Panasonic AG-HSC1U Menu Information

Panasonic Broadcast

AG-HSC1U

Menu Information

Setup

Help mode

The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in recording mode.

¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button to

display the icon.

2 Move the cursor button right to

select [ ].

3 Move the cursor button up, left or

right to select the desired icon.

Using the menu screen

Refer to “Menu list” (l 105) for information about the menus.

1 While stopped, press the MENU

button.

≥The menu displayed differs depending on

the position of the mode dial.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the

menu is displayed.

2 Move the cursor button up or

down in order to select the desired top menu A.

An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen. ≥The indication changes each time the

cursor button is moved down.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [END].

≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

≥When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

3 Move the cursor button right or

press the cursor button.

≥The submenu B is displayed.

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4 Move the cursor button up or

down in order to select the submenu item.

C Current settings on menus

5 Move the cursor button right or

press the cursor button.

6 Move the cursor button up or

down in order to select the desired item.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥The menu screen does not appear during

recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears.

Operating with remote control

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the MENU button.

ENTER

2 Select a menu item.

ENTER

7 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the cursor button left.

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≥Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and

ENTER button in place of the cursor button on the main unit.

3 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

ENTER

Setup

Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. ≥Move the cursor button up or down to select

[YES], press the center of the cursor button and then perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] [YES]

and press the cursor

button.

# [CLOCK SET] #

2 Move the cursor button left or

right to select the item to be set. Then, move the cursor button up or down to set the desired value.

Changing the date and time display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and press the cursor button. ≥You can also show or change the date and time

display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/TIME button on the remote control.

[DATE] [D/T]

DEC 15 2007 3:30PMDEC 15 2007

[OFF]

Changing the display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and press the cursor button.

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2007.12.15

[M/D/Y] DEC 15 2007

[D/M/Y] 15.12.2007

≥The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...

≥The 12-hour system is used to display the

time.

3 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds

when the cursor button is pressed.

≥After pressing the MENU button to finish

the setting, check the date and time display.

≥The date and time function are driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording. ≥If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in

lithium battery has run down. Use the following steps to charge the battery. When you turn on the power for the first time after charging, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery:

If you connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery in this unit, the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will save the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.)

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Setup

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press the center of the cursor button.

2 Select [English] and press the

center of the cursor button.

Adjusting LCD monitor

Adjusting the brightness and the color level of the LCD monitor

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] [YES]

and press the cursor

button.

# [LCD SET] #

2 Move the cursor button up or

down to select the item to be adjusted. Then, press the cursor button and move the cursor button left or right to make the adjustment.

≥After adjustments are made if no operations

are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will disappear.

≥Press the MENU button to exit the menu

screen. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor

≥These settings will not affect the images

actually recorded.

ª In order to increase the

brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Press the POWER LCD button.

POWER LCD

The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor. ≥Press the POWER LCD button if the

surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is

difficult to see. The entire LCD monitor will

become approx. twice as bright as usual.

≥When the POWER LCD button is pressed

again, the [ ] indication disappears and the

original brightness is restored.

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is

used, this function will automatically be

activated. ≥This function cannot be used in PC Connection

mode.

The bar display moves.

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Recording

Before recording

First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 79) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC or other device before proceeding with the formatting. We recommend using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 to import data recorded on this unit. (l 102)

Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. Place your fingers on the rubber grip A and grasp the unit

firmly.

3 Do not cover inlet B or outlet C of the cooling fan with your hand as it will prevent heat release.

If heat builds up inside the unit, it could be damaged.

4 Do not cover the microphones D or the sensors E with your hands. 5 Keep your arms near your body. 6 Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording.

≥When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another

person or object.

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Recording

ª About auto mode

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

AUTO MANUAL FOCUS

– Automatic white balance (l 123) – Auto focus (l 124)

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250 in recording mode.) ≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted

automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.

– Scene mode setting (l 63) – White balance setting (l 65) – Shutter speed setting (l 66) – Iris/gain value setting (l 66) – Manual focus setting (l 64)

Auto Ground-Directional

Standby (AGS)

This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues.

