Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PV-DV953 Operating Instructions Manual

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67DISCONNECT USB CABLE:You are pressing the RecordingStart/Stop Button, the[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the[TITLE] Button in the WEBCAMERA Mode. You are pressingthe [TITLE] Button in Camera Modeor VCR Mode with a USB Cableconnected. You are attempting torecord on a Card with a USB Cableconnected.CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE:It is not possible to operate the[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch in the WEBCAMERA Mode.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Notes & Precautionsª Alarm Sounds (l 20)When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is setto [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.1 Beep≥When you start recording≥When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF]to [ON]2 Beeps≥When you pause recording2 Beeps for 4 times≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during recordingª Progressive PhotoShotTM Function (l 25)≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound pointfrom where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.≥When you change to the still picture Mode, you will hear aclick. This is the sound of the iris closing and not anindication of malfunction.≥If you record still pictures in Progressive PhotoShotTMMode when your Palmcorder is set to Program AE, thebrightness of the images may vary.≥The picture may be blurred when recording a scene withmany horizontal lines or fine patterns.≥Using the MagicPix Function or the 1.5 Times Tele JumpZoom Function cancels the Progressive PhotoShotTMFunction.≥The [æ] Indication flashes and you cannot use theProgressive Photoshot Function when [FLASH] is set to[OFF] and [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO] and thesurrounding luminousity is not enough.≥The [æ] Indication may flash if the iris is adjusted manuallyto the Gain-up value (that is [OPEN 0dB] to [18dB]), when[PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO].About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use theProgressive PhotoShotTM Function.When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:You can use the Progressive PhotoShot TM Function at anytime. In this case, however, the following functions aredisabled.≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]≥1/750 or faster shutter speed≥Continuous PhotoShot Function≥When the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME]≥When the [ASPECT] is set to [16:9]When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot Function in thefollowing circumstances.≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 10t orhigher≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE],[GAIN UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen≥Continuous PhotoShot Function≥When the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME]≥When the [ASPECT] is set to [16:9]ª Zoom In/Out Functions (l 26)≥By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] inRecording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1-10k at themaximum speed of 0.3 seconds.≥During recording, you can zoom 1-10k in as short a timeas approximately 0.8 seconds.≥During considerably fast zooming, the image may becomeout of focus temporarily.≥When you are using a high amount of zoom, a sharperfocus is achieved if the recording subject is approximately4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from the Palmcorder.≥It does not work with an external microphone.ª Cinema Function and Wide Function (l 28)≥Using the Cinema Function or Wide Function does notwiden the recording angle.≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode or WideFunction on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback sizeis automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format. Pleaserefer to the TV’s operating instructions for details.≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/TimeIndication may be erased in some cases.≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may bedeteriorated.≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed.≥The Cinema Mode and Wide Mode cannot be set at thesame time.≥It is not possible to record pictures onto a Card in theCinema Mode and Wide Mode.≥It is recommended not to set the [ASPECT] to [16:9] whenusing the regular 4:3 formatted TV. (The picture will bedisplayed stretched vertically.)≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and [P-IN-P]of [EFFECT1].≥Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinemapicture may not be displayed correctly.