Panasonic WV-CP120E Operating Instructions Manual page 9

!2 Detail level Switch (SOFT/SHARP)
The detail/aperture level can be chosen by this
switch. Choose the desired position while observ-
ing the picture on the monitor.
Note: Usually choose SHARP position. When a
Quad System is connected to this camera, set
this switch to SOFT position.
!3 BLC ON/OFF Switch (BLC, ON/OFF)
When backlight affects the picture, set this switch
to ON position for a clearer picture.
!4 Microphone Switch (MIC, ON/OFF)
Set this switch to ON or OFF as needed.
ELC (Electronic Light Control) Function
In this mode a continuously variable electronic shutter
is employed to automatically control the exposure
times in the CCD Image Sensor according to the
incoming light level.
Cautions:
1. Under bright conditions such as outdoors, use an
ALC type lens as the ELC control range is not wide
enough under such conditions.
2. Under certain unique lighting conditions, the fol-
lowing may appear :
• Strong smear and/or blooming on highlight objects
such as spot lights or windows.
• Noticeable flicker in the picture and/or colour ren-
dition variations.
• Periodic variance of white balance
Should these phenomena occur, use an ALC lens.
3. When shooting in the ELC mode with a fixed iris
lens, the depth of field of the image may be less
than that obtained with an ALC lens. Depth of field
varies inversely with the iris opening.
Thus, using the camera in the ELC mode with the
fixed iris lens fully opened will result in less depth
of field than if an ALC lens were used. (In addition,
distant objects in the picture might not be in
focus.)
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