Panasonic NV DS 38 B Camcorder User Manual


 
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Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20)
1/750 s or faster shutter speed (l 24)
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the
following cases.
When the zoom magnification is approximately 15k or
higher
When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE],
[GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
ªZoom In/Out Functions
When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper
focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.7 metres or
more away from the Movie Camera.
ªImage Stabilizer Function
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly
lit place. In this case, the [[] Indication lights up.
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change
or colours may not look natural.
After-images may appear.
When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the
Image Stabilizer off.
ªCinema Function
If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide-
screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is automatically
adjusted to fit the TV screen format.Please refer to the TV’s
operating instructions for details.
When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time
Indication may be erased in some cases.
ªMotion Sensor Function
When you use the Motion Sensor Function, it is
recommended that you use the AC Adaptor.
The Motion Sensor Function may not operate in a dimly lit
place. In this case, the [MOTION SENSOR] Indication
flashes.
Depending on the colour, size, or movement of the
recording subject, the Motion Sensor may not function
properly.
When setting the Motion Sensor Function, [EFFECT1] on
the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu and [SIS] and [D.ZOOM]
on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu are automatically set
to [OFF].
When setting the Motion Sensor Function, the recording
and search functions are disabled.
You cannot record the beginning of the movement.
ª0 Lux Night View Function
The 0 Lux Night View Function should not be used in
brightly-lit places, and the Movie Camera should not be
directed toward the sun. Otherwise, irreparable damage
may occur.
Scenes taken by the 0 Lux Night View Function are played
back in black and white.
When recording with the 0 Lux Night View Function,
operating the shutter speed, iris and white balance is not
possible.
While the 0 Lux Night View Function is operating, you
cannot use any of the Programme AE Modes.
When the 0 Lux Night View Function is in use, the subject
should be within 3 metres of the Movie Camera.
If the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Function is
used with the 0 Lux Night View Function, the [MOTION
SENSOR] Indication may flash, and you may not be able to
record properly.
ªProgramme AE
If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed (l 24) or iris (l 24).
You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low-Light
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAINUP].
Sports Mode
During normal playback, the image movement may not
look smooth.
Because the colour 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.
If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback
images may flicker.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot
Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still
picture may become unstable.
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 recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may turn out to be whitish.
ªWhite Balance
You cannot change White Balance if you set [EFFECT1] of
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [GAINUP], or if you set
[EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W].
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.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment
You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of
a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.
During normal playback, movement in the images may not
look smooth.
Because the colour 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 (l 25) or Programme
AE Mode (l 22), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If
the shutter speed was adjusted manually, this setting will
be cancelled.
ªManual Iris Adjustment
Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values
that will not be displayed.
If you are using Programme AE Mode (l 22), you cannot
adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted manually, this setting
will be cancelled.
If you attempt to adjust the White Balance or Shutter Speed
after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be
cancelled.
ªDigital Effect Functions
It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected.