Panasonic AG-DVG7P - Manual (Page 43)

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Notes and Hints
$ Progressive Photoshot Function
O
The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound
point from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT]
Button.
O When you change to the Still Picture Mode, you will
hear a click. This is the sound of the iris closing and
not an indication of malfunction.
O
If you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot
Mode when your Camera Recorder is set to
Program AE (-26-), the brightness of the images
may change.
O
The picture may be blurred when recording a scene
with many horizontal lines or fine patterns.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup
O When the [ 3] Indication is displayed, you can use
the Progressive Photoshot Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function
in the following cases.
O When the zoom magnification is approximately 15a
or higher
O When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
O
When Picture Effect is set to [WIPE], [MIX],
[STROBE], [GAIN-UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC],
[MIRROR]
$ Zoom In/Out Functions
O When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is
1.7 metres or more away from the Camera
Recorder.
O The further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or
[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the
Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot
become faster.
$ Zoom Microphone Function
O
It does not work with an external microphone.
O The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
$ Digital Zoom Functions
O As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the
quality of image may deteriorate.
O White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom
range.
O The further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or
[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the
Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot
become faster.
$ Image Stabilizer Function
O The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a
dimly lit place. In this case, the [AUTO EIS]
Indication flashes.
O
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may
change or colors may not look natural.
O
After-images may appear.
O When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you
turn off the Image Stabilizer.
O The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate
when using the Gain-up Mode of Picture Effect
Functions.
$ Backlight Compensation Function
O
When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
O
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight
Compensation Function is cancelled.
$ Wind Noise Reduction Function
O It does not work with an external microphone.
O When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is
regulated depending on the strength of wind to
reduce wind noise.
$ Cinema Function
O Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the
recording angle.
O If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on
a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is
automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format.
Please refer to the TV’s operating instructions for
details.
O When images are displayed on a TV screen, the
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.
O Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be
deteriorated.
$ Program AE
O
If any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you
cannot adjust the shutter speed (-28-) or iris (-28-).
O
If the Picture Effect is set to [GAIN-UP], Sports,
Portrait or Low-Light Mode is canceled.
Sports Mode
O During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
O Because the color and brightness of the playback
image may change, avoid recording under
fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.
O If you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of
light may appear.
O
If the light is insufficient, the [ ] Indication
flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
O If you record a still picture in Progressive
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the
recorded still picture may become unstable.
O
If this mode is used for indoor recording,
playback images may flicker.
Low Light Mode
O Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
O With this mode, recorded images may turn out to
be extremely dark.
O If the recording subject is extremely bright, its
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
O
If the recording subject is extremely bright, its
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.