Panasonic PV-DV402 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Special Effect Features
SPORTS mode
The recorded images will not be so blurred
when they are viewed later using slow or
still picture playback.
When playing back a sports mode
recording, the movement may appear
slightly jerky.
Do not use this mode when recording
under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium
lighting. These types of lights will affect
the color and brightness of the images.
A vertical band of light might appear when
recording objects that are brightly
illuminated or highly reflective.
If the amount of light is insufficient, the
SPORTS
indicator will flash in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
PORTRAIT mode
The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
LOW-LIGHT mode
Scenes recorded in extremely low light
levels may not come out properly.
SPOT-LIGHT mode
If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
SURF&SNOW mode
If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
It is not possible to select the SPORTS
mode or PORTRAIT mode together with
the MagicPix mode in the Digital function
camera menu.
Program AE
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MENU
The Auto Exposure feature can be used to
make quality recordings in a variety of
scene situations.
Note
1
Set POWER to CAMERA.
2
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the MNL
indication appears in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
3
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
4
Rotate JOG KEY to select ADJUST ,
and then press JOG KEY to display
the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen.
5
Rotate JOG KEY to select
PROG.AE , then press JOG KEY
repeatedly to select one of the five
modes shown below.
6
Repeat steps 2~5 to select OFF to
cancel this feature.
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POWER
For recording fast action scenes.
For recording only subjects in the
foreground, while ignoring
subjects in the background.
For recording in extreme low light
conditions.
Recording in situations where
subjects are under a spotlight(s).
For recording in locations with a
high degree of Dazzle, such as
snow slopes and the seashore.
Mode
Indication
When MagicVu (PV-DV402 only) is ON,
Program AE and H.S.S. cannot be set in
the menu.
Note
(No display)
SPORTS
PORTRAIT
LOW-LIGHT
SPOT-LIGHT
SURF&SNOW
4, 5
JOG KEY
2
AUTO/MANUAL
PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402
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