Panasonic Palmcoder SDR-H40PC Operating Instructions Manual

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When you record images in different situations,this mode automatically sets optimum shutterspeeds and apertures.1 Select the manual mode. (_ 48)2 Select the menu. (-_ 28)[BASIC] --> [SCENE MODE] --> desiredsettingI_V_B'__A Z_I1T_j _ I_"_i'T_SportsTo record sports scenes or sceneswhere there are quick motionsPortrait_ To make people stand out against thebackgroundLow lightTo make the scene brighter in darkconditionsSpotlightTo make the subject under a spotlightlook more attractiveSurf&snowa_,", To record images in bright placessuch as ski slopes and beachesTo cancel the scene mode functionSet [SCENE MODE] to [OFF].• You can also cancel the scene mode functionby pressing the AUTO button.• If you record a subject illuminated with brightlight or a highly reflective subject, vertical linesof light may appear.• If the brightness is insufficient, the sports modedoes not function. The [ _ ] display flashes.• If this mode is used indoors, the screen mayflicker.Portrait mode• If this mode is used indoors, the screen mayflicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to[OFF].Low light mode• Extremely dark scenes may not be able to berecorded finely.Spotlight mode• If the recording subject is extremely bright, thesubject may become washed out and theperiphery extremely darkened.Surf & snow mode• If the subject is extremely bright, the recordedimage may become washed out.Sports mode• For slow-motion playback or playback pause ofrecorded pictures, this mode helps diminishcamera shake.• During normal playback, the image movementmay not look smooth.• Avoid recording under fluorescent light,mercury light or sodium light because the colorand brightness of the playback image maychange.49LSQT1337