White Balance - Panasonic NV DS 38 B Operating Instructions Manual

≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20)
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed (l 24)
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the
following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 15k or
higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE],
[GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
ª Zoom In/Out Functions
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper
focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.7 metres or
more away from the Movie Camera.
ª Image Stabilizer Function
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly
lit place. In this case, the [[] Indication lights up.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change
or colours may not look natural.
≥After-images may appear.
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the
Image Stabilizer off.
ª Cinema Function
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide-
screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is automatically
adjusted to fit the TV screen format.Please refer to the TV's
operating instructions for details.
≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time
Indication may be erased in some cases.
ª Motion Sensor Function
≥When you use the Motion Sensor Function, it is
recommended that you use the AC Adaptor.
≥The Motion Sensor Function may not operate in a dimly lit
place. In this case, the [MOTION SENSOR] Indication
flashes.
≥Depending on the colour, size, or movement of the
recording subject, the Motion Sensor may not function
properly.
≥When setting the Motion Sensor Function, [EFFECT1] on
the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu and [SIS] and [D.ZOOM]
on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu are automatically set
to [OFF].
≥When setting the Motion Sensor Function, the recording
and search functions are disabled.
≥You cannot record the beginning of the movement.
ª 0 Lux Night View Function
≥The 0 Lux Night View Function should not be used in
brightly-lit places, and the Movie Camera should not be
directed toward the sun. Otherwise, irreparable damage
may occur.
≥Scenes taken by the 0 Lux Night View Function are played
back in black and white.
≥When recording with the 0 Lux Night View Function,
operating the shutter speed, iris and white balance is not
possible.
≥While the 0 Lux Night View Function is operating, you
cannot use any of the Programme AE Modes.
≥When the 0 Lux Night View Function is in use, the subject
should be within 3 metres of the Movie Camera.
≥If the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Function is
used with the 0 Lux Night View Function, the [MOTION
SENSOR] Indication may flash, and you may not be able to
record properly.
ª Programme AE
≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed (l 24) or iris (l 24).
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≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low-Light
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAINUP].
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not
look smooth.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback
image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent
light, mercury light, or sodium light.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a
highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may
appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.
≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback
images may flicker.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot
Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still
picture may become unstable.
Low Light Mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made
brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
≥With this mode, recorded images may turn out to be
extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may turn out to be whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may turn out to be whitish.
ª White Balance
≥You cannot change White Balance if you set [EFFECT1] of
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [GAINUP], or if you set
[EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W].
In the following cases, the [1] 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.
≥You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance
Adjustment manually under weak illumination.
ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of
a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.
≥During normal playback, movement in the images may not
look smooth.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback image
may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent
light, mercury light, or sodium light.
≥If you are using either Gain-up Mode (l 25) or Programme
AE Mode (l 22), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If
the shutter speed was adjusted manually, this setting will
be cancelled.
ª Manual Iris Adjustment
≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values
that will not be displayed.
≥If you are using Programme AE Mode (l 22), you cannot
adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted manually, this setting
will be cancelled.
≥If you attempt to adjust the White Balance or Shutter Speed
after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be
cancelled.
ª Digital Effect Functions
It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected.