User manual PANASONIC NV-DS11

[. . . ] 34, 70) ³For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the list of optional accessories on p. 14, 22, 93) (NV-DS15, NV-DS150, NV-DS25 only) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 4 5 Basic Operations . VEQ2405 CARD MULTI S j SEARCH i FADE STILL BLC 6 5 ; 1 Controls and Functions (continued) M C D N O P T F = > ? [. . . ] Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 1 Super Image Stabilizer and Digital Zoom Mode [[&D. ZOOM] (p. 31, 32) This combination mode allows recording in the extreme tele range and prevents shaky picture. 32) This prevents shaky pictures when recording in the tele range of from a moving vehicle. Wipe Mode [WIPE] It gradually replaces a picture of the last previously recorded scene with the picture of the new scene, like drawing the curtain. 50) Mix Mode [MIX] It gradually fades out the picture of the last previously recorded scene while fading in the picture of the new scene. 50) Strobe Mode [STROBE] It records the pictures with a stroboscope-like effect. 2 3 4 ; Negative Mode [NEGA] The recorded pictures have reversed colours similar to photographic negatives. < Sepia Mode [SEPIA] Scenes are recorded with a brown tint similar to the colour of old photographs. = Black & White Mode [B/W] The picture is recorded in black and white. > Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting. 5 6 48 49 Advanced Operations CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1. CAMERA SETUP 2. DIGITAL EFFECT 3. CARD SETUP 4. RECORDING SETUP 5. DISPLAY SETUP 6. OTHER FUNCTIONS 7. DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT PROGRAMME AE FOCUS AUTO MNL MODE SELECT MENU W. B/SHUTTER/IRIS DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 OFF [&ZOOM [ ZOOM WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP TRACER MOSAIC MIRROR EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA B/W SOLARI PUSH MF/VOL/JOG ON OFF RETURN ---YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Title Procedure Remarks, etc. Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) (Continued) º Wipe Mode It gradually replaces a still picture of the last recorded scene with the moving picture of the new scene, like drawing a curtain. 1 Set [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu to [WIPE] and exit the Menu. 48) The [WIPE] Indication appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The normal recording starts. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause recording. When the white balance adjustment is finished, the [1] Indication stops flashing and remains lit. MF/VOL/JOG 56 57 Advanced Operations Remarks, etc. Notes about the Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually MNL 11/50 PROGRAMME AE FOCUS AUTO MNL MODE SELECT MNL 1/50 1F2. 4 MENU W. B/SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH MF/VOL/JOG Title Procedure Notes about the Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually To achieve special creative effects or to cope with special lighting situations or fast-action scenes, you can adjust the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. You can change between the Shutter Speed, the Iris (F Number), and the Manual White Balance Indications by repeatedly pressing the [PUSH] Dial. W. B/SHUTTER/IRIS 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. Returning to the Normal Shutter Speed Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. PROGRAMME AE W. B/SHUTTER/IRIS PROGRAMME AE AUTO MNL PUSH PUSH AUTO MNL MODE SELECT MF/VOL/JOG MF/VOL/JOG MODE SELECT Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually To achieve special creative effects or to cope with special lighting situations, you can adjust the iris (F number) manually. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the [F] Indication appears. You can change between the iris (F Number), the Manual White Balance, and the Shutter Speed Indications by repeatedly pressing the [PUSH] Dial. W. B/SHUTTER/IRIS 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the Iris. Returning to the Normal Iris Value (F Number) Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed) F16. . . . F1. 6 OP (Opened)i0dB. . . OPi18dB The nearer to [CLOSE] a value you select, the darker the picture becomes. The nearer to [OPi18dB] a value you select, the brighter the picture becomes. The figures with idB show the Gain-up value, if you increase the value too much, the picture quality deteriorates. ³Manually adjusting the shutter speed after performing manual iris adjustment changes the iris back to automatic adjustment. Therefore, if you want to adjust both the shutter speed and iris manually, be sure to adjust the shutter speed first. ³Increasing the Gain-up value also increases the graininess of the picture. ³Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values may not be displayed. PROGRAMME AE W. B/SHUTTER/IRIS PROGRAMME AE AUTO MNL PUSH PUSH AUTO MNL MODE SELECT MF/VOL/JOG MF/VOL/JOG MODE SELECT 58 59 Advanced Operations Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50­1/8000 s The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s. [. . . ] ³The tape surface is coated with microscopic magnetic particles and they record signals. Such objects as magnetic necklaces and toys have stronger magnetic force than commonly thought, and this could erase the recorded contents and cause noise in picture and sound. MultiMediaCard (NV-DS25 only) ³While the MultiMediaCard is being read, do not remove it, turn off the power, or subject it to vibrations and shocks. ³Do not leave the MultiMediaCard in a place with high temperature, exposed to direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves and static electricity can be generated. [. . . ]