON ON

A. Iris When set to ON, or when the AUTO button is pressed, the auto iris control is performed. The IRIS button will not operate at this time. When turned OFF the AUTO iris control will not function and the IRIS button can be used. AGC This setting sets the video gain when the AUTO button is used.

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.
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 serving 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.
The user may select one of 5 items: User: the users 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 generators value is recorded.
UB Mode This item allows the user to set up the information to be recorded as user bits.
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 users bit value verification information, the frame sequence number, the frame rate information and the recording control information.
UB Preset This item is used for setting the users bit, make sure that USER is selected in
the UB Mode item setting. The users 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 number 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.

to be performed. Normally set to 0.5 seconds, you can change this to 1 second, 1.5 second or 2 seconds.
Rec Time This item is used to set the recording duration for which intermittent recording is
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.
4.5 DISPLAY SETUP Screen Item
ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE / TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM-FOCUS TAPE-BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD / EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE
80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100% 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100% ON / OFF ON / OFF OFF, TIME, DATE, TIME&DATE ON / OFF ON / OFF ON / OFF OFF, PARTIAL, ALL HI / NORMAL LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR LEVEL, EVF BRIGHTNESS NORMAL / MIRROR ON / AUTO
80% 100% ON OFF OFF ON ON ON PARITIAL NORMAL YES MIRROR ON
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.
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 regardless of the VIDEO OUT OSD setting

turn it OFF.

Level Meter This item allows the user to display the audio level meter in the display or
Zoom Focus This item allows the user to display the zoom and focus values in the display or turn it OFF. Tape Battery This item allows the user to display the remaining tape amount and remaining battery charge in the display or turn it OFF.
Other Display The viewfinder and LCD monitor are capable of displaying 21 items of information when the MODE CHK button is pressed, some cases certain information is displayed already. This item has three choices OFF, PARTIAL and ALL. Default is PARTIAL

Display Item

Counter Display Record Time Mode display (SP or LP) Auto Iris control status display Shutter speed display Audio level meter display Audio sampling frequency display Scene filename display Progressive display Zoom position display AWB information display Focus control information display Iris display Gain display ND filter display Recommended ND filter display Date and time display Remaining battery charge display Remaining tape display Camera shake compensation display Mic level automatic control display AUTO button operation display
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PARTIAL

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LCD Backlight Allows the user to adjust the LCDs monitors 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 LCDs 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 monitor is opened the video no longer appears in the viewfinder.

4.6 OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen Item
REMOTE DV CONTROL DV CMD SEL REC LAMP BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME SHIFT TAPE PROTECT USER FILE HOUR METER
VCR1, VCR2, OFF OFF, EXT, BOTH, CHAIN REC P / STOP OFF, FRONT, REAR, BOTH OFF / ON SETS INTERNAL CALENDAR +23h, +1h, OFF, -1h, 23h POWER OFF / STBY LOAD, SAVE, INITIAL VIDEO HEAD HOUR METER
VCR1 OFF REC P OFF OFF YES OFF POWER OFF ---00000H
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-100s 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.
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 selection allows the rear tally lamp to function only. Both allows both tally lamps to function. Note: The tally lamps supply you with additional information:
Tally Lamp 8 blinks per second 8 blinks per second 4 blinks per second 4 blinks per second 1 blink per second Operation When a remote operation has been received. When Recording has started. When the video tape has come to the end. When a problem has arisen in the tape transport. When there is little tape or battery charge remaining.

TCG This item selects FREE RUN OR REC RUN, as explain its best to leave in the REC RUN mode. First Rec TC This item allow the user to select the time code that will be used when
recording is started. PRESET: here the time code is recorded using the value set in the TC PRESET item serving as the initial value. REGEN: in this mode the time code is regenerated from the time code on the video tape
1394 UB Regen This item selects the users bit to be recorded when the DV connector is used. OFF: The users bit selected in the UB Mode item is used for the recording. ON: The users bit of the signals input of the DV connector is used for recording. Note: When set to ON, this setting takes precedence over the UB MODE item setting. The users bit is not recorded if the signal does not contain the users bit information And when there is no signal supplied to the DV connector the UB MODE item is used.
bits. The user may select one of 5 items: User: the users 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 generators value is recorded. FRM Rate: The frame rate information for frame conversion is recorded. This is a 8 bit digital number, which contains the following information. The users bit value verification information, the frame sequence number, the frame rate information and the recording control information.
UB Mode This selection allows the user to set up the information to be recorded as user
5.3 AV IN / OUT SETUP Screen Item
A DUB INPUT DV OUT MIC / A_IN OFF / ON

MIC OFF

A Dub Input This selection allows you to pick the audio source to be used when an audio dub is performed. MIC: Selects the audio from the internal microphone or the external inputs to be recorded from the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 XLR jacks. This is chosen with the CH1 SELECT and the CH2 SELECT switches on the side of the DVX-100. A_IN The audio connected to the RCA AUDIO IN connectors is recorded. DV OUT This item turns ON or OFF the DV connector. 5.4 DISPLAY SETUP Screen Item

