Magicpix Function - Panasonic DVD Palmcoder VDR-D250 Operating Instructions Manual

Various recording functions
This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.
• Only manual focusing can be used.
• Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
MagicPix function: You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function: You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD
monitor.
,_ Rotate the mode dial to select _.
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
Move the joystick up to select [___].
Each upward press changes the modes:
Off_ MagicPix function -, 0 Lux MagicPix function _ Off
• The unit is in manual focus mode while recording with the
MagicPix function. Move the joystick Ieft or right to bring the
subject into focus manually. (4 72)
(In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)
Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor
towards the lens side.
• When the LCD monitor is reversed, the screen is lit in white.
• Extend the viewfinder and view the images while recording.
• The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or
less.
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To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [_ ] until the MagicPix indication disappear.
• The MagicPix function makes the signal charging
time of CCD up to approximately 30× longer than
usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye
can be recorded brightly For this reason, bright dots
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not
a malfunction.
• If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial,
the MagicPix function is canceled
• If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
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