Panasonic AG-DVC20p Operating Instructions Manual

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Record mode23Recording images for wide-screen TVsThis allows you to record images compatible with wide-screenTVs.Cinema FunctionImages are recorded with a black belt appearing along the topand bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].ª To cancel the Cinema functionSet [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].≥Images played back vary depending on the TV connected.Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.≥This function does not widen the recording range.≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/timeindication may be erased in some cases.≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.≥When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer,the imported picture may not be displayed correctly,depending on the software in used.Image stabilizer functionReduces the image shaking due to hand movement whenrecording.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].ª To cancel the image stabilizer functionSet [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn theimage stabilizer function off.≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change orcolors may not look natural.≥When the night view function is used, the image stabilizerfunction does not work. If so, the [ ] indication flashes.≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may notwork effectively.≥When the digital zoom is used≥When a conversion lens is used≥When recording is done in an extremely dark place≥When the camera-recorder is shaken greatly≥When you record a moving subject while tracking itRecording in various situations (Scene mode)When you record images in different situations, this modeautomatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desiredmode.1) [5] Sports mode≥To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quickmotions2) [ ] Portrait mode≥To make persons stand out against the background3) [ ] Low light mode≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter4) [ ] Spotlight mode≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater5) [ ] Surf & snow mode≥To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopesand beachesª To cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].Sports mode≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recordedpictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes.≥During normal playback, the image movement may not looksmooth.≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light orsodium light because the color and brightness of theplayback image may change.≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or ahighly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does notfunction. The [5] indication flashes.≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.Portrait mode≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so,change the scene mode setting to [OFF].Low light mode≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recordedfinely.Spotlight mode≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recordedimage may become whitish and the periphery of therecorded image extremely dark.Surf & snow mode≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recordedimage may become whitish.CINEMAEISEISAUTOMANUALFOCUS1) 3)2)4) 5)