Panasonic NV-MX8A operating instructions Cinema Function, Backlight Compensation Function

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CINEMA

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AUTO MNL PUSH

MENU

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/

VOL/JOG

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BLC

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.

1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>

[CINEMA] >> [ON].

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.

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Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)

1Press the [BLC] Button.

≥The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BLC] Button.

≥When the [BLC] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes brighter. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is

cancelled.

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Recording in Special Situations

(Programme AE)

You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording

1Slide the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].

2Select the [CAMERA SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired mode( [5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]).

≥The [MNL] indication appears. [5] Sports Mode 1

For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.

[7] Portrait Mode 2

For bringing up people clearly from the background.

[4] Low Light Mode 3

MENU

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4

AUTO MNL

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3

5

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For recording a dark scene brighter.

[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4

For recording a subject under spotlight in a party, theatre, etc.

[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5

For recording in a glaring surrounding, such as skiing grounds, beaches, etc.

To Cancel the Programme AE Function

Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] sub-menu to [OFF]. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.

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