Panasonic PV-615S operating instructions Zoom Focus, Zoom In turning, Manual Focus by hand

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Useful Features

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A.Auto Focus

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Your Movie has a power zoom tens that gently changes the viewing angle. Zooming is possible by lightly pressing the "T" or "W" side of the Power

Zoom switch. You can also manually zoom with the zoom ring which has a handy lever for steady

Zoom In turning.

Set the Focus Switch to "AUTO" for normal use, and the lens will be automatically focused on the subject in the center of the EVF, even during a

zoom.

B. Manual Focus (by hand)

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Set the Focus switch to "MANUAL", and then

 

adjust the focus with the Lens Focus Ring.

MANUAL

AUTO

1Aim your Movie at the scene to be recorded.

2Press and hold the "T" side of the Power Zoom switch until the lens zooms to the maximum close-up setting.

3Rotate the Lens Focus Ring for the sharpest picture at this setting.

(It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly.)

Under the following scene conditions,manual focusing is recommended.

=Scene with both close and distant objects in view. =Scene with enhanced perspective.

=Scene with dominant non-reflective object, such as a black curtain.

4Pressthe "W" side of the PowerZoom switch. The picture shouldstay in focus over the entire zoom range.

Re-focusingmaybe requiredwhen your Movieis aimed at a new scene.

*When you want to adjustthe focus quickly in the "MANUAL" position,you can activatethe Auto Focus. Leave the Focusswitchin "MANUAL", and then press and holdthe Focus switch.

The pictureautomaticallyadjustsfor focus as long as you continuepressing.

=Focusing on small objects. The Auto Focus system needs a reflecting area of a certain minimum size in order to operate. Objects more than 10 feet away should have a reflecting surface of approximately 4 inches in diameter.

=Distant objects. The Auto Focus system may not always focus clearly on objects that are over 40 feet away.

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Contents Panasonic PV-615SSafety Precautions Warranty RegistrationTable of Contents Basic Recording Basic StepsTo Watch Playback in the EVF Electronic Viewfinder Movie System To ConnectDescription of Controls Front ViewExternal Microphone Jack Rear ViewUnderside Bright FocusVCR Play Button and Indicator Fast Forward/Search ButtonTop View Play/Rec Select this position to use the VCR functionsInput Signal Selector AC AdaptorAdjustments for Easy Handling Vision Adjustment RingHow to Adjust the Length of Shoulder Strap Adjustments for Easy HandlingTo Use the Shoulder Strap Preparations Car Battery Cord OptionalHow to Remove the Battery Pack AC Adaptor SuppliedHow to charge the Battery Pack PreparationsTo Insert or Remove a Cassette Word about Cassettes A. Types of Video CassetteVideo Cassettescan onlybe insertedwith the windowside Light Switch Lock Release Button 10W Color Enhancement Light SuppliedElectronic Viewfinder EVF Indications Operating Mode IndicationsBattery Remaining Indication Tape Warning Indication Dew IndicationAutomatic Easy Edit Standby Camera RecordingOperation Record ReviewPlayback Auto TrackingTo Monitor Your Recording When Your TV Does Not Have Video In & Audio In TerminalsWhen Your TV has Video In & Audio In Terminals To MonitorUseful Features Date/Time Display and SettingTapecounter Pressthe Reset buttonto reset displaytoNo Overlay L/TR Button CountermemoryMacro Focus for close-up White Balance Switch Lens Focus RingBacklight Button Auto White BalanceManual Focus by hand Zoom FocusZoom In turning Aim your Movie at the scene to be recordedFade Fade OUT HighSpeed ShufferFade BuIrON Select The 1/500th ShutterTime Lapse Recording Self Timer/Time Lapse RecordingSelf Timer Recording Slide twiceVHS Index Search System Vcpjcameira Selector SwitchEasy Editing Book Mark SearchTo VHF or UHF Video Out Tuner Adaptor optional To Record a TV ProgramConnections UhfnhfPreparations Press Power on on both units Video DubbingAudio/Video Dubbing ConneXion External Microphonq Jack VHF Connecting Cable Input supplled Used for monitoringAudio Dubbing PreparationsRe-Recording Video/Audio Dubbing If Both Units have Synchro Edit JacksIf Either Unit Does Not Have a Synchro Edit Jack Re-RecordingTo Monitor the Re-Recording Process on Your TV Catv System Installer SpecialEffects Photography Rough Values of BrightnessSunlight40 min. after sunrise and beforesunset Troubles No power Before Requesting ServiceCleaning Care for Video Heads Refer servicing to qualified service personnelSystem Carrying Case Accessory Storage Suggestion Handling PrecautionsCarriage and easy access sitting,stepping or System Carrying CaseSpecifications Index Super Directional MicrophonePV-MK40 AccessoriesSystem CarryingCase PV-H60M