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Menu Item Display mode Description of settings [GAMMA] Selects the gamma curve. [HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. [LOW]: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens. [SD NORM]: This is the normal video setting carried over from Panasonic AG-DVX100 series. [HIGH]: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in low- brightness curve. The contrast softens. [B.PRESS]: Makes the contrast sharper than LOW. [CINE-LIKE D]: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images. [CINE-LIKE V]: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images with emphasized contrast. ••When you select [CINE-LIKE] gamma, we recommend setting the lens aperture lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) for optimal results. [KNEE] To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through the image pickup device. [AUTO]: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals. [LOW]: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%) [MID]: Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%) [HIGH]: High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%) ••Not available when a [DRS] value is set, or when [GAMMA] is set to [CINE- LIKE]. [MATRIX] Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting. [NORM1]: Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp. [NORM2]: Suitable for brighter colors than the [NORM1] mode. [FLUO]: Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors. [CINE-LIKE]: Suitable for cinema-like images. [SKIN TONE DTL] Switches skin tone details [ON]/[OFF]. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details and soften the skin tone. [ON] [OFF] [CARD READ] Reads scene files from the memory card. [SLOT1]: Reads scene files (all scenes from to ) saved on the memory card of slot 1 after selecting the setting values. [SLOT2]: Reads scene files (all scenes from to ) saved on the memory card of slot 2 after selecting the setting values. [NO]: Returns to the previous screen. [CARD WRITE] Saves scene files to the memory card. [SLOT1]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from to ) on the memory card of Slot 1. [SLOT2]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from to ) on the memory card of Slot 2. [NO]: Returns to the previous screen. [NAME EDIT] Edits the name of the currently selected scene file. [YES] [NO] is the factory default mode for the dial . 85

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Menu
Item
Display
mode
Description of settings
[GAMMA]
<CAMERA>
Selects the gamma curve.
[HD NORM]:
This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.
[LOW]:
Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a
gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.
[SD NORM]:
This is the normal video setting carried over from Panasonic
AG-DVX100 series.
[HIGH]:
Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image
using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in low-
brightness curve. The contrast softens.
[B.PRESS]:
Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.
[CINE-LIKE D]:
Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images.
[CINE-LIKE V]:
Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images
with emphasized contrast.
•
When you select [CINE-LIKE] gamma, we recommend setting the lens
aperture lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) for optimal results.
[KNEE]
<CAMERA>
To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high
intensity video signals received through the image pickup device.
[AUTO]:
Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.
[LOW]:
Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%)
[MID]:
Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%)
[HIGH]:
High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%)
•
Not available when a [DRS] value is set, or when [GAMMA] is set to [CINE-
LIKE].
[MATRIX]
<CAMERA>
Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during
shooting.
[NORM1]:
Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.
[NORM2]:
Suitable for brighter colors than the [NORM1] mode.
[FLUO]:
Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors.
[CINE-LIKE]:
Suitable for cinema-like images.
[SKIN TONE
DTL]
<CAMERA>
Switches skin tone details [ON]/[OFF]. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details
and soften the skin tone.
[ON] [OFF]
[CARD READ]
<CAMERA>
Reads scene files from the memory card.
[SLOT1]:
Reads scene files (all scenes from <F1> to <F6>) saved on the
memory card of slot 1 after selecting the setting values.
[SLOT2]:
Reads scene files (all scenes from <F1> to <F6>) saved on the
memory card of slot 2 after selecting the setting values.
[NO]:
Returns to the previous screen.
[CARD WRITE]
<CAMERA>
Saves scene files to the memory card.
[SLOT1]:
Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from <F1> to
<F6>) on the memory card of Slot 1.
[SLOT2]:
Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from <F1> to
<F6>) on the memory card of Slot 2.
[NO]:
Returns to the previous screen.
[NAME EDIT]
<CAMERA>
Edits the name of the currently selected scene file.
[YES] [NO]
is the factory default mode for the <SCENE FILE> dial <F1>.