Panasonic Pv Gs16 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use
•  If the built-in battery is weak, the [  ] Indication 
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
•  The clock uses the 12-hour system.
  Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a 
slight imprecision make sure to check the time before 
recording.
1  Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation 
of the clock. When the [  ] Indication flashes, the 
internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.
1  Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder 
with the power turned off and then connect 
to the AC jack.
•  After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery 
can power the clock for approximately 3 months.
  LP Mode
A desired  recording speed can be selected with 
[REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time 
becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP 
Mode.
Although the image quality does not decrease with the 
LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear 
on a playback image, or some normal functions may 
be restricted.
•  The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not 
completely compatible with other equipment.
•  Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 41)
Audio Recording Mode
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be 
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] 
Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 
48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” 
Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks 
in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for 
Audio Dubbing.
2  Press the [  / ■ ] Button 13 16 to select 
[YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] 
and press the [◄◄/►►] 
14 17 to set it to 
the desired value.
•  Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3  Press the [MENU] Button 19 to fi nish 
setting the date and time.
•  The clock operation starts from [00] second. 
						

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Recording Mode
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About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial 38 to Tape Recording Mode [  ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the 
Mode Dial 
38 to Card Recording Mode [  ].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] Switch 
18 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder 
automatically adjusts the focus and white 
balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted 
automatically and need to be adjusted manually. 
(pp. 28~30)
•  Before turning on the power, remove the Lens 
Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the 
power is turned on, Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment (p. 28) may not function correctly.
•  When the Recording Pause Mode continues 
for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned 
off automatically for tape protection and power 
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power 
is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape 
Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape 
Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode 
continues for more than 5 minutes the power is 
turned off automatically. To resume recording from 
this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.
•  When the Camcorder is connected to a personal 
computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not 
available.
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 39 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Recording 
Mode.
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 
again to pause the recording.
•  The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.
  To Check the Recording
•  The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, 
the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.
Finding the End of Recording
( Blank Search Function)
•  The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank 
Search.
•  Approximately 1 second before the last recorded 
scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording 
Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.
•  If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the 
Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.
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•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.
Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still 
Record Mode”
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41.• Recording starts.
•  After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to 
[REC].
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Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording 
Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, 
you can also record a still picture on a card by 
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the 
end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE 
PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK 
SEARCH] >> [YES]. By pressing the [ 
 ] Button 7 briefly in the 
Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last 
few seconds of the recorded scene.
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Recording Mode
„ To Cancel Blank Search Before 
Completion
Press the [ ■ ] Button.
 
Digital Still Picture
•  We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button 
first at the position where you wish to record the still 
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode 
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
1  Set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording 
Mode.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35.
• The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
„ Selecting the quality of Photoshot 
images
Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> 
[PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.
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  Recording a Still Picture on a Card 
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card 
from the Camcorder.
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„ Maximum number of still pictures 
recordable on an SD Memory card 
(optional)
PICTURE 
QUALITYFINE NORMAL ECONOMY
32 MB 220 440 880
64 MB 440 880 1 760
128 MB 880 1 760 3 520
256 MB 1 760 3 520 7 040
512 MB 3 520 7 040 14 080
1 GB 7 040 14 080 28 160
•  These figures vary depending on the subject being 
photographed.
  RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
• The [  ] Indication appears.
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When the [STILL] Button 13 is pressed, images 
become still pictures. When the button is pressed 
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled.
Progressive Photoshot
When the [ P ] Indication is displayed, Progressive 
Photoshot Function works. You can record still 
pictures with higher quality by using this function.
•  The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be 
activated depending on the function you use. (p. 54)
•  To record still pictures with higher quality, we 
recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. 
(To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function 
regardless of the function you use)
•  When you record onto the tape and the card 
simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function 
is not activated.The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular 
intervals.
1  Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] 
>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
•  When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be 
recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until 
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures 
are recorded.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35.
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Recording Mode
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By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward 
(to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of 
the Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in 
progress.
•  When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder 
is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD 
Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown 
in the Viewfinder.
•  If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor 
to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] 
on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images 
are recorded normally and no left and right reversal 
occurs.
  Recording Yourself 
Quick Start
By pressing the [QUICK START] Button 40, the 
Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 
1.3 seconds after it is turned on.
1  Press the [QUICK START] Button 40.•  The Quick Start Recording Lamp 40 lights up.
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [OFF].•  The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
3  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [ON].•  The Camcorder will be ready for recording in 
approximately 1.3 seconds.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
  Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD 
RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[SELF TIMER] >> [ON].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35.
• The [  ] Indication flashes and the recording 
starts after 10 seconds.
•  You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot. (p. 23)
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
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„ To Cancel the Quick StartKeep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for 
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick 
Start Recording Lamp is not lit. To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up 
mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance 
the light’s brightness.
1  Press the [LIGHT] Button 11. 1
Recording with the  Built-in LED 
Video Light
•  The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain 
Up mode is set to on.
•  Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only 
the Video Light is on, however, ghost images 
will appear.
2  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 2•  Gain Up mode is set to off.
•  To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.
3  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3•  The Video Light turns off.
•  Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 
 
1.
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Recording Mode
  Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by 
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
1  For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
•  Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few 
seconds.
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To Take Close-up Shots of Small 
Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function)
To Use the  Zoom Microphone Function
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
 
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record 
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal 
zoom range of 1× to 24× magnification. With the 
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification 
from 50× up to 800×.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50×] or [800×].
•  50× :  Digital zooming to 50×
•  800× :  Digital zooming to 800×
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2  Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W] or 
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
„ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
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Image Stabilizer Function
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the 
camera shake in the image can be corrected.
•  If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may 
not be stabilized.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
•  The [EIS] Indication appears.
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When the zoom magnification is 1×, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close 
as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the 
Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded 
with this function.
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s 
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for 
recording sounds.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The 
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.) 
						

