1, 3, AFADE PAUSE 2, BREC/ Starting the first scene with “fade in” is very effective. 1 In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. 2 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3 Release FADE and the picture will gradually fade in. Fade Out Use to create a soft ending or (together with fade in) for a soft transition from one scene to the next. ADuring recording, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. BPress REC/PAUSE to pause the recording. Camera 25 Advanced Settings White Balance Auto White Balance (“AWB”) automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results by using the manual adjustment. 3, 4, A, B JOG KEY 1POWER 2AUTO/MANUAL Mode AWB Description Automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. When the source illumination is a halogen lamp. When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. * The White Balance setting that was previously set manually. • When ZOOM is set to 10X or higher, White Balance cannot be adjusted. Note 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. 3 Press JOG KEY repeatedly until “AWB” appears in the EVF or LCD monitor. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select other modes. (See mode chart at left.) • Press AUTO/MANUAL to cancel the setting. * For manual White Balance adjustment: A. Rotate JOG KEY to select “ ” . B. Point the Palmcorder at a white object (full-screen) and hold JOG KEY down until “ ” indication stops flashing. • If “ ” indication flashes when the Palmcorder is turned on, the previous manual White Balance setting is in effect. In the following cases, the “ ” indication flashes: • The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again. • Correct White Balance may not be attainable manually in poor lighting. Note • DISPLAY must be set to ALL for MF, AE, W.BALANCE, HIGH SPEED SHUTTER, or IRIS to be displayed on the LCD or EVF. • While “GAIN UP” or “MAGICPIX” is displayed on the LCD or EVF, Manual White Balance is inoperable. 26 For assistance, please call :1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Advanced Settings Auto Focus The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • a subject through glass. • a scene where the subject is far from the Palmcorder and there are objects in the foreground. • a subject with distinct horizontal stripes. • a subject not centered in the Viewfinder. • subjects with shiny surfaces. • an obliquely angled subject. • a bright, flat subject such as a white wall. • in low light situations. • a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing. Re-focusing may be required • when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene. 4, 6 POWER ZOOM 5M.FOCUS DIAL 1POWER 3FOCUS Macro Focus (for close-ups) 2AUTO/MANUAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. 3 Press FOCUS so that the “MF” (Manual Focus) indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. 4 Press and hold POWER ZOOM, “T” side (Telephoto), until the lens is at maximum zoom in. 5 Turn M.FOCUS DIAL until the picture is in focus. • It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly. 6 Press POWER ZOOM to “W” or “T” as desired. • The subject will remain in focus over the entire zooming range. • It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly. Camera Press the “W” side of POWER ZOOM to the maximum wide angle position. Auto Focus will function with the subject as close as 25 mm (1 inch) in front of the lens. 27 Advanced Settings High Speed Shutter To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder. Auto Shutter In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF and LCD monitor), the Palmcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed (up to 1/350). • AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA. Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY 2AUTO/MANUAL 1POWER Note • For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that you use this feature outdoors. For indoor High Speed Shutter recording, additional halogen or tungsten light should be provided. Fluorescent light will degrade the picture quality. • This feature requires ample light. More light is required for the fastest shutter speeds. • The Auto Focus system may not operate properly in insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter. • When PROG.AE is ON, you cannot manually select the shutter speed. • When MagicPix or GAIN UP is ON, H.S.S. cannot manually select the shutter speed. • When PROGRESSIVE is set to ON, the shutter speed cannot be adjusted to 1/750 s or faster. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL” indication appears in ...