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... 35 Image stabilizer function 36 Continuous Photoshot 36 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 37 4 VQT0T47 Recording in natural colours (White balance 38 Manual focus adjustment 39 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........ 39 Playback mode Playing back tape 41 Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback 42 Variable-speed search function 42...
... 35 Image stabilizer function 36 Continuous Photoshot 36 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 37 4 VQT0T47 Recording in natural colours (White balance 38 Manual focus adjustment 39 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........ 39 Playback mode Playing back tape 41 Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback 42 Variable-speed search function 42...
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... screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (21) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -12(22) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -24-, -37-, -39(23) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -20(24) USB terminal [ ] -50(25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -48(26) Reset button...
... screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (21) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -12(22) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -24-, -37-, -39(23) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -20(24) USB terminal [ ] -50(25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -48(26) Reset button...
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... joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of the joystick, and icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is displayed while recording on a tape. 1 Select by moving up , down . 3 Select by moving left , or right to select an item or file...
... joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of the joystick, and icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is displayed while recording on a tape. 1 Select by moving up , down . 3 Select by moving left , or right to select an item or file...
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... [AUTO]) 2 Self-timer recording -35- 1/2 3 Backlight compensation -30- 1 Help mode -18- 1 2 Soft skin mode -31- 2/2 1 Tele macro -31- 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 2 Iris or gain value -39- 5/5 3 White balance -38- 1 Shutter speed -39- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. 3) Tape playback mode 2 3/3 3 Iris or...
... [AUTO]) 2 Self-timer recording -35- 1/2 3 Backlight compensation -30- 1 Help mode -18- 1 2 Soft skin mode -31- 2/2 1 Tele macro -31- 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 2 Iris or gain value -39- 5/5 3 White balance -38- 1 Shutter speed -39- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. 3) Tape playback mode 2 3/3 3 Iris or...
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MENU ≥The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon. ≥The ...
MENU ≥The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon. ≥The ...
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... movie camera has not been used for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is closed during recording, the power will become dark in the recording. ª Check points ≥... (Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor is not possible to a maximum of 1/250.) ≥Colour balance and focus may not function properly. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the camera with both hands. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. 3) Do not cover...
... movie camera has not been used for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is closed during recording, the power will become dark in the recording. ª Check points ≥... (Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor is not possible to a maximum of 1/250.) ≥Colour balance and focus may not function properly. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the camera with both hands. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. 3) Do not cover...
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...;When you purchase this unit, [REC ASPECT] is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in manual focus mode. ≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. ≥You can record still pictures on [ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape recording mode...area, the subject may be recorded without being focused. ≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or becomes difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. 28 VQT0T47 Check before printing. ª Select the picture quality for photoshot images 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select the desired...
...;When you purchase this unit, [REC ASPECT] is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in manual focus mode. ≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. ≥You can record still pictures on [ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape recording mode...area, the subject may be recorded without being focused. ≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or becomes difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. 28 VQT0T47 Check before printing. ª Select the picture quality for photoshot images 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select the desired...
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....) ≥Extend the viewfinder to see a mirror image. (The image to display the icon. Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from vibration. ≥Only manual focusing can record completely dark locations with the light of the joystick. The image is horizontally flipped as if you can record yourself while viewing...
....) ≥Extend the viewfinder to see a mirror image. (The image to display the icon. Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from vibration. ≥Only manual focusing can record completely dark locations with the light of the joystick. The image is horizontally flipped as if you can record yourself while viewing...
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Soft skin mode This allows the skin colour to be achieved, adjust the focus manually. ≥In the following cases, the tele macro function is cancelled. ≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than usual, so that are usually invisible may ...
Soft skin mode This allows the skin colour to be achieved, adjust the focus manually. ≥In the following cases, the tele macro function is cancelled. ≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than usual, so that are usually invisible may ...
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...distant. Record mode ≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either adjust the iris manually or use the video flash with backlight or other means. ª When the video flash is not used Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ ...[ ] indication appears. ≥The flash is lit in white blotches (colour blotches) on the recording conditions. 34 VQT0T47 If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥The picture may result in front of a white background. ≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the video flash and may cause a vignetting...
...distant. Record mode ≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either adjust the iris manually or use the video flash with backlight or other means. ª When the video flash is not used Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ ...[ ] indication appears. ≥The flash is lit in white blotches (colour blotches) on the recording conditions. 34 VQT0T47 If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥The picture may result in front of a white background. ≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the video flash and may cause a vignetting...
