Panasonic AVCCAM AG-HMC151E Operating Instructions Manual

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34On the remote controlPress ZOOM/VOL buttons to zoom with the motor drive.Zoom speed is fixed at medium.ZOOM/VOL buttonsZOOMSTART/STOPPHOTOSHOTEXTDISPLAYDATE/TIMEVOLPLAYSTOPSKIP SKIPMENUENTERPAUSESEARCHSTILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCHDigital zoom functionBy setting D.ZOOM to any of the USER 1 - 3buttons, you can use the camera’s digital zoomfunction. (Pages 43, 88)With each press of the USER button to whichD.ZOOM has been allocated, the digital zoom ratiowill be switched between OFF (x 1)→x 2→x 5→x 10→OFF.The higher the zoom ratio setting, the poorer theimage quality.For all settings other than OFF (x 1), the currentzoom ration will be displayed in the viewfinder orthe LCD monitor.The digital zoom function can only be used withthe 1080/50i and 720/50P recording formats∗.∗ 1080/60i and 720/60P recording formats whenSYSTEM FREQ has been set to 59.9 HzThe digital zoom function cannot be used unlessthe DRS item on the settings menu SCENE FILEscreen (Page 87) is set to OFF.The digital zoom setting cannot be adjustedduring recording.The shutter speed cannot be set to 1/12∗1 or1/25∗2 while the digital zoom function is in use.Moreover, the digital zoom function cannot beused while the shutter speed is set to 1/12∗1 or1/25∗2.∗1 1/15 when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz∗2 1/30 when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz•••••••Using the zoom functionThis camera has a 13 x optical zoom function.Zoom with the zoom button or the zoom ring.Zoom buttonSet the ZOOM switch to SERVO so that you canuse the motor-driven zoom.T: Zoom inW: Zoom outGently press the zoom button on the hand strapside to zoom slowly, firmly press to zoom faster.You can change the zoom speed on the handlezoom button by selecting one of three speeds withthe HANDLE ZOOM switch.Set the HANDLE ZOOM switch speeds by goingto the setup menus, SW MODE screen HANDLEZOOM. (Page 88)HANDLE ZOOM switchHandle zoom buttonZoom buttonZoom ringSet the ZOOM switch to MANUAL so that you canuse the zoom ring.You cannot use the zoom ring if the ZOOMswitch is set to SERVO. Trying to use it coulddamage the camera.Zoom ringMANUALZOOMSERVOZOOM switch•