Panasonic Pv Dv952 Operating Instructions Manual
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1tW
5tW
10tWT
T
T
1
Z.MIC
1
PHOTOPHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
1
PHOTO
SHOT2
2
TAPE
CARD
STILL
1
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately
7 seconds each on the Cassette.
1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then
switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64635/w300_pv-dv952_en_om_d-20.png "Page 21
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Z.MIC
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PHOTOPHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
1
PHOTO
SHOT2
2
TAPE
CARD
STILL
1
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately
7 seconds each on the Cassette.
1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then
switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior...")
21 1tW 5tW 10tWT T T 1 Z.MIC 1 PHOTOPHOTO PHOTO PHOTO 1 PHOTO SHOT2 2 TAPE CARD STILL 1 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each on the Cassette. 1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. 2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode. ≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior...
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30tWT
D.ZOOM
2
1
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
12
PHOTO
SHOT21, 3
2
OPTICAL IMAGESTABILIZER
EISEISMEGA
12
1, 32FADE
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the
digital zooming Function, you can select a magnification of 25k or 120k.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [120
t].
≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥120k: Digital zooming to 120k
2To zoom...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64635/w300_pv-dv952_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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30tWT
D.ZOOM
2
1
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
12
PHOTO
SHOT21, 3
2
OPTICAL IMAGESTABILIZER
EISEISMEGA
12
1, 32FADE
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the
digital zooming Function, you can select a magnification of 25k or 120k.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [120
t].
≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥120k: Digital zooming to 120k
2To zoom...")
22 30tWT D.ZOOM 2 1 MENU PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG 12 PHOTO SHOT21, 3 2 OPTICAL IMAGESTABILIZER EISEISMEGA 12 1, 32FADE Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the digital zooming Function, you can select a magnification of 25k or 120k. 1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [120 t]. ≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k ≥120k: Digital zooming to 120k 2To zoom...
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1
CINEMA
1
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
Cinema Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents a subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is
the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64635/w300_pv-dv952_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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1
CINEMA
1
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
Cinema Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents a subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is
the...")
23 1 CINEMA 1 MENU PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. 1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1 To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes, see page 61. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Backlight Compensation Function This prevents a subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the...
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MNL1/1001
2
2, 31
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
AUTOMANUAL
AE LOCK
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus
may not function well.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [FOCUS] Button.
≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.
3Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode
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MNL1/1001
2
2, 31
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
AUTOMANUAL
AE LOCK
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus
may not function well.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [FOCUS] Button.
≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.
3Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode
Selector...")
24 MNL1/1001 2 2, 31 PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG AUTOMANUAL AE LOCK Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. 2Press the [FOCUS] Button. ≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears. 3Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode Selector...
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Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication 2
appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Adjustable Range of the Iris
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, 3dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OPEN] is selected, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64635/w300_pv-dv952_en_om_d-24.png "Page 25
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Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication 2
appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Adjustable Range of the Iris
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, 3dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OPEN] is selected, the...")
25 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. 1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. 2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication 2 appears. 3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris. Adjustable Range of the Iris CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7, OPEN (Opened) 0dB, 3dB, ..., 18dB When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [OPEN] is selected, the...
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3
1
4
5
2 1
AUTOMANUAL
AE LOCK
W.B.
MNL
1
W.B.
AUTOMANUAL
AE LOCK
31
2, 3
Recording in Natural Colors
(White Balance)
Depending on the scene or light conditions, the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case,
the white balance can be adjusted manually.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [W.B.] Button until the desired White Balance
Mode Indication appears.
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2
3
1
4
5
2 1
AUTOMANUAL
AE LOCK
W.B.
MNL
1
W.B.
AUTOMANUAL
AE LOCK
31
2, 3
Recording in Natural Colors
(White Balance)
Depending on the scene or light conditions, the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case,
the white balance can be adjusted manually.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [W.B.] Button until the desired White Balance
Mode Indication appears.
1 Automatic White Balance...")
26 2 3 1 4 5 2 1 AUTOMANUAL AE LOCK W.B. MNL 1 W.B. AUTOMANUAL AE LOCK 31 2, 3 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) Depending on the scene or light conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. 1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2Press the [W.B.] Button until the desired White Balance Mode Indication appears. 1 Automatic White Balance...
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Using the Video Flash
The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.
1Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash.
2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]>>
[FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].
≥If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing
the surrounding luminosity.
3Press the [STILL] Button.
≥Video Flash is set off.
4Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop
Button.
≥Video Flash is not set off when recording.
≥If either...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64635/w300_pv-dv952_en_om_d-26.png "Page 27
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Using the Video Flash
The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.
1Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash.
2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]>>
[FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].
≥If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing
the surrounding luminosity.
3Press the [STILL] Button.
≥Video Flash is set off.
4Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop
Button.
≥Video Flash is not set off when recording.
≥If either...")
27 Using the Video Flash The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place. 1Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash. 2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]>> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO]. ≥If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing the surrounding luminosity. 3Press the [STILL] Button. ≥Video Flash is set off. 4Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥Video Flash is not set off when recording. ≥If either...
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Digital Effect Functions
This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special
effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode
4) [MIX] Mix Mode
5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) [MAGICPIX] Gain-up Mode
≥Brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode.
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode
≥Records images with a trailing effect.
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Digital Effect Functions
This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special
effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode
4) [MIX] Mix Mode
5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) [MAGICPIX] Gain-up Mode
≥Brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode.
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode
≥Records images with a trailing effect.
8)...")
28 Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode 2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode 3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode 4) [MIX] Mix Mode 5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode ≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect. 6) [MAGICPIX] Gain-up Mode ≥Brightens images electronically. ≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. 7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode ≥Records images with a trailing effect. 8)...
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2
3
1, 2 1, 2
MULTI/P-IN-P
PHOTO
SHOT4
4
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
12
34
3
1 1, 2
MULTI/P-IN-P
PHOTO
SHOT4
4
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
ªMulti-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode 1:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode
2:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.
After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>
[EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]...
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >>
[SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64635/w300_pv-dv952_en_om_d-28.png "Page 29
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1
2
3
1, 2 1, 2
MULTI/P-IN-P
PHOTO
SHOT4
4
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
12
34
3
1 1, 2
MULTI/P-IN-P
PHOTO
SHOT4
4
MENU
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
ªMulti-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode 1:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode
2:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.
After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>
[EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]...
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >>
[SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or...")
29 1 2 3 1, 2 1, 2 MULTI/P-IN-P PHOTO SHOT4 4 MENU PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG 12 34 3 1 1, 2 MULTI/P-IN-P PHOTO SHOT4 4 MENU PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG ªMulti-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode 1: You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. Manual Multi-Picture Mode 2: You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]... 1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or...
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VCR Mode
Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.
1Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Palmcorder in
the VCR Mode.
≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1
2
Push the Operation Lever towards [6] to rewind the tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.
3Push the Operation Lever towards [1] to start playback.
To Stop Playback
Push the Operation Lever towards [∫] 2.
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VCR Mode
Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.
1Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Palmcorder in
the VCR Mode.
≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1
2
Push the Operation Lever towards [6] to rewind the tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.
3Push the Operation Lever towards [1] to start playback.
To Stop Playback
Push the Operation Lever towards [∫] 2.
≥If a...")
30 VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording. 1Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Palmcorder in the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1 2 Push the Operation Lever towards [6] to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 3Push the Operation Lever towards [1] to start playback. To Stop Playback Push the Operation Lever towards [∫] 2. ≥If a...