Dvx100b i traying to record but now i have a message that say external dv disconect

Have you checked to see if the tape is write-protected ?

If the battery is charged, and the power is on, it may be jammed and in need of cleaning. If that is all normal the motor for the tape door may be damaged or has died. Insure tape position is correct and only push where marked.

could be a logo or an error in recording, I don't know much when it comes to video (I wish I did though! )

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Pages 54 to 60 talk about transferring to a digital converter box.Remember this is an analog camcorder that records to a tape,you will need a digital converter to plug into your computer.Computers only work in digital,analog signals are not understood.My converter was only $25.It's Very time consuming downloading to your computer,it's done in real-time.Minute for minute,hour for hour.I've got 50 tapes to convert and it takes forever..............!

Pretty easy, connect it to the xlr connector (hope your lav do have xlr connector) then swith the external mic switch on, phantom power switch to on, and front switch to mic (not line) and ajust the level.

send it in for repair. You may have pointed the lens at the sun while carrying the camera around and burned out the lcd.

Hi,

Please get your microphone tested, also, you can try testing the recording using external microphone.
It seems that the problem is with microphone contacts or internal loose connections.

Seem to be a minor one, hope it will be resolved with above methods.

Thanks.

Hi,
Go here for manual.
ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/OM_AG-DVX100B.pdf

It is a slow site be patient, once it appears save it for easier viewing later.

You will also need software to capture your video files from your camera. Most you get free when you have a buy a new DVD drive.
Go here for a trial copy it is one of the easier programs I've seen.
http://download.cnet.com/CyberLink-PowerDirector/3000-13631_4-10483012.html

God Bless! & good luck hope this helps please rate. If you need further help please comment back & I will be happy to assist you further.

I had the same problem but lucky for me my camera was still under warranty. After sending it for repairs and to my amazement, panasonic replaced my LCD and LENS (what?) and it worked fine. They did mention about a manual reset. Not the button thing you press. I was bewildered but happy the audio levels are working. But soon after then, I found out I couldn't capture my old tapes that i previously recorded!

Not much help,
Luke

Since it doesnt sound like you have a special external firewire hdd recorder that can direct connect to the camera, you gotta capture it with your pc and send it to your hdd after. Watch out that most of those hdd are set (partitionned) as they cant transfer file bigger than 4.xx gig... (You can usually set file recording from your pro capture software that built multiple file no more bigger than 4 gig per file...