DVCPRO - New digital format Decibel (dB) One decibel is one tenth of a Bel and is used to measure audio and video signals expressed by the ratio of two amounts of electric. It is also used to measure power differences in voltage, current, watts and sound pressure. Depth of Field The front to back zone in a field of view, which is in focus in the televised scene. With a greater depth of field, more of the scene, near to far, is in focus. Detail Resolution or clarity of the picture. Drop Frame A type of time code that can be used as a real time reference. E Error Concealment Use to conceal errors in digital recorded. F Fade Used in editing to gradually increase or decrease the video signal from black. Fading in is from black to full strength and fade out is from full strength to black. Field One half of a scanned image. A field can be referred to as an odd field or an even field. Each field is made up of 262 1/2 lines. There are two fields per frame and 60 fields per second. Two fields make up a complete television picture (frame). The lines of Field 1 are vertically interlaced with Field 2 for 525 lines of resolution. Flying Erase Head A special video erase head that allow for cleaner edits. F Number In lenses with adjustable irises, the maximum iris opening is expressed as a ratio, (focal length of the lens) (maximum diameter of aperture). Focal Length The distance from the center of the lens to a plane at which point a sharp image of an object viewed at an infinite distance from the camera is produced. The focal length determines the size of the image and the angle of the field of view seen by the camera through the lens. That is the distance from the center of lens to the pickup device. Foot Candle The amount of light reflected by a white surface one foot away from a lit candle. The metric equivalent is the lux. Foot Lambert One lumen or one foot candle of light over a one square foot surface. Format In recording of video, C, U-Matic, Betacam, M, Betacam SP, M-II, D1 D2, D3, D5, DV, DVCPRO, Beta, VHS, Hi8, 8mm and S-VHS are all current formats. Frame The combination of an odd and even field of the video signal. In each frame of video there are 525 lines of information in the NTSC system. There are thirty frames in a second. (625 lines, 1/25 sec. in Europe and many other countries). Frame Rate The amount of frames per second that has been set up for a particular television system. Black and white television uses a thirty frame per second rate, while color television uses 29.97 frames per second rate. Frequency Response The frequency range that both audio or video systems can reproduce a signal within a stated amplitude range. Front Porch That period of time during horizontal blanking that starts from the end of the scanned video image and goes to the horizontal sync pulse. G Gain The amplification of a unit. Gray Scale A series of tones, which range from true black to true white, it is usually expressed in 10 steps. H HDTV High Definition Television Hz Hertz Head The parts of a tape machine that play back or record signals on the tape.

Herz A measurement of cycles per second. High Definition Television (HDTV) Refers to the new television format which has an elongated shape and a significantly higher resolution than current television. Horizontal Blanking The period of time which the electron beam is blanked off while it moves back to the left side of the picture to get ready to start scanning the next line. Horizontal Frequency The inverse of the time it takes for a monitor to scan from the beginning of one line to the beginning of the next line; typically stated in kilohertz. Horizontal Resolution Smallest increment of a television picture that can be discerned in the horizontal plane. This increment is dependent upon the video bandwidth and is measured in frequency. Hue The degrees of the vector on the vectorscope which represents a color. (A) Distinction between colors. Red, blue, green, yellow, etc. are hues. White, black, and gray are not considered hues. (B) The dimension of color that is referred to a scale of perceptions ranging from red through yellow, green, blue, black to red. I IC - Integrated Circuit IRE Institute of Radio Engineers ITU International Telecommunications Union Impedance A measure of how much something resists (impedes) the flow of electricity. Insert Edit A type of edit where new video or audio is recorded onto existing materials. The existing materials control track remains unchanged. Interlace Scanning The process of combining two fields of video information One field has the odd lines of the image scanned and the other field has the even lines of the image scanned. The two fields, odd and even, are interlaced together to form one complete image, or frame of video. IRE Units of measurement dividing the area between the bottom of sync and white level into 140 equal units. 140 IRE units are equal to 1 volt peak-to-peak. Iris The amount of light transmitted through a lens is controlled by an adjustable diaphragm, or iris, located in the lens barrel. The opening is referred to as the aperture, and the size of the aperture is controlled by rotating the aperture control ring on the lens barrel. The graduations on the lens barrel are expressed in terms of the focal length f of the lens divided by the diameter of the aperture at that setting. This ratio is called the f-number. J JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group is a subcommittee of the International Standards Organization (ISO), which defines standards for digital photographic compression and decompression. Jitter Small and rapid variations in a waveform due to mechanical disturbances, changes in the characteristics of components, supply voltages, imperfect synchronizing signals, circuits, etc. K K - Or Kilo is the term used in computers to define 1,024 bytes. KHz Kilohertz Kelvin An International standard unit of color temperature. This standard is measured in digress. Kilohertz (KHz) A 1000 Hertz L LCD Liquid Crystal Display -- a display that works by controlling the opacity of LCD "glass" by varying the electrical signal. Each individual pixel acts as a shutter, to modulate light

