Panasonic NV-MX350B Operating Instructions Manual

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29MIC LEVEL SETUPPRESS MENU TO RETURNMODE AUTO MNL MNL(AGC) (NO-AGC)1MIC LEVEL SETUPPRESS MENU TO RETURN2SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOGPUSH1, 2, 3MODE AUTO MNL MNL(AGC) (NO-AGC)(dB) -30 0 +6|||||||||------GAIN(dB) -30 0 +6LEVEL .............(MIC)MENU1AUTOMANUALAE LOCK12ZEBRAOther Convenient FunctionsThis Movie Camera comes with 4 professional functions (AdvancedFunctions) which come in handy for recording.ª Zebra PatternUsing the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the pictureto an optimum level, even before you start recording.1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >>[ZEBRA] >> [ON].≥Diagonal white bands (Zebra Pattern) and [ ] Indication 1appear on parts of the picture which are overexposed (extremelybrightly lit and shiny subjects).≥To prevent recording of overexposed, whitish pictures, manually adjustthe iris/gain (l 25) so that the Zebra Pattern disappears. The recordedpicture may become dark.≥The Zebra Pattern is not recorded onto the tape.ª Microphone Sensitivity LevelYou can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording.1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >>[MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES].≥The [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu 2 appears.2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the [MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)].≥AGC* : Auto Gain Control≥When you set [MODE] to any other setting than [AUTO], theMicrophone Sensitivity Level appears.AUTO: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjustedautomatically.MNL (AGC): The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also beactivated to reduce the amount of distortion in the music.MNL (NO-AGC): AGC is not activated and so natural recording can beperformed. Adjust in such a way that the sound will not bedistorted at the maximum volume level.3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to increase or decrease the bars of the[GAIN] Indication.≥Adjust the [GAIN] value so that the last three Bars of the [LEVEL (MIC)]will not light red. (Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.)ª Picture AdjustmentThis enables the sharpness and colour levels of the pictures to be adjustedduring recording.1111 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].2222 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >>[PICTURE ADJ.] >> [YES].≥The setting procedure is the same as for [LCD/EVF SET] on the[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu. (l 11)ª Colour BarThis displays 7 colour bars which are useful for adjusting the picture quality ofthe TV or external monitor.1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >>[COLOUR BAR] >> [ON].≥The colour bars are not recorded onto the card.≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 52.ZEBRA