Panasonic AG-AC160a Step-By-Step Manual page 5

Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Adjust Focus and Exposure:
1) ZOOM in as close as possible to the
subject, by pushing the "T" side of the main
zoom control, or the handle zoom control.
2) Set the FOCUS switch to "A" (Auto).
The camera will adjust focus without any
adjustments required.
OR
3) Set the FOCUS switch to "M" (manual).
Zoom in as close as possible to the main
subject of your shot.
4) Turn the FOCUS RING one direction or the
other until the image is sharp.
5) You can also let the camera set the focus
with the PUSH AUTO button. This will
activate the auto focus momentarily, and
then return to Manual Focus Mode.
6) If the subject is further away than about
30', you can also set the switch to the
infinity (∞) setting.
Adjust Picture Brightness:
7) Set the GAIN switch to "L" (low), and set
the ND FILTER switch to OFF.
8) Push the IRIS button. The viewfinder will
flash AUTO IRIS or MANUAL IRIS. Push
once or twice to select your preference.
9) If you chose MANUAL, turn the ring on the
lens to increase or decrease the brightness
of the video image.
IRIS wide open and Picture still too Dark?:
10) Boost the Gain. Start with the switch set to
"L" (low). Jump up to "M" (medium) or "H"
(high) as needed.
IRIS almost closed and Picture too Bright?:
11) Turn on a "ND" (neutral density) filter. This
is like putting sunglasses on the camera.
Leave it OFF when indoors!
Handle Zoom
ON
OFF
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT1
ON
OFF
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LINE MIC LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT1 INPUT2
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OFF 1/4 1/16
FOCUS ASSIST
FOCUS
PUSH AUTO
ZOOM
SERVO
MANU
Handle Zoom
Speed Switch
ON
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OFF
HANDLE ZOOM
LINE MIC
ON
OFF
+48V
INPUT1 INPUT2
LINE MIC
+48V
INPUT2
Main Zoom
OFF 1/4 1/16 OIS
ND FILTER
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BARS
FOCUS ASSIST
EVF DTL ZEBRA
FOCUS
A
M
LCD WFM
OFF 1/4 1/16
PUSH AUTO
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZOOM
SERVO
FUNCTION SHTR/F.RATE
MANU IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL
ON L B
M A
2 FOCUS ASSIST
PRST
H
OFF
+48V
3
FOCUS
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PUSH AUTO
5
ZOOM
ND FILTER
MANU
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A
M
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL
L
M
H
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ON
OFF
LINE MIC
+48V
1
USER 1 USER 2 USER 3
AUDIO
MENU
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
INT(L) INT(R)
INPUT1
INPUT2
PUSH-
INPUT2
ENTER
CH 1 CH 2
-
AUTO AUTO
ND FILTER
MANU MANU
AUDIO MO
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123
HANDLE ZO
DISP/
AUTO MANU
DIAL SEL MODE CHK CH 1 AUDIO
A
M
OIS
USE
SERVO
IRIS G
BARS
EVF DTL ZEBRA
LCD WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC
FUNCTION SH
B
A
PRST
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