Panasonic PV-VM202 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette, Zoom In/Out Functions

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PHOTO

BACKLIGHT

CAMERASTILL 2

PHOTO 2

SHOT

TAPE

CARD

PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette

With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each on the Cassette.

1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.

≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.

≥PhotoShot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.

ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Mode

With the Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode, you can record still pictures with higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot Function.

≥After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [ON]

or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. [æ] is displayed. 1

≥This Function may not work with some function settings. (l60)

≥If you select Card Mode, [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].

ªContinuous PhotoShot

PHOTO

PHOTO

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1tW T

5tW T

10tW T

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W

3

4

T

If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] of the Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Palmcorder will record still images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released. ≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is

recorded. (This function, however, is not enabled when Progressive PhotoShot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)

ªDigital Still Picture

When the [CAMERA STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

≥We recommend that you press the [CAMERA STILL] Button first at the position where you want to record the picture and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥For the still pictures taken in the Continuous PhotoShot Mode or Digital Still Picture Mode, PhotoShot index signals are not recorded.

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Zoom In/Out Functions

It gives special effects to the Palmcorder by Recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in):

Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].

≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.

≥Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed further towards [W] or [T], the zooming speed gradually increases.

Taking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Palmcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 1.5 inches (35 mm) from the lens. With this, small subjects such as insects can be recorded.

≥For other notes, see page 60.

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