Panasonic Pv Dv953 Operating Instructions Manual
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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.
2Repeatedly press the [W.B.] Button to select a desired White
Balance Mode.
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lighting) [ {]
3 Outdoor Mode [ z]4...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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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.
2Repeatedly press the [W.B.] Button to select a desired White
Balance Mode.
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lighting) [ {]
3 Outdoor Mode [ z]4...")
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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.
2Repeatedly press the [W.B.] Button to select a desired White
Balance Mode.
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lighting) [ {]
3 Outdoor Mode [ z]4...
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Advanced Functions
This Palmcorder comes with 4 professional functions (Advanced Functions)
which come in handy for recording.
ªZebra Pattern
Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the picture
to an optimum level, even before you start recording.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >>
[ZEBRA] >> [ON].
≥Diagonal white bands (Zebra Pattern) and [ ] Indication appear on
parts of the picture which are overexposed (extremely brightly lit and
shiny subjects)....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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Advanced Functions
This Palmcorder comes with 4 professional functions (Advanced Functions)
which come in handy for recording.
ªZebra Pattern
Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the picture
to an optimum level, even before you start recording.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >>
[ZEBRA] >> [ON].
≥Diagonal white bands (Zebra Pattern) and [ ] Indication appear on
parts of the picture which are overexposed (extremely brightly lit and
shiny subjects)....")
32 Advanced Functions This Palmcorder comes with 4 professional functions (Advanced Functions) which come in handy for recording. ªZebra Pattern Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the picture to an optimum level, even before you start recording. 1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >> [ZEBRA] >> [ON]. ≥Diagonal white bands (Zebra Pattern) and [ ] Indication appear on parts of the picture which are overexposed (extremely brightly lit and shiny subjects)....
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Using the Auto Pop-up Flash
The Built-in Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>
[FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].
≥If [AUTO] is selected, the [ßA] Indication is displayed when in a dark
place and the Video Flash will be lit.
2Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button.
≥Video Flash 1 pops up and is lit automatically, and the image
becomes still.
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop
Button.
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Using the Auto Pop-up Flash
The Built-in Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>
[FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].
≥If [AUTO] is selected, the [ßA] Indication is displayed when in a dark
place and the Video Flash will be lit.
2Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button.
≥Video Flash 1 pops up and is lit automatically, and the image
becomes still.
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop
Button.
≥Flash is not lit, when the Palmcorder...")
33 Using the Auto Pop-up Flash The Built-in Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place. 1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO]. ≥If [AUTO] is selected, the [ßA] Indication is displayed when in a dark place and the Video Flash will be lit. 2Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button. ≥Video Flash 1 pops up and is lit automatically, and the image becomes still. 3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥Flash is not lit, when the Palmcorder...
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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) [GAIN UP] Gain up Mode
≥Brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. (l30)
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode
≥Records images with a trailing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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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) [GAIN UP] Gain up Mode
≥Brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. (l30)
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode
≥Records images with a trailing...")
34 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) [GAIN UP] Gain up Mode ≥Brightens images electronically. ≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. (l30) 7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode ≥Records images with a trailing...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-34.png "Page 35
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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...")
35 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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C
A
B
D
2
R
1 2
1
SEARCHSEARCHPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
VCR Mode
Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.
1Rotate 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....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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A
B
D
2
R
1 2
1
SEARCHSEARCHPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
VCR Mode
Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.
1Rotate 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....")
36 C A B D 2 R 1 2 1 SEARCHSEARCHPUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording. 1Rotate 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....
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ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STOPKL∫
OSDCOUNTER
V/REWSTILL ADV
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE T
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P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSEFF/W
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CAMERA STILL
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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1
1
2 1
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ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STOPKL∫
OSDCOUNTER
V/REWSTILL ADV
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE T
WsVOLr¥RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSEFF/W
STILL ADV61 5;ED
VA RPB
CAMERA STILL
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
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...")
37 2 1 1 2 1 33 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STOPKL∫ OSDCOUNTER V/REWSTILL ADV DATE/ TIME RESET TITLE T WsVOLr¥RECMULTI/ P-IN-PPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP A.DUB PLAY PAUSEFF/W STILL ADV61 5;ED VA RPB CAMERA STILL PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG 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...
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38 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 25). When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode (l 25), the index signal is not recorded. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after...
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ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE T
W
sVOLr¥RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
A.DUB
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PA U S E
FF/W
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MENU
ITEMSET
61 5
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VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
1
2
1
Playback Zoom Function
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.
1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the
Remote Controller.
≥The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size.
Changing the Zoom...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE T
W
sVOLr¥RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
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A.DUB
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PA U S E
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MENU
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61 5
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VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
1
2
1
Playback Zoom Function
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.
1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the
Remote Controller.
≥The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size.
Changing the Zoom...")
39 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORESTOP KL∫ OSD COUNTER V/REW STILL ADV OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL DATE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W sVOLr¥RECMULTI/ P-IN-PPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP A.DUB PLAY PA U S E FF/W STILL ADV MENU ITEMSET 61 5 ;ED VAR. SEARCHP.B. ZOOM 1 2 1 Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. 1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size. Changing the Zoom...
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1
2
3
2
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE T
W
sVO Lr¥RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
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A.DUB
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PAUSE
FF/W
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MENU
ITEMSET
61 5
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VAR.
SEARCHP. B .
ZOOM
4
1, 2
1, 1
4 3
MENU
MULTI/P-IN-P
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
ªPlaying Back with Multi-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1:
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback images.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL]
2:
Selecting a desired...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64636/w300_pv-dv953_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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1
2
3
2
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE T
W
sVO Lr¥RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
FF/W
STILL ADV
MENU
ITEMSET
61 5
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VAR.
SEARCHP. B .
ZOOM
4
1, 2
1, 1
4 3
MENU
MULTI/P-IN-P
PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
ªPlaying Back with Multi-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1:
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback images.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL]
2:
Selecting a desired...")
40 1 2 3 2 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORESTOP KL∫ OSD COUNTER V/REW STILL ADV OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL DATE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W sVO Lr¥RECMULTI/ P-IN-PPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP A.DUB PLAY PAUSE FF/W STILL ADV MENU ITEMSET 61 5 ;ED VAR. SEARCHP. B . ZOOM 4 1, 2 1, 1 4 3 MENU MULTI/P-IN-P PUSHSHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG ªPlaying Back with Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback images. Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] 2: Selecting a desired...