User manual PANASONIC AG-2530

[. . . ] THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. [. . . ] Manual iris/gain adjustment Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. (l 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. 82 VQT3K80 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. 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 A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus. 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 40) Touch to display the manual icon. 2 3 4 Touch [FOCUS]. Adjust the focus by rotating the multi manual ring. MNL FOCUS MF appears on the screen. WB SHTR IRIS The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus. When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed. To restore auto focus, touch [AF] in step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again. AF MF A Part displayed in blue When adjusting the focus, you cannot zoom using the multi manual ring. The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the unit, so operate from the lower side. (l 50) [ECONOMY] will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position. When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. (l 70) While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached in the shade etc. , the screen may appear to be blue. In such a case, remove the lens cap to return the screen to normal. 85 VQT3K80 Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions. Functions not available during 3D recording (Button/lever operations) j Zoom in/out j Hybrid optical image stabilizer*2 j Intelligent auto mode*3 j 1080/50p recording*4 j Still picture recording (Still Picture Recording Mode, and still picture recording in Motion Picture Recording Mode) j Manual operations*5 (focus, shutter speed, iris) j [EXT DISPLAY] (remote control) (Setup menu) j Quick power on j Quick start j Initial set function*1 (Recording functions) j AF/AE tracking j iFrame ([REC MODE]) j Intelligent contrast control j Smile shot j Soft skin mode j Tele macro j Guideline j Colour night view j Scene mode j Digital cinema j Face recognition j Digital cinema colour j Zoom microphone j Picture adjust j Luminance j Histogram *1 *2 *3 *4 The zoom position is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled. The optical image stabilizer and optical image stabilizer lock can be used. The 1080/50p recording mode is cancelled, and the video is recorded with AVCHD picture quality. *5 Only white balance can be used. Touch to display the manual icon. 86 VQT3K80 Advanced (Playback) Playback operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. [. . . ] (l 28) You will not be able to use the flash. When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and wide conversion lens, are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) Attaching the lens cap of the Filter Kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) When the filter kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) is used, protect the lens surface while the unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit. 161 VQT3K80 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9. 3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7. 2 V (When using battery) Recording; AG-2530 Charging; AG-2530 6. 4 W HDC-TM900 10. 3 W HDC-TM900 6. 4 W HDC-HS900 10. 3 W HDC-HS900 7. 4 W 10. 9 W Signal system: 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 540/25p Recording format: [1080/50p]; Original format [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format complaint (. MP4) Image sensor: 1/4. 1 type (1/4. 1z) 3MOS image sensor Total; 3050 Kk3 Effective pixels; Motion picture; 2530 Kk3 (16:9) Still picture; 2320 Kk3 (4:3), 2630 Kk3 (3:2), 2530 Kk3 (16:9) Lens: Auto Iris, F1. 5 to F2. 8 Focal length; 3. 45 mm to 41. 4 mm Macro (Full range AF) 35 mm equivalent; Motion picture; 35 mm to 420 mm (16:9) Still picture; 38. 8 mm to 466 mm (4:3), 35. 7 mm to 428 mm (3:2), 35 mm to 420 mm (16:9) Minimum focus distance; Normal; Approx. 70 cm (Tele) Intelligent auto Macro; Approx. [. . . ]