Panasonic VDRD250 VDRD250 User Guide - Page 63

Various recording functions MagicPix function This allows recording in dark places. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Only manual focusing can be used. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. MagicPix function: You can record dark locations brightly in color. 0 Lux MagicPix function: You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD monitor. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 3/3 NEXT 2 Move the joystick up to select [ ]. Each upward press changes the modes: Off # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix function # Off ≥ The unit is in manual focus mode while recording with the MagicPix function. Move the joystick left or right to bring the 3/3 NEXT subject into focus manually. (l 72) 3 (In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function) Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ When the LCD monitor is reversed, the screen is lit in white. ≥ Extend the viewfinder and view the images while recording. ≥ The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less. To cancel the MagicPix function Select [ ] until the MagicPix indication disappear. ≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the MagicPix function is canceled. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. Recording 63 LSQT1011