Panasonic PVDV953D Digital Video Camera - Page 68

ª MagicPix Function (l 28) ≥The recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner because of the slow shutter speed of 1/2 second. ≥Focusing must be adjusted manually. ≥Use this function only in situations where there is limited light. Do not use it in brightly lit places or aim at the sun. The Palmcorder will be seriously damaged. ≥The Progressive PhotoShotTM Function or the Frame Mode is automatically turned off. ≥The Continuous PhotoShot Function or the Auto Pop-up Flash cannot be used. ≥White Balance cannot be set. ≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted. ≥The Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT 1] cannot be set. ≥The Image Stabilizer does not function. ≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is recommended to use a tripod. ª Program AE (l 29) ≥If any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed or iris. ≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low Light Mode with Gain up Mode [GAIN UP]. Sports Mode ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not appear smooth. ≥Because the color and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light, or sodium light. ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. ≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes. Sports Mode/Portrait Mode ≥If you record a still picture in Progressive PhotoShot Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may become unstable. ≥If these modes are used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker. ≥When using this mode, using the MagicPix Function cancels this mode. Low Light Mode ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotlight Mode ≥With this Mode, recorded images may turn out to be extremely dark. ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish. Surf & Snow Mode ≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish. ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment (l 30) ≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject. ≥During Normal Playback, transition from one scene to another may not appear smooth. ≥Because the color and brightness of the playback image may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light, or sodium light. ≥If you are using either Gain up Mode, Program AE Mode or MagicPix Function, you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If the shutter speed is adjusted manually, this setting will be cancelled. ª Manual Iris Adjustment (l 30) ≥Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value may not be displayed correctly. ≥If you are using Program AE Mode you cannot adjust the iris. ≥If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be cancelled. ª White Balance (l 31) In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance: ≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [GAIN UP] or [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W]. ≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher. ≥During Digital Still Picture Mode. ≥When you display a Menu. ≥When you use the MagicPix. In the following cases, the [1] indication flashes: ≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again. ≥You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance adjustment manually under weak illumination. ª Advanced Functions (l 32) Zebra Pattern ≥When the Surf & Snow Mode of Program AE or Backlight Compensation is used, the Zebra Pattern no longer serves as the general reference for adjusting the brightness. Microphone Sensitivity Level ≥When this setting is changed, the [AUDIO LEVEL] setting on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu will likewise be changed. ≥It is recommended that you check through the headphones before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted. ≥You cannot adjust the Microphone Sensitivity Level in Card Mode. Picture Adjustment ≥Settings once performed will remain valid so long as the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is set to [MANUAL]. It is therefore recommended that the Picture Adjustment be checked prior to recording at the [MANUAL] setting. ≥During Picture Adjustment, holding down the [PUSH] Dial for about 2 seconds returns the bar indication to the center of the monitor. 68