Panasonic PV GS19 Digital Video Camera - Page 34

Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [MANUAL]. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 3/3 26 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [FOCUS]. 26 • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ►MF • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 until the Iris Indication appears. SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 1/60 ►F2.0 0dB 35 3/3 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to adjust the iris. „ Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened) + 0dB, ..., 18dB When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. The value to which + dB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates. „ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 62. 3/3 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to adjust the focus. 35 • If you keep moving the Joystick Control [►] or [◄] 35 , the speed of adjusting becomes faster. • When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. „ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [MANUAL]. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 3/3 26 34 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo