Panasonic GR-DX100 Camcorder User Manual


 
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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
ON
ISD
RETURN
OFF
IND CUTW
OFF
IDE MODEW
0
ADJ .
AUTO
LASH F
LASHF
OFF
ELE MACROT
OFF
ELF-TIMERS
OFF
S
5
NAMUA
L
SNAP MODE
Refer to Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ( pg. 29).
GAIN UP
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture
brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the
image is bright.
AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted (1/25 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in
low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed
provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but
the subjects movements are not smooth or natural.
The overall appearance may be grainy. While the
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,
is displayed.
NAVIGATION
Refer to NAVIGATION Function ( pg. 21, 22).
MANUAL
The MANUAL settings are effective only when the
Power Switch @ is set to .
DIS
OFF: To turn off this function.
[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
NOTES:
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake
is excessive, or under the following conditions:
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
When shooting dark or dim subjects.
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder
on a tripod.
The
indicator # blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser
cannot be used.
SELF-TIMER
Refer to Self-Timer ( pg. 26).
5S
[OFF], 5S: Refer to 5-Seconnd Recording
( pg. 26).
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By
using an inanimate object and changing its position
between shots, you can record the subject as though
it is moving ( pg. 26).
TELE MACRO
[OFF]: To turn off this function.
ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens
is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.
Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum
telephoto setting. When set to ON, you can shoot a
subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.
60 cm.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.
WIDE MODE
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio.
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio
becomes 16:9. 3 appears. When using this
mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD
monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the
top and bottom of the screen and the image appears
like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
The CINEMA mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO.
SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect
ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the
screen without distortion. 3 appears. When
using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs
instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3
TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated
vertically.
The SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO.
D.WIDE (GR-DX300/DX100 only): 3
appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the
maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This
modes wide angle setting is equivalent to using a
0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from
0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a
small room.
The D.WIDE mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY t Switch is set to VIDEO.
WIND CUT
[OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on
noise created by wind.
ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind.
9 appears. The quality of the sound will
change. This is normal.
FLASH
Refer to Snapshot Flash ( pg. 25).
FLASH ADJ.
Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment ( pg. 25).
[ ] = Factory-preset
(GR-DX300/DX100 only)
(GR-DX300/DX100 only)
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