Panasonic PV-VM202 operating instructions Cinema Function, Backlight Compensation Function

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CINEMA

1 W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/ MF/VOL/JOG

2 1

PUSH

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ª

BACKLIGHT 1

W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/	2
2 MF/VOL/JOG 1

PUSH

AUTO MANUAL

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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, see page 61.

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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 [BACKLIGHT] Button.

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

To resume normal Recording

Press the Backlight Button [BACKLIGHT].

≥When the [BACKLIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes brighter.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.

≥This function cannot be used when the Iris is set.

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Recording in Special Situations

(Program AE)

Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.

1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [5], [7], [4], [Ω], [º].

≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed. [5] Sports Mode 1

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

[7] Portrait Mode 2

Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus.

[4] Low Light Mode 3

Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.

[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4

Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight.

[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5

Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear picture.

Canceling the Program AE Function

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

≥For other notes, see page 61.

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