≥If the unit continues to be tilted upside down

from the normal horizontal position while

recording motion pictures, it is automatically put

into recording pause.

Turning the AGS function on/off

¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] and press the cursor button.

# [AGS] # [ON] or [OFF]

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≥This function’s default setting is [OFF]. ≥The AGS function may activate and cause the

unit to pause the recording if you are recording

a subject right above or right below you. In

these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue

the recording. ≥Use the recording start/stop button to pause

the recording. The AGS function is only a

backup function for when you forget to pause

the recording. ≥The time it takes the unit to be put into

recording pause after being tilted upside down

varies depending on the operating conditions.

Recording

Recording motion pictures

Record motion pictures on an SD card.

≥Use an SD card that can be used for motion

picture recording. (l 26)

≥This unit records high definition images that are

compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

The lens cover opens automatically.

2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

To end the recording

Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

≥[¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not

move this unit until [;] is green. ≥The images recorded between pressing the

recording start/stop button to start recording

and pressing it again to pause recording

become one scene. ≥When about 5 minutes have passed without

any operation in recording pause, the unit

automatically turns off to prevent the battery

from running down. When you want to use the

unit, turn it on again.

This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 107,

[POWER SAVE])

≥While recording is in progress, the

recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

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Recording

ª Screen indications in the

recording mode

A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R0min] flashes red.)

C Recording time elapsed

≥Maximum number of recordable scenes: 999 (It

may not be possible to record 999 scenes even if there is available memory on the SD card.)

≥Maximum number of recordable scenes with

different dates: 99 (In some cases, scenes shot on the same day will be recorded with different dates. (l 71))

≥SD cards with more than the maximum scenes

or different dates cannot be used with this unit.

≥Sound is recorded from the internal

microphones on the top of this unit. Take care not to block this microphone.

≥Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or

disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal. If an external microphone is connected or disconnected while recording, the audio will not be recorded properly.

≥Each time the unit is put into recording pause,

the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

≥When recording motion pictures, do not remove

the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. Also do not remove the SD card while the card access lamp is lit. If you do either of the above, the scene recovery message is displayed and the recovery operation will begin when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on. (l 112)

ª When recording stops suddenly

during motion picture recording

When using an SD card other than one that can be used for motion picture recording (l 26), the recording may stop suddenly. At this time, the following message appears. When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 26)

REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING.

INCOMPATIBLE CARD. PLEASE CHECK CARD.

Even if you use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 26), this kind of message may appear.

The data on the card has been written many times and the data writing speed has reduced. We recommend formatting the SD card being used. (l 79) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (l 102) (When acquiring data recorded on this unit, we recommend using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 to acquire it. (l 102))

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Recording

Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture

Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO]

# [REC MODE] # desired item and press the

cursor button.

Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic

SD card memory

256 MB 2 min 3 min 5 min

512 MB 5 min 7 min 10 min :

1GB 10 min 15 min 22 min

2GB 20 min 30 min 45 min :

4GB 40 min 1 h 1 h 30 min

≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations. ≥Motion pictures can be recorded with the high definition picture quality. ≥This unit records in CBR in mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recording

does not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).

≥This unit records in VBR in / mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate.

VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. (when recording with the built-in microphone)

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Motion pictures can be recorded with the

highest picture quality.

Motion pictures can be recorded with normal

picture quality.

Motion pictures can be recorded for longer.

≥Recordable time using the battery (l 30) ≥8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording. ≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 27) ≥If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times, it may no longer be possible to record motion

pictures even if there is available memory on the SD card. In this case, after saving the data on PC, format the SD card.

Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

≥When there is a complicated pattern in the background ≥When the unit is moved too much or too fast ≥When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

(Particularly if it has been recorded in mode.)

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Recording

Recording still pictures (JPEG)

Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥This number of recording pixels for still pictures

is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV. They are recorded at 1920k1080.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

The lens cover opens automatically.

2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button

halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed and the unit focuses on the subject automatically. ≥If you set [O.I.S.] (l 59) to [ON], then the

image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be displayed.)

MEGA

A B

A Focus indication

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.