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... in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to be able to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) [5] Sports mode ≥To ...ski slopes and beaches ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [OFF]. Portrait mode ≥If this mode is extremely bright, the recorded image may flicker. Record mode Recording in various ...
... in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to be able to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) [5] Sports mode ≥To ...ski slopes and beaches ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [OFF]. Portrait mode ≥If this mode is extremely bright, the recorded image may flicker. Record mode Recording in various ...
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... white balance mode. 1) 1 AWB 2) 1 3) 1 4) 1 1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ] 2) Indoor mode (for correct adjustment. ª To set in the manual adjustment mode ≥White balance may not function properly. ª About the black balance adjustment This is one of the [ ] indication When the... recording. ≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it will temporarily be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in the manual adjustment mode ≥When the setting is stored. Please turn the camera on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so,...
... white balance mode. 1) 1 AWB 2) 1 3) 1 4) 1 1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ] 2) Indoor mode (for correct adjustment. ª To set in the manual adjustment mode ≥White balance may not function properly. ª About the black balance adjustment This is one of the [ ] indication When the... recording. ≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it will temporarily be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in the manual adjustment mode ≥When the setting is stored. Please turn the camera on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so,...
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...[ ]. First, zoom in . Aperture Adjust it when the screen is available. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. When recording persons outdoors at night, select a slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the persons and the background...170; To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is too bright or too dark. ≥Set...
...[ ]. First, zoom in . Aperture Adjust it when the screen is available. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. When recording persons outdoors at night, select a slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the persons and the background...170; To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is too bright or too dark. ≥Set...
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...shutter speed will automatically be focused in on. ≥While the movie camera is focusing on the subject, you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen. ≥You may see vertical...FOCUS], then the shutter speed will be restored. Values with the exception of the screen may change or flickers. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to [18dB] brighten the image. When the subject is not a malfunction. ≥During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. ...
...shutter speed will automatically be focused in on. ≥While the movie camera is focusing on the subject, you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen. ≥You may see vertical...FOCUS], then the shutter speed will be restored. Values with the exception of the screen may change or flickers. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to [18dB] brighten the image. When the subject is not a malfunction. ≥During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. ...
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... sound (sub sound) ª [JOYSTICK LED] If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during playback. ≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set to [AUTO] when recording, [AUTO] appears on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the...
... sound (sub sound) ª [JOYSTICK LED] If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during playback. ≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set to [AUTO] when recording, [AUTO] appears on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the...
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... attempting to the movie camera. This may solve the problem. You are attempting to record pictures on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is not reversed, it displays. Check the connected printer. When the LCD monitor is no paper. PRINTER ERROR: Check the connected ... USB CABLE: You are attempting to the movie camera in PC Connection Mode with the USB cable connected to erase protected files. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are disabled or cannot be selected due to the movie camera. Press the [RESET] button (-6-). NO INK IN PRINTER: There...
... attempting to the movie camera. This may solve the problem. You are attempting to record pictures on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is not reversed, it displays. Check the connected printer. When the LCD monitor is no paper. PRINTER ERROR: Check the connected ... USB CABLE: You are attempting to the movie camera in PC Connection Mode with the USB cable connected to erase protected files. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are disabled or cannot be selected due to the movie camera. Press the [RESET] button (-6-). NO INK IN PRINTER: There...
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.... • There are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be performed. (-16-) • Has condensation occurred? For normal use the manual focus mode to them. (-57-) 2: The time code becomes inaccurate. 0 The time code indication counter may destroy the data on the remote ...control is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. 5: The camera arbitrarily stops recording. • Is the AGS function activated? When the colour night view function is not in the ...
.... • There are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be performed. (-16-) • Has condensation occurred? For normal use the manual focus mode to them. (-57-) 2: The time code becomes inaccurate. 0 The time code indication counter may destroy the data on the remote ...control is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. 5: The camera arbitrarily stops recording. • Is the AGS function activated? When the colour night view function is not in the ...
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... the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. However, as heads after sunrise or before sunset 8) 1 hour after approx. 1000 hours of use the manual white balance adjustment mode. 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on operating conditions including temperature, humidity and dust.) Explanation of terms ª Automatic...
... the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. However, as heads after sunrise or before sunset 8) 1 hour after approx. 1000 hours of use the manual white balance adjustment mode. 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on operating conditions including temperature, humidity and dust.) Explanation of terms ª Automatic...