User manual PANASONIC HDC-SDT750

[. . . ] Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SDT750 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3B48 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. [. . . ] Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 80) For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 80. 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. to adjust SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode. IRIS : Iris/Gain value: CLOSE !# (F16 to F1. 7) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB) Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/12 in the still picture recording mode, it is recommended using a tripod. The shutter speed will be set to 1/25 when the unit is turned on again or when the quick start is performed. You may see a band of light around the object that is shining very bright, or having very high reflection. If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, colour and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz. Manual iris/gain adjustment Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. (l 74, 75) If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again. When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value. 82 VQT3B48 Recording with manual focus Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to or . Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 80) For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 80. /MANUAL CAMERA FUNCTION A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus. 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 35) Touch F to display the manual icon. The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus. To restore auto focus, touch [AF] in step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again. When adjusting the focus, you cannot zoom using the multi manual ring. The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. 2 3 4 Touch [FOCUS]. Adjust the focus by rotating the multi manual ring. MF MF appears on the screen. F FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS A Part displayed in blue VQT3B48 83 Advanced Playback (Advanced) 1 Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 31. [. . . ] LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U. S. [. . . ]