Panasonic AG-AC160A Operating Instructions Manual page 85

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[GAMMA] <CAMERA> Selects the gamma curve.
[KNEE] <CAMERA> To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high
[MATRIX] <CAMERA> Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during
[SKIN TONE <CAMERA> Switches skin tone details [ON]/[OFF]. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details
DTL]
[CARD READ] <CAMERA> Reads scene files from the memory card.
[CARD WRITE] <CAMERA> Saves scene files to the memory card.
[NAME EDIT] <CAMERA> Edits the name of the currently selected scene file.
[HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.
[LOW]: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a
gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.
[SD NORM]:
This is the normal video setting carried over from Panasonic
AG-DVX100 series.
[HIGH]: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image
using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in low-
brightness curve. The contrast softens.
[B.PRESS]: Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.
[CINE-LIKE D]: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images.
[CINE-LIKE V]: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images
with emphasized contrast.
• When you select [CINE-LIKE] gamma, we recommend setting the lens
aperture lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) for optimal results.
intensity video signals received through the image pickup device.
[AUTO]: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.
[LOW]: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%)
[MID]: Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%)
[HIGH]: High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%)
• Not available when a [DRS] value is set, or when [GAMMA] is set to [CINE-
LIKE].
shooting.
[NORM1]: Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.
[NORM2]: Suitable for brighter colors than the [NORM1] mode.
[FLUO]: Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors.
[CINE-LIKE]: Suitable for cinema-like images.
and soften the skin tone.
[ON] [OFF]
[SLOT1]: Reads scene files (all scenes from <F1> to <F6>) saved on the
memory card of slot 1 after selecting the setting values.
[SLOT2]: Reads scene files (all scenes from <F1> to <F6>) saved on the
memory card of slot 2 after selecting the setting values.
[NO]: Returns to the previous screen.
[SLOT1]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from <F1> to
<F6>) on the memory card of Slot 1.
[SLOT2]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from <F1> to
<F6>) on the memory card of Slot 2.
[NO]: Returns to the previous screen.
[YES] [NO]
is the factory default mode for the <SCENE FILE> dial <F1>.
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