On Sun, 29 Dec 2002 10:51:52 -0800, "Charles Tomaras" wrote:

>> >Read below from page 15 of the DVX Manual. The only catch is that volume cannot be
>> >adjusted while you are shooting in camera mode. Adjustment must be made in playback
>mode.
>> >
>> >AUDIO MON/VAR buttons
>> >These buttons are used to adjust the volume
>> >at which the sound is to be output from the
>> >internal speaker g or PHONES jack 6.
>> >They cannot be adjusted in the camera
>> >mode.
>> >The playback direction and playback speed
>> >are changed in the variable speed search
>> >mode. (See page 59)
>> >When these buttons are pressed in the pause
>> >status, the tape is played back frame by
>> >frame.
>> >15
>> >
>> >
>> >Here's a link to the PDF file of the operator manual:
>> >ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/OM_AG-DVX100.pdf
>> >
>> >Charles Tomaras
>> >Seattle, WA

>> Wonderful - and how do I adjust headphone monitor level
>> on a 90-minute continuous shoot...?! ;-) So, effectively,
>> we are back at "it appears the DVX has no volume control
>> on the headphone output, an odd omission...;-)", but
>> with the additions of "easily-accessible" and "practical
>> to use while shooting continuous material"... I think
>> the local owner's solution of hanging an external
>> headphone amplifier on the side of the camera may be
>> more practical, if also somewhat awkward...;-)

>Obviously it would be nice to have the ability to adjust while shooting. As a practical
>matter, as a sound mixer, I rarely if ever change the volume of my headphones when
>working. I've found that having a "standard" level as a reference (for me usually loud as
>all hell) helps me to judge levels accurately without looking at my meters. I certainly
>use my meters, but it's nice to have a ballpark idea of where you are at without looking.
>I doubt many camera operators change the brightness of their viewfinder or LCD while
>shooting either. I don't see the volume control issue as a deal breaker for anyone
>considering this camera.
>
>Charles Tomaras
>Seattle, WA

I agree, and I did not present it as such - and I also rarely change
the monitor level when recording, but there are times when I *do*
want to change it (conditions do not always remain as expected...),
and the DVX100 makes this oddly difficult compared with just
about any other camera...