B Focus area

4 Press the PHOTO SHOT button

fully to take the picture.

≥In order to take better still pictures, the

screen will brighten when recording.

To record still pictures clearly

≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to

reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit

by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom

magnification and approaching the subject

when recording. ≥When recording still pictures, hold the unit

firmly with your hands and keep your arms

stationary at your side so as not to shake the

unit. ≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

≥For information about the number of

recordable still pictures on an SD card

(l 51)

≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is

set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. ≥The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote

control cannot be pressed halfway.

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Recording

750

ABCD E FG H

≥If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ],

mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.

≥While this unit accesses the SD card ( is

displayed/the card access lamp is lit), do not perform the following operations. The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged.

– Turn the unit off. – Open the card slot cover and remove the SD

card.

– Operate the mode dial.

≥Other products may degrade or not playback

still pictures recorded on this unit.

≥The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit

with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

ª About the screen indications

only when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway

2.1

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MEGA

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A Flash (l 57) B Flash level (l 58) C Red eye reduction (l 58) D Quality of still pictures E Size of still pictures F Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

G Card indication (l 108) H MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 59)

ª About the focus indication

≥The focus indication indicates the status of the

auto focus. ≥The focus indication does not appear in manual

focus mode. ≥Focus on a subject manually when it is not

easily focused automatically. ≥You can record still pictures on the card even if

the focus indication does not appear, but

pictures may be recorded without being

focused. ≥The focus indication does not appear or has

difficulty displaying in the following cases.

– When the zoom magnification is high. – When the unit is shaken. – When the subject is moving. – When the subject stands in front of a light

source.

– When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene. – When the scene is dark. – When there is a bright part in the scene. – When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines. – When the scene lacks contrast. – When recording motion pictures – When the MagicPix function is used.

ª Concerning the focusing area

When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. ≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the

focus manually.

≥The focusing area is not displayed when the

digital zoom (more than approx. 12k) is used.

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Recording

Switching the shutter effect on/off About simultaneous recording

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] [ON] or [OFF]

# [SHTR EFFECT] #

and press the cursor

button.

(recording still pictures while recording motion pictures)

You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures.

While recording motion pictures, press the PHOTO SHOT button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.

≥This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥This function does not work during motion

picture recording.

≥This function is not activated if the

PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.

≥The screen indications that appear only when

the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway will be displayed. (l 49) However, the remaining number of still pictures will not be displayed.

≥The picture quality is different from normal still

picture recording because priority is given to the motion picture recording. We recommend pausing the motion picture recording to record a still picture with better picture quality.

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Recording

Picture Quality/Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card

Picture quality

Selecting the picture quality.

Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] desired item and press the cursor button.

: Still pictures with a high picture quality are

recorded.

: Priority is given to the number of still

pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.

# [PICT. QUALITY] #

Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card

ª Picture quality and number of

recordable pictures

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Picture size (1920t1080)

Picture quality

8MB 46 16 MB 10 17 32 MB 20 32 64 MB 47 74

128 MB 94 150 256 MB 200 320 512 MB 410 640

1GB 820 1290

2GB 1670 2630

4GB 3290 5160

≥The number of recordable pictures depends

on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the subject being recorded.

≥The numbers shown in the table are

approximations.

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Recording

Various recording functions

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 12k optically.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

Move the zoom lever.

VOL

T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

≥If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can

zoom from 1k up to 12k in as fast as approx.

1.8 seconds.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC]

# [D.ZOOM] # desired item

and press the cursor button.

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [30k]: Up to 30k [700k]: Up to 700k ≥If [30k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom

range is displayed in blue while zooming.

≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during

zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

≥When zooming in while holding this unit by

hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. (l 59)

≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they

are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q) away from the lens. (Macro function)

≥The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved. (The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remote control.)

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≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

Recording

About using the zoom microphone function

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation and the sound sensitivity direction (directivity) of the microphone changes as you zoom. Far away sounds are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and the surrounding sound is recorded with presence if you zoom out (wide angle).

Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO]

# [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and

press the cursor button.

≥The zoom microphone function does not work

with an external microphone.

