Panasonic AG DVC20 3 Ccd Dv Camcorder - Page 23

Record mode Recording images for wide-screen TVs This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. CINEMA ª To cancel the Cinema function Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV. ≥This function does not widen the recording range. ≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. ≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. ≥When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used. Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. EIS ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF]. ≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer function off. ≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colors may not look natural. ≥When the night view function is used, the image stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [ EIS ] indication flashes. ≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used ≥When recording is done in an extremely dark place ≥When the camera-recorder is shaken greatly ≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) [5] Sports mode ≥To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2) [ ] Portrait mode ≥To make persons stand out against the background 3) [ ] Low light mode ≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter 4) [ ] Spotlight mode ≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater 5) [ ] Surf & snow mode ≥To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. ≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes. ≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. Portrait mode ≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Low light mode ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely. Spotlight mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark. Surf & snow mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish. 23