Panasonic AW-HE120KP User Manual

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Camera menu
Setting the camera menu items
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  Step/Synchro
This is used to adjust the shutter speed in the mode which 
was selected as the “Shutter Mode” setting. 
When a higher shutter speed is selected, fast-moving 
subjects do not become blurred easily but the images will 
be darker.
The shutter speeds that can be set are listed below.
[When 59.94 Hz has been set as the frequency]
When “Step” is selected as 
the “Shutter Mode”
When “Synchro” is selected 
as the “Shutter Mode”
1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 
1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
60.17 Hz to max. 644.25 Hz
(255 steps)
[When 50 Hz has been set as the frequency]
When “Step” is selected as 
the “Shutter Mode”
When “Synchro” is selected 
as the “Shutter Mode”
1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 
1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
50.19 Hz to max. 537.12 Hz
(255 steps)
  Gain [Auto, 0dB to 18dB]
The image gain is adjusted here.
In locations which are too dark, adjust the gain upward; 
conversely, in locations which are too bright, adjust it 
downward.
When “Auto” is set, the light quantity is adjusted 
automatically.
The noise increases when the gain is increased.
The Gain setting is fixed at Auto when “Frame Mix” has 
been set to “Auto”.
  AGC Max Gain [6dB, 12dB, 18dB]
When “Auto” is selected as the “Gain” setting, the 
maximum gain-up amount can be set.
 Frame Mix
[Auto, Off, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB]
Select for frame addition (gain-up using sensor storage) 
amount.
When frame addition is performed, it will appear as if the 
images are missing some frames.
This menu item cannot be set when 1080i is used as the 
format.
The Gain setting is fixed at Auto when “Frame Mix” has 
been set to “Auto”.
 Auto F.Mix Max Gain
[0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB]
When “Auto” for the “Frame Mix” is selected, the maximum 
frame addition amount can be set.
If frame addition is performed at the Auto setting, it will 
appear as if the images are missing some frames.
This menu item cannot be set when 1080i is used as the 
format.
 Under lighting generated by fluorescent lights, 
mercury lamps or other discharge lamps, the 
brightness may change synchronously, the colors 
may vary, and horizontal stripes may run vertically.
In cases like this, it is recommended that the 
electronic shutter speed be set to 1/100 in areas 
where the power line frequency is 50 Hz and that 
the electronic shutter be set to OFF in areas where 
the power line frequency is 60 Hz.
Note
 ND Filter [Through, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64]
This is for selecting the transmissivity of the ND filter 
(light-dimming filter) which is incorporated in the lens.
Return
Use this to return to the previous menu.