≥When zooming in, surrounding sounds are

suppressed and the sound near the front of the unit is recorded. When recording music recitals or other events where you wish to record quality sound and keep a realistic sensation even when zooming in, we recommend that you turn the zoom microphone function off.

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the cursor button.

≥Only some indications will appear on the

screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 110)

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Backlight compensation function

This is for preventing a backlit subject from being darkened.

Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.

¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [ ].

The image on the screen will become brighter.

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in: The image and audio gradually

Fade out: The image and audio gradually

Rotate the mode dial to select .

appear.

disappear.

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button left to

select [ ].

3 Press the recording start/stop

button.

Start recording. (Fade in)

To return to normal recording

Select [ ] again.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.

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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.

Recording

4 Press the recording start/stop

button.

Pause recording. (Fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥After recording, the fade setting is canceled.

To cancel fading

Select [ ] again.

To select the color for fade in/out

The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] [WHITE] or [BLACK] cursor button.

≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is

canceled.

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected,

it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording. It also takes several seconds to pause recording.

≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

# [FADE COLOR] #

and press the

MagicPix function

This allows recording in dark locations.

This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations (Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx) to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.

Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [ ].

To cancel the MagicPix function

Select [ ] again.

≥The focus indication does not appear even if

the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.

≥When using auto focus, it will take some time to

focus in dark areas. If there is difficulty focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the focus.

≥The flash cannot be used. ≥The MagicPix function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to approximately 8k longer than usual, so that dark scenes 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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Recording

Soft skin mode

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

This is more effective if you record a subject more closely from the torso up.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button left to

select [ ].

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select [ ] again.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

≥If you record a person in the distance, the face

may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.

Tele macro function

This is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record into focus.

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 60 cm (24q).

Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button right to

select [ ].

≥If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is

automatically set to 12k.

To cancel the tele macro function

Select [ ] again.

≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. (l 64)

≥In the following cases, the tele macro function

is canceled.

– The zoom magnification becomes lower than

12k.

– The power is turned off or the mode dial is

operated.

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Recording

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [

Each time the cursor button is pressed up, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: [Ø

Ø Ø

Ø].

] # [Ø2] # setting canceled

: Records after 10 seconds

: Records after 2 seconds

3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.

A still picture is recorded after the [Ø10] or [Ø

] display and the recording lamp flashes

for the time which has been set.

≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled. ≥If you press the PHOTO SHOT button

halfway and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway.

≥When you press the PHOTO SHOT button

fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)

≥The self-timer is canceled if the power is turned

off or the mode dial is operated.

≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when

you press the recording start/stop button to start motion picture recording. Even if you press the recording start/stop button while the self-timer is counting down, motion picture recording is not possible.

≥Depending on the time taken to bring the

subject into focus, the recording may take longer than set to start.

≥Setting the self-timer to [Ø

prevent image shake when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed while using a tripod etc.

] is a good way to

Built-in flash

Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.

Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button left to

select [ß].

≥Each time the cursor button is pressed left,

the indication changes by one setting in the following order: [FLASH ON] > [FLASH AUTO] > [FLASH OFF]

≥When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed

halfway, the flash indicator will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. [FLASH ON]: ß [FLASH AUTO]: ßA [FLASH OFF]:

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Recording

≥When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient

brightness is automatically detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. (If the flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will not appear when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.)

≥This function’s default setting is

[FLASH AUTO].

3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.

The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.

When the flash is not used

Set the flash to [FLASH OFF].

≥Do not block the flash with your hand or by

other means.

≥The unit automatically determines if the flash is

necessary even when it has been set to [FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.)

≥If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not

displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.

≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m

to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).

≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750

or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in dark

places. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in

front of a white background.

≥Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a

flash is prohibited.

≥If the flash will be activated a large number of

times, it may take longer to charge it.

Red eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the cursor button right to

select [ ].

≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move

until the second flash is finished.

≥Use this when you take pictures of people in

dark places.

≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

To adjust the brightness of the flash

Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] desired item and press the cursor button.

> [FLASH LEVEL] #

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[ßj]: If the brightness is too high. [ßd0]: In normal recording [ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.

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