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Record mode

Recording images for wide-screen TVs

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies. Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

CINEMA

ªTo cancel the Cinema function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

This function does not widen the recording range.

When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases.

Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.

When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used.

Image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].

EIS

ªTo cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].

When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer function off.

Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colors may not look natural.

When the night view function is used, the image stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [ EIS ] indication flashes.

In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.

When the digital zoom is used When a conversion lens is used

When recording is done in an extremely dark place When the camera-recorder is shaken greatly When you record a moving subject while tracking it

Recording in various situations (Scene mode)

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.

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1)[5] Sports mode

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

2)[ ] Portrait mode

To make persons stand out against the background

3)[ ] Low light mode

To record dark scenes so they are brighter

4)[ ] Spotlight mode

To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater

5)[ ] Surf & snow mode

To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches

ªTo cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

Sports mode

For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes.

During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes.

If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.

Portrait mode

If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].

Low light mode

Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.

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Panasonic DVC20 operating instructions Recording images for wide-screen TVs, Image stabilizer function