being passed through. Letterbox Format used to fit wide screen movies (1.85:1 and 2.35:1, for example) on the average, 1.33:1 TV screen. The image is shrunk to fit the screen, leaving blank space on the top and bottom. Line Frequency The rate or number of video lines that are being read or scanned by the electron beam per interval. There are 262 1/2 lines scanned per field, 525 lines scanned per frame and 15,750 lines of video information scanned every second. Liquid Crystal A liquid in which the molecules are arranged in a regular pattern. LTC (Longitudinal Time Code) This is another expression for the SMPTE time code signal recorded onto the third audio track of a videocassette tape. Luminance refers to the amount of visually effective light emitted by a light source. Typically expressed in nits, foot lamberts (fL) or candelas per square meter (cd/m2). One fL = 3.43 cd/m2 or 3.42626 nits, One cd/m2 = 0.292fL or 1 nit Lux A unit of measuring the e intensity of light. (1 FC=10.76 lux). M MHz Short for megahertz, which is 1 million Hz. MPEG Motion Pictures Expert Group Megabyte One million bytes of data. Memory A storage place for computer data. Microphone A piece of equipment that will convert sound into electrical signals for recording and use by audio equipment, such as sound amplifiers. N NTSC National Television Systems Committee National Television Standard Committee (NTSC) This organization formulated the NTSC system, 525 lines 60 field; usually taken to mean the NTSC color television system itself, or its interconnect standards. Non-Drop Frame A type of time code that runs at thirty frames a second and does not allow for the slower color frame rate of television. NTSC Color Bars A pattern generated by the NTSC Generator, consisting of eight equal width color bars. Colors are white (75%), black (7.5% set-up level), 75% saturated pure colors red, green, and blue, and 75% saturated hues of yellow, cyan, and magenta. (Mixtures of two colors in 1:1 ratio without third color). O One Volt "Peak to Peak" - A reference to the measurement of a video signal which should go from -40 IRE units for sync up to 100 IRE units for the luminance level. The distance from -40 to 100 (140 IRE units) is referred to as 1 volt peak to peak. P PCM Pulse Code Modulation Peak White The white portion of the video signal. Pedestal The level of the video signal representing black, normally set at 7.5 IRE units. Phone Plug This type of plug is mostly used on a microphone or pair of headsets. There are basically two types stereo and mono. Phono Plug Known as a RCA plug it is used with audio amplifiers. Pixel Picture Element or Pix Element; related to a particular image address in digital systems or to the smallest reproducible element in analog systems. Pixel Depth The number of bits used to address a pixel. Also called color depth, the bit depth determines the number of colors that can be displayed at one time. Power Zoom A zoom lens that has a motor, which allows you to zoom in and out from the

projector's control or remote control. Primary Colors Colors usually three, which are combined to produce the full range of other colors within the limits of a system. All non-primary colors are mixtures of two or more of the primary colors. In television, the primary colors are specific sets of red, green, and blue. Progressive scan Computer images are all progressively scanned. Now, we are using this type of scanning for HDTV. Instead of having two fields and interlacing them together to form a frame or an image, we show each frame of a video image completely, from top to bottom, not interlaced. Q R RCA jacks RCA connections for RCA cables, carrying line-level audio signals and sometimes video signals. Resolution (A) A measure of the ability of a camera or television system to reproduce detail. That is the number of picture elements that can be reproduced with good definition. It is a factor of the pickup device or the TV CRT characteristics and the signal bandwidth. (B) Generally called horizontal resolution. It can be evaluated by establishing the limit to which lines can be distinguished on a test pattern. A larger resolution value means a broader frequency band of the video signal. (C) A measure of the greatest amount of detail that can be seen, or resolved, in an image. Often incorrectly expresses as a number of pixels on a given line. More correct is the bandwidth. RGB, RGB Format, RGB System Red, Green, and Blue: The basic parallel component set in which a signal is used for each primary color; or the related equipment or interconnect formats or standards. The same signals may also be call "GBR" as a reminder of the mechanical sequence of connections in the SMPTE interconnect standard. S SW - Switch S-VIDEO - The generic name for Y/C video, applied to S-VHS or Beta ED Sampling A process in which an analog signal is converted into a series of digital values. Saturation The quantity of chrominance information present, (for example, the difference between red and pink is that red is more saturated than pink.) Set Up - A reference to the black level in the videotape signal, also known as pedestal. Signal A variation in an electrical current that represents either an audio signal or a video signal. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) - An S/N ratio can be given for the luminance signal, chrominance signal; and audio signal. The S/N ratio is the ratio of noise to actual total signal, and it shows how much higher the signal level is than the level of noise. It is expressed in decibels (dB), and the bigger the value is, the more crisp and clear the picture and sound will be during playback. Sub carrier Also SC, 3.58, 3.58CW - This is the basic signal in all NTSC sync signals. It is a continuous sine wave, usually generated and distributed at 2 volts in amplitude, and has a frequency of 3.579545MHz. Sub carrier is usually divided down from a primary crystal running at 4.318180MHz, and that divided by 4 is 3.579545. All other synchronizing signals are directly divided down from sub carrier. Sync Also Composite Sync - This signal is derived from a composite or combination of horizontal and vertical drives, with some slightly narrowed and delayed pulses as well as the addition of equalizing pulses. It is one of the more popular signals used in video