Panasonic NV-GS40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Camera Mode-24-Recording in Special Situations(Programme AE)You can select optimal automatic exposuresunder specific recording situations.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch(47) to [MANUAL].≥The [MNL] Indication appears.2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>[CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >> adesired mode ([5], [7], [4], [Ω] or[º]).≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears.1) [5] Sports Mode≥For recording scenes involving quickmovements, such as sports scenes.2) [7] Portrait Mode≥For bringing up people clearly from thebackground.3) [4] Low Light Mode≥For recording a dark scene brighter.4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode≥For recording a subject under spotlight in aparty, theatre, etc.5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode≥For recording in a glaring surrounding, suchas skiing grounds, beaches, etc.To Cancel the Programme AE FunctionSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to[AUTO]. Or, set the [PROG.AE] on the[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.AUTOMANUALFOCUS(47)M ENUPUSHMF/VOL/JOGWB/SHUTTER/IRIS/(46) (38)1)3)2)4)5)Recording in Natural Colours(White Balance)Depending on the scene or light condition, theAutomatic White Balance Adjustment Mode maynot be able to bring out natural colours. In such acase, the white balance can be adjustedmanually.When the Movie Camera is turned on with theLens Cap on, the Automatic White BalanceAdjustment may not function properly. Pleaseturn on the Movie Camera after removing theLens Cap.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch(47) to [MANUAL].≥The [MNL] Indication appears.2 Press the [PUSH] Dial (38).≥The [AWB] Indication appears.3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial (38) to set a desiredWhite Balance Mode.1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]2) The white balance setting that was previouslyset manually [1]3) Outdoor Mode [z]4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescentlamp) [{]To Resume Automatic AdjustmentTurn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indicationappears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]Switch to [AUTO].AUTOMANUALFOCUS(47)PUSHMF/VOL/JOGWB/SHUTTER/IRIS/(38)1111AWB1)3)2)4)