User manual PANASONIC HDC-HS200

[. . . ] Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-TM200 HDC-HS200 Before use, please read these instructions completely. GN VQT1Y59 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. [. . . ] The unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognise the reference colour white. Touch / to select white balance mode. To set the white balance manually 1 Select subject. , fill the screen with a white AWB F WB SHTR IRIS MF F WB SHTR IRIS MF Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the screen. Icon AWB 2 Touch and set the blinking . Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. Indoor mode 2 Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters Sunrise, sunset, etc. F WB SHTR IRIS MF When the screen turns black instantly and the display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete. If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set. In this case, use other white balance modes. When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance. When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. AWB is not displayed on the screen when AWB is being set. Set the white balance mode to AWB or press the MANUAL button again to restore to the automatic adjustment. 72 VQT1Y59 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. (l 71) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. 1/100 100 F WB SHTR IRIS MF SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode. IRIS : Iris/Gain value: CLOSE # (F16 to F2. 0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB) Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. Value closer to [18dB] brighten 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 power is turned on again or when the quick start is performed. If you increase the shutter speed manually, the noise on the screen may increase. [. . . ] After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed. ) Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean. 142 VQT1Y59 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. [. . . ]