Panasonic PV-DC1580 Adjusting the Iris Manually, Set the Power switch to REC

Page 15

Adjusting the Iris Manually

Normally, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. However, when the background is extremely bright, or when the subject is backlit, you can compensate by adjusting the Iris manually.

1

3

LED Lamp

2

1 Set the POWER switch to REC.

The LED Lamp lights up.

2 Press IRIS Button to display the IRIS screen.

IRIS

+

3 Press (+) or (−) to change the IRIS; Press (+) to increase the brightness, Press (−) to decrease the brightness.

The IRIS screen disappears about 5 seconds after the adjustment.

Note:

There are 7 brightness compensation levels ranging from 3 to +3.

A blue sky may appear somewhat whiter when the brightness is increased.

The brightness cannot be adequately compensated for in extreme backlight conditions.

The original exposure is automatically restored when the power is turned off.

15

Image 15
Contents PV-DC1580 Things You Should Know Thank you and congratulationsUnpack your Digital Camera Information PrecautionsTable of Contents Underside View Index of ControlsFront View Rear ViewAC Adaptor Digital Camera Station Front ViewDigital Camera Station Rear View Detachable Flash Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying CaseUnderside Power SupplyLoading the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Battery Pack NotesCharging the Battery Pack PV-BPN10 or PV-BPN10/1B only ConnectorPower Charge Power Set the Power switch to REC or Play Setting the ClockInstall the battery Using the FlashLoosen Tighten Slide the Mode Select Switch to oneAdjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness Iris Adjusting the Iris ManuallySet the Power switch to REC Press Iris Button to display the Iris screenOn Screen Display OSD REC ModePlayback Mode To Cancel the OSDCompactFlash Card Inserting the CompactFlash CardRemoving the CompactFlash Card Mode Button To Select the Recording ModeCapturing Images Using LCD Viewfinder FineREC Fine Using Optical Viewfinder Normal Short DistancePress Shtr Shutter to capture MACRO2 MACRO1 Normal Set the NORMAL/MACRO1/MACRO2 switch to MACRO1 or MACRO2Press Shtr Shutter when the subject is in focus Capturing Close-up Images macroSet the Power switch to Play Playing Back Captured ImagesManual Playback Auto Playback Multi Select Playback ModeMulti Image Playback P10P10 Fine Press Mode twice to enter the ZoomPress Shtr Shutter to restore the image to its normal size Zoom PlaybackTo Select Playback Mode Zoom Playback for Multi ModeTo Delete Specific Images To Delete All Image Pages LED Lamp 4 Video Out Video Cable Supplied Viewing Images on Your TV ScreenLED Lamp Video Out Video Cable Supplied Transferring Your Images VCRIf Windows 95 Explorer is opened Inserting the Pcmcia AdapterPalmcam Camera Driver Installation Transferring Your Images WindowsSystem Requirements Plug-in Driver for Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 Installation Supplied Turn on your PC Set the Digital Camera Power switch to PlayConnection Running the ApplicationTransferring Your Images Macintosh Plug-in Driver for Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 InstallationModem Port or Printer port Serial Slide the Auto Print Lever. Printing Using the Digital Photo PrinterStamp Print Marker Printing on a Digital Photo PrinterPV-BPN10/1B Digital Camera Accessory ListAccessory # Description Price Battery Pack $24.95 PV-H100 System Soft CaseVisa Digital Camera Accessory Order FormBefore Requesting Service CCD SpecificationsPANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Servicenter DirectoryElectric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC Index