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Recording Mode
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2  When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 to start 
recording.
3  Release the [FADE] Button 16 about 
3 seconds after recording starts.
•  The image reappears gradually.
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Fade Out
1  Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 while 
recording.
•  The image fades out gradually.
3  Release the [FADE] Button 16.•  The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
  Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too 
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines 
from behind the subject being recorded.)
1  Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 10.
• The [  ] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
•  The entire screen becomes brighter.
„ To Resume Normal RecordingPress the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
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2  When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 to stop 
recording.
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 or [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35 to start 
recording.
„ To Cancel Image Stabilizer FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[EIS] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
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  Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In
1  Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 
during the Recording Pause Mode.
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•  The image fades out gradually.
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a 
black screen at the beginning of a scene.Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear 
gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a 
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Recording Mode
  MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash.
1  Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 8.
„ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionPress the [MAGICPIX] Button again.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
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Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. 
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors 
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this 
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
1  Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button 9.
• The [ SOFT SKIN ] Indication appears.
•  To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take a 
bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of 
the subject can be framed in the screen.
„ To Cancel the Soft-Skin ModePress the [SOFT SKIN] Button.
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•  The [MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the 
microphone when recording.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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•  The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
„ To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction 
Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] 
>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
  Cinema Function
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
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•  Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen.
„ To Cancel the Cinema FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] 
>> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
Recording in Special Situations 
( Program AE)
•  For other notes concerning this item, see pages 
56~57.
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•  The [MNL] Indication appears. You can select optimal automatic exposure under 
specific recording situations.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
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Recording in Natural Colors 
( White Balance)
•  The [MNL] Indication appears.
2  Press the [ENTER] Button 15.
•  The [AWB] Indication appears.
3  Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to select a desired White Balance Mode.
1)  Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2)  The white balance setting that was previously 
set manually [ 
 ]
3)  Outdoor Mode [  ]
4)  Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) [ 
 ]
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 until 
the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
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1) 2)
3)
4)
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light 
and adjusts so that white will appear pure white. The 
Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes 
through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby 
judging the recording condition, and selects the 
closest hue setting. This function is called Automatic 
White Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance 
Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance 
Adjustment Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
to [MANUAL].
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1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
to [MANUAL].
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the 
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not 
be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the 
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap 
on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not 
function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after 
removing the Lens Cap.
2  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD 
RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([ 
 ], [  ], 
[  ], [  ] or [  ]).
•  The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
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1) 2)
3) 4)
5)
„ To Cancel the Program AE FunctionSet the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to 
[OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 
to [AUTO].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.1)
[ 
 ]  Sports Mode
•  For recording scenes involving quick 
movements, such as sports scenes.
2)
[ 
 ]  Portrait Mode
•  Use when you want to make people (subjects) 
stand out from the background.
3)
[ 
 ]  Low Light Mode
•  For brightening a dark scene.
4)
[ 
 ]  Spotlight Mode
•  For recording a subject under a spotlight.
5)
[ 
 ]  Surf & Snow Mode
•  For recording in glaring surroundings, such as 
ski slopes, beaches, etc.
•  The [MNL] Indication appears. 
						

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2  Press the [ENTER] Button 15.
•  The [AWB] Indication appears.
3  Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 until the [  ] Indication is displayed.
4  Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white 
subject.
5  Keep pressing [ENTER] Button 15 until the 
[  ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 
until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
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Outside of the effective range of Automatic White 
Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish 
or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic 
White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White 
Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there 
is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the 
White Balance.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment on this Camcorder
2)Blue sky3)Cloudy sky (rain)4)TV screen5)Sunlight6)White fluorescent lamp7)Halogen light bulb8)Incandescent light bulb9)Sunrise or sunset10)Candlelight
The White Balance Sensor 31 determines the 
nature of the light source during recording.
•  Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your 
hand during recording because White Balance will 
not function normally.
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Manual  Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
to [MANUAL].
•  The [MNL] Indication appears.
2  Press the [ENTER] Button 15 until the 
Shutter Speed Indication appears.
3  Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the shutter speed.
„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the 
shutter speed to be faster.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
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Recording Mode
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  Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a 
situation where auto focus may not function well.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
to [MANUAL].
2  Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 
appears.
3  Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the focus.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] 
or [FOCUS].
  Digital Effect Functions
This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect 
Functions that add special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
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1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 3) WIPE
4) MIX 5) STROBE 6) TRAIL
7) MOSAIC 8) MIRROR
•  If you keep pressing the [►►] Button 14 
or [◄◄] Button 17, the speed of adjusting 
becomes faster.
9) STRETCH
10) SLIM
Manual  Iris Adjustment ( F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too 
bright or too dark.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
to [MANUAL].
•  The [MNL] Indication appears.
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2  Press the [ENTER] Button 15 until the Iris 
Indication appears.
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3  Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the iris.
„ Range of Iris AdjustmentCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OP (Opened) + 0dB, ..., OP + 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the 
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OP + 18dB] is selected, the 
image becomes brighter.
The value to which + dB is attached indicates a 
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality 
of the image deteriorates.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
•  The [MNL] Indication appears.