Panasonic Pv Vm202 Operating Instructions Manual

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PHOTOPHOTO
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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...

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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 Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 25k or 200k.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[D.ZOOM] >> [25
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≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥200k: Digital zooming to...

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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 recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. 
(Backlight is the light that shines from behind a...

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AUTO MANUAL
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for Recording fast-moving subjects
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed 
Indication 
2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000
Card Mode 1/60–1/500 (or 1/30-1/500: for Mega Pixel Recording)
The standard shutter...

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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 [PUSH] Dial.
≥The...

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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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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 [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or 
[MANUAL].
When [STROBE] is selected:
≥Set the [SPEED] to a desired strobe speed.
[FAST]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within 
approximately 1 second...

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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
Press the [6] Button 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.
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
To Stop Playback
Press the [∫] Button 2.
≥If a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals...

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Slow Motion Playback
This Palmcorder can play back at a slow speed.
1Press the [1] Button.
2Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote 
Controller.
≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the 
reverse direction, while pressing the [
D] Button starts Slow Motion 
Playback in the forward direction.
Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of 
the normal speed.
Scenes recorded in the LP mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of 
the...

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Index Search Functions
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Palmcorder automatically 
records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
PhotoShot Index Signal
These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in 
PhotoShot Mode (l 21).
When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode (l 21), 
the index signal is not recorded.
Scene Index Signal
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording 
after...