Panasonic AG-HMC40P User Manual

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CAMERA Selects the scene file.

CAMERA Loads, saves, or initializes the scene file selected with FILE SELECT.

LOAD:  Loads the scene file settings set on this camera.

SAVE:  Saves changed scene file settings.

 Returns current setting values to factory default settings.

   

Returns to the last screen.

DETAIL LEVEL CAMERA Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical 

directions).

CAMERA Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction.

CAMERA Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal.

Set to – for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly.

Set to + to reduce noise.

CAMERA Adjusts the chroma level.

CAMERA Makes fine adjustments to the chroma phase.

CAMERA Makes fine adjustments to the color temperature.

Enabled when presets, Ach, or Bch are configured for white balance in manual 

mode.

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CAMERA Adjusts the master pedestal (black level of the image) as the basis for images. 

CAMERA Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level.

CAMERA Selects the DRS (dynamic range stretcher) function.

It enables the dynamic range to be expanded by compressing the level of the 

video signals in the high-brightness areas where overexposure results during 

normal shooting.

OFF, 1, 2, 3

The higher the number of the setting, the higher the compression level of the 

high-brightness areas.

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CAMERA Selects the gamma curves.

HD NORM:  This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.

 Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle 

incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.

SD NORM:   This is the normal video setting, carried over from the DVX100 

series.

 Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the 

gamma curve which has a sharp incline in low-brightness curve. The 

contrast softens.

B.PRESS:   Makes the contrast shaper than LOW.

CINE-LIKE D: Uses a gamma designed to create cinema-like images.

CINE-LIKE V:   Uses a gamma designed to create cinema-like images with 

emphasized contrast.

When you select CINE-LIKE gamma, we recommend setting the lens aperture 

lower than normal image level (approximately 1/) for optimal results.

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        indicates the factory setting.