User manual PANASONIC HDC-SD200 CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES

[. . . ] Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1Y46 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. [. . . ] 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 VQT1Y46 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. You may see a band of light around the object that is shining very bright, or having very high reflection. During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. 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 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 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. Press the MANUAL button again to restore to the automatic adjustment. When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value. VQT1Y46 73 Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. (l 71) Picture adjustment Adjust the quality of the image while recording. [. . . ] When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e. g. When this unit is moved from an air-conditioned car to outside. When a cold room has been warmed up quickly. When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit. [. . . ]