Panasonic Hc V210 Owners Manual

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¬Change the mode to  .
A Zoom bar
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ( l48)
∫ About Zoom bar
Zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
≥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.
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When the zoom magnification is 42 k, the subjects are focused at about...

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Optical image stabilizer function 
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Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.
¬ Change the mode to  .
≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.
∫ Image stabilizer function 
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.¬Change the mode to  .
Select the menu
≥  appears on the screen.
≥When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set [OFF].
≥ When the Color Night Rec function...

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Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.¬Change the mode to  .
1Press the ENTER button to display 
the operation icons on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time you press 
4  of the cursor button.
≥  Press the ENTER button to display/not-
display the operation icon.
2(e.g. Backlight Compensation)
Select an operation icon.
≥Select the operation icon again to cancel the 
function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for canceling 
the following functions....

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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
Select the desired icon using the cursor 
button to display an explanation on the 
screen.
To exit the Help...

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You can check if the image is level while recording. The function can also be used to 
estimate the balance of the composition.
It will switch every time the icon is selected. #   #  #Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and 
shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28 q).
≥ If you set the Tele Macro function when the...

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This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and...

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≥Change the mode to  .
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more.
≥ (Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night scenery)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not...

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≥(Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
≥ (Night scenery)
jUsing a tripod is recommended.
Set the maximum zoom ratio.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
Switches the recording format of the motion picture.
*1 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended when using a Mac.
*2 [MP4] is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a PC.
≥ This...

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Switch the quality and recording format of the motion picture to record in AVCHD.
≥Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD].
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*1 This option allows you to record in 1080/60p (1920 k1080/60 progressive), which is the highest 
picture quality for this unit.
*2 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG] and [HE].
≥ Recordable time using the battery ( l14)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 11 8  about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a...

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≥Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording.
≥  is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay-
recorded on the built-in memory.
Detected faces appear with frames.
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take 
preference over others.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be 
performed against the...