Panasonic P2 HD Camcorder Operating Instructions - Page 55

Assigning Functions to USER Buttons Adjustments and Settings for Recording The USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW , USER2 SW, SHOT MARK SW (USER3 SW) and TEXT MEMO SW (USER4 SW) buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. To select desired functions, use the menu items USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW , USER2 SW, SHOT MARK SW (USER3 SW) and TEXT MEMO SW (USER4 SW). These options can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. < USER SW > # USER MAIN SW USER1 SW USER2 SW SHOT MARK SW (USER3 SW) TEXT MEMO SW (USER4 SW) :SLOT SEL :S.GAIN :DS.GAIN :SHOT MARK :TEXT MEMO Selectable Functions INH: S.GAIN: DS.GAIN: S.IRIS: I.OVR: S.BLK: B.GAMMA: No function assigned. S.GAIN function assigned. The AWB does not function while the S.GAIN function is ON. DS.GAIN function assigned. ‹Notes z The DS.GAIN function only operates when shooting in 59.94i and 50i. Also, SHUTTER mode turns off when operating the DS.GAIN. z Image when the DS.GAIN function is turned ON or OFF will not be continuous. Super Iris function assigned. This is useful for backlight compensation. Iris Override function assigned. The target (reference) value in Auto Iris mode must be changed. To change the target value, put the unit into this mode and press the JOG dial button. Turn the JOG dial button clockwise or anti- clockwise to change the value. The iris indication section of the viewfinder screen displays or "- -". When the desired value is displayed, stop turning the JOG dial button. Then, press the dial button to accept that value. Note that once the mode is cancelled or the power is turned off the original reference value will be used again. +: Iris opens up by 0.5. + +: Iris opens up by 1. -: Iris closes down by 0.5. - -: Iris closes down by 1. No indication: The reference value is used. Super Black function assigned. This function lowers the black level to the pedestal level or below. The BLACK GAMMA function is allocated. This function highlights the black gradations. Regardless of the value set in the BLACK GAMMA item, the BLACK GAMMA is set to "+3". You can select the BLACK GAMMA menu option from either the screen, the screen, or the screen of the PAINT page. D.ZOOM: The digital zoom function is assigned. This function zooms up the angle of view at 2/ 3/4 vertical horizontal ratio. ATW: The automatic tracking white balance function is assigned. ATW LOCK: When you press while the ATW function is operating, the white balance value is set. When you press once again the ATW function resumes operation. Y GET: Function of indicating the brightness level of the center marker assigned. DRS: The function of the dynamic range stretcher is assigned. This function expands dynamic range by compressing the image level of high intensity components and extending the image level of low intensity components. The compression level is variable on the screen on the PAINT page. ‹Notes z Because the DRS function compresses the image level of high intensity components and extends the image level of low intensity components, turning the DRS function ON/ OFF sometimes causes slight differences in color. zWhen the DRS function is turned on, the Knee function and the BLACK GAMMA function are not available. ASSISTɿ The function to turn on or off the assigned focus assist indication. ‹Note When the ASSIST button is turned on, a graph is displayed on the viewfinder and the bottom right of the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus ring on the lens so that the graph comes further right. C.TEMPɿ The function to switch to the mode that allows the JOG dial button to change the assigned color temperature. It is useful for intentionally changing the color temperature after adjusting the white balance. To change the color temperature, press the user button with this assigned function, and then press the JOG dial button. The color temperature indicated on the viewfinder display is highlighted and starts blinking, indicating that the color temperature can be changed. While the indication is blinking, the JOG dial button can be turned to change the color temperature. At this time, the value set for the position (PRST, A, or B) to which the WHITE BAL switch is set is also changed. AUDIO CH1/3: The function to switch the input signal of audio 55 Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Assigning Functions to USER Buttons