Panasonic AJ-HDC20, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (2)
4 OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE
switch
This is used to select the video signals which are to
be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit,
viewfinder and video monitor.
The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the
pictures shot by the camera are selected.
5 GAIN (gain selector) switch
This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier
in accordance with the lighting status during
shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L,
M and H settings are specified by the setting menu
ahead of time. The settings at shipment are 0 dB
for L, 6 dB for M, and 12 dB for H.
If this switch setting is changed while the display
mode is set to “3,” the new setting will appear at the
gain display position on the viewfinder screen.
(Example: “12 dB”)
6 AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white balance/black
balance adjustment) switch
AWB:
This is selected when the white balance is to
be adjusted automatically. When the WHITE
BAL switch (3) is set to “A or B” at this time,
the adjusted value will be stored in memory A
or memory B.
ABB : This is selected for automatically adjusting the
black balance.
The adjusted value is stored in a dedicated
memory.
Parts and their functions
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OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting position
BARS Color bar signals are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated.
Use this position in the following
circumstances.
O
When the video monitor is to be adjusted
O
When the color bar signals are to be
recorded
CAM.
AUTO KNEE OFF The pictures shot by the camera are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated.
MANUAL KNEE is selected as the default
setting.
CAM.
AUTO KNEE ON The pictures shot by the camera are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated.
AUTO KNEE function
If the level is adjusted to people or scenery for shooting when the
background is very bright, the background becomes subject to
white-out, causing the buildings and scenery in the background to
be blurred. When the AUTO KNEE function is activated in a
situation like this, the background can be reproduced distinctly.
This function is very effective for shooting in the following
situations.
O
When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky
O
When shooting people inside a vehicle or a building and
outdoor scenery seen through windows at the same time
O
When shooting scenes with a